Child heard woman cry for help before finding her dead
A man accused of killing his ex-partner was "fake crying" when police arrived to find her body, a child has told a court.
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NRL powerhouse pips AFL goliath as most valuable club
A four-straight NRL champion has eclipsed the AFL's marquee team in brand value, with high-flying football clubs surging in value according to a survey.
Senator allegedly plotted council ‘coup’ with principal
An alleged plot to oust an Aboriginal land council chief executive led to Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price defaming him in a media release, a court has heard.
Monash IVF strips former execs of bonuses after mix-ups
Two former top executives at Monash IVF will not receive bonuses after two mixed up embryo transfers damaged the company's reputation.
Record-high flu season as jab rates stall, GPs warn
Stalling vaccination rates among children and seniors are exacerbating a record-breaking flu season, the peak body for general practitioners says.
Mum sedated four times by medics before overdose death
A "pleasantly psychotic" woman seeking treatment for mental illness was sedated four times in a day by health staff before she died, an inquest has been told.
Ley reveals tax cuts, backflips on unpopular policies
The coalition has outlined priorities it will take to the next election, with leader Sussan Ley attempting to win back voters after a stinging defeat.
Trump hails ‘friend’ Albanese, signs minerals deal
US President Donald Trump has had a friendly meeting with Anthony Albanese as the pair signed a minerals deal and Australia got some reassurances on AUKUS.
Ugly protest scenes spark pleas to ensure city safety
Tourism operators and businesses are demanding action to ensure locals and out-of-towners are not put off travelling to a major capital.
‘It’ll end in tears’: former One Nation MP warns Joyce
A straight-shooting former cop turned politician says Barnaby Joyce joining Pauline Hanson's conservative party could turn into a miserable political marriage.
First Nations designers go west on Fashion Week runway
Fashion Week has kicked off with a sold-out runway dedicated to First Nations designers - and styled on a western theme.
Opportunities abound for junior Indigenous rangers
Students are connecting to and nurturing Country as eleven new junior ranger programs are established across Australia.
Bank admits ‘mistake’ over worker who lost job to AI
A woman who trained an AI chatbot that took her job has quizzed executives at Australia's biggest bank about how they will stop such a thing happening again.
Origin takes heat over coal-fired power station
Moving from coal-fired power stations to renewable energy projects could take longer than expected, a retailer has warned, amid delays and high costs.
Tradie suffocated, shoved in box over $50k ‘drug debt’
A man who duct-taped and assaulted a tradie and hired a "cleaner" to dispose of the body in a creek has been jailed as his co-accused remains on the run.
Officer believes someone involved in teen’s death
An officer involved in re-investigating the 1988 death of an Aboriginal teen has told an inquest police not seizing a car found at the scene was "odd".
‘Excruciating’: murderer set wife and stepchild on fire
A man set his wife on fire in front of children, ignoring their pleas for him to stop, and then blamed his dying partner and convinced her to lie to police.
Australian shares eye record as banks and miners rally
Australia's share market is within striking distance of its highest close after its best day in two weeks, as investors look past US-China trade jitters.
Innocent mum’s murder likely linked to big drug bust
Police are probing possible ties between the murder of a mother in front of her sons, a plot to kill a father on his way to daycare and a global drug syndicate.
Australia falling behind as experts call for AI urgency
The juice will be worth the squeeze for workers and businesses if Australia quickly and carefully forges on with artificial intelligence, industry figures say.
Nation’s big home build already off target
Construction is behind schedule by tens of thousands of homes, fresh figures reveal, after the first full year of a federal housing goal.
Bikie stiffed killer over alleged contract murder
A trial of a bikie accused of masterminding the murder of a rival gang member is underway, with the prosecution detailing how he hired a sniper to do the deed.
Rates cut back in the works as jobless figure spikes
An interest rate cut is back in the running on Melbourne Cup day as surprising unemployment figures offer borrowers hope of a home-loan victory.
Why tech could change Gen Alpha careers for the better
They are young, curious and ready to create careers that do not exist yet: a MythBusters TV star says the next generation of children could improve our lives.
Sense of belonging falls among young Aussies
Despite younger generations feeling less connected, research shows Australians are maintaining strong social cohesion despite financial and global pressures.
Liberals told to tout ‘values’ ahead of policy revamp
Sussan Ley has been given plenty of advice on how the Liberals should go about wooing voters following their worst-ever election result, but little is sticking.
US asks Australia for help on critical minerals supply
Australia is being called upon to join the United States in the global fight against China for critical minerals dominance.
Much-loved soldier dies in routine training accident
Multiple groups will be involved in an investigation into a fatal army training incident as the soldier's superiors pay tribute to his distinguished service.
Anti-protest powers decried as ‘outrageous overreach’
A court decision to toss out police powers to move on protesters could have wide-ranging implications for anti-protest laws around the nation.
Renewed rate-cut hopes fuel Australian shares record
A lift in expectations of an interest rate cut have provided a springboard to send Australian equities to new highs, after weeks of consolidation.
Accountants, ombudsman lash tax office service
The ATO has declined a Tax Ombudsman suggestion to re-route calls from accountants to experienced staff as pressures mount between tax agents and the agency.