PM set to release Morrison legal advice on Tuesday
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will be briefed on Monday afternoon on legal advice about whether Scott Morrison breached any rules after he appointed himself to five portfolios.
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Reynolds looks past Broncos’ Storm anomaly
Brisbane's NRL finals fate was in the balance on Sunday afternoon but Broncos captain Adam Reynolds was watching a movie.
Off-season coral breeding may boost Great Barrier Reef
Australian researchers have successfully played cupid and coaxed corals into breeding out of season in a major development for reef science.
Queensland ex-teacher jailed again for sexual abuse
There is no evidence of Stephen Frederick Koster offending for more than two decades, but the 70-year-old former teacher is back behind bars for sexually abusing another boy.
Ex-Test skipper Paine eyes cricket return
Tim Paine could be back playing in Tasmania in six weeks as Australia's former Test captain prepares for his cricket comeback.
Inquest told of son-in-law’s confession in Townsville veteran’s disappearance
he son-in-law of a missing World War II veteran confessed to killing the 73-year-old when he "bashed him unmercifully", an inquest has heard.
Ampol backs EVs, wary on efficiency rules
Ampol is betting on more electric vehicle drivers fast-charging at service station forecourts as the petroleum company navigates the energy transition, but is less upbeat about prospects for hydrogen.
Queensland police domestic violence probe reopens
An inquiry into Queensland police and domestic violence has reopened after the state's top cop admitted the force had issues with sexism, misogyny and racism.
Royal commission awaits virus response
A royal commission into Australia's COVID-19 response will be held as soon as is practical, Anthony Albanese says.
Global stars feature on virtual art trail
Some of the top names in global contemporary art are part of a new virtual-reality art trail in Melbourne.
Australia’s largest ever fentanyl seizure
Australia's largest ever shipment of the deadly opioid fentanyl has been intercepted in Melbourne.
Shot Queensland dad to undergo surgery
A father of four will undergo surgery after being shot twice by a police officer he allegedly lunged at with a large metal sharpening file during a "horrible incident" at a house in Brisbane's south.
Qantas says sorry with $50 discounts
Qantas has apologised after facing a barrage of complaints over delayed flights, cancellations and mishandled baggage, offering customers a $50 flight discount to make amends.
Legal advice on Morrison to be handed down
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is set to receive legal advice from the solicitor-general on whether Scott Morrison breached any rules after he appointed himself to five portfolios.
Man charged with central Queensland domestic violence murder
A Queensland man is due to face court after being charged with the domestic violence murder of a woman in her 70s in Rockhampton.
Queensland police open fire on armed man
A man armed with a knife has been shot by police during a routine welfare check on the northern Gold Coast.
Celebrating the telegraph that changed Australia
The overland telegraph line that changed the way Australia communicated with the outside world is turning 150 years old.
Wik make stand as Cape York mining looms
A lot of uninvited guests have been turning up at Aunty Martha Koowarta's door in Aurukun recently. But the veteran Indigenous land rights campaigner has turned all of them away from her modest house in Queensland's western Cape York.
Zelenskiy voices Ukraine national day fear
Volodymyr Zelenskiy has warned Ukrainians to be vigilant in the coming week as they prepare to celebrate their independence day, after fresh blasts hit Crimea and a missile wounded 12 civilians near a nuclear power plant.
Increased health risks working from home
Australians embracing the post-pandemic trend of working from home could be at increased risk of injury, experts say.
Inflation a priority for summit
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says inflation won't hit the UK's level of 10 per cent, with cost of living pressures a top priority at Labor's upcoming jobs and skills summit.
Repeat waves prompt long COVID fears
COVID-19 infections and deaths continue to rise as a leading infectious diseases expert warns Australia is losing its battle with the virus.
Heatwaves Australia’s deadliest disasters
Australia's blistering heatwaves kill many more people than any other natural hazard, and more can be done to prepare for future events, new research says.
Distance no barrier for Mundi Mundi fans
It's cliche for musicians to thank fans for travelling long distances to see them play - but the revellers at this festival in the NSW far west outback have trekked further than most.
Queensland transparency fight set for High Court
Queensland's corruption watchdog will take its fight against being gagged by people it's investigating to Australia's highest court.
NZ Labour renegade labels Ardern a liar
Jacinda Ardern is refusing to blink in a steely stand-off with a mutineer Labour MP who accuses her of lying and covering up a culture of bullying in her government.
Torres Strait Islanders offer voice model
Torres Strait Islanders have told Anthony Albanese the Indigenous voice should be based on the three-decade-old model used in the region and urged him to do more to address climate change.
Housing downturn endures, outlook unclear
The two biggest housing markets in Australia are leading the property downturn but may have already seen their sharpest declines, some analysts say.
Senior Queensland cop resigns over lewd comments
One of Queensland's most senior police officers has resigned after his lewd and offensive comments about women were exposed during a public inquiry into the state's sexist police culture.
Apps helped people stay fit amid pandemic
Fitness trackers on mobiles helped people stay healthy amid pandemic lockdowns but the devices also added stress with information overload about COVID-19, a study has found.
Thancoupie blooms again in far north Queensland
During their last Australian tour, U2 honoured international women trailblazers by screening their photos whenever they played one of their hits. The first was She was Thancoupie, one of Australia's greatest contemporary ceramic artists.