Police approve pro-Palestine march for 10,000 turnout
Organisers of a pro-Palestine march in Sydney expect it to be the city's biggest protest since the Hamas-Israel conflict escalated this month.
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Public servants ranked female workers on ‘hotties list’
A Senate estimates committee has heard junior members of a government department ranked female co-workers by their 'hotness'.
Pilot’s extradition case delayed for secret documents
A former pilot facing US allegations supporters say are politically motivated will remain in a maximum-security prison ahead of an extradition hearing.
Two children critical after siblings die in shed fire
A community is mourning the loss of two children killed in a shed fire as their mother stays at the bedside of their critically injured siblings.
Foul play feared in baffling Father’s Day vanishing
CCTV footage of a silver car thought to be linked to the suspicious disappearance of Daniel Copeland has been released by police.
‘Wild’ racism leaves doubt on Indigenous reconciliation
An Indigenous body is questioning how viable reconciliation is in Australia after racism "ran wild" through the voice to parliament referendum campaign.
Australian shares hit new 2023 low as Mideast rages
The ASX200 has fallen 0.8 per cent to its lowest level in 51 weeks as fighting worsens in the Middle East.
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Microsoft invests $5b in Aussie cyber shield, AI future
The prime minister's visit to the United States has unlocked a $5 billion deal with tech giant Microsoft to build a cyber shield and upskill Australians.
Call to build homes to defy climate, save $4b a year
As floods, cyclones and bushfires become more ferocious, costs to home-owners could double by 2050 without changes to the construction code, an analysis shows.
Middle East conflict could lead to higher petrol prices
Australians could be facing higher petrol prices as the conflict in the Middle East escalates, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has warned.
Fingers crossed for soft enough inflation numbers
Inflation has passed its peak and quarterly data will indicate if prices have been decelerating fast enough for the Reserve Bank to keep interest rates on hold.
Albanese to urge support so AUKUS can ‘forge ahead’
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will discuss the AUKUS partnership with US lawmakers to pave the way for Australia's acquisition of nuclear submarines.
Millions to eradicate fire ant, devastating super-pest
Hundreds of millions of dollars will be pumped into wiping out fire ants, the tiny invasive insect which poses a huge risk to Australian agriculture.
Albanese-Biden to turn AUKUS vision into reality
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will use his official visit to Washington to turn the AUKUS vision of nuclear-powered submarines into a reality.
Spike in petrol prices adding to inflation pain
Australian motorists should not expect fuel price relief any time soon due to a weak exchange rate and volatile oil markets
Fear, shame, anger: child abuse inquiry hears of agony
A Victorian inquiry is examining historical allegations of child sexual abuse at 24 government schools as survivors describe their fear and powerlessness.
Games chief reveals funding pledge before shock axing
Premier Jacinta Allan assured Commonwealth Games representatives Victoria would make good on funding the 2026 event that was later dumped, a top official says.
Fresh records for renewables but fears linger for bills
Renewable energy is setting records and wholesale energy prices are returning to normal, but federal Labor is warning of bill shock if the rollout is delayed.
Mammograms a game of Where’s Wally for dense breasts
Women over 40 may think getting a mammogram is enough to protect them from cancer but for some, their breasts are so dense a tumour won't even show up.
Small island makes big effort in caring for environment
Pristine coral reefs in East Timor are naturally buffered due to their location, but residents on a small island are also doing their bit for the environment.
Breakthrough on wine dispute ahead of PM’s China visit
Australia has reached an agreement with China to suspend their wine tariffs dispute as Anthony Albanese prepares to travel to the Asian superpower within weeks.
Voice silencing shifts focus to cost of living relief
Parliamentarians from both sides of politics say cost of living pressures and frail household budgets will be their focus with the referendum campaign finished.
Opera House anniversary hits high note with laser show
A weekend of celebration marks 50 years since the Sydney Opera House was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth in 1973.
‘On the side of humanity’: Palestinian supporters march
Thousands of people have attended a pro-Palestine rally in Sydney urging the federal government to push for an immediate ceasefire on Gaza.
‘Hearts broken’: memorial honours victims of bus crash
Victims, survivors and first responders have been honoured at a public memorial in Singleton for those killed in the Hunter Valley bus crash.
PM asked to intervene in pilot’s ‘unbelievable’ case
The wife of a country NSW man facing extradition for training Chinese pilots has urged Anthony Albanese to raise the case with Joe Biden when the leaders meet.
PM Albanese set for White House talks with Biden
Anthony Albanese will make an official visit to the US capital next week for talks on climate, jobs and global security with President Joe Biden.
Third man charged over nightclub stabbing
A 21-year-old man is the latest to be charged after two men were stabbed outside a nightclub.
Indigenous leaders break silence after voice defeat
Aboriginal leaders say the voice referendum defeat represents an attempt to silence Indigenous people, but they will continue to fight for their rights.
PMs pay tribute to ‘architect of Medicare’ Bill Hayden
Bill Hayden, who served as a minister under Gough Whitlam and Bob Hawke before becoming Australia's 21st governor-general, has died at the age of 90.
Labor legend Hayden’s journey from battler to viceroy
Bill Hayden overcame a tough childhood and personal tragedy to hold some of Australia's most important positions.