‘Chain of love’: political leader farewells her mum
Liberal leader Sussan Ley has delivered an emotional farewell to her mother, paying tribute to the woman who taught her how to take on the world.
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Second woman tells jury Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs raped her
Sean "Diddy" Combs' former personal assistant has testified that the US hip-hop mogul sexually assaulted her.
Less red tape, more money for flood-affected residents
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is pledging more funds for flood-affected communities, praising the "extraordinary resilience" shown by those on the front line.
Australians urged to walk together for reconciliation
As Reconciliation Week begins, Australians are encouraged to reflect on the past, look to the future and walk together with First Nations people.
More charges over rival gangs’ wild machete brawl
Police have charged two more men over a violent brawl between machete-wielding gangs at a shopping centre, sparking renewed debate over bail laws.
AI in sights to build up nation’s sliding productivity
It takes an Australian worker twice as long to build a home as it did 50 years ago, making it all the more urgent to fix declining productivity growth.
A ripper race to find Australia’s hardest-working dog
The trusting bond between a farmer and a canine is central to farm life, with a national competition set to find the nation's top dog.
Call for sanctions on Israel over Gaza food blockade
A Labor backbencher is pushing for the Albanese government to impose sanctions on Israel and its top officials over its blockade of food and medicine in Gaza.
Pauline Hanson’s daughter defeated by firebrand senator
Old faces and newcomers will be welcomed to the Senate as Labor's landslide federal election victory continues to generate surprise results.
Flu vax hesitation sends kids to emergency in droves
More children than ever are presenting to hospital emergency rooms with the flu, as a survey finds an increasing number of parents are vaccine hesitant.
Stolen generations redress hailed a ‘powerful moment’
Redress for stolen generations means more than just money for many of the survivors who were removed from their families, advocates say.
Mushroom cook Erin Patterson’s interview played to jury
Erin Patterson's version of a deadly mushroom lunch has been revealed, with a jury shown footage of the accused murderer's police interview.
Farmers, greenies divided over ‘dirty’ bounty deal
A premier has thrown his weight behind paying bounty hunters to reduce feral cats, goats and pigs roaming his state, but it has come with scrutiny.
Man restrained by police at supermarket dies
A man has died while being restrained by police following an altercation with a security guard at a supermarket, sparking a death-in-custody investigation.
Details of MP’s alleged sexual abuse of men revealed
A state MP is accused of preying on a teenager and later a work colleague by sexually abusing them after they had been drinking, a court has been told.
More seats, cheaper fuel cut airfare costs for Aussies
Increased aviation routes and low fuel costs will keep downward pressure on airfares in the coming months, with prices down 12 per cent at the start of 2025.
Thousands still stranded as flood recovery ramps up
Thousands of people remain isolated while other flood-hit communities continue the clean up, with homes declared beyond repair as the premier meets farmers.
Egg, housing costs might fry hopes of earlier rate cut
Headline inflation has held steady but came in hotter than economists expected in the year to April. Whether it's a blip or something else remains to be seen.
Growing pains and gains as regional boom continues
The population of regional Australia is climbing towards 10 million, putting some towns under pressure as the escape to the country continues.
High Court appeal on cards for war crimes whistleblower
A man jailed for leaking classified information that exposed allegations of Australian soldiers committing war crimes will make a last-ditch attempt at freedom.
Diddy kidnapped me in plot to kill rapper, ex-aide says
A former top aide to Sean "Diddy" Combs has described her harrowing experience of working for him, telling jurors that he threatened to kill her.
Coalition chiefs deny settling scores in shadow cabinet
A Liberal senator who oversaw a disastrous work-from-home policy is among the biggest losers as the reunited coalition unveiled its shadow cabinet.
Verdict due in Kim Kardashian jewellery heist trial
A Paris court is expected to render a verdict for 10 people on trial for an audacious armed robbery targeting reality star Kim Kardashian in 2016.
Mall stabbing response a ‘near miss’, inquest told
Experts have pointed to a crisis response framework developed in the UK after a "near miss" during the Bondi Junction shopping centre stabbing tragedy.
Two seats still undecided three weeks after election
Australia's next federal parliament is taking shape as the margin in one of two remaining electorates narrows to just three votes.
Knife-edge recounts could decide parliament’s make-up
Australia's parliament won't be fully known until a recount in one seat split by eight votes, with an incumbent requesting a recount in another.
Flood-stricken locals begin mop-up, sweat on support
While the government focuses on preventing more deaths and supplying those cut off by floods, devastated locals wait to hear what extra support they will get.
Coalition to chart path forward as family feud cooled
A watered-down nuclear policy is set to underpin a fragile truce between the Liberal and National parties as they work towards a formal reunion.
French court convicts thieves who robbed Kim Kardashian
A French court has convicted eight people in connection with the 2016 robbery of US celebrity Kim Kardashian after a high-profile trial in Paris.
Young humpbacks exposed to danger with shifting births
An increasing number of humpback whales are being born in southerly waters, potentially exposing calves to greater risks.
Why the carbon offset ‘swear jar’ needs an overhaul
Firms relying on carbon offsets to tout their green credentials and reduce their environmental footprints are under fresh scrutiny after a court settlement.