Skydivers to stay grounded with pay deal up in the air
Parachutes will stay furled as skydivers walk off the job over a pay proposal by a major employer, with their union insisting the deal will not fly.
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TikTok vows to comply with teen social media ban
Tech giant TikTok will fall into line with Australia's world-leading social media restrictions, admitting age assurance methods can't protect people's privacy.
Deadline warning surfaces as US backs nuclear subs deal
Australia is gearing up for key talks with the US over its nuclear-subs deal after receiving a long-awaited review of the $368 billion pact from the Pentagon.
Economy has huge issues, billionaire retail icon warns
Premier Investments shares have plunged as the owner of Smiggle and Peter Alexander blames lower earnings forecast on the economy.
‘Air-Miles Anika’: minister under fire for flight costs
A senior minister splashed thousands of taxpayer dollars on a trip where she attended a friend's birthday party, prompting accusations of improper spending.
Spotlight on AFL stadium timeline after ‘historic’ vote
A contentious billion-dollar stadium attached to a state's AFL dream has passed parliament but the next focus is whether the project can be built on time.
Homes, shacks damaged as fire emergencies hit states
Houses, shacks and cars have been damaged by an out-of-control fire as emergency warnings are issued in two states.
Rapist from high-profile family remanded into custody
A man from a high-profile family has lost his freedom amid emotional courtroom scenes after being convicted of raping a woman inside his own home.
Rapid tech uptake as diggers aim to bring down drones
Drone technology has transformed the modern battlefield and the Australian Defence Force is moving quickly to protect its soldiers and citizens.
Developer denies reported links to organised crime
A billion dollar property development firm claims Nine news reports alleging links with organised criminals such as the Alameddines were false and damaging.
Uluru’s Ayers Rock Resort to be sold to US company
A unique deal will return large parcels of land to Traditional Owners, with more than $500 million tipped to flow to First Nations communities.
Dozen homes destroyed in town by fast-moving bushfire
A fast-moving bushfire has destroyed at least a dozen homes in one town as more than 1000 firefighters tackled a host of blazes in extreme heatwave conditions.
Age-check fears mount ahead of child social media ban
Tech giants face accuracy flaws in the under-16 social media bans, as age-scan errors risk letting teens slip through or wrongly lock them out of platforms.
Love songs for nature to inspire climate activism
Australian musicians are using their work to raise the profile of climate change and environmental issues, including through an annual competition.
Night in custody for NRL legend over bizarre street act
Australian rugby league and union international Wendell Sailor has been warned he might not be released again after breaching bail during a late-night incident.
Faster Renewables Needed to Curb Future Price Hikes
A new AEMC report warns that delays in renewables and transmission could send household bills soaring by up to 20%. The race is on to build faster.
Australian Federal Police to lead global summit
Australia will chair the 2026 UNCOPS summit, the global gathering of police under the United Nations umbrella.
E-bike rider killed in crash as safety warning sounds
Cyclists are being urged to wear helmets and stay off the footpath after an e-bike rider was hit and killed by a garbage truck.
Family’s ‘life term’ but killer could walk in 12 years
A teen looked straight ahead and ignored the cries of his victim's family after being jailed for a brutal stabbing murder.
KFC chain upsizes sales but consumers wait in the wings
The company running nearly 300 KFC restaurants across Australia says it is focused on providing value to consumers who are still concerned about living costs.
Duplexes could be key to solving housing crisis
Developing just a fraction of single-occupancy homes in Australian cities into duplexes would be enough to eliminate the nation's housing shortfall.
Law change for ‘horror’ car thefts with kids inside
Stealing a car with a young child inside will be classified as a carjacking under state "adult time for violent crime" laws set to be rammed through parliament.
‘Desperately sad situation’: farmer dies fighting blaze
A farmer who died trying to protect his property from a bushfire after flames engulfed his vehicle has been remembered as a hardworking community advocate.
Search hit: court orders massive fine against Google
The world's biggest search provider will face a substantial penalty for breaking Australia's competition laws, a court has ruled, after doing deals with telcos.
‘Didn’t get it right’: BOM defends website cost blowout
The Bureau of Meteorology's chief executive is standing by controversial changes to its website overhaul as he faces a senate grilling.
Regional bank warns ‘we are living in a time of change’
A bank board has faced shareholder questions about its decision to bring in a technology solutions partner, amid widespread change in the finance sector.
Labor vowed to end ‘jobs for mates’ but ignored review
A minister who promised to end a "jobs for mates" culture for political appointments has snubbed recommendations for a more robust, independent process.
Ag bosses told of land clearing reforms at last minute
Farmers are unsure how to continue work under fast-tracked changes to land clearing laws, which have been hailed as a milestone for conservation.
Ex-AFL agent guilty of selling fake footy memorabilia
After facing AFL premiership players in court, a former player agent has been fined $4500 for selling fraudulent memorabilia from the 2021 grand final.
Nerves jangling ahead of do or die stadium vote
The future of a contentious stadium and an AFL licence will be decided during a parliamentary debate that could stretch over days.
One Nation senator slapped down over sharia law rant
A senator has been accused of driving Islamophobia by spreading false information about sharia law during a hearing probing efforts to tackle anti-Muslim hate.