Mother, daughter accused of people-smuggling conspiracy
A mother and daughter on temporary visas have been arrested over an alleged people-smuggling scheme after non-citizens were discovered in Australia's northwest.
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Woolies trims chicken deal but Inghams says it’s paltry
A rise in supermarket sales offset less consumers buying fast-food chicken but poultry giant Inghams has revealed its biggest customer has now cut its orders.
Fine slashed after legal win over ferry pony deaths
The operator of the Spirit of Tasmania ferry will no longer have to pay a $75,000 fine over the deaths of 16 polo ponies after appealing to the Supreme Court.
Knife found nine years after alleged serial killing
A knife was found near a home where accused serial killer Steven Hainsworth had lived, nine years after he allegedly murdered his neighbour, a judge has heard
Life-in-prison bid for schoolgirl’s callous ‘execution’
Schoolgirl Charlise Mutten was killed by a man she trusted and called "Daddy", a court has been told during an emotional sentencing hearing for her murderer.
Hats off to Volvo for little electric rocket ship
This is probably the fastest car built by Swedish maker Volvo, even putting some of its racing cars to shame.
CFMEU is down but the court battle may be just starting
A possible court challenge could threaten the government's attempt to tackle the CFMEU's alleged corrupt behaviour and criminal links.
Pledge sinks in $192m to help keep Barrier Reef afloat
Run-off has threatened the Great Barrier Reef's plants and animal species for years, but this could change as the government funds water quality programs.
Rex sale on track, despite managers’ call for more time
The administrators of cash-strapped carrier Rex have asked the Federal Court for an extension of time even though they hope to have a buyer in the coming month.
Australia’s Silicon Valley wins over cashed-up firms
Big-name firms including Afterpay and Cash App are moving into a precinct designated as a hub for Australian technology innovation.
Court’s landmark ‘trans women are women’ verdict lauded
The founder of a women-only app has been ordered to pay compensation for unlawfully discriminating against a transgender user as a landmark case concluded.
Calls for gambling ads ban to prevent gendered violence
A panel of experts tasked with urgently investigating Australia's gender-based violence crisis has recommended gambling advertising and alcohol restrictions.
Stacks of prison punishments ‘unlawful, unjust’
Tina was awaiting trial when she asked for help with her drug problem. A damning report has found she was instead charged with failing a drug test.
$100m Powerball winner almost lost her ticket
A Brisbane mother who won the third-biggest lottery prize in Australian history revealed she thought she had lost the winning ticket.
Australia, Taiwan unite to target China’s ‘deceit’
Labor and Liberal senators have criticised China's attempt to claim sovereignty over Taiwan and accused Beijing of misrepresenting Australia's stance.
Plenty of pots left to stir for this retiring pollie
Labor MP Graham Perrett is retiring from politics but the firebrand Queenslander has not finished stirring the pot in parliament.
‘Investment in disabled lives’: NDIS costs curb pledge
Changes aimed at reining in costs of the NDIS are being criticised by advocates but people on the disability scheme are being assured their needs will be met.
Higgins’ police report detailed to defamation trial
A police report detailing Brittany Higgins' night out with friends before she was allegedly raped in Parliament House have been read at a defamation trial.
Crying poor claim as insurers accused of price gouging
A crackdown on how insurers respond to climate change has been declared by the corporate watchdog, as a union accuses some of the biggest firms of crying poor.
Man admits he hit wife with axe after she bit his thumb
A man who killed his wife has given evidence in his own murder trial where he claimed she came at him with a knife.
Regional bank to slash 400 jobs, take over branches
Bank of Queensland says in addition to about 400 job lay-offs, it will convert its 114 owner-managed branches to corporate ones.
Closure for patients as Monash IVF settles for $56m
Monash IVF has agreed to a $56 million settlement over a landmark class action regarding the destruction of embryos during non-invasive genetic screening.
Shares buoyed, $US battered as Fed readies rate cut
MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was 0.2 per cent higher on Thursday.
Airfare spike fears after Rex’s flight from capitals
With no Australian airline route featuring more than two companies, the competition watchdog says prices could spike with the exit of cash-strapped Rex.
Women are terrorised but ministers avoid the T word
Youth Minister Anne Aly came the closest among federal ministers to compare treating family violence offenders like terrorism suspects.
Japan’s steel giants dig deep for Australian coal
Production at one of Australia's biggest coal mines could be extended beyond 50 years under joint venture deals, with the buyers warned to brace for backlash.
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Blocked goldminer ‘shattered’ by rising sovereign risk
Regis Resources will fight a federal block on a $1 billion gold project it says has cost almost 1000 jobs and sours Australia's reputation as a place to invest.
‘Kept my child secret’: gay teacher calls for change
A Catholic school teacher who felt forced to quit because of a same-sex relationship is sharing her experience to try and secure stronger legal protections.
Older and youngest workers vulnerable if hiring stalls
A weaker labour market is felt unevenly by different industries and demographics, with older workers and those new to the workforce most at risk.
Super on parental leave to reduce ‘motherhood penalty’
Parents will get an extra $3000 in their super balance while on government-funded paid parental leave under laws introduced to federal parliament.
Gen X, older millennials ride housing boom to the bank
Older millennials and generation X are among the biggest winners from Australia's real estate boom as profits from sales hit their highest level in 10 years.