‘Obnoxious’ social media faces state push for youth ban
Three state premiers have called for legislated age limits on social media users, which could mean children under 16 are barred from using major platforms.
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Eye on Iran as president goes missing in chopper crash
Developments in the disappearance of Iran's president in a helicopter crash over mountainous terrain are being monitored by Australia's government and experts.
Universities step up action in push to end encampments
A Melbourne university started misconduct proceedings against students at a Pro-Palestine encampment, but a Sydney facility won't force the camp to disband.
Doctor charged with indecently assaulting woman
An obstetrics and gynaecology doctor has been charged with indecently assaulting a woman during a medical procedure in Western Australia.
‘Extraordinary’: stabbed cop who chased attacker hailed
A man has been charged with the attempted murder of a police officer who he is accused of stabbing in the head during an unprovoked daylight attack.
Man who stabbed officer ‘asked police to shoot him’
A man is under police guard after he allegedly confronted an officer near a busy Sydney park and stabbed him repeatedly in the back of the head.
Arrests and police clashes in rival protest stand-off
Protesters have clashed with police in Melbourne amid rival demonstrations related to the conflict in the Middle East, with six people arrested.
ADF ‘ready to fly’ as death toll rises in New Caledonia
Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong says the government is working to get Australians out of New Caledonia as the death toll from the civil unrest rises to six.
PM praises push to ban kids from social media
Anthony Albanese says parents 'are worried sick' about what their kids have access to online, as he welcomes moves to ban kids from social media.
Rationale behind RBA’s last cash rate call on show
The minutes from the last Reserve Bank meeting will outline the thinking behind keeping rates on hold and how seriously the case to hike was considered.
Regions open to migrants even in plan to slash numbers
Regional towns and universities would continue to welcome international students and workers under the coalition's plan to address the housing crisis.
Man in hospital after being hit by ute, driver charged
A man has been charged with assault over allegedly striking another man with a ute following an argument.
‘No one is immune’: scammers targeting property buyers
Tech-savvy and financially literate Australians are among the property buyers falling victim to increasingly sophisticated and costly payment diversion scams.
Vehicle or hazard: electric car charge rules under fire
Property developers say installing electric car chargers in apartment buildings is becoming almost impossible due to inconsistent safety rules.
Getting the job done in Hamilton’s return to Australia
The hit musical Hamilton is returning to Sydney, and its lyrics will have a special resonance for performer Gerard-Luke Malgas.
Airport accused of blocking rail line over parking cash
Rank-and-file Labor members have rebuked the Victorian government and Melbourne Airport over a long-running stand-off delaying a much-anticipated train line.
NRL player Taylan May faces domestic violence charges
Penrith NRL player Taylan May has been charged over allegations he punched a woman he knew in the face.
‘A no man’s land’: Aussie stuck in New Caledonia unrest
A Brisbane woman who says New Caledonia resembles a war zone as food runs out is begging the government to help her and other Australians come home.
Latest Triton a higher, faster, stronger proposition
After a drought of 10 years between new models, Mitsubishi has bounced back strongly with a sixth-generation Triton ute.
Murder trial seeks truth in girl’s tragic visit to mum
A jury trial is seeking to uncover how a nine-year-old's visit to her mum in the Blue Mountains for the Christmas holidays ended in her tragic death.
Stand-offs over pro-Palestine student protests continue
A growing number of institutions want pro-Palestine encampments set up by students on university campuses around the country disbanded.
Trio suspended as A-League battles betting scandal
The troubled A-League Men's competition is again making headlines for the wrong reasons with shock allegations of bet-fixing shrouding the semi-finals.
‘I’m disgusted’: premier lashes pro-Palestine activists
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Premier Jacinta Allan's speeches to the Victorian Labor faithful have been overshadowed by pro-Palestine protesters.
Father of NRL Broncos star arrested on drugs charges
The father of Brisbane Broncos NRL star Payne Haas is facing extradition to Indonesia after being arrested on drug charges in the Philippines.
Aust shares drop but chalk up another winning week
The ASX200 has fallen 0.9 per cent, giving up half of Thursday's gains, but still finished the week 0.8 per cent higher.
Shooter claims mental impairment over mother’s death
Paul Cohrs has not denied killing his mother and brother but he has told a Supreme Court jury he was mentally impaired at the time of their deaths.
Jailed man’s digger drug-haul story ‘makes no sense’
A construction boss claimed to have no idea an excavator he paid far too much for and then cut into for several days contained MDMA when he bought it.
Alleged schoolgirl killer blamed lies to cops on mum
On the same day Charlise Mutten's mother reported her missing, fiance Justin Stein told police it was her who had taken the schoolgirl.
Knifepoint abduction of mum and baby at shopping centre
The hunt is on for a man who randomly abducted a mother and baby at knifepoint from a shopping centre and forced them to drive him to electronic stores.
Rental vacancies ease as political housing brawl stirs
A small lift in vacancy rates offers a ray of sunlight for renters as challenges in the housing market become a sharper focus for the major political parties.
Wastewater reveals divide in alcohol consumption
Alcohol consumption is trending downward, but a study has revealed a disparity between city and regional drinking habits.