‘No winners’: reality TV star guilty of crash cover-up
Reality TV star Matt Wright says there are "no winners" after he was found guilty of trying to cover up evidence following a chopper crash that killed his mate.
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Aussie firms want clear AI laws to meet tech challenge
Australian businesses are adopting artificial intelligence technology but a lack of skilled workers and clear guidelines is holding others back.
Young LGBTQI Aussies celebrate pride with bold colour
Wear It Purple Day celebrates bold voices and bright futures in the LGBTQI community in the face of pressures on their rights, health and inclusion.
First Nations runners chasing major marathon goal
Three First Nations runners are chasing a huge milestone, completing their seventh world marathon major on Sunday.
‘Deeply personal’: Katter triggered by family question
Maverick MP Bob Katter has sparked outrage after threatening to punch a journalist but his son says the veteran had been triggered by a "deeply personal" issue.
Crunch time for Star despite narrowing full-year loss
Uncertainty continues to swirl around Star Entertainment Group's future after the struggling casino operator posted another significant full-year loss.
Dead letter day: post boss says the end is nearing
Australians are posting letters at dwindling rates not seen in almost a century, as Australia Post's boss says the days of snail mail are numbered.
Wind farm fans ‘death row’ fears for endangered species
Strict conditions imposed by the federal government will do little to protect the environment surrounding a controversial wind farm project, green groups warn.
Sex slave’s ‘extreme pain’ revealed as woman faces jail
A woman found guilty of owning and using two slaves, who were forced into sex work to repay sizeable debts, is poised to be sentenced on six charges.
Court rules Murray-Darling groundwater plan is invalid
A plan to manage groundwater in the Murray-Darling Basin is invalid, a federal court has ruled following a challenge by Traditional Owners.
TV star Matt Wright’s chopper crash saga not over yet
Reality TV star Matt Wright faces further legal hurdles after he was found guilty of trying to pervert the course of justice over a fatal helicopter crash.
Man arrested in alpine hunt for accused cop killer
Police have made another arrest as the hunt for Dezi Freeman stretches towards a sixth day with hundreds of officers searching for the accused double murderer.
Threat warning lingers over anti-migrant rallies
Authorities are calling for calm ahead of anti-immigration rallies and counter-protests in Australian cities which could create a "dangerous" situation.
Pacific taste of the Australian dream goes up in smoke
A Pacific mobility scheme giving islanders the chance at earning life-changing salaries in Australia is well-received but hurdles are still hurting locals.
‘Law on our side’: parents push for bold climate target
Historic legal advice from the World Court has informed a Parents for Climate pursuit of science-based emissions cuts.
Young authors hoping croc book inspires next generation
Indigenous Literacy Day is showcasing the strength in stories with a new book about a croc thwarted by local kids and a film made in remote communities.
Australia signs $400m deportation deal with Nauru
Australia will pay Nauru hundreds of millions of dollars to accept non-citizens who don't have a valid visa as part of a new deal to deport them.
‘Please surrender’: wife’s plea to accused cop killer
A man wanted over the shooting deaths of two police officers is being urged to surrender by his wife and children.
Threat warning lingers over anti-migrant rallies
Authorities are calling for calm ahead of anti-immigration rallies and counter-protests in Australian cities which could create a "dangerous" situation.
Manhunt for accused cop killer enters sixth day
Police say there have been several reported sightings of alleged gunman Dezi Freeman since he fled in dense bushland, though none have been confirmed.
Young authors hoping croc book inspires next generation
Indigenous Literacy Day is showcasing the strength in stories with a new book about a croc thwarted by local kids and a film made in remote communities.
Pacific taste of the Australian dream goes up in smoke
A Pacific mobility scheme giving islanders the chance at earning life-changing salaries in Australia is well-received but hurdles are still hurting locals.
Australia signs $400m deportation deal with Nauru
Australia will pay Nauru hundreds of millions of dollars to accept non-citizens who don't have a valid visa as part of a new deal to deport them.
Brawls erupt as protesters clash at immigration rallies
Demonstrators in headlocks and police using pepper spray to disperse crowds have marked a day of controversial rallies protesting migration in Australia.
Hundreds of former immigration detainees to be deported
A deal to deport former immigration detainees to Nauru has secured bipartisan support but drawn condemnation from human rights groups.
Nation’s economic pulse check dominates data-heavy week
Australia's weak private sector could dampen the nation's economic recovery and cause GDP growth to undershoot the Reserve Bank's forecasts.
Far-right threat exposed by anti-immigration rallies
The threat of far-right extremism must be taken seriously, a senator says, after widespread anti-immigration marchers spilled out in streets across the nation.
‘People know’ hideout for fugitive alleged cop-killer
Investigators are urging anyone who might be helping fugitive Dezi Freeman to come forward and contact authorities, believing someone knows his whereabouts.
Social media ban no ‘watertight’ fix for child safety
A social media ban is unlikely to completely protect kids from online harms as questions remain over age-assurance technology.
Home prices continue rising amid supply-demand mismatch
Home values have grown at the fastest rate in 15 months as the mismatch between supply and demand continues driving up prices.
‘You just do it’: bravery award for flood rescuer
A man whose quick thinking helped save a woman stranded in a flooded creek has been awarded a bravery decoration for his "unforeseen courage".