Murder charge for boy, girl traumatised after stabbing
A boy has been charged with murder and a six-year-old girl has been left traumatised after a 70-year-old woman was fatally stabbed outside a shopping centre.
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Israel presses Gaza onslaught as US pursues ceasefire
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has held a meeting with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman amid hopes for a truce in Gaza.
Palace says King has cancer, to undergo treatment
King Charles has been diagnosed with a form of cancer, Buckingham Palace has announced as reports say Prince Harry will visit his father in coming days.
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Shock at call for moratorium on ‘reckless renewables’
Anti-renewables activists want to protect agricultural land but the energy industry says solar and wind is future-proofing farmers and giving regions new jobs.
‘Misgivings’ about Roberts-Smith not fatal, court told
A judge's dismissal of evidence from Ben Roberts-Smith and his military colleagues did not mean he cruelly executed defenceless prisoners, a court has heard.
Teammates heard Titmuss screaming before training death
A former Manly player says their training was a "nine out of 10" for intensity on the day Keith Titmuss had a seizure and later died.
‘Nothing’s in, nothing’s out’: RBA keeps options open
The Reserve Bank kept interest rates on hold this month but needs to be convinced it's done enough on inflation before considering cuts to the key cash rate.
‘Back to the future’ as Uber launches phone service
Like taxis before them, Uber has revealed plans to launch a phone hotline as part of a new service designed to get more seniors on board.
Australia’s despair at writer’s death sentence in China
The prime minister has expressed dismay and despair after a Chinese-Australian writer was handed a suspended death sentence.
Church bells and protest chants as parliament returns
A church service offered a moment of quiet as federal politicians returned for 2024, before protests and tax debate brought sound and fury back to Canberra.
Tax cuts all but assured as coalition backs changes
Households struggling with living costs can breathe a sigh of relief, with the coalition agreeing to back Anthony Albanese's reworked tax cuts.
Concerns stranded livestock could still go to Israel
Animal activists are concerned an exporter may re-apply to ship thousands of stranded sheep and cattle to the Middle East after an earlier attempt failed.
Ukraine president confirms mulling dismissing army head
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has said in an interview he is considering replacing Commander-in-Chief Valeriy Zaluzhnyi as part of a shake-up.
Trio on trial for conspiracy involving moving children
Three people, including a doctor, have pleaded not guilty to charges relating to the removal of children from Queensland to NSW.
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Live export ship blocked from sailing to Israel
The federal government has rejected an application to send a stranded live export ship with thousands of sheep and cattle on board back to the Middle East.
Hawthorn appoint Daniel Webster as new AFLW coach
Hawthorn's new AFLW coach Daniel Webster says he is honoured and humbled to be given the role and feels privileged to be part of the "brown and gold family".
Top Tigers smooth as Silk in beating Bulls at the Gabba
Tasmania have maintained top spot on the Sheffield Shield ladder with a four-wicket win over Queensland at the Gabba.
Alleged crepe-thrower confident she’ll win July hearing
The woman accused of assaulting the former Northern Territory chief minister with a crepe represented herself in court in Darwin.
New social housing target for the sunshine state
The Queensland government has pledged to build 53,500 more social homes by 2046 but construction industry delays may halt the ambitious target.
Solar battery faces compulsory recall after house fires
Australia's consumer watchdog is weighing up whether to issue a compulsory recall for an LG solar battery after 13 fires, including one that destroyed a house.
It’s rubbish: TikTok MP trashes ‘lazy’ youth cliche
One of Australia's most-followed MPs on TikTok says older generations are too lazy and careless to show up on the platforms youth use.
Glider experts left out, fearful of logging changes
Australia's leading experts on endangered greater gliders weren't consulted before logging rules were changed in NSW.
Short out, McDermott in for final Windies one-day clash
Australia have continued to shuffle their ODI line up ahead of their final clash with the West Indies, with Matt Short out due to a minor hamstring tweak.
Almost two in three voters back tax changes, poll shows
Almost two in three voters back changes to tax cuts, but the ongoing debate hasn't made much difference to the popularity contest between the two major parties.
Flawed logic in Roberts-Smith findings, barrister says
Findings that Ben Roberts-Smith was involved in war crimes were based on implausible evidence, speculation and illogical leaps, an appeals court has heard.
Woman feared being hated for airing Beale rape claim
A woman who claims rugby star Kurtley Beale sexually assaulted her in a pub toilet was worried she wouldn't be believed, a jury has been told
Thunderstorm warning as heat and humidity linger
After a sweltering weekend, heatwave conditions are persisting in NSW with high temperatures, energy-zapping humidity and potentially severe thunderstorms.
Heckles and boos for New Zealand government at Waitangi
Unapologetic speeches from New Zealand ministers Winston Peters and David Seymour have drawn heckles and boos at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds.
Yemen’s Houthis vow response after US, UK strikes
The United States says its forces have targeted 13 locations across Houthi-controlled parts of Yemen following the rebels' attacks on commercial ships.
Arnold switches focus to World Cup qualifiers, Olyroos
After Australia were knocked out of the Asian Cup, coach Graham Arnold will need to turn his focus to coming World Cup qualifiers and the Olyroos.
Farmers cashing in on renewable energy opportunities
Farmers are making good money from renewable energy projects located on their properties, with some saying the new income stream has saved the family farm.