Deluded boy faces decade in custody for mum’s murder
A teenager who murdered his caring mother in cold blood as part of a deluded plan to take over Australia will spend at least 10 years behind bars.
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Redundancy drive to cut public jobs in coalition plan
The coalition has shifted on its plan to save billions by shrinking the public service, floating the prospect of voluntary redundancies for the first time.
Dutton on defensive over campaign as coalition bleeds
The opposition leader was forced to go on the defensive over the coalition's election campaign when he visited the one time Liberal stronghold of WA.
Young survivors say cancer does not end with remission
More than 30,000 Australians are young cancer survivors but little is known about how the disease affects patients later in life.
Reserve Bank call for calm is welcome amid tariff drama
Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers says Australia is still well-placed to navigate the economic uncertainty generated by Donald Trump's wide-ranging tariffs.
‘Fork in the road’: parties at odds over energy plans
The shadow energy minister has not ruled out walking away from the Paris Agreement if elected, but the coalition will stick with its nuclear plan if it loses.
Health giant wants to check out of ‘great hospital’
A major public hospital's deal with a troubled private operator could come to an end after a two-year-old's death prompted a ban on future partnerships.
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Car-drawn horse, footy field of bison: farm hits city
AFL footballers have been bumped from their regular home by 35 bison as one entertainer gets ready to show 800,000 people "what's possible with horses".
Refunds for flyers after airline’s overpricing error
More than 60,000 people who booked flights in Australia in the last five years are set to be offered a partial refund after they were overcharged.
Palmer-supported vaccine injury case ‘incoherent’
A Clive Palmer-supported class action against the government over the approval of COVID-19 vaccines has hit a hurdle after a judge called it "unintelligible".
‘I’m a fighter’: premier to box on after ‘grim’ polling
Jacinta Allan is wearing the unwanted crown of Australia's most unpopular leader, with polling suggesting she could be a drag on Labor's federal election hopes.
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Oil-gas giant defends energy policy, share-price slide
Oil and gas producer Santos says it's well placed to weather volatility in commodity markets, as shareholders and traditional owners call the company to task.
Accused blamed innocent man and mate for teen’s murder
A man on trial for murdering Indigenous teen Cassius Turvey tried to frame an innocent man for the alleged killing, a jury has been told.
Jacob Elordi returns home in Narrow Road miniseries
A tale of love, war and memory, The Narrow Road to the Deep North sees Hollywood star Jacob Elordi playing an Australian for the first time in years.
Australian shares post biggest daily gain in five years
Australian shares have rebounded strongly after US President Donald Trump delayed his latest round of tariffs as the US-China trade war escalates.
Multibillion-dollar benefit of reproductive leave
Giving workers one day of leave a month to care for reproductive needs would help reduce the $21.3 billion cost of absent employees, a report has found.
Towering presence, missing minister as PM visits reef
One of Labor's tallest candidates has made a splash at the prime minister's Great Barrier Reef stop, while the spectre of a missing minister haunted the event.
Good dog, bad dog: beloved pets ruff on the environment
Research into the overlooked environmental impact of pet dogs has found far-reaching negative effects on wildlife and fragile ecosystems.
Australia aims for ‘zero tariffs’ after Trump backtrack
Donald Trump's tariff backdown has provided Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton with a fresh opportunity to position themselves as superior negotiators.
Bank boss alert, not alarmed over Trump tariff fallout
As rate-cut bets see-saw, the Reserve Bank governor says Australia is well placed for overseas shocks in her first speech since Donald Trump's tariff thump.
Electric cars to rev up the energy grid, one at a time
Technology that will let drivers use their electric vehicles as giant household batteries is launching in Australia, although its reach is limited.
Court scrutinises media use of rampage victims’ images
Media outlets' ability to publish dead people's images without explicit permission will be tested by families of Bondi Junction shopping mall stabbing victims.
Loo breaks a luxury for swamped regional doctors
Some doctors are too busy to go to the toilet during long shifts and warn a "vicious cycle of burnout" means worse patient care, as they fight for better pay.
Axe falls on loggers’ plan to avoid battle over gliders
The High Court permitting individuals and groups to prosecute state loggers is a win in the eyes of advocates but they'd rather it wasn't left to citizens.
Australian shares shed $48b as tariffs kick in
Australia's share market has erased most of its previous day's gains, resuming its slide as US "Liberation Day" tariffs take effect and crush confidence.
Reality check for reviving dead and dying coral reefs
Expensive and up against climate change, experts say restoration is a drop in the ocean when it comes to protecting coral reefs.
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Aussies worry about harmful deepfakes but share anyway
Most Australian voters say they are seeing more political deepfakes online and want regulation, but some share suspect content without checking.
Safety protocols failed before deadly Sea World crash
A catastrophic mid-air collision between two helicopters was "entirely preventable", investigators say, as victims of the crash seek compensation.
Thirsty nuclear plants ‘could suck water from farmers’
Farmers and businesses may be forced to surrender gigalitres of water to fuel proposed nuclear power stations due to their inland locations, a report claims.
Australia looks to Asia, Europe amid US tariff turmoil
The prime minister has talked up regional opportunities as his government seeks to dispel fears of a recession following a tariff-induced market meltdown.
Some student debtors to be allowed bigger home loans
Home values have surged as the multi-trillion dollar market continues to grow, with banks adjusting student debt calculations to help borrowers keep up.