Rain makes way for stars as bash ends on a high note
"There's nothing quite like Mundi," Noiseworks and INXS rocker Jon Stevens says as he headlines the closing night of Australia's largest outback festival.
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Third woman eyes legal action over Swans hotel ordeal
A woman who reported an alleged sexual assault after a hotel-room gathering with Sydney Swans players has engaged lawyers to look into a potential civil claim.
Labor putting bite on rivals with free dental pitch
Seeking a historic fourth term, a state Labor government is trying to woo voters with an Australian-first plan offering free dental care.
ACT second jurisdiction to join federal gun buyback
The ACT has joined NSW in agreeing to a federal gun buyback set up after the Bondi shooting massacre but other states are yet to be convinced.
Royal family gather at Balmoral as Harry, Meghan return
King Charles and the Prince and Princess of Wales have arrived at the royal family's Scottish estate of Balmoral.
Harry, others face million pound bill over lost lawsuit
Prince Harry and six others, including Elton John, have been ordered to pay several million pounds to the publisher of the Daily Mail.
Slash ‘humbled’ after snake species named after him
Scientists have named a newly discovered species of snake after Guns N' Roses guitarist and lifelong serpent lover Slash.
Intimate picture marks end of National Portrait Prize
Artist Nathan Beard has won the National Photographic Portrait Prize in its final year, with an image of his aunt in the months before her death.
Slain grocer’s safety fear revealed as teen cleared
A high street shop owner raised public safety concerns months before his alleged homicide as a teen was cleared of involvement.
Bikie busted for firearms ban over duck shooting game
A Comanchero outlaw motorcycle gang member has been accused of playing a duck shooting sideshow alley game and breaching his firearms prohibition order.
Australia slips further behind 1.2m new homes target
The Middle East conflict and higher interest rates have hit project feasibility for builders, as advocates call for a rethink of affordable housing.
Environment rules promise protection but raise concerns
Tougher rules to protect Australia's environment have been welcomed by developers, but conservation groups say they fall short of the changes needed.
Former Liberal minister unloads on ‘cult’ of corruption
Members of one state's shadow cabinet have previously provided evidence to criminals, a former Liberal minister has alleged.
Footwear giant vows to step up after first loss
The owner of sneaker chains Platypus, Skechers and The Athlete's Foot is regaining its footing after its first loss in its two decades as a listed company.
Kyle-sized hole in radio operator’s results
ARN Media spent just over $17 million on legal costs and its settlement with its former star Kyle Sandilands, as its interim earnings slumped.
‘Fear for their lives’: women in Swans probe in hiding
A lawyer for two women at the centre of assault allegations involving Sydney Swans players, are fearful for their lives, he says, with a 'reasonable basis'.
Political interference allegations by sect ‘chilling’
A Christian sect leader has rejected claims members paid far-right activists to disrupt the 2025 federal election, though some may have campaigned.
Code word at centre of teenage hiker survival bungle
How the family of a missing teen hiker were mistakenly led to believe she was still alive will be the subject of investigation involving multiple agencies.
Sun steals show as gates reopen at rain-soaked festival
It's a breathtaking sight over the red desert plains at Australia's largest outdoor music festival - one that almost outshines the event's brightest stars.
Israel may weigh reparations over aid worker’s death
Reparations for the family of killed aid worker Zomi Frankcom could be pursued with Israel, the Middle Eastern nation's top diplomat in Australia says.
Iran vows ‘devastating’ response to US economic threat
The US warns it's going to hit Iran with "the toughest sanctions in history" and will collapse its regime, which Tehran says will bring a "crushing" reaction.
‘Let us down’: Swans coach, captain blame five players
Sydney coach Dean Cox isn't taking any blame for the Swans scandal that has left the AFL club reeling and players potentially facing legal action.
Harry and Meghan to return to the UK press ‘lion’s den’
Six years after moving to the United States, Prince Harry and his wife Meghan are returning to the United Kingdom.
‘Deeply concerning’: mass deaths spark bird flu alarm
Authorities are seeking approval to vaccinate captive animals against bird flu after more than 1000 crested terns and 30 penguins died across two states.
Accuser says Jones ‘a lot nicer’ after alleged groping
A former radio staffer says longtime shock jock Alan Jones ceased yelling at him and became much nicer after indecently assaulting him.
High-protein trend helps bulk up big Aussie food brand
Bega Cheese, which makes cheddar, yoghurt and peanut butter alongside popular spreads like Vegemite, is back in the black after a protein-driven turnaround.
Nothing left off limits in Big Build royal commission
A royal commission probing alleged construction sector corruption and criminality has set out sweeping terms that include the role of government and agencies.
Police apology for traumatic mix-up in hiker tragedy
A state police commissioner has apologised to a grieving family after they were mistakenly told their missing daughter was still alive.
Labor digging deep to meet gambling register rollout
Labor is optimistic its gambling ad reform will be implemented on time as the communications watchdog is tapped with creating the opt-out system.
Miner goes ‘full steam ahead’ on loss-making project
Mining giant Fortescue believes it can turn around a troubled mine project that produces a raw material for green steel.
‘Just punishment’ for remorseless neighbour killer
A calculated killer who admitted to the manslaughter of an 85-year-old neighbour could spend a significant part of her remaining life on dialysis in prison.