Ticketek customers’ details ‘stolen’ in cyber incident
A federal minister says personal data belonging to some Ticketek customers has been stolen in an apparent breach.
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Defeating Russia doesn’t mean we attack China: minister
Defence Minister Richard Marles will use a major speech to call on China to put greater pressure on Russia to end its invasion of Ukraine.
Queer Indigenous creative finds pride in hometown mural
From growing up queer and isolated to featuring in a mural with his husband, Indigenous performer Ben Graetz has come full circle in his home town.
Rural Australians left up in the air as banks shut down
Up to 600 Australian towns no longer have a bank, forcing country people to go to extraordinary lengths to manage their money.
Why Google is recruiting Aussies for AI breakthroughs
Some of Google's most promising artificial intelligence projects are happening in Australia, the firm's research boss says, and the results could change lives.
Charm offensive on Aussie carbon dump for net-zero Asia
Costly carbon capture and storage could be the price Australia must pay for retaining emissions-intensive industrial jobs without pumping out more pollution.
Farmers flying high as demand for aviation fuel soars
Growing demand for sustainable aviation fuel is good news for Australian agriculture, according to research from Rabobank.
Daughter’s torment: we warned police about killer dad
The daughter of a gunman who murdered two women in their home says she lived in fear of her father and tried to warn police about his weapons.
Minister vows to appeal tribunal’s visa decisions
The immigration minister has faced repeated questioning over a ministerial direction that allowed foreign nationals who have committed crimes to keep visas.
Wong calls out ‘unacceptable human suffering’ in Rafah
The Australian government has been urged to take a stronger stance against Israel after 45 people were killed in an airstrike that lit a blaze at a tent camp.
‘You’re not in trouble’: plea to mum over baby mystery
A placenta and umbilical cord will undergo forensic testing to determine how they ended up beside a river as a search goes on for a missing mum and baby.
Former Miss Australia ‘punched, abused’ then-husband
Former Miss Australia and ex-politician Kathryn Isobel Hay is accused of emotionally abusing and intimidating her former husband over eight years.
Union members and MPs join university Palestine protest
University students have been joined by union members and local MPs at a rally in support of Palestine, after packing up and moving their encampment.
‘Are you serious?’ teary mum denies killing daughter
The mother of slain schoolgirl Charlise Mutten has broken down in the witness stand as she rejected suggestions she shot her daughter behind a chicken shed.
Australia stands alongside PNG after landslide: PM
Australia is ready to provide further aid to Papua New Guinea following a landslide that buried more than 2000 people, the prime minister says.
Visa appeal tribunal told to go harder on criminals
An independent tribunal will be given a new direction after an initial order to consider someone's ties to Australia allowed a rapist to remain in the country.
Inflation disappoints and tempers hopes of rate cut
The monthly inflation gauge has bounced higher for a second month, moving the indicator further away from the Reserve Bank's target range.
Landmark Cold Chisel 50th anniversary tour
Australian rockers Cold Chisel will revisit their history when they perform 11 special concerts to mark 50 years since the group formed.
Probe pressure builds on police over lead up to murders
A push is mounting for an independent probe into the actions of police before a double murder after the killer's family said they kept trying to warn officers.
Insurers hiked premiums in loyalty ploy, lawsuit claims
A loyalty ploy by insurers led to higher premiums being charged to more than one million customers, a class action alleges in claims the parent company denies.
Next governor-general to meet King Charles in London
The next governor-general will visit King Charles in London as discussions about his planned Australia tour continue, amid issues around his health.
Coal, gas communities should not be left behind: PM
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says communities with power stations that are closing down need to be supported as part of the transition to net-zero.
Alcohol restrictions proposed to tackle family violence
There's a push to overhaul alcohol laws as part of national efforts to tackle family violence, including restricting alcohol delivery.
Family still pained by Kumanjayi Walker’s death
Kumanjayi Walker's family has shared their memories of the 19-year-old with a coronial inquest, saying they are still pained by his death.
Palestinian visas in the lurch as recognition bid fails
Parliamentarians are calling on the government to give Palestinians the same visa rights as Ukrainians as a bid to recognise a state fell flat in parliament.
Items to be tested in search for Samantha Murphy’s body
Victoria Police have uncovered items of interest as they search for the body of missing mother Samantha Murphy, who disappeared in February.
Sackings ‘very likely’ in pandemic crisis, Qantas says
Qantas staff unlawfully fired in 2020 should get reduced compensation because they would have been fired in 2021 anyway, lawyers for the airline have argued.
Petrol giant pairs with Uber to fuel electric car move
The latest electric vehicle partnership may seem unexpected as Uber and BP team up to offer drivers discount pit stops.
Bond yields jump and stocks wilt amid rate cut doubts
Renewed concerns about the timing and extent of US interest rate cuts have put pressure on global stocks and pushed bond yields close to a four-week high.
Gas industry rejects ‘leech’ tag over royalty freebies
The Australian government has been accused of letting gas companies get away with daylight robbery by not applying royalties on all of the nation's gas exports.
Family violence shake-up flagged but details scant
Victoria is moving to overhaul family violence laws, but won't follow other states in slapping ankle bracelets on serious offenders.