Will this budget really make housing fairer for more Australians? It’s a good start
After decades of wealthy investors getting a better deal, this budget finally tilts the scales for younger people trying to buy their first home.
Fears for girl’s safety as kidnap suspect eludes search
People know the location of a man who allegedly abducted a five-year-old girl, say police who have found a child's underwear during the massive search.
Demons hatched plan to sack Guerra ‘a week or two ago’
Melbourne president Steven Smith says new club chief Dan Taylor was approached earlier this month to take over, with a Plan B needed to remove Paul Guerra.
Regional bank pins growth hopes on digital services
Bank of Queensland has played up the success of its digital arm despite reporting a profit decline ahead of further expected interest rate hikes.
Unions ramp up minimum wage rise demands as costs soar
Low-paid workers should not go backwards because of Donald Trump's war, the peak union body says, as it calls for minimum wages to be raised to $26.45 an hour.
Coalition rejects rival camp after losing swag of votes
The Nationals leader is optimistic the Farrer by-election will be an anomaly and is his setting sights on the federal election to regain ground on One Nation.
‘Finally home’: jailed croc wrangler misses son’s birth
Reality TV star Matt Wright has walked from jail after serving five months for attempting to pervert the course of justice after a fatal helicopter crash.
On-site violence as CFMEU ‘youth crew’ chase rivals
The so-called "youth crew" of the powerful CFMEU has been accused of chasing rival union officials, leaving a senior manager fearing for his safety.
NSW star set for back-row debut in Origin opener
Tiana Penitani Gray has played centre, wing and five-eighth for NSW, but will soon be adding a position she has zero experience with to that list.
Labor hangs on for victory in tight by-election
Labor has won a tight Queensland by-election, but the party's leader has been forced to defend his position after voters veered towards the governing LNP.
Invasive fire ants continue march into inner-city park
The discovery of fire ants in an inner Brisbane park raises questions about efforts to contain the spread of the invasive species ahead of the Olympics.
Swing to government with by-election neck and neck
Early results in a state by-election indicate a swing towards the ruling LNP government in a race that will go down to the wire.
Women accused of police murder to face separate trials
A woman accused of fatally striking a police officer with a vehicle at a highway roadblock has sought to be tried for murder separately from her co-accused.
Overseas tourists in fatal crash on ‘trip of lifetime’
Passengers on board a bus involved in a deadly crash were tourists on a "trip of a lifetime", with police now probing other incidents linked to the company.
Homework or grand final? Sky Blues teen to set record
Celebrating his birthday during grand final week, Sydney FC teen Akol Akon will become the youngest player to feature in an A-League Men championship decider.
Crows recruit confident rotten injury run is over
Adelaide's prized recruit Callum Ah Chee is pressing to make his AFL comeback after suffering two hamstring injuries since February.
Slater expects Origin to get no special ruck privileges
Queensland coach Billy Slater is expecting the State of Origin series to be refereed like the NRL, with no leniency in the ruck interpretations.
Blues want hot-head Radley to embrace aggressive streak
Victor Radley's temper has frequently landed him trouble with the NRL judiciary but NSW coach Laurie Daley wants the Blues debutant to come out firing.
Delta Goodrem aims to Eclipse favourites at Eurovision
Enz forever? Kiwi legends tease new album ahead of tour
Snakes alive! Nature’s greatest storyteller turns 100
Has national cultural policy revived the arts scene?
Rex brass promised profit before plunging to $35m loss
A regional airline's former board members have been taken to court by the financial regulator over allegedly misleading investors about turning a profit.
Chinese interference claims spark forced miner sell-off
Six companies have been forced to sell their holdings in an Australian rare earths miner which has been the subject of boardroom tussles.
Aussie artificial intelligence may give robots a leg up
A new, water-efficient artificial intelligence hub could help robots make important decisions without delay.
Sacked pianist’s case against orchestra heads to court
Concert pianist Jayson Gillham is suing the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra after he was sacked in a case testing artists' rights to freedom of expression.
‘Didn’t expect a bounce’: polls dump on federal budget
Voters have criticised the federal budget in two opinion polls, but the government insists negative gearing changes are the right approach to housing.
Rex brass promised profit before plunging to $35m loss
Chinese interference claims spark forced miner sell-off