‘Possessive, obsessed’ Dawson killed wife, court told
There was "no significant possibility" Chris Dawson was innocent of murder as his obsession with a teen student led him to kill his wife, a court has been told.
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Government defends faster inflation fall than RBA
Inflation will be back within the Reserve Bank's target range a year earlier than the bank has predicted, based on government budget figures.
Opera Australia grasps The Ring, but plunges to a loss
Opera Australia's groundbreaking production of Wagner's Ring Cycle contributed to another deficit for 2023.
Charge an electric car for $5? Energy trial goes public
Australia's biggest energy retailer will open a popular electric car-charging program to the public but only those with a Tesla can apply.
Pro-Palestine university encampment ordered to disband
Officials at a Melbourne university are demanding a pro-Palestine encampment move on as counter-protesters confront each other at another campus.
Outrage as whistleblower jailed but appeal flagged
David McBride will appeal his nearly six-year prison term after he was sentenced for leaking classified documents that revealed alleged Australian war crimes.
Chalmers threads budget needle with difficult economy
Treasurer Jim Chalmers is confident he can beat inflation in the near term while gearing up for growth in a low-carbon world in his government's third budget.
Federal budget targets housing crisis amid backlash
The federal government has announced $11.3 billion to fast-track the delivery of new homes but faced criticism for not extending further support to renters.
Australia backs Palestine UN resolution, rejects Hamas
Australia and other nations have supported a UN resolution to give more rights to Palestine as the foreign minister said Hamas had no place in a future state.
Tensions simmer as pro-Palestine university camps grow
Almost a dozen protest camps have embedded themselves in universities across Australia to support the pro-Palestine movement amid unease over social cohesion.
Cassar-Daley finds a way after losing his ‘lighthouse’
Troy Cassar-Daley recorded his new album in the room where his beloved mother died, letting her spirit do the talking in an intimate collection of songs.
Freight expectations: inland rail father’s green dream
More than a decade after getting kicked off the nation building project he spearheaded, Everald Compton is back to finish the job and realise his dream.
NSW set to apologise for criminalising homosexuality
NSW Premier Chris Minns will use parliament to apologise for the state's former laws that made homosexuality a criminal offence.
‘A punch in the guts’: live sheep export trade to end
Farmers have been left fuming after the Albanese government confirmed the export of live sheep by sea will be banned in Australia from May 2028.
Contortionist’s new twist: from birth to foot archery
Contortionist and foot archery world record holder Shannen Michaela is back in training ahead of Cirque Bon Bon's national tour.
Treasurer promises more relief alongside tax cuts
With long-awaited stage three tax cuts set to drive cost of living relief in the budget, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has given an assurance more help is coming.
Man arrested and extradited in historic murder case
After 16 years on the run, a man is facing charges over the murder of another man at an 18th birthday party in Adelaide.
Industry rebuffs calls to slash fossil fuel subsidies
Fossil fuel subsides are increasing and undermining Australia's climate efforts, a think tank says, but energy producers insist they're paying plenty of tax.
Aussies in the dark on major heart attack risk factor
A young Australian's near-death experience produced a silver lining when it prompted his brother to get tested for a life-threatening condition.
Australia vague on UN vote but backs Palestinian state
Though Australia will one day recognise the state of Palestine, the government says, its position on a Palestinian bid to the United Nations remains unclear.
Air Vanuatu liquidation prompts Virgin flight boost
The national airline of Vanuatu has been placed into liquidation after cancelling all flights to and from Sydney and Brisbane.
‘Decaying’ sport institute gets $250m Olympic makeover
The ageing Australian Institute of Sport will remain in Canberra and receive a major facilities upgrade ahead of the 2032 Olympic Games in Brisbane.
Woman cries as ex-NRL player cleared of groping claim
A magistrate has ruled ex-NRL star George Burgess did not sexually touch a woman without her consent when he went to her home to hand over a signed jersey.
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Internet watchdog questions X’s free-speech credentials
Elon Musk's X continues to defend its stance against removing a church stabbing video, after a judge was told its free-speech policy was illusory.
Bonza buyer interest claim despite sky-high $110m debt
Bonza's first creditors' meeting has painted a dire financial picture, including debts of more than $110 million for the troubled budget carrier.
New resources tax not a ‘fair return’ for Australians
A parliamentary inquiry has ruled in favour of offshore petroleum tax changes but critics say Australians will still not get a fair return on their resources.
Woman sues personal safety device provider after attack
A woman is suing the supplier of a personal safety device and a security firm claiming she did not receive help when violently attacked by her ex-partner.
PM defends student protests as police warn of violence
Anti-Semitism in all forms has been condemned by all sides of politics but politicians are warning against using the term to label peaceful protests.
Uniform standards needed for social media: cyber expert
As a federal inquiry prepares to examine the impact of social media on society, an expert says platforms need uniform measures in dealing with harmful content.
New laws questioned after court keeps Iranian locked up
A High Court ruling blocking an immigration detainee who failed to co-operate with his deportation being freed is raising questions about the need for new laws.
‘No real winners’: Lehrmann to pay most of Ten’s costs
Bruce Lehrmann will have to pay indemnity costs to Network Ten after a judge ruled allegations he raped Brittany Higgins were substantially true.