Christmas in jail for accused mum in fake cancer case
A court has refused bail for the parents of a young boy who are accused of raising $60,000 by faking the child's cancer diagnosis.
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Coalition unveils nuclear energy policy with renewables
Renewable energy will still make up the majority of Australia's energy grid by 2050 but be firmed up by nuclear power under a controversial coalition plan.
Roosters half’s ‘heavy burden’ for man he pinned by car
A man was left with gruesome injuries and lost two toes after his foot was pinned under a car in a "freakish accident" involving rising NRL player Sandon Smith.
Majority of children in detention are Indigenous boys
The number of children being held in detention has risen, with shocking data laying bare the trend of Indigenous young people being locked up.
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Multi-billion dollar price tag revealed to go nuclear
The federal opposition would make taxpayers fork out the combined equivalent of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg's wealth to set up nuclear reactors.
Call to criminalise threats against places of worship
A senator is urging the federal government to bolster its hate crime bill and make threatening places of worship an offence following an attack on a synagogue.
How China uncertainty could push back RBA rate cut
Unexpected jobs figures have diminished hopes of an interest rate cut in February but favourable inflation data could put lower mortgage costs back on the menu.
Liberal leader digs in as support slips away
A state opposition leader is under mounting pressure following a defamation ruling, with one of his frontbench team announcing their resignation.
Woodside gas project given WA environmental approval
After six years of assessment and hundreds of appeals against it, a massive Woodside gas project has been given WA environmental approval to operate until 2070.
Rape-accused rapper facing reckless driving charge
A UK YouTube star and rapper has been charged with hoon driving while on bail accused of raping and choking a woman in a hotel room.
Migration ‘splash’ easing in Australia: expert
An expert has dismissed claims international students are impacting the national housing market, saying a post-pandemic "migration splash" is easing.
‘We want an arrest’: new push over exhumed teen’s death
His grave has been dug up and fresh evidence handed over, but the battle by the family of Lewis Kelly for justice for the Indigenous teen continues.
Tech giants to be charged if they fail to pay for news
In a bid to return revenue to Australian news publishers, the government will charge tech giants if they do not pay for local journalism.
Warning over ‘organised crime gimmick’ drug on streets
Australian police have seized more "pink cocaine" than ever before in 2024 as they warn users about taking the potentially fatal substance.
Drop test: tech giant to ditch single-use plastic packs
More Christmas gifts purchased online will arrive in recyclable packaging this year after a two-year research project into making envelopes green.
China benched, PNG takes field in sport-security pact
Australia is putting $600 million towards a team from Papua New Guinea joining the NRL but will pull its support if Port Moresby breaks "strategic trust".
Bulldogs $6m abuse payout slashed, but verdict upheld
A man abused by a Bulldogs volunteer as a child has had his almost-$6 million payout from the AFL club more than halved, but his lawyers say it is still a win.
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Australia’s Gaza ceasefire support splits community
Humanitarian organisations and Palestinian Australians have welcomed Australia's support for a ceasefire in Gaza but the Jewish community has raised concerns.
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Growing backlog as green tape chokes energy investment
A group of developers has warned of significant delays to the renewable energy needed to power Australian homes and businesses as green tape chokes investment.
Early rates cut all but dashed as unemployment dips
Australia's unemployment rate has unexpectedly fallen to 3.9 per cent, bolstering the argument for the Reserve Bank of Australia to keep rates on hold.
Liberal leader to ‘keep fighting’ after defamation loss
State Liberal leader John Pesutto is vowing to remain in his role, even after a Federal Court judge found he defamed expelled state MP Moira Deeming.
Value of Australian homes may drop in early 2025
Australian home values could dip in early 2025 but a drop in interest rates is expected to send buyer demand up again.
Push to strengthen hate crime laws and tackle threats
The government should make it an offence to threaten marginalised Australians and set up a national database to help combat hate crimes, a committee recommends.
Mining giants sued over alleged sexual harassment
Hundreds of women who worked at BHP and Rio Tinto will be contacted as part of a lawsuit over alleged harassment at mining sites.
Coroner calls for urgent closure of troubled youth jail
The coroner hearing an inquest for an Indigenous teen who fatally self-harmed in a youth detention centre has provisionally recommended the facility close.
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AI used to target election fraud and criminal deepfakes
Government agencies are teaming up with Microsoft to track disinformation and criminal acts, with plans to use AI to detect attempts to interfere in elections.
Fake paramedic convicted as warning to others
A man who falsely passed himself off as a paramedic at several motocross events, including two where children were injured, has been convicted but not jailed.
‘Finally got him’: man guilty of wife’s 2007 murder
Emotion filled a court room as a violent and abusive estranged husband was convicted of Cindy Crossthwaite's murder after more than 17 years.
Rex directors face grounding for silence over $35m hole
Four Rex directors failed to disclose the troubled airline's financial position after expressing optimism for future profits, the corporate regulator alleges.
Jewish community reels after ‘cowardly’ graffiti attack
Australia has been diminished as a nation by graffiti and a car fire the prime minister says was aimed at delivering fear to the Jewish community.
‘A game changer’: help on way for rural women with endo
Rural women who live with the agony of endometriosis say a scholarship program to train nurses will help improve their quality of life and access to care.