Digger’s souvenir reunited with ‘world’s rarest tank’
The grandson of an Aussie digger who souvenired a compass from a World War I German tank has donated it to Queensland Museum where the rare tank is on display.
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National gun register to be established by 2028
Some $160 million will be spent on creating a new national gun register aimed at increasing community and police safety.
Australia gives $100m to Ukraine during minister’s trip
Air defence systems, unmanned drones and equipment such as helmets and boots will be provided to Ukraine as part of a new $100 million Australian aid package.
Leaders to meet as thousands rally to end violence
Tens of thousands of people have marched around Australia to call for an end to violence against women as the prime minister convenes an emergency meeting.
Why ‘noisy’ electric cars could save Australian lives
New rules will force electric and hybrid vehicles to make sounds at low speeds next year, in a move that could save the lives of Australian pedestrians.
Premier ‘prepared’ to apologise for colonisation wrongs
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan is prepared to issue a formal apology for the state perpetrating injustices against Aboriginal people.
Dutton backs Musk on global policing of internet
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has backed Elon Musk's argument that Australia has no business policing the internet amid legal challenges and wranglings.
‘In his blood’ for security guard to protect people
A family is in mourning as they come to terms with the death of a brother who sacrificed his life to protect a community from one man's stabbing rampage.
Australia backs report on Palestine aid agency
An independent report that revealed Israel had not provided evidence of links between Hamas and a UN relief agency in Palestine has been welcomed by Australia.
Star head says casino not suitable for licence
Star Entertainment Group's executive chair says its Sydney casino will need ongoing supervision to ensure the business"keeps focused" on its remediation plan.
Slow progress on inflation tempers interest rate hopes
Australia's annual inflation rate has sunk to a two-year low but is slightly above expectations, which might lengthen the wait time for rate cuts.
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Electric cars to make bigger impact than electric homes
Laws to reduce vehicle emissions are on track to make a bigger environmental impact than disconnecting gas appliances, according to a study.
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Bishop wants stabbing videos kept online, X tells court
Elon Musk's X has taken its fight against Australia's internet safety watchdog to court, arguing the online regulator cannot police what global users see.
Star’s ex-chief shown door after preparations for ‘war’
Messages discussing going to "war" with the regulator may create challenges despite one of the leaders who sent them being terminated, a Star director says.
Nation commemorates Anzac Day to remember the fallen
Veterans, defence personnel and their families proudly displayed service medals on marches in honour of those who died or were injured defending Australia.
Hundreds gather in Sydney for Anzac Day dawn service
Hundreds of people, including veterans, have gathered at the Cenotaph in Sydney's Martin Place for the Dawn Service on Anzac Day.
‘Vastly different’ Crown can keep Sydney casino licence
A clean out of the Crown board and "intensive remediation" has satisfied a regulator that it can lawfully run its waterfront casino in Sydney.
‘Predatory’ behaviour led to Indigenous teens’ deaths
The 1987 deaths of two Indigenous teenage girls would likely have been better investigated had the girls been white, a state coroner has concluded.
Star head says ‘war’ messages sent in heat of moment
The executive chair of casino operator Star says he was "trigger happy" when sending private messages discussing readying for war with the NSW regulator.
‘Worst ever’: low-income earners hit by soaring rents
Crushing rent increases are becoming the new normal with lower-income earners and people on welfare priced out of the market, Anglicare Australia has warned.
Uber to let Australian teens ride solo, in some states
Passengers as young as 13 years old will be able to order a ride under a new service being launched by Uber in three states and territories.
Drop in GST revenue to cost NSW ‘more than COVID’
NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey says his state will lose $12 billion in the latest GST carve-up, jeopardising major federal school and hospital funding agreements.
Dutton backs misinformation crackdown after stabbing
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has joined a bipartisan push for stronger misinformation laws for social media companies following stabbing attacks.
Govt sowing the seeds of fairer prices for farmers
Agriculture Minister Murray Watt is confident inquiries into supermarket prices will result in better deals for primary producers.
‘Unacceptable’: Surgery wait list hits record high
Patients are now waiting almost twice as long as they were 20 years ago for elective surgery, a damning report card on public hospitals has revealed.
‘Multiple red flags’ missed as Star clients skimmed $3m
A senior executive from Sydney's The Star casino has admitted there were many chances to pick up a multimillion-dollar fraud at the facility.
Mural a parade of rebellious heroes … doing burnouts
Indigenous artist Ryan Presley's giant mural that subverts traditional religious iconography is being installed at the National Portrait Gallery in Canberra.
Australia sounds alarm over war in the Middle East
Australia is "extremely concerned" after Israel hit back at Iran on Friday stoking fears the security situation in the Middle East could escalate.
Social media users warned after Sydney conspiracies
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has told social media users to think "before you press send" following the Bondi Junction shopping centre massacre.
Budget clouded by global wars and weak economic growth
Treasurer Jim Chalmers will use talks in Washington to take the temperature of the global economy as he puts the finishing touches on his third federal budget.
Family of accused teen flee home after church stabbing
The family of a boy arrested over a stabbing at a Sydney church say they saw no signs of radicalisation as police pledge to bolster resources in the region.