Woman pinned to wall by bus in ‘devastating’ incident
A woman has died after being pinned to a wall by a bus in central Brisbane.
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Heartache as search for Ballarat mum’s body continues
Mourners gathered in Ballarat to pay tribute to local mum Samantha Murphy after a man was charged with murder earlier this week. Her body is yet to be found.
Rental affordability rate drops to lowest level
A new report has shown the affordability of rental properties for those on median incomes has fallen to the worst level since records began.
Brad Cox keeping it down home as he hits the road solo
Country music star Brad Cox learnt about having a yarn from the best: Australian farmers. Now he's taking those stories to the stage on a solo regional tour.
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Fatal flaws: grim warnings about fire ant program
An inquiry aired serious concerns about efforts to eradicate fire ants - a hyper-aggressive super pest that could change what it's like to live in Australia.
Mining magnate Gutnick banned from managing businesses
Former Melbourne Demons president "Diamond" Joe Gutnick has been disqualified from managing corporations for his involvement in three failed companies.
Mass coral bleaching occurring on most of barrier reef
Climate change is driving another mass coral bleaching event on the Great Barrier Reef - the fifth in eight years.
Australian shares rally to reach another all-time high
The ASX200 rose 1.1 per cent to finish above 7,800 for the first time after more talk of rate cuts as soon as June in the US and Europe.
Reds to work with young gun after anti-pride comments
Teenaged forward Musa Toure made a mistake with his social media comments dismissing the A-Leagues' pride round, Adelaide United coach Carl Veart says.
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Second electric vehicle brand slams automotive body
Another electric car maker has resigned from Australia's peak automotive industry group amid accusations it "cherry-picked" data to mislead consumers.
Cranbrook headmaster resigns after toxic culture claims
The headmaster of Sydney's prestigious Cranbrook School has stepped down following allegations of cultural failings.
Community vigil, mum’s alleged killer named
Locals have honoured Samantha Murphy at a community vigil in Ballarat, hours after the identity of her alleged 22-year-old killer was revealed.
Women unite in grief and resilience as violence remains
An annual day to celebrate women has put the spotlight on domestic and gender-based violence, housing and homelessness, and abusive relationships.
Ten years on, Australia reflects on MH370 disappearance
Questions about what happened to Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, which disappeared over the southern Indian Ocean 10 years ago, remain unanswered.
Indigenous rights advocate remembered at state funeral
Yankunytjatjara woman Lowitja O'Donoghue has been remembered as a groundbreaking advocate for Aboriginal rights, health and wellbeing at a state funeral.
Ex-defence minister’s son dead after parachute incident
The soldier son of a former Australian defence minister has died after a parachute training incident that has triggered a defence force investigation.
‘Often overlooked’ women are the future of agriculture
Women are increasingly being recognised for their success in the agricultural sector in production, biosecurity, science and as champions of future farmers.
Identity of man accused of killing missing mum revealed
A suppression order on the identity of 22-year-old Patrick Orren Stephenson, who is accused of murdering Samantha Murphy, has been lifted.
Change a ‘step to healing’ after Indigenous man’s death
An inquest into the death of Ricky Hampson Jr, who was misdiagnosed at Dubbo hospital, has finished hearing evidence revealing a series of medical errors.
Nine backs reports of corruption by consulting firm, MP
Nine has hit back against a defamation lawsuit by Synergy 360, saying reports of corruption between the consulting firm and former MP Stuart Robert were true.
SpaceX launches Aussie satellite with printed solar
A huge satellite powered by flexible, printed solar cells developed by the CSIRO has launched in the US and may help keep others in space.
Varroa mite probe sparks east coast police raids
A bee industry chief is expecting answers soon about how a devastating bee parasite got into Australia and says the majority of feral bees could disappear.
Albanese aligns Australia’s destiny with Southeast Asia
Anthony Albanese insists Australia's destiny is in Southeast Asia, as China's influence in the region loomed over the end of the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit.
Economy hit by ‘dastardly duo’ of rates and inflation
Australia's economy grew very little last quarter but the result was broadly in line with forecasts and unlikely to change the outlook for interest rates.
Housing plan decried as ‘dystopian’ by property chief
A radical plan to fix the housing crisis by competing with the private market has been dismissed despite being borne out in several developed nations.
Vindication for Qantas worker, airline cops $250k fine
Former Qantas health and safety rep Theo Seremetidis says a fine for the airline is a "drop in the ocean" after he was stood down for raising COVID concerns.
Departmental culture of cover up of child sex abuse
Victoria's Department of Education "woefully failed to protect children" from sexual predator teachers for decades, a board of inquiry has found.
Anger at justice system as truckie boss avoids jail
The families of four police officers killed on Melbourne's Eastern Freeway are angry and dismayed after a trucking boss implicated in the tragedy avoided jail.
Man charged after young Indigenous kids cable-tied
A man has been charged with aggravated assault after a confronting video went viral of three young Aboriginal children cable-tied at a home in Broome.
‘Incompetent or corrupt’ to employ rapist prison guard
Prisons across NSW will be scrutinised by a task force after a scathing report condemned processes that allowed a guard to rape several inmates.
More deposit bailout cash after home builder collapse
Victorian taxpayers will again come to the rescue of customers who lost their home deposit after the builder went belly up.