‘Wake-up call’ as animal threatened species list grows
The addition of 17 native animals to the threatened species list has increased calls for the federal government to strengthen environmental laws.
Human Interest
Christmas Miracle: Gold Coast Twins Defy Medical Challenges
Gold Coast's own Lucas and Bailey Edwards, twin brothers who bravely fought health challenges since their premature birth, are now gearing up to celebrate a heartwarming first Christmas at home with their family.
Hillcrest jumping castle ‘not properly secured’
It is alleged a jumping castle that became airborne, killing six primary school students in Tasmania, wasn't secured at all anchor points.
8 tips to navigate Christmas if you have a fussy eater or child with allergies
Food-focused celebrations like Christmas can be very stressful for parents with children who can’t eat just everything. However, parents can navigate these situations and foster healthy eating habits with a few simple strategies.
‘A life lived to the fullest’: Labor MP farewelled
The prime minister was among those who have paid their respects to passionate sports advocate and Labor MP Peta Murphy at her funeral in Melbourne.
Mummies among rare Egyptian treasures on show
The Discovering ancient Egypt exhibition, from the Dutch National Museum of Antiquities, features more than 200 objects spanning 3000 years of history.
Man accused of ignoring medical alerts in fatal crash
A 66-year-old man has been charged over the Royal Daylesford Hotel beer garden crash that killed five people in Victoria.
Farmers urged to tell a mate about mental health help
Calls from rural Australians have doubled in the past year to a phone counselling service founded to help tradies, truckies and other blue collar workers.
Alleged animal cruelty could prompt abattoir suspension
The federal government could suspend the export licence of a major Tasmanian meat processor amid allegations of animal cruelty.
4 tips to help your loved one with dementia enjoy the festive season
The festive season is fast approaching, and if you’re organising celebrations with family or friends, you might be grappling with a seemingly endless to-do list. But as you make these plans, it’s important to consider how you can best include any friends or loved ones living with dementia.
Mourners farewell slain ‘legendary’ country cop
A police funeral to honour the life of officer Jason Doig, who was killed at an isolated rural property, has been told he was kind, caring, generous and unique.
Mourners farewell ‘force of nature’ Charlie Stevens
Friends and strangers alike have commemorated the life of Charlie Stevens, son of SA top cop Grant Stevens, after his death earlier this month.
More volunteers sought from generous nation of donators
Ways to get Australians donating more to charities and volunteering their time have been detailed in a Productivity Commission report.
Mourners to farewell slain SA cop Jason Doig
A police funeral to honour the life of South Australian cop Jason Doig, who was allegedly killed at an isolated rural property, will be held in Adelaide.
Warning after sharp rise in dog attacks on posties
Dog owners are being urged to secure their pet pooches amid a rise in attacks on posties as we head into the busy Christmas delivery period.
Data monitoring to improve domestic violence reporting
Australians will gain a clearer understanding of the number of women killed by their partners as the government implements a regularly updated dashboard.
Remains of pilot, cameraman found after plane crash
Crews have found the remains of a 30-year-old TV camera operator and a 56-year-old pilot after a former military jet crashed into Victoria's Port Phillip Bay.
Family of Daylesford crash victims questions pub safety
Relatives of a woman and her little girl killed in a horror crash outside a country pub have questioned the safety of outdoor seating in the busy area.
Police ‘family’ in shock after officer shot dead
A South Australian police officer has died and the alleged shooter is in hospital after a violent confrontation near the state's border with Victoria.
Photographs capture rural life’s ‘glorious in-between’
A striking image of two young female drovers finishing up a long day's work has taken out Galah magazine's inaugural Regional Photography Prize.
Search for good Samaritan surfer after scuba death
Police on the NSW Central Coast are searching for an unknown surfer who helped pull an injured and unconscious scuba diver to shore.
‘Fearless’ NT land council chair dies aged 61
The Northern Land Council's long-standing Chair Dr Bush-Blanasi is being remembered as a passionate advocate for Indigenous communities.
‘A wonderful symbol’: tree marks paramedic’s sacrifice
The family of slain paramedic Steven Tougher have planted a fig in his memory in an emotional ceremony in Sydney.
Threatened species list grows as bushfire season looms
More than 20 plants and animals have been added to the government's threatened species list as politicians look ahead to another challenging bushfire season.
‘Absolute tragedy’: five dead in beer garden car crash
Hundreds of mourning community members have attended a vigil for five people killed after a car crashed into the beer garden of a regional Victorian pub.
‘None of this happened’: O’Keefe denies attacking woman
Andrew O'Keefe has told a court he did not kick and spit at a woman in a domestic incident, during which he thought he was having a heart attack.
‘Righteous rage’: O’Keefe abuses cops in heated arrest
A court has viewed footage showing former Seven Network TV host Andrew O'Keefe's fiery arrest over an alleged domestic assault.
Thrill of the grill as NSW barbecue competitions sizzle
Three Queensland mates known as the Beefy Brothers are on a meaty pilgrimage through regional NSW, taking on two barbecue competitions.
Aerial shooting cleared after brumby numbers boom
Shooting of brumbies from helicopters will return in NSW as modelling suggests 6000 of the wild horses need to be removed yearly to meet population targets.
Historic Queensland Snaps Go Global in QUT-Google Collaboration
A new collaboration between Queensland University of Technology (QUT) Digital Collections and Google Arts & Culture is set to bring a rich collection of historic Queensland photographs to global audiences.
Amorosi claims her mother took control of her finances
Singer-songwriter Vanessa Amorosi has given evidence in the Victorian Supreme Court as she sues her mother for ownership of two properties.