Teen accused of church attack had knife-crime history
A knife attack at a western Sydney church has been deemed a terrorist act, granting NSW Police expanded powers to act without a warrant.
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News outlets risk using fake photos without AI policies
Only one in three media outlets have strict rules about generative AI tools and editors are concerned about spreading artificial images, a study has found.
Two cryptocurrency companies collapse owing $160m
Two separate Australian cryptocurrency companies have collapsed while federal court proceedings are being pursued against the directors of the businesses.
Audi’s small and spunky SUV packs a real punch
German marque Audi has created a suite of hot-rod SUVs, but the baby of the family remains one of the most memorable as it marks a decade on fun.
‘Really poor’: fallout mounts from Port Arthur comments
A comparison of Australia's worst mass shooting to pro-Palestine protests continues to land Peter Dutton in hot water with rivals and some in the Liberal Party.
Grieving community urges end to cycle of male violence
A community grieving the lives of three women allegedly ended at the hands of men have been urged to make positive changes to ensure gendered violence ends.
Protests loom as Australian aid worker shot at in Gaza
Pro-Palestine rallies are set to be held across the nation as it emerged another Australian aid worker has been shot at in Gaza.
Solomons election a test of China’s Pacific inroads
The upcoming election in the Solomons looks set to be a test of China's influence in the Pacific and for the island nation's pro-Beijing prime minister.
Boy charged with murder after stabbings near school
A 16-year-old boy has been charged with murder following stabbings near a Sydney school that left one teenager dead and another seriously injured.
Airfares fall as capacity recovers to pre-COVID levels
Travellers cutting back on holidays due to cost-of-living pressures will see airfares continue to fall with airline capacity back to pre-COVID levels.
‘None of them asked for this’: keeping kids out of jail
The case of a boy acquitted of robbery charges has been used as an example of a youth crime crisis. But experts agree jail should be the last resort for kids.
Dreamy cakes from a lady who dreams about cakes
As Brisbane prepares for Australia's biggest cake decorating competition, one of its biggest stars reflects on her lack of baking skills only a few years ago.
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Deeper cuts to carbon emissions under draft 2035 target
Australians will compete for public funds, electricity supply and land access under plans for the nation to cut its emissions by up to 75 per cent by 2035.
Man shot by police after six killed in mass stabbing
Six people have died in a mass stabbing attack at a shopping centre in Sydney's eastern suburbs, with the assailant shot dead by police.
‘Instinctive bravery’: Shoppers praised in Bondi attack
The courage of ordinary Sydneysiders who faced a knife-wielding killer in a busy shopping centre has been praised, along with the officer who shot him dead.
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Tesla and Hyundai reveal plans to replace taxi drivers
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has promised to reveal a self-driving robotaxi in August but transport experts say autonomous technology is not ready for the road.
Build-to-rent piece of housing puzzle but no quick fix
Homes purposefully built for renting long term could help boost rental supply in the future but the emerging model is no silver bullet nor a short term fix.
Renters could save $1300 a year with solar rollout
Renters, apartment dwellers and low-income households could save thousands on energy bills if the government staged a national solar rollout, a study has found.
PM decries Iran attack as ‘grave threat’ to Middle East
As Iran launches dozens of drones and missiles at Israel, the prime minister has condemned the move and warned it could further devastate the region.
‘Beautiful mother, daughter’: Bondi victims mourned
Five of the six victims killed in a horrific attack at a Sydney shopping centre have been identified as others fight for life in hospital.
‘Enormously courageous’ humble officer saved many lives
Police officer Amy Scott prevented more carnage after she ran into a shopping centre alone and chased down a knife-wielding man who had just killed six people.
‘Truly horrific’: Cauchi family condemns murderous son
Joel Cauchi's parents have condemned their son's actions and expressed sympathy for the police officer who ended his Bondi shopping centre killing spree.
Curfew, flight caps proposed to counter aircraft noise
The simple solution to aircraft noise plaguing suburbs is introducing a night curfew and capping the number of flights, community advocates say.
Casino bosses secretly mulled ‘war’ against regulator
Star bosses privately discussed getting rid their casino manager despite publicly declaring they were working cooperatively to regain the casino's licence.
Devastating loss for Lehrmann with judge’s rape finding
Bruce Lehrmann was so hell-bent on having sex with Brittany Higgins in Parliament House that he was indifferent to her consent and raped her, a judge has found.
Few clues to motive in ‘horrifying’ Bondi rampage
A major coronial inquiry is under way as investigators try to find out why a Queensland man seemingly targeted dozens of women in a mass stabbing in Sydney.
Arrests as protests over Gaza war disrupt major cities
Parts of Australia's biggest cities, including train stations and ports, have been disrupted by widespread protests against the war in Gaza.
Facebook-Twiggy Australian clickbait battle dropped
Andrew Forrest's attempt to hold Facebook to account has been dropped as prosecutors decline to file a criminal indictment against its parent company Meta.
Football great charged with historical child abuse
Victorian detectives have charged former St Kilda and Melbourne ruckman Carl Ditterich after an investigation into alleged historical child sex offences.
Urgent meeting sought over $550 War Memorial upgrade
As findings of cost blowouts and conflicts of interests swirl around, the government has sought an urgent briefing with the national audit office.
Federal cash to help protect treasured wetlands
Federal government funds will be used to improve shorebird habitats in wetlands at the mouth of the River Murray in South Australia.