Relief as last-minute crisis talks keep trains on track
A planned three-day strike across NSW's urban and inter-city train network has been averted after the union and the government made concessions.
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Court scraps ‘marine exclusion zone’ ahead of protest
A temporary exclusion zone intended to help police a major planned climate protest, has been scrapped by a court just one hour before it was due to commence.
‘Jealously guard democracy’: Shorten’s farewell call
With loved ones and staffers watching on, Former Labor leader Bill Shorten has given his final speech to the federal parliament after almost two decades.
Indian billionaire Adani charged over bribery scheme
The US has indicted Indian tycoon Gautam Adani on charges he duped investors in a major solar project in India by hiding its links to an alleged bribery scheme.
‘Nightmare’: PM’s tribute after teen’s methanol death
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has paid tribute to Melbourne teenager Bianca Jones following her death from suspected methanol poisoning in Laos.
Migration laws crackdown blasted by experts, advocates
Legal experts and advocates have lambasted the government's proposed migration bill changes as "constitutionally unsound" and "misguided", at a Senate inquiry.
Indigenous kids removed from family at growing rates
Governments must get serious in supporting 'woefully underfunded' community organisations as a report reveals the startling rate of Indigenous child removals.
Workers warn of bare shelves, Woolworths says no risk
As 1500 warehouse workers walked off the job in a fight for better pay and conditions, their union warned the shelves at Woolworths could empty as a result.
Nazi salute convictions overturned in key test for laws
Two men accused of displaying Nazi salutes at the 2022 Australia Cup final have been found not guilty on appeal, while a third remains convicted over the crime.
Coalition vows to overturn extra Future Fund priorities
Adding clean energy and housing as supplementary investment priorities for Australia's sovereign wealth fund has drawn sharp rebuke from the opposition.
Leaps and bounds: program helps Indigenous graduates
Charities will go head to head at a philanthropic pitching event, including one with a program helping Indigenous kids transition from school to university.
Jury still considering verdict for cop who tasered 95yo
After its first full day of deliberations, a jury has not decided if a police officer who tasered a 95-year-old will be convicted or acquitted of manslaughter.
Coles denies supplier gouge through own-brand products
Supermarket heavyweight Coles has developed a wide range of subtly-branded products it owns, denying there is any transparency issue for customers.
Social media age ban coming ‘as soon as possible’: PM
A push to ban children younger than 16 from using social media platforms is likely to secure cross-party support and pass parliament as soon as next week.
Missing teen’s final hours caught on CCTV: police
CCTV footage showing inside the apartment of missing Melbourne teen Isla Bell's alleged killer has captured her final hours, according to police.
Pop sensation Troye Sivan sweeps ARIAs yet again
Singer-songwriter Troye Sivan has swept the top categories of the 2024 ARIA Awards, taking out album of the year, best solo artist and best pop release.
Discrimination case launched over child removals
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families have launched legal action against the Western Australian and NSW governments over child removals.
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Electric cars may save power grid, if drivers let them
Motorists could decide the future of Australia's energy networks by when they choose to buy an electric car and how they recharge it.
Aussie shares dip from peak as Ukraine strikes Russia
The ASX200 has finished 0.6 per cent lower, taking a breather after four days of gains as Ukraine launched US-made missiles into Russia.
Domestic violence continues to ravage Indigenous women
Indigenous women represent one-third of deaths related to domestic and family violence since June, say advocates who are calling for action.
Record number of GPs in training but ‘job not done’
Australia is facing a severe shortage of GPs. Though more medical students are opting to become local doctors, peak medical bodies say more must be done.
Grandad ‘enjoyed’ seeing alligator kill beloved chicken
There was a "degree of sadism" in a grandfather's decision to feed a chicken called Betty White to an alligator at a NSW wildlife sanctuary, a court has heard.
Cascading crises besiege domestic violence services
Domestic violence services are overwhelmed by growing demand and a lack of resources, the first public hearing of a royal commission in SA has been told.
Tourists warned as Aussie teens fight for life in Laos
The families of two Melbourne best friends fighting for life in Thai hospitals have raced to their bedside as they suffer from suspected methanol poisoning.
Didn’t see it coming: ‘psychic’ faces multiple charges
A woman accused of being part of a group that pretended to have psychic powers to scam customers out of money and property faces a string of fraud charges.
Car found after gran’s mysterious disappearance, death
A car belonging to a Queensland grandmother has been found by police after she was inexplicably found dead hundreds of kilometres from her hometown.
Albanese touts open trade as unity evades world leaders
Anthony Albanese is promising to remain focused on climate change and open trade after the policies of Donald Trump set the agenda of a major economic summit.
Alleged killer in court as teen’s remains found at tip
A man has fronted court charged with the murder of a Melbourne teenager after human remains were found in a waste management facility.
Renewable investment push as Trump panics world leaders
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is joining world leaders in pushing for greater action on climate change and investment in renewables at a major summit.
Losses mount as cybercrime targets Aussies, businesses
The number of online scams and cyber security threats are escalating as the federal government tries to stem the impact on Australians and businesses.
Jury verdict still to come for cop who tasered 95yo
A jury has gone home for the day after three hours of deliberations failed to produce a verdict for a police officer who tasered an elderly woman.