Political staffer’s fears after alleged MP sex assault
A political staffer has revealed he didn't report allegedly being sexually assaulted by a state MP because he didn't think it would be taken seriously.
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Woman spoke about ‘clingy’ mate before alleged murder
A woman allegedly murdered by her British boarder told family and friends about her desire to keep their relationship platonic after he became "clingy".
Holistic approach needed to overcome family violence
More than 300 community, frontline workers and legal experts have shared experiences and solutions at the Overcoming Indigenous Family Violence Forum.
Officer’s knee behind head before man’s death: witness
A witness says a police officer's knee was behind the head of a young and disabled Aboriginal man being held down in a supermarket before he died.
New leader defends leadership picks amid early rift
The federal opposition leader promoted key political allies and demoted a number of conservative foes when she announced her new shadow ministry line-up.
Woodside win boosts gas industry but roadblocks remain
A ministerial decision to extend the life of a massive gas project despite climate concerns represents an endorsement of the sector by the Labor government.
Weak business investment underlines productivity battle
Encouraging productivity-boosting investment, such as infrastructure connecting regions with capital cities, is needed amid a slowdown in capital expenditure.
Tears and hope as families mourn Bondi stabbing victims
As a five-week inquest into a mass killing wrapped up, families of the victims have detailed their grief, anger and hope the tragedy will never be repeated.
Man who faked marriage denies election death threats
A chicken shop owner who had his permanent residency revoked after faking his marriage has faced court for allegedly threatening a political candidate.
Gen Z feels trapped between the pros and cons of gen AI
Most young Australians are using generative artificial intelligence tools but some are reconsidering their use or changing career paths due to concerns.
Liberal debt to double, state companies face sell-off
A state government is hanging its hat on potential asset sales and a public sector "efficiency unit" as means to pay down ballooning budget debt.
Family wants footage of police death in custody
A community's loss of a second young man in police custody could postpone a long-awaited announcement of coronial findings into the first death.
MP’s lawyers attack alleged sex abuse victim’s report
A political staffer has been accused of fabricating his account of the day after he was allegedly sexually assaulted by a state MP.
One Nation boosts parliamentary ranks with new senator
Pauline Hanson's party will grow from two to three in the next parliament, having won the final spot in the Senate in Western Australia.
Erin Patterson ‘venting’ to friends on husband’s family
Lawyers for accused triple murderer Erin Patterson say she had been "venting" to her online friends when she sent frustrated messages about her former in-laws.
‘Hope he suffers’: family of pot plant killer speak out
The family of an elderly woman who was killed by her son with a pot plant say they are disappointed with the sentence handed down by a court.
Police reject independent probe into death in custody
Police have dismissed calls for an independent investigation into a young disabled man's death in custody as community members held an emotional vigil.
Three face court amid protests over gas hub expansion
Activists who targeted a Woodside shareholder meeting have faced court as protests ramp up over a decision to prolong the life of a massive gas project.
Warm weather, Cyclone Trump hit consumer recovery
Australia's economic momentum remains fragile with unseasonably warm weather and consumer concern contributing to weaker retail sales.
‘Chain of love’: political leader farewells her mum
Liberal leader Sussan Ley has delivered an emotional farewell to her mother, paying tribute to the woman who taught her how to take on the world.
Second woman tells jury Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs raped her
Sean "Diddy" Combs' former personal assistant has testified that the US hip-hop mogul sexually assaulted her.
Less red tape, more money for flood-affected residents
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is pledging more funds for flood-affected communities, praising the "extraordinary resilience" shown by those on the front line.
Australians urged to walk together for reconciliation
As Reconciliation Week begins, Australians are encouraged to reflect on the past, look to the future and walk together with First Nations people.
More charges over rival gangs’ wild machete brawl
Police have charged two more men over a violent brawl between machete-wielding gangs at a shopping centre, sparking renewed debate over bail laws.
AI in sights to build up nation’s sliding productivity
It takes an Australian worker twice as long to build a home as it did 50 years ago, making it all the more urgent to fix declining productivity growth.
A ripper race to find Australia’s hardest-working dog
The trusting bond between a farmer and a canine is central to farm life, with a national competition set to find the nation's top dog.
Call for sanctions on Israel over Gaza food blockade
A Labor backbencher is pushing for the Albanese government to impose sanctions on Israel and its top officials over its blockade of food and medicine in Gaza.
Pauline Hanson’s daughter defeated by firebrand senator
Old faces and newcomers will be welcomed to the Senate as Labor's landslide federal election victory continues to generate surprise results.
Flu vax hesitation sends kids to emergency in droves
More children than ever are presenting to hospital emergency rooms with the flu, as a survey finds an increasing number of parents are vaccine hesitant.
Stolen generations redress hailed a ‘powerful moment’
Redress for stolen generations means more than just money for many of the survivors who were removed from their families, advocates say.
Mushroom cook Erin Patterson’s interview played to jury
Erin Patterson's version of a deadly mushroom lunch has been revealed, with a jury shown footage of the accused murderer's police interview.