Estimated thousands trapped in Australian farm slavery
The fruit, vegetables and meat in Australian's fridges are often picked or processed by migrant workers, who are highly vulnerable to modern slavery.
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Ye briefly shows up to back Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs in trial
Ye has briefly showed up to the New York sex trafficking trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs to support the hip-hop mogul.
Gobbo’s ongoing punishment after police lawsuit fails
Double-crossing gangland barrister Nicola Gobbo will consider appealing a judgment dismissing her claim that police risked her safety when her cover was blown.
Essential workers falling into housing ‘missing middle’
Essential workers are sleeping in their cars because they cannot afford homes while advocates urge tourism to be placed second behind basic services.
‘We started a fire’: ADF criticised over major blaze
A "systemic failure" by the Australian Defence Force has been partly blamed for a major Black Summer blaze sparked by an army helicopter.
New Middle East conflict sends jitters through market
Escalating conflict between Israel and Iran has sent markets lower, prompting fears of a broader Middle East conflict and heightened inflation risks.
Use of restraints key focus of death in custody probes
A man has died in hospital weeks after becoming unresponsive during an arrest, sparking a string of investigations into the incident.
Appeal success for Nazi salutes outside Jewish museum
A man who claimed he was copying a famed British comedian when performing a Nazi salute with two co-workers near a Jewish museum has been spared a conviction.
Jewish leaders ‘let down’ in fight with Muslim preacher
Two Jewish community leaders claim they were left to fend for themselves after Australia's institutions failed to hold an Islamist preacher to account.
‘Parliament tower’ approval a tall order for opponents
Approval for a capital city's tallest commercial building, just metres from its heritage-listed parliament, disrespects history and heritage, opponents say.
Liberals turn to ex-federal politicians for snap poll
Several former federal politicians are running for the Liberals at an early state election caused by a no-confidence motion and a premier's refusal to resign.
Boy planned to flee country after GP stabbed, jury told
A teenager accused of the stabbing murder of a doctor and planning to flee overseas was reacting to "aggressive" behaviour, his lawyer says.
More charges for UK rapper accused of raping woman
UK YouTuber and rapper Yung Filly, whose real name is Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, is facing more charges after allegedly raping a woman in a hotel room.
Australia calls for calm as Iran-Israel conflict erupts
Anthony Albanese is urging talks to de-escalate exploding tensions in the Middle East, but says Iran's pursuit of nuclear weapons threatens peace and security.
Someone has taken out the $100m Powerball draw
A mystery buyer has pocketed the entire $100 million prize in Thursday's Powerball draw - the biggest lottery jackpot of the year so far.
IVF system fails to pass the pub test, minister says
A rapid review of Australia's IVF industry will scrutinise the safety and quality of state regulatory schemes after recent embryo mix-ups.
PM leans on friends in uncertain world ahead of talks
As the world becomes a more uncertain place, Australia needs friends it can rely on, the prime minister has said during a visit to a key Pacific partner.
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‘Bite the bullet’: call for a deep dive on subs deal
A US review of its nuclear submarine pact with Australia is being labelled an opportunity for Canberra to re-evaluate the deal's costs and benefits.
Erin McNaught’s baby son diagnosed with brain tumour
Model Erin McNaught and her partner say they are "absolutely shattered" but remain hopeful after their baby son was diagnosed with a large brain tumour.
Cop who left bashed victim in fear spared further jail
A police officer has been made eligible for parole on the day of his sentence after he bashed a woman and used his position to deter her from complaining.
Dawson loses final ‘futile’ appeal of murder conviction
Wife-killer Chris Dawson has run out of options to escape an almost certain death behind bars after the High Court refused to hear his murder appeal.
Sun sets on another state’s solar home battery rebate
Not everyone is happy as another state scraps its solar energy sweetener for homes as a federal government battery subsidy kicks in.
Students ‘forced into slavery’ with scholarship lure
A woman who allegedly lured PNG students to Australia and used debt bondage to force them to work on farms has been charged with human trafficking.
Mushroom cook’s triple denial as trial grilling ends
Accused killer mushroom cook Erin Patterson has ended her marathon stint in the witness box with an emotional turn after denying repeated accusations of lying.
Corruption watchdog clears Brittany Higgins’ $2m payout
A Liberal senator has lashed out after a watchdog found there was "no corruption issue" with a $2.4 million settlement paid to former staffer Brittany Higgins.
Woman, man with ‘hot temper’ found dead in granny flat
Two deaths are being investigated as a potential domestic violence-related incident following the discovery of their bodies days after they were last seen.
Stricter IVF regulation on cards as clinic boss quits
The head of a leading fertility clinic that bungled two separate embryo transfers has quit as the fallout from the mix-up intensifies.
Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson dies at age 82
Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys' visionary and fragile leader whose summertime anthems made him one of rock's most influential artists, has died at 82.
Australia to go all in for AUKUS despite US review
Australian officials will not rethink the AUKUS partnership or look at a back-up plan despite the US launching an "American First"-inspired review of the deal.
Weinstein convicted of one sex crime in retrial
Ex-movie mogul Harvey Weinstein has been convicted of one sex crime charge and acquitted of another, with jurors unable to reach a verdict on a third charge.
Israeli minister sanctions dubbed too little, too late
Australia's sanctioning of two Israeli ministers over the war in Gaza has been dismissed by a pro-Palestine campaigner who says more concrete action is needed.