‘History makers’ win at national Aboriginal art awards
The prestigious $100,000 Telstra Art Award has gone to Ryan Presley, while winning works include dilly bags made from maps taken from the British Museum.
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Graphic detail of shopkeeper attack aired, teens bailed
Four youths accused of a deadly attack on a good Samaritan grocery store owner have been bailed, as horrific details of the alleged bashing were aired in court.
Canberra and Manila expect defence agreement this year
Already strong military relations between Australia and the Philippines will be boosted further by a defence cooperation agreement on track for signing soon.
‘Should we kill him?’: chilling taunt in e-bike attack
Two youths carrying machetes have taunted their victim, questioning whether to kill him after stealing his $10,000 e-bike, as police search for the culprits.
Pressure mounts on Labor to strengthen gambling reforms
Labor is holding firm on gambling laws despite growing calls across the parliament for inducements and all advertisements to be outlawed.
Australia’s biggest polluters to face emissions review
Regulations that limit emissions from Australia's biggest polluters will come under scrutiny in a review that could reshape the scheme.
Murderer glares at victim’s family, berated by judge
A man convicted of murdering his former wife and staging her death as a suicide is appealing against his conviction and sentence of life behind bars.
Blurred extremist ideologies challenging intervention
Violent extremism is increasingly driven by mixed and unstable belief systems rather than clear-cut ideologies, a royal commission has heard.
Cut-price smart glasses trigger privacy investigation
Australia's privacy watchdog has been asked to examine issues with smart glasses as access to the technology grows and a cut-price version sells out in stores.
Jones’s alleged victim says he lied to mum, not court
An athlete who claims he was assaulted by Alan Jones says he lied to his mother about the acts when allegations against the shock jock first came to light.
Tax changes get tick of approval from ratings agency
Tax hikes on property investors will help keep budget pressures under control, ratings agency S&P Global says in a check-up of Australia's fiscal health.
Fuel diplomacy sends Australia’s trade surplus tanking
A surge in fuel and electric vehicle imports in response to the Middle East conflict drove Australia's goods trade surplus to a nine-year low.
Bird flu fears prompt ‘proactive’ poultry farms order
Preventative measures are set to be enforced on poultry farms to prevent the spread of a deadly strain of bird flu as more cases are detected.
Iranian soccer players granted Australian citizenship
Two women from Iran's national soccer team who sought asylum in Australia following an Asian Cup game are celebrating after being granted citizenship.
Qantas workers on high after judge releases $40m compo
A Federal Court judge has released almost $40 million in compensation to illegally sacked Qantas workers, criticising the delay from the scheme administrator.
‘Scam’: Uber drivers and dog walkers in Hanson’s sights
One Nation's leader says the Australian migration system fails to prioritise the skills the economy actually needs, which is worsening the housing shortage.
Horror highway inferno probe after rescuers forced back
Police are investigating a horror two-vehicle crash that killed five people on a major outback highway after onlookers tried to rescue the victims.
Plugged in: watchdogs weigh up laws for uncertain times
Australian consumers are facing 'volatile' conditions, a regulator has warned, and may need stronger protections against harm.
Labor’s rivals revive push for full ban on gambling ads
Minor parties and independents are preparing amendments to Labor's "friendless" proposed gambling reforms before parliament returns to Canberra.
Athlete denies making up sex abuse claims against Jones
A former athlete has hit back at accusations he concocted claims of being indecently assaulted by radio giant Alan Jones, telling a court "it's all true".
All Ords index tops $3.2 trillion as shares beat record
Mining stocks have driven the local exchange into new territory for a second session as Middle East peace hopes buoy investor confidence.
Teen’s charges upgraded over beloved shop owner’s death
A suburban community has been plunged into mourning following the death of a shop owner as police upgrade charges against a teenage boy.
Scholarship win for Indigenous university students
Pursuing higher education is costly but one university wants to change that by assisting all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander undergraduate students.
Ex-AFL star Winmar pushes for no jail time over assault
Former AFL icon Nicky Winmar has already suffered punishment from the sporting world for assaulting a woman, a sentencing hearing has been told.
National e-bike crackdown to buck off cowboy retailers
Australia's consumer watchdog is drafting new rules to protect riders from unsafe e-bikes, following years of concerns over rising road accidents.
Fears for Australian sea lions as bird flu cases grow
Experts are warning Australia's sea lion population could face major losses after a pup's death as cases continue to mount from a national bird flu outbreak.
Fugitive developer offered $100K to Perrottet brother
Controversial property developer Jean Nassif dangled a $100,000 political donation in front of a former premier's brother, phone taps have revealed.
Property listings giant defies house price slump
Shifting sands mean Australia's biggest property website can't afford to sit on its laurels even as it proclaims a better-than-expected year.
Fifth victim of horror head-on highway crash confirmed
Two cars have collided in a fiery head-on outback highway crash that has left five people dead, sparking an investigation into the cause of the tragedy.
‘Kleptomaniacs’: media empire vows to slay AI thieves
A media goliath has doubled down on its stick-and-carrot campaign against AI snatchers, also calling out other companies who '"should know better".
Stranger things: Aussie helps crack cosmic cold case
A team of international scientists have used cutting-edge technology, including a radio telescope in rural Australia, to open a new "cosmic window".