Ex-Tyrrell suspect awarded $1.5m damages
A former suspect in William Tyrrell's disappearance has been awarded almost $1.5 million in damages after suing over the police investigation against him.
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Medibank hackers declare ‘case closed’
The Medibank hackers declared "case closed" after dumping a final tranche of stolen data, as Australia's information commissioner launches an investigation.
Melbourne the top destination for tourists
Domestic tourism has bounced back to above pre-COVID-19 levels and Melbourne has been the biggest beneficiary of increased visitors.
Fleetwood Mac’s Christine McVie dead at 79
Christine McVie, whose songwriting and signature vocals helped make British-American group Fleetwood Mac one of the biggest rock bands ever, has died at 79.
Socceroos down Danes for World Cup glory
Mathew Leckie's stunning solo goal in a 1-0 win over Denmark has sent the Socceroos into the World Cup knockout stages for the second time.
Helicopter crashes into Melbourne home
A student pilot is in a stable condition in hospital after his helicopter crashed into the roof of a home in Melbourne's southeast, shocking neighbours.
Labuschagne gives Australia golden start
Marnus Labuschagne's unbeaten 154 has helped Australia to 2-293 after the opening day of the Frank Worrell Trophy against West Indies in Perth.
Watchdog takes casino giant Star to court
A federal watchdog has started civil penalty proceedings against gambling giant Star for alleged failures to comply with anti-money laundering laws.
Sydney mechanic jailed for 1995 murder
A mechanic has been jailed for up to 22 years after brutally killing his boss in a western Sydney auto wreckers weeks before Christmas in 1995.
AFL superfan ‘Joffa’ admits assaulting boy
Collingwood Football Club's former cheer squad leader has formally pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a teenage boy in 2005 during an arraignment hearing.
Oath Keepers founder convicted of sedition
Stewart Rhodes, the founder of the Oath Keepers militia group, has been convicted by a jury of seditious conspiracy for last year's attack on the US Capitol.
India free trade gets new year green light
The Australia-India free trade agreement has got the thumbs up from India, clearing the way for the removal of taxes on 90 per cent of Australian goods exports.
Scott Morrison first ex-PM to be censured
Scott Morrison has become the first former prime minister to be censured by federal parliament over his secret appointments to multiple ministerial portfolios.
Inflation down but consumer pain lingers
Cost of living pressures eased slightly last month, although it's still too early to call the turning point for inflation.
Anti-corruption watchdog clears parliament
The National Anti-Corruption Commission will start its work holding politicians and officials to account next year after new laws were passed in parliament.
Richards bolts from Wangaratta to Magpies
Joe Richards, who attracted no interest from AFL clubs five years ago in his draft year, is off to Collingwood while Cooper Harvey is now at North Melbourne.
COVID fines worth millions are withdrawn
Fines worth millions of dollars issued for breaching COVID-19 restrictions will be scrapped, following a landmark decision by the NSW Supreme Court.
No cowards in Australian team: Cummins
Pat Cummins has admitted disappointment over the Justin Langer saga overshadowing the Test summer, saying he would never air private conversations in public.
Ex-MP Maguire charged over visa scheme
Gladys Berejiklian's former boyfriend Daryl Maguire has been charged with criminal conspiracy over an alleged visa fraud committed while he was an MP.
GWS select Cadman as No.1 AFL draft pick
Greater Western Sydney have selected 18-year-old Victorian key forward Aaron Cadman with the No.1 pick in the AFL national draft.
SA releases industrial manslaughter laws
South Australia's Labor government has released draft legislation to make industrial manslaughter a criminal offence paving the way for jail sentences.
Nationals to oppose Indigenous voice
The Nationals will not support efforts to enshrine an Indigenous voice to parliament in the constitution, threatening the chances of a referendum passing.
Censure motion against Morrison
Anthony Albanese says parliament will move to censure former prime minister Scott Morrison, but the motion will not be supported by the opposition.
Terrorism threat lowered but attack 50-50
Intelligence agency ASIO has lowered the threat of a terrorist attack from probable to possible but rates the chance of an attack within the next year at 50-50.
RBA sorry for interest rate predictions
Reserve Bank boss Philip Lowe has admitted language around the 2024 interest rate forecast was not clear enough and apologised for the miscommunication.
Aussie Davis Cup dream shattered by Canada
Australia's hopes of regaining the Davis Cup after 19 years have been sunk by Canada, who beat Lleyton Hewitt's men 2-0 in the World Cup final of tennis.
Doran guides Tasmania to win over Vics
Tasmania have climbed to second on the Sheffield Shield ladder after beating Victoria by four wickets at the MCG.
Vic Lib leader contenders yet to commit
Victorian Liberal Leader Matthew Guy will step down after a second crushing election loss, paving the way for a clean transition once seats are finalised.
Aussie Davis Cup men inspired by Socceroos
Australia's tennis men have taken time out before practice for their Davis Cup final against Canada to cheer on the Socceroos in their World Cup win.
Wallabies believe after epic comeback win
The Wallabies conjured an incredible comeback from 21 points down in the second half to end their spring tour on a high with a win over Wales.
Labor seals Senate deal for workplace laws
The Albanese government says stagnant wages will rise after it reached a deal with crossbench senator David Pocock to pass its signature workplace laws.