Backpacker’s boyfriend most probable killer: detective
A detective tasked with solving Simone Strobel's death says her boyfriend was most likely to blame, despite a murder charge against him being dropped.
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Dozens of ‘forever chemicals’ yet to be assessed
A parliamentary inquiry into PFAS substances has heard almost 20 per cent of the chemicals in the regulator's inventory have not been fully assessed.
One-third of referred telco complaints unresolved
One in three complaints made by telco consumers to the sector's ombudsman remained unresolved at the end of the latest reporting period.
Social media ban passes the test for school principals
Banning under 16s from social media would be critical for the wellbeing of young people, a peak body for school principals says.
Thousands rally as nurses reject one-or-the-other deal
Angry nurses will not accept delaying their demand for improved staffing ratios as a condition of securing a major pay rise.
Pay growth running faster than price rises
Workers have logged another quarter of real wage growth that, thankfully, is not strong enough to push back interest rate cuts.
Major Australian university launches ‘AI first’ policy
University students will be encouraged to use artificial intelligence programs to complete assignments and research projects under a bold policy change.
Nurse’s alarm as cop tasered 95-year-old great-gran
A nurse's curiosity when a police officer pulled out his Taser turned to concern when he used it on an elderly woman holding a knife, a court has been told.
Old tactics to be used in trade negotiations with Trump
Australia will use a tried tactic to stop the US under a second Trump presidency from imposing tariffs on imports, as it looks to expand its role in disputes.
Dutton supports abortion access, hits out at ‘games’
Peter Dutton backs a woman's right to access abortion services, and has hit out at attempts to "play games" with a state-based issue.
Pioneering artist, 80, plays to his biggest crowd yet
Artist William Yang has been taking photographs since the 1970s, and will perform one of his groundbreaking monologues in front of his biggest audience ever.
British writer Samantha Harvey wins the Booker Prize
British writer Samantha Harvey has edged out Australian author Charlotte Wood to win the Booker Prize for fiction.
High Court limits church liability for child abuse
The High Court has found a Catholic diocese in regional Victoria is not liable for the sexual abuse of a young boy by a priest over 50 years ago.
Backpacker’s body found in ‘dangerous’ area: lawyer
The area where backpacker Simone Strobel's body was found had a history of sexual attacks on young women, a coroner has heard.
High Court lets Indigenous woman pursue abuse damages
The High Court has ruled an Aboriginal woman can pursue damages on some allegations of historical sexual and physical abuse while in state care in Queensland.
Family calls for change after woman murdered by partner
The family of a murdered woman have welcomed a coroner's recommendations, saying those changes could protect other women from their violent partners.
Heavenly voices take centre stage for Superstar revival
The new production of Jesus Christ Superstar will be more rock 'n' roll than musical when it returns to its original Australian home.
Eurovision comes to Australia in first world tour
Australia is the latest stop in Eurovision's first world tour, with 18 fan favourites set to feature in a three-hour live show.
Social media duty of care to users ‘a game changer’
Social media giants will need to take proactive steps to protect users and improve safety features under a digital duty of care introduced by the government.
Jobless rate holds at 4.1 per cent for the third month
Roughly 15,900 jobs were added to the economy last month, falling short of expectations, as the jobless rate remained steady at 4.1 per cent.
Judge who assaulted ex-partner avoids jail sentence
A Tasmanian judge has been ordered to serve 100 hours of community service after being found guilty of assaulting and emotionally abusing a woman.
Climate change fuelling insurance cost-of-living crunch
More than two-thirds of parents are worried about rising insurance costs pushed higher by climate change.
Indigenous incarceration in NSW is at a record high
One in 27 Aboriginal men are in custody in NSW, the highest proportion ever recorded.
IGA talks shop over cheaper prices at supermarket probe
Bosses of the company supplying independent grocers say prices are consistently coming down, benefiting customers and their stores.
‘Deserted’: police begin first strikes in over 20 years
Police have walked off the job for the first time in two decades to protest the Victorian government's "disrespect" in a long-running impasse over a pay deal.
Murder trial awaits Samantha Murphy’s accused killer
The 23-year-old son of an ex-AFL player will stand trial charged with the murder of missing Ballarat mother Samantha Murphy.
Bouncy castle safety warning ahead of summer fun
Bouncy castles and other inflatables aren't always properly anchored, putting children's safety at risk, a workplace safety watchdog has warned.
Cops ‘did their best’ by tasering great-grandmother
A police officer who attended a nursing home when a 95-year-old with dementia symptoms was tasered told colleagues that was the best they could have done.
Workplace harassment of women on temporary visas rife
A survey of more than 3300 migrant women in Australia across several industries found more than half have experienced workplace sexual harassment.
‘You make me sick’: paramedic’s family slams killer
The "vicious" stabbing of paramedic Steven Tougher left his mother haunted by the terror of his final moments, a court has heard as she confronted his killer.
Fire ants escape Queensland hidden in ‘treated turf’
Turf ticked off as being treated for fire ants has proven to be a Trojan horse for one of the worst invasive species to reach Australian shores.