‘Knee-jerk reaction’ social media ban set to pass
A proposal to ban children from social media is expected to become law despite experts and politicians arguing it may not make the internet safer for kids.
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Door opens for first-home buyers to unlock ownership
Headway has finally been made on federal housing policy reform with laws set to pass parliament to allow home buyers to buy with a smaller deposit.
‘Whatever it takes’: child removal floated to tackle DV
Child protection practices will be examined by a government in response to a landmark inquiry into the domestic violence deaths of four women.
Israel expected to approve ceasefire with Hezbollah
Lebanese sources say a ceasefire deal with Hezbollah is near and expected to be announced by US President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron.
Harris makes runs as Victoria fight back against Bulls
Victoria opener Marcus Harris wants his Test spot back, and his unbeaten 50 in the second innings against Queensland is another step in the right direction.
Hard-right populist shocks Romanian presidential vote
A little-known, far-right NATO critic has taken a surprise lead in Romania's presidential election and is set to face a centrist opposition leader in a run-off.
Cummins ‘hurting’ after Australia’s crushing Test loss
Australia have slumped to a record 295-run smashing to India in Perth, going 1-0 down in the best-of-five battle for the Border-Gavaskar trophy.
Aussie cycling defector Richardson avoids two-year ban
Australian cycling defector Matthew Richardson won't face a two-year ban after leaving for Great Britain, with AusCycling saying it's not legally enforceable.
‘Emergency measures’ needed to suppress fire ant sting
A race is on to stop the potential nationwide spread of devastating fire ants as fears increase ahead of summer.
‘Greedy’ smuggler reveals why coke import turned deadly
A superyacht tour operator who described himself as the "linchpin" of a fatal 84kg cocaine importation explained to police how the operation went so wrong.
Aussie shares notch another record with more on cards
The ASX200 rose 0.3 per cent to close above 8,400 for the first time while setting an intraday record of 8,462.1.
Housing policies at lock-up stage with Greens support
Labor has had a breakthrough on its stalled housing agenda after securing Greens support for a federal shared-equity scheme and build-to-rent policies.
Luke Parker wants to bring belief to Kangaroos
North Melbourne recruit Luke Parker wants to bring belief and leadership to the Kangaroos after leaving Sydney for the AFL cellar-dwellers.
Blackout risks downgraded amid heatwave warnings
People in eastern Australia in danger of experiencing electricity outages have been given a small reprieve as the operator scrambles to ensure lights stay on.
Reynolds keen to partner Hunt in halves as D-Day looms
Brisbane will soon know if Ben Hunt will rejoin the club in 2025 and skipper Adam Reynolds is relishing how he might improve the club.
Bail for cleaner accused of hiding Isla Bell’s remains
A residential cleaner who allegedly transported the remains of Isla Bell in a fridge and helped conceal her death from police has been granted bail.
India crush dismal Australia in Perth Test statement
Australia have slumped to a record 295-run smashing to India in Perth, going 1-0 down in the best-of-five battle for the Border-Gavaskar trophy.
Youth detainees abused in care to share $75m settlement
More than 100 former detainees at a notoriously troubled youth detention centre have had a $75 million payout approved for alleged abuses over 63 years.
More prison for inmate who attacked guard with racquet
A prisoner told a judge the only way to protect his sobriety from drug dealers and users in prison was to assault a guard and be sent to punitive detention.
Development halted causing ‘distress, financial strain’
A major development has been paused after a local council raised significant concerns about the distress and financial strain placed on buyers.
Brisbane won’t suffer premiership hangover: Ashcroft
The AFL's reigning premiers Brisbane have returned to official training with Norm Smith medallist Will Ashcroft saying the Lions are hungry for more success.
Aged care revamp to shake up Australians’ golden years
Older Australians will be able to live at home for longer and receive better protections in aged care after a sector overhaul passed parliament.
Police in ‘joint criminal enterprise’ to get Mokbel
A judge has accused police of operating a "joint criminal enterprise" to take down drug kingpin Tony Mokbel by using his lawyer Nicola Gobbo as an informer.
‘National shame’: Landmark inquest shines light on DV
Findings on the deaths of four Aboriginal women at the hands of their partners have been handed down by a coroner.
Tense stand-off at synagogue despite cancelled protest
Police have separated pro-Israel and pro-Palestine groups after a planned protest outside a synagogue was cancelled at the last minute.
Fowler break the reality of football’s demands: Yallop
Mary Fowler is skipping the Matildas' upcoming friendlies to prioritise her physical and mental health and teammate Tameka Yallop supports the decision.
Kat in the hat scores half-century as a politician
A stalwart of federal parliament and one of its most well-known figures, Bob Katter has marked a half-century in public office.
Dragons sign Ilias, insist his best is still to come
St George Illawarra have signed Lachlan Ilias from South Sydney on a two-year deal, leaving him to partner Kyle Flanagan in the halves in 2025.
Hawthorn want to repair relationships after racism saga
President Andy Gowers says Hawthorn wants to find the right way to repair relationships with Indigenous former players affected by the club's racism saga.
Australian offer to help Laos tainted alcohol probe
As friends and family mourn the loss of Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles, the prime minister has offered federal police to help the investigation in Laos.
Aussie shares hit third record high in past six days
The ASX200 was up 0.7 per cent to a new intraday all-time high at midday, and was also poised to close above 8,400 for the first time.