Jury begins deliberating in Weinstein’s rape retrial
Jurors have started deliberating in Harvey Weinstein's New York rape and assault crimes retrial.
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‘High risk’: The Star’s $167m credit to money launderer
The scale of The Star casino's enabling of billions of dollars in risky transactions, including from at least one money launderer, has been exposed in court.
Posties armed with citronella spray to ward off dogs
Australia Post will roll out spray to posties as a last line of defence to ward off an average of nine dog-related incidents a day.
Fireworks on way to ensure Territory Day isn’t a fizzer
A territory's explosive celebrations are back on track after a seized shipment of fireworks was released, ensuring the beloved event is not a fizzer.
Call for federal police to examine death in custody
An investigation into the death of a young Aboriginal man in police custody should be taken over by federal police, an Indigenous MP says.
Australia, Pacific rocked by ocean heatwaves in 2024
Nearly 40 million square kilometres of ocean experienced marine heatwaves in the western Pacific region in 2024, a UN climate and weather agency says.
So assertive: Liberal women rebuke party elder for jibe
A former party president's crack about Liberal women now being "so assertive" has sparked a wave of rebuke from within coalition ranks.
Diddy dangled Cassie’s friend off balcony, jury told
A friend of Casandra Ventura has told a jury she still has night terrors and paranoia after Sean "Diddy" Combs dangled her off a balcony in 2016.
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YouTube, Meta, TikTok reveal misinformation tidal wave
More than 25,000 Australian videos featuring misinformation have been removed from YouTube and TikTok as tech giants turn to AI tools to identify issues.
Voters forgo sugar-hit as law and order tops budget
A pre-election budget has few sweeteners for voters as a state government focuses on boosting its law and order credentials with a $395 million package.
Mushroom cook opens up on lies to police, in-laws
Erin Patterson lied to her in-laws about cancer tests before cooking them a deadly lunch because they made her "feel loved", she has told a jury.
‘Sad day’ as state faces fourth election in seven years
Ousted in a no-confidence vote, Tasmania's premier will seek re-election amid a backlash over budget debt, bungled new ferries and a contentious stadium plan.
Productivity pickle a top priority for upbeat treasurer
Falling interest rates and Australia's competitive advantages are reasons for optimism, says the treasurer as he sets his sights on improving productivity.
The Star faces $400m implosion over crime concerns
Backpacks full of cash, concealed transactions and gamblers with criminal links were ignored by The Star casino, which faces a fine of $400 million or more.
Combat might be launched from Australia: defence chief
Australians are being told by the nation's chief of the defence force to prepare for a possibility where combat operations are launched from home soil.
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Australia seeks ‘best deal’ after UK tariff carve-out
Donald Trump's decision to grant the UK a tariff exemption offers some hope for Australia as the prime minister prepares for talks with the US president.
Chilling detail in superyacht worker’s abduction of ex
A superyacht worker wore black latex gloves so he wouldn't leave fingerprints when he abducted his former girlfriend after she broke up with him.
Man accused of sexually abusing children over decades
A man is facing accusations he sexually abused dozens of children across more than three decades while housing and providing schooling for alleged victims.
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Australia’s big car love affair still fuelling sales
SUVs and utes have proven the big sellers on Australian car lots in May but the popularity of hybrid and electric vehicles is accelerating.
‘A new path’: independent turns tables in recount scrap
A teal independent has been declared the winner in the electorate of Bradfield by a tiny margin after a recount, but her Liberal rival is yet to concede defeat.
Animal advocates shoot down bill for enabling ‘yahoos’
Environmentally-minded MPs have savaged a bill to establish a bounty program to kill feral animals and expand hunters' rights as empowering a "fringe minority".
Liberal premier in crosshairs, fresh election possible
A Liberal state could be heading for a fresh election, with its minority premier vowing to fight on in the face of a no-confidence motion he is set to lose.
Murder, cover-up charges for alleged drug deal stabbing
Two men have been charged in relation to the alleged murder of a Malaysian national, with one accused of trying to cover up a crime.
Diddy paid hotel security officer for video, jury told
Sean "Diddy" Combs allegedly told a hotel security officer he would ruin his career if a video was made public, a jury has been told.
Wage rise not enough for lowest-paid workers: union
Australia's lowest-paid workers still won't have a liveable income despite an upcoming annualised 3.5 per cent boost in the minimum wage, trade unions say.
Moment husband confronted mushroom cook over toxic meal
Erin Patterson has recalled fearing her children would be taken away after discovering she had served a poisonous beef Wellington meal to her in-laws.
Economy stalls as private sector fails to pick up slack
More rate cuts might be needed to boost Australia's fragile economy with soft household consumption figures contributing to stalled growth.
Film follows fight to heal Country from poison legacy
The film Yurlu/Country explores the impact of asbestos mining on a community that has spent decades fighting to heal their homelands.
Australia risks missing AI boost if it gets rules wrong
Australia could miss productivity gains and health breakthroughs if it does not consider artificial intelligence rules carefully, a Google executive says.
Banks help Australian shares climb to three-month high
The Australian share market is at three-month highs after a positive session, shrugging off global trade tensions and ongoing geopolitical risks.
Second man arrested in drug-linked stabbing death
A second man who police have been looking for after a stabbing death has been arrested following an alleged "drug deal gone horribly wrong".