Radio legend and Agro creator Jamie Dunn dead at 76
Jamie Dunn, radio personality and the man behind cheeky puppet Agro that entertained radio and television audiences for decades, has died at age 76.
‘Fear is stalking markets’: ASX plunges amid Iran war
The ASX200 has dropped almost three per cent, wiping out all its gains for the year amid the spiralling war in Iran.
Ex-Liberal MP cleared by jury of most child sex crimes
An ex-MP accused of sexually assaulting a teen in a toilet faces a possible retrial after jurors acquitted him of eight charges and were deadlocked on two.
Bondi massacre gunman in bid to hide family’s names
Accused terrorist Naveed Akram has said his mother, sister and brother's mental and physical safety are at risk, necessitating their identities being shielded.
Call to action to close gendered gaps in justice system
International Women's Day is being marked as a call to balance the scales and ensure all women and girls have fair and inclusive access to justice.
Casino operator’s cash stocks dwindle after big loss
Casino operator Star lost $53 million on its operations in the six months to December 31 and has $130 million left in available cash as it struggles to survive.
‘Not appropriate’: killer released by cop before attack
A man who stabbed and set his wife alight after being released by a police officer should have applied for bail in front of a magistrate, a coroner has heard.
‘Not ready’: teen’s struggle with ex-MP’s alleged abuse
A man who claims to have been sexually abused as a teen by an ex-MP has said the event was hard to process for his young mind.
Andrew released after arrest on misconduct allegations
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been released by UK police after he was arrested and held for hours on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
Girl returned to killer parents despite ‘cult’ warning
A family's extreme religious beliefs against medical treatment were known to authorities years before their "cult" killed a little girl, a coroner has heard.
Mother and baby daughter found dead, father injured
Police are investigating the death of a mother and her baby daughter after an injured man was hit by a car close to the grisly scene of the crime.
‘Police state’: hate speech laws arrests spark anger
A government has been accused of overseeing an "authoritarian police state" after the Australia-first arrests of activists for reciting banned slogans.
Gassy, koala-threatening coal mine gets state stamp
Environmental groups are urging the federal government to act to prevent a coal mine emitting methane pollution and destroying koala habitat.
Flood tragedy as fruit pickers found in submerged car
The families of two international backpackers will fly to Australia after the travellers' bodies were found in a flooded car as heavy rain wreaks more havoc.
Local hopes block out hype at Women’s Australian Open
Two local favourites are attempting to shut out the home hype at the Women's Australian Open in Adelaide.
World Cup rewards on offer for Matildas in Asian Cup
The Matildas will start as warm favourites for Friday night's Asian Cup quarter-final against North Korea, but Sam Kerr is wary of the tournament dark horse.
Tigers focus on positives from Lynch’s wayward night
Richmond spearhead Tom Lynch kicked 2.7 in a wayward performance in front of goal as the Tigers opened their AFL season with a narrow loss to Carlton.
Pink Australian flag for Peppa Pig-inspired para-skier
Inspired by iconic British cartoon character Peppa Pig, Australia's youngest female winter Paralympian has backed herself as one to watch at future Games.
Families shocked as ex-spy chief quits Bondi inquiry
Grieving families of those killed in the Bondi terror attack are dismayed by a respected official's sudden exit from the royal commission into anti-Semitism.
‘Scandalous’: GST carve-up another blow for taxpayers
The cost to Australian taxpayers of a contentious GST carve-up is set to rise by almost $1 billion, sparking fresh outrage from strident critics of the deal.
Australia orders staff to leave Israel and UAE
The federal government has told non-essential officials to get out of Israel and the UAE "due to the deteriorating security situation" in the Middle East.
World faces largest-ever oil disruption on Mideast war
A global energy watchdog has released a record emergency release of crude as it warns the US-Israeli war on Iran is causing the biggest oil shock in history.
‘Child sex victim’ had links to footy champ, trial told
A woman who accused former football champion Barry Cable of historical child sexual abuse stayed with his family in the 1970s, a court has been told.
Iran’s new supreme leader vows to keep strait closed
Russia accuses Ukraine, UK of ‘terror attack’ on city
Tankers burn as Iranian strikes defy Trump’s ‘victory’
Swiss bus blaze kills six as man ‘set fire to himself’
‘Scandalous’: GST carve-up another blow for taxpayers
Big four banks predict three consecutive RBA rate hikes
Gassy, koala-threatening coal mine gets state stamp
Atlassian workers in shock after AI-related layoffs
Flood tragedy as fruit pickers found in submerged car
Waterlogged city waits to learn extent of latest floods
‘Leave immediately’: warning for flood hit community