Drop in kids going to jail prompts controversial review
A landmark High Court ruling on criminal responsibility for children has led to a drop in the number of kids found guilty amid calls to tackle youth crime.
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Book prize follows copycat claims against cupcake queen
A cookbook author who claims her recipes were copied by a cupcake aficionado has won a prestigious publishing industry award for a second time.
Greens leaderless as Adam Bandt concedes defeat
Greens leader Adam Bandt has conceded defeat to Labor's Sarah Witty in his lower house seat of Melbourne, opening up a leadership race for the minor party.
Two ministers face the axe from Albanese’s top team
Senior ministers are on the chopping block as Labor's factional powerbrokers carve up cabinet positions following a dominant federal election victory.
Mushroom cook sick day after meal, daughter tells court
The young daughter of accused triple murderer Erin Patterson has described how her mother started feeling sick the day after a death-cap mushroom-laced lunch.
‘Tragedy’: grandmother awaits charges over boys’ deaths
A rural community has been hit hard by the deaths of two young boys, as their grandmother is treated in a mental health unit ahead of likely serious charges.
Market turmoil could stoke inflation: Future Fund
The Future Fund has outperformed the broader market and its own target but its managers warn market uncertainty could lift bond yields and reignite inflation.
Justice plea as heartbroken family farewells slain son
Family and community members have farewelled an ambitious, caring teenager shot dead in a car park near a beach, calling for justice and answers over his death.
Greens leader Adam Bandt loses seat in federal election
Greens leader Adam Bandt has lost his seat after Labor reclaimed the electorate from the minor party for the first time in 15 years.
Video reveals shopping mall killer’s fight for knives
A man who killed six people in a stabbing rampage at a busy shopping centre was desperate to retain his collection of knives, footage has revealed.
Renewables influx a cooler change to summer energy mix
More batteries, solar and wind have combined with shrinking coal input to help slash greenhouse gas emissions from Australia's main electricity grid.
Doctor’s call to cops on mushroom cook played in court
A doctor's call to police about mushroom cook Erin Patterson after she discharged herself from hospital has been played to a jury in her triple murder trial.
Rural town to honour slain boys who ‘left us too soon’
A rural community is preparing to gather in collective grief after the deaths of two young brothers, with police set to press charges against their grandmother.
Election expected to drive confidence in electric cars
Australia's transition to low-emission vehicles could speed up after the election, experts say, fuelled by ongoing tax cuts and emission limits.
Spike in flu cases sparks plea over ‘dire’ rate of jabs
An unusual spike in cases has sparked a warning for Australians to get a flu jab and lift poor vaccination rates as winter looms.
NAB’s $3.6b earnings top expectations but risks remain
National Australia Bank has reported a slight rise in interim earnings and says it's in good shape despite the economic threat posed by US tariffs.
Tributes for trailblazer’s turbulent time as top cop
Lauded as a no-nonsense reformer, the first woman to lead Australia's biggest police force is headed for the exit after cutting short her five-year term.
Coalition alliance rethink as city, rural divide opens
Nationals MPs are openly questioning the coalition agreement with the Liberal Party, including one senator who was voted out after the election.
Man threw hot water at officers in 14-hour police siege
Police accuse a man of repeatedly throwing hot water and hitting three officers during a 14-hour siege after a woman was allegedly assaulted at a residence.
Greens mired in group-think and gen Z zone: co-founder
The Greens need to confront a lack of free speech within the party, its co-founder says, following a poor performance at the federal election.
‘Alban-easy’, PM basks in afterglow of election victory
Scooping gelato and sipping coffee with locals: the prime minister has continued typical campaign tasks without the weight of an election on his shoulders.
PM stares down political rivals after landslide victory
Labor will move to cut student debt as its first re-election priority with the prime minister claiming a mandate to press forward with housing reform.
Killer’s mum had ‘asked for help’ before mass stabbing
The mother of a man who violently stabbed six victims at a mall had sought police help over a year earlier as his mental health condition deteriorated.
Erin Patterson shared love of mushrooms in online group
Accused triple murderer Erin Patterson shared her love of mushrooms, photos of a dehydrator and plans to cook a beef Wellington with online true crime fans.
Westpac shares slip amid profit dip, volatile outlook
Westpac CEO Anthony Miller says Australia is well-positioned to weather storms in the world economy and he's looking forward to working with a Labor government.
Club groper dodges jail after attacks caught on CCTV
A man who groped and kissed 18 women at a nightclub has been ordered to complete 180 hours of community work after being spared jail time.
Hollywood’s ‘dying’, Trump orders 100 per cent tariffs
Donald Trump has slapped a hefty 100 per cent tariff on films produced outside the US, saying "the movie industry in the US is dying".
Leader unfazed as Greens face losing seats to Labor
The Greens are talking down the prospect of being left without a lower house presence, with leader Adam Bandt defiant as his own fate remains up in the air.
Plug-in hybrid sales slide as tax break is switched off
New vehicle sales have fallen as the end to a fringe benefits tax exclusion leads to a sharp decline in plug-in hybrid sales.
Wild claims from dictator’s ‘daughter’ amid plane drama
The alleged daughter of a late dictator and her husband accused flight attendants of doing drugs on the job during a shocking mid-air altercation.
Dog’s sniff prompted unlawful festival strip search
Strip searches were allegedly routinely carried out at music festivals as a massive payout looms in response to a class action involving more than 3000 people.