Final Vic election push as costs revealed
Final costings for the major parties' election commitments have been revealed, while Liberal Leader Matthew Guy pledged to lower the driving age in Victoria.
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Queensland MP Karen Andrews’ emotional speech on domestic violence
Ahead of the international day to eliminate violence against women, a Liberal MP has delivered a powerful speech about her experience supporting a loved one.
COVID-19 cases soar amid fourth wave
COVID-19 cases are soaring across Australia as a fourth wave passes through and authorities begin urging people to mask up.
What can we expect from this latest COVID wave? And how long is it likely to last?
New COVID new variants all follow a similar script, where the same set of changes have evolved independently across multiple variants. This is called convergent evolution
Cyber attack costs pile up for Medibank
Health insurer Medibank says an ongoing cyber attack will result in pre-tax costs of between $25 million and $35 million.
Medibank sticks by hacker ransom call
Medibank remains steadfast in its refusal to pay a ransom to hackers who stole customer data, as the health insurer holds its annual general meeting.
Folbigg’s DNA variant ‘exceptionally rare’
A rare genetic variant affecting the heart is the focus of a second inquiry into the conviction of Kathleen Folbigg, three years on from the first inquiry.
White Ribbon jetski event called tone deaf
A flotilla of 50 jet skis will ride in formation to raise awareness about domestic violence in NSW, but the event has been called confusing by critics.
Fears realised on Medibank hack: minister
The hackers behind the huge Medibank data breach say they offered the health insurer a "discount" ransom in return for not publishing the information.
The long-lasting tail of flood devastation
While flood waters come and go across rural Australia, they expose lingering financial, emotional and physical scars.
‘Scumbag’ Medibank hackers start data post
Hackers have begun publishing client data stolen from Medibank on the dark web after the health insurer refused to pay a ransom fee.
Tas premier says sorry to abuse survivors
Tasmania's premier has delivered a formal apology to victim-survivors of child sexual abuse in state institutions after harrowing evidence at an inquiry.
‘Broken’ immigration system to be reviewed
The federal government government has announced a review of Australia's immigration system, saying it is broken and is being exploited by criminals.
Tyrrell’s foster mum acquitted of lying
William Tyrrell's foster mother has been acquitted of lying to the NSW Crime Commission about hitting a different child with a wooden spoon.
NSW cop says foster mum knows where boy is
The former foster mother of missing boy William Tyrrell knows where he is, a detective has told a court examining accusations the woman lied to investigators.
Reform needed to get through downturn: PM
Anthony Albanese has used a speech to argue the country will need to reform its way through the economic crisis, defending the government's first budget.
Noongar leaders condemn WA teen’s killing
The man accused of murdering 15-year-old Perth boy Cassius Turvey is facing further charges as Noongar elders accuse police of minimising the killing.
Mum of slain Charlise Mutten spared jail
The mother of murdered nine-year-old Charlise Mutten can avoid jailtime over her role in a burglary that allegedly netted her fiance two firearms.
Medibank hack bigger than first thought
Medibank has revealed a cyberattack was bigger than initially believed and general customer data was exposed.
More rural towns lose their last bank
The Finance Sector Union says Westpac has announced the closure of 23 of its group's branches across Australia, with the loss of 92 jobs.
Former minister courts AFL controversy
Liberal frontbencher Dan Tehan has suggested AFL coaches Alistair Clarkson and Chris Fagan and former Essendon CEO Andrew Thorburn have been treated unfairly.
NDIS put under spotlight in new review
A review of the National Disability Insurance Scheme will be carried out to find improvements and ensure costs are being well managed.
Hijab protests could be greatest threat yet to Islamic Republic in Iran
Activists inside Iran and analysts outside it assess that these protests could be the most serious challenge to the regime since millions took to the streets after the disputed 2009 presidential election
Controversial cashless welfare card dumped
People in some remote communities will be able to transition off the cashless welfare card from next week after the government's repeal bill passed parliament.
Cashless welfare cards bound for scrapheap
Thousands of welfare recipients living in remote communities will soon be freed from cashless debit cards after laws to abandon the program cleared the Senate.
Labor to ‘refresh’ referendum laws
Labor is continuing to review how to best put the referendum question to enshrine an Indigenous voice to Parliament to the Australian public.
“It’s really picked up in Queensland” – $2.7 billion lost on the pokies
Queensland has passed Victoria as the second biggest pokie state in the country.
Do all teachers deserve a pay rise?
Ministers are talking about “rewarding” high-performing teachers. International studies show unexpected things can happen when teachers strive for “excellence” to receive monetary bonuses.
Visa backlog marks Kabul fall anniversary
Australia is yet to allocate the vast majority of 31,500 visas for people fleeing Afghanistan after the Taliban took control of Kabul a year ago.
Nazi symbols banned in NSW
Knowingly displaying Nazi flags or memorabilia bearing swastikas has been banned in NSW, and those found in breach could be jailed for up to a year.
“Sugar slavery” – How 62,000 South Sea Islanders were transported to Australia
Between 1863 and 1904, 62,000 South Sea Islanders were transported to Australia, landing in Brisbane, Maryborough, Bundaberg, Rockhampton, Mackay, Bowen, Townsville, Innisfail and Cairns. Most indentured labourers arrived from the New Hebrides, with a substantial proportion taken from the Solomons, as well as smaller islands.