Residents shelter as giant bushfire burns near NSW town
An out-of-control bushfire burning in northwest NSW has quickly grown in size with residents in the region told it is too late to leave.
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Plea for cool heads in Australia as war rages in Gaza
The prime minister is calling on Australians to engage with each other peacefully as tensions simmer over conflict in the Middle East.
Ten could have probed Higgins claim further, court told
It would have been "desirable" for the team behind a TV report on Brittany Higgins' alleged parliamentary rape to double check her claims, a court has heard.
PM, Dutton share Christmas rise in approval: Newspoll
Support for Labor has bounced back in fresh polling that shows negative sentiment improving slightly for both the prime minister and opposition leader.
Xmas blitz on badly-behaved travellers at airports
There will be zero tolerance for bad behaviour at the nation's airports this festive season with the Australian Federal Police ramping up patrols.
Call for crash data as road toll reaches five-year high
Road deaths have reached a five-year high in Australia, prompting one motoring group to call for better access to data on crash causes and related factors.
Duck Creek fire threatens homes in northwest NSW
Residents have been warned it is too late to leave as an out-of-control bushfire burns towards them in the Pilliga Forest in northwest NSW.
Mummies among rare Egyptian treasures on show
The Discovering ancient Egypt exhibition, from the Dutch National Museum of Antiquities, features more than 200 objects spanning 3000 years of history.
Tomato tin ecstasy importer denied Lawyer X appeal
Drug importer Rob Karam, serving 35 years' jail including for the import of 15 million ecstasy pills, has been denied an appeal linked to Lawyer X Nicola Gobbo.
Sobbing parents face court for alleged murder of doctor
The young parents of an infant child broke into the home of top doctor Michael Yung, murdered him and tried to hide the evidence, a court has heard.
‘Devastated’: family of slain doctor shares their grief
The family of slain pediatrician Michael Yung have spoken of their heartbreak over his loss as a young couple faced court accused of his murder.
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Cars will need to be twice as green to avoid luxury tax
High-end vehicles will need to become more fuel-efficient to avoid a 33 per cent tax under changes in a federal budget update.
COP28 agreement a ‘death knell’ for fossil fuels
A climate agreement at the COP28 summit urging countries to transition away from fossil fuels has been welcomed by Australian campaigners.
‘Cheap, nasty’ Reynolds involved in cover-up: Wilkinson
Journalist Lisa Wilkinson has given evidence in the Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial, accusing Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds of "deplorable" conduct.
Promising jobs data fuels hopes of soft landing
Despite a higher-than-expected 61,000 jobs being added to the economy in November, the jobless rate lifted to 3.9 per cent.
Freed and vindicated, Folbigg cleared of killing kids
Kathleen Folbigg's long-held hope of having her name cleared over the deaths of her four children has been answered with an appeal court decision.
More Australian troops to train Ukrainian soldiers
The Australian Defence Force will continue to help train Ukrainian soldiers in the UK in a bid to bolster Kyiv's ability to defend itself against Russia.
Australia mulls US request to send warship to Red Sea
A US request to send a warship to the Red Sea amid ongoing Middle East conflict and tension is being considered by Australia's government and defence forces.
Jimmy Barnes recovering from open-heart surgery
Australian rock legend Jimmy Barnes is recovering from open-heart surgery in intensive care after undergoing the procedure following a bacterial infection.
‘Only God can sentence me’: shooter’s outburst at judge
A man found guilty of attempted murder yelled "only God can sentence me" as he learnt he would spend at least 15 years in jail over a flower stall shooting.
Mitsubishi cleared of breaking law in gas-guzzling case
A four-year court battle over new car fuel consumption labels has been resolved in the High Court, with Mitsubishi emerging as the winner.
Paramedics get major pay rise in ‘recognition’ of role
A major health union and the government have agreed to a significant pay rise for NSW paramedics following months of negotiations.
Mother, son jailed for Stuart Highway fatal hit-and-run
A young man and his mother have been jailed after he fatally struck a pedestrian and she helped load the woman's body into a ute and bury it in bushland.
Arts groups get $170m govt funding, but some miss out
Creative Australia will distribute $170m to 159 arts organisations, funding an extra 45 groups. But Brisbane's Metro Arts is among those that have missed out.
RBA boss hopeful for better year following hard 2023
Higher interest rates and cost of living pressures are hurting households and businesses, with the central bank governor acknowledging it's been a hard year.
AFP seizes $160 million in assets from laundering ring
A money laundering investigation that led to seven members of an alleged organised crime syndicate being charged has also netted $160m in seized assets.
Australia won’t sign ‘death certificate’ climate deal
A draft deal from the world's biggest climate talks has been decried as a "death certificate" for island nations and Australia, the US and Japan won't sign it.
Bail denied after ankle monitor removed before arrest
A man's promise to wear a tracking device if granted bail has failed to secure his release after the court heard he should have been wearing one when arrested.
Not fit for purpose: Fitbit fined $11m for false claims
Australia's Federal Court has issued Fitbit with an $11 million penalty for making misleading claims to customers who complained about faulty devices.
Accused bottleshop worker killer to claim self-defence
The alleged murder of a young bottleshop worker in Darwin has been captured on CCTV and could be seen by a jury.
Girl bitten, boy chased by dingoes on K’gari
A five-year-old girl has been bitten on the thigh in one of two encounters involving children and dingoes on K'gari island this week.