First Nations urge partnership for disaster resilience
Indigenous organisations are faced with "chronic underinvestment" and lack of partnership when natural disaster strikes, a report has found.
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Nationals deny coalition friction over EU trade deal
The Nationals leader has accused Labor of using dodgy figures to sell a free-trade deal with the European Union as he plays down reports of coalition dissent.
Woolies defends ‘no deforestation’ policy, backs beef
Woolworths has been questioned about its goal to source all beef from "no deforestation" farms, while apparently leaving indirect sources out of the equation.
Corporate watchdog to probe failed $44b Firmus float
The corporate watchdog is making early inquiries into whether brokers overseeing the Firmus float misrepresented the listing or had conflicts of interest.
Consequences murky for out-of-control special forces
Australia's defence chief has acknowledged findings the military effectively lost control of special forces in Afghanistan, but the consequences remain unclear.
‘I am not avoiding them’: killer cop’s call to police
A cop accused of murdering his ex and his ex's new partner out of jealousy called police ahead of time before handing himself in.
Six ways mushroom killer’s appeal could turn out
An appeal court will hand down its decision for killer mushroom cook Erin Patterson, who is challenging her murder and attempted murder convictions.
Recycle, reuse or regret: clock ticks on solar waste
Australia needs to act quickly to address the growing number of end-of-life solar panels before a wave of waste hits in the 2030s.
Military chief chides senator on disclosing harassment
Australia's top general has asked a senator to give him a heads up next time after she went over his head to make a sexual harassment investigation public.
Aussie actor’s death linked to unapproved peptides
A Hollywood actor who also worked as a bodyguard for music legends died after suffering a reaction to prescribed but unapproved peptides, a coroner has found.
Housing a bright spot in otherwise grim inflation print
As prices rise for fuel, video games and just about everything else, the cost of buying a new home has remained flat.
Brand rejects charges as he takes stand in rape trial
Comedian Russell Brand has denied rape allegations during his UK trial and says a documentary about his alleged behaviour has had a devastating effect of him.
New Zealand interest rates held in surprise dovish call
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has held interest rates at 2.75 per cent just days before the country's election.
‘What the?’: friend recounts cop’s visit after deaths
A woman has broken down describing how a police officer friend turned up at her home and washed blood from a van after killing his ex and his new partner.
Aussies chow down on mince as high cost of living bites
The nation's biggest supermarket chain has revealed a near seven per cent lift in quarterly food sales, partly driven by demand for cost-effective meat staples.
Jones’s alleged teen victim denies lying about groping
A man has hit out at claims he lied, standing firmly by his recollection of being kissed and groped by talkback titan Alan Jones as a 17-year-old boy.
In the dark: solar recycling scheme delayed for months
A single complaint has stalled plans to recycle solar panels at a national level, with the federal government relying on a state government to lead the way.
Hot topic: Aussies lose sleep and work to rising temps
Global warming is affecting Australians' ability to sleep, exercise and work outdoors, costing the economy billions of dollars in lost productivity.
Australia pays biggest bill for global diesel crisis
The worldwide fuel crisis has cost Australia an additional $9 billion for diesel imports over six months – more than any other country.
Greens chief scolds senator for defence on social media
David Shoebridge says taking to social media is 'not the way' to handle allegations and is vowing to let the investigation run without further interference.
Casino dealt crushing $260m fine amid fight to survive
Australia's biggest listed casino company has been slapped with a hefty fine for breaking money laundering and organised crime laws as it chased profits.
Premier makes a pit stop, rejects business pot shots
Labor's campaign bus has made an unexpected pit stop at McDonald's during the election trail, as the opposition hit out about the state's business performance.
November rate hike a lock after ‘ugly’ inflation result
All four of Australia's big banks are betting on a Melbourne Cup day rate rise after hot inflation figures heaped more pressure on the Reserve Bank.
Online hate is spilling into the real world, AFP warns
A real shift has occurred as online hate has extended out into real life, AFP Commissioner Krissy Barrett has told senators during a rushed late-night hearing.
ABC snarls at ‘blatant’ use of Bluey by One Nation
A beloved cartoon dog getting run over by a car in a satirical cartoon produced by One Nation has prompted the national broadcaster to take legal action.
‘Not every decision was bad’: under-fire plasma giant
A healthcare giant famous for pioneering a cervical cancer vaccine is adamant that its underlying operations are strong, despite a torrid couple of years.
‘The fire is out’ but problems remain at casino group
The new Star Entertainment chair is horrified at how the casino company treats lucrative high roller gamblers, as it prepares to face a court judgement.
‘Degrading’: deepfake porn offender spared time in jail
An obsessed man who used artificial intelligence to turn a teen's graduation photo into a degrading pornographic deepfake will not have to serve time in jail.
One Nation leader shoots down abuse allegations
One Nation Victorian leader Warren Pickering says he won't entertain "false allegations" following reports his former partner has accused him of abuse.
Violence concerns ‘taken into account’ as poll looms
The man tasked with overseeing a state election has assured voters polling stations will be safe following concerns surrounding political violence.
Joy and pain of rural life, as mums carry the load
One-third of rural mums have to travel more than two hours to give birth, while many also struggle alone with post-natal depression, a new report shows.