Top cop admits racism ‘truth’ after fatal teen shooting
Racism within a police force will no longer be tolerated by its top cop after a coroner handed down her findings into the fatal shooting of an Indigenous teen.
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Rates hold call cuts deep but bank governor offers hope
The central bank has defied expectations of an interest rate cut as it keeps its sights on inflation and jobs figures, but relief might not be far away.
‘Not all bad news’: the Aussie upside of Trump tariffs
While Donald Trump's harsh tariffs on imports from Australia's key trading partners will whip up uncertainty, there could be an upside for consumers.
Bright spots in agriculture amid market volatility
Demand for Aussie beef looks set to remain strong, with reason for "cautious optimism" across agriculture after months of extreme weather and trade uncertainty.
Australia’s US tariff fixation ‘missing bigger picture’
Engaging with the US on issues such as critical minerals and supply chains rather than President Donald Trump's tariffs is the way to go, one expert reckons.
First small group of Australians escape Iran by plane
The first group of Australians have been able to leave Iran amid threats of further Israeli missile strikes, but thousands more are still awaiting assistance.
Telco misdeeds sharpen case for Indigenous leadership
Repeated misconduct by major telcos in selling to remote communities highlights the need to embed Indigenous leaders, a corporate adviser says.
US Senate struggling to pass Trump’s $5 trillion bill
Voting continues into a second day as senators try to pass President Donald Trump's tax-cut and spending bill, which will add $5 trillion to the US's debt.
Avo production smashed, but still 20 for every Aussie
Millennials don't have to mourn the loss of their beloved smashed avo toast, with lower production of the fruit expected to be short-lived.
Captured prison escapee asks court for freedom
A bank robber dubbed the "Postcard Bandit" has asked a court to declare his prison sentence invalid and order his release.
Major search for man’s head paused as police trawl CCTV
Investigators are poring over video footage in attempt to find the head of a man allegedly murdered by his partner, a former reality TV star.
A long haul: electric trucks still face speed bumps
Questions about the price of low-emission trucks, how they can be charged and where they can be driven are slowing down pollution cuts, an inquiry has heard.
Youth justice in crisis before teen’s death: coroner
A coroner hearing an inquest for an Indigenous teen who fatally self-harmed in a youth detention says he might recommend another inquiry into the facility.
‘Cyclonic’ winds and sideways rain batter east coast
Coastal communities have copped the brunt of a complex storm that has brought buckets of rain, gale-force winds and damage to the power network.
Fiji PM wants his citizens to fill Aussie defence ranks
Pacific leaders need to "hold hands" and weather external interference in the region, Fiji's prime minister says during a visit to Australia.
Childcare changes just a ‘bandaid’ after abuse case
Expedited childcare reforms will only be a stop-gap response and won't address the root causes of abuse in the sector, an early childhood advocate says.
Submarine deal left treading water after key US talks
The foreign minister's talks with her US counterpart have not clarified whether America will continue to play its part in the AUKUS agreement.
Big bank shifts rate cut tip as retail sales disappoint
A slow start to the year for consumers continues, with weaker-than-expected retail sales a sign of "scarring" from a spike in inflation.
The disease impacting Indigenous kids’ development
Early detection is key to ensure children thrive as clinical data reveals more than a third of Indigenous children experience "fluctuating" ear disease.
Security questioned after millions hit in Qantas hack
Millions of customers' details have been exposed in a cyber attack on Australia's biggest carrier that experts say is likely the work of international hackers.
Lehrmann inquiry boss’s win before corruption appeal
A former judge who led an inquiry into the prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann has scored a win in his bid to challenge findings that he engaged in corrupt conduct.
Cyclones, flooding drive $2b surge in insurance claims
Cyclones, rain and flooding have cost Australians nearly $2 billion in damages in the first half of the year but it could have been worse.
‘Want justice’: mum’s fresh pain over cold case murder
A state coroner cannot determine who was responsible for the death of 22-year-old Elisabeth Membrey more than 30 years ago.
Man critical after catching rare bat lyssavirus virus
A man is critically ill after becoming only the fourth known person in Australia to be diagnosed with a rabies-like bat virus.
Heartbreak remains over mother, daughter murder mystery
The remains of teenager Melissa Trussell have never been found and 25 years to the day since her mother's body was, a family is pleading for justice.
Axed duo back in Biennale after ‘avoidable’ arts crisis
After a backflip, artist Khaled Sabsabi and curator Michael Dagostino have been reinstated as Australia's representatives at an international exhibition.
Woodside activists vow to fight on despite jail terms
Two climate activists have been handed suspended prison terms for their "harmful" act of letting off stench gas at Woodside's headquarters.
Deliberations continue in Diddy’s sex-trafficking trial
Jurors will deliberate for a third day in the trial of hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs after reaching a partial verdict in his sex-trafficking trial.
Parents worry as ‘gutted’ staff back childcare reforms
Childcare staff have been left in shock after serious abuse allegations were levelled against a worker as concerned parents search for answers.
Australia urged to adopt new approach to global talks
An expert suggests Australia ditches its piece-meal approach to foreign policy in favour of a coherent strategy, as the US shakes up international relations.
Storm-struck communities count costs of ‘vigorous’ low
Thousands of people have already filed insurance claims after a complex and powerful weather system pounded Australia's east coast.