Dawson murder verdict based on ‘impoverished’ evidence
A 40-year delay deprived Chris Dawson of a fair trial and the chance to prove his wife Lynette was still alive in 1982, his barrister argues.
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Hanson racism lawsuit reopened to attack Muslim denial
A Greens senator can file new evidence aiming to prove Pauline Hanson knew she was a Muslim when she sent an allegedly racist tweet on the day the Queen died.
Musk ‘not trying to win anything’ fighting internet cop
Billionaire Elon Musk's social media platform X was ordered to hide videos of a stabbing during a church sermon but a judge has decided not to extend the ban.
Unis warn foreign student cap will harm research, jobs
The government promises a cap on international student visas will improve educational integrity but universities warn it will lead to research underfunding.
Accused killer says mum pulled the trigger on her girl
A man on trial for murdering nine-year-old Charlise Mutten allegedly told her mother he was searching for the girl, while attempting to dispose of her body.
Not lovin’ it: McDonald’s, Coles fail on deforestation
Australia's major supermarkets and leading burger chains can't prove their supply chains are deforestation-free, Greenpeace says.
Former attorney-general undermined court, coroner says
The mother of a man hit and killed by her on-off partner while speeding and drunk has mixed feelings after a coroner ruled the action was not deliberate.
Pilot cheered for safe landing after gear failure
A light plane has battled stormy weather, mechanical failure and a stream of pelicans in order to make a "textbook" emergency landing.
Fifteen jurors chosen in camper double murder trial
Fifteen jurors have been selected in the trial of a former airline captain accused of killing two campers in Victoria's alpine region.
Kids reeling as bullying, screen time take heavy toll
Parents and their children are struggling to cope with cost-of-living pressures, the over-use of technology and lingering effects of the pandemic.
Aussies in the dark on major heart attack risk factor
A young Australian's near-death experience produced a silver lining when it prompted his brother to get tested for a life-threatening condition.
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Industry rebuffs calls to slash fossil fuel subsidies
Fossil fuel subsides are increasing and undermining Australia's climate efforts, a think tank says, but energy producers insist they're paying plenty of tax.
Man arrested and extradited in historic murder case
After 16 years on the run, a man is facing charges over the murder of another man at an 18th birthday party in Adelaide.
Treasurer promises more relief alongside tax cuts
With long-awaited stage three tax cuts set to drive cost of living relief in the budget, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has given an assurance more help is coming.
Contortionist’s new twist: from birth to foot archery
Contortionist and foot archery world record holder Shannen Michaela is back in training ahead of Cirque Bon Bon's national tour.
‘A punch in the guts’: live sheep export trade to end
Farmers have been left fuming after the Albanese government confirmed the export of live sheep by sea will be banned in Australia from May 2028.
NSW set to apologise for criminalising homosexuality
NSW Premier Chris Minns will use parliament to apologise for the state's former laws that made homosexuality a criminal offence.
Freight expectations: inland rail father’s green dream
More than a decade after getting kicked off the nation building project he spearheaded, Everald Compton is back to finish the job and realise his dream.
Cassar-Daley finds a way after losing his ‘lighthouse’
Troy Cassar-Daley recorded his new album in the room where his beloved mother died, letting her spirit do the talking in an intimate collection of songs.
Tensions simmer as pro-Palestine university camps grow
Almost a dozen protest camps have embedded themselves in universities across Australia to support the pro-Palestine movement amid unease over social cohesion.
Australia backs Palestine UN resolution, rejects Hamas
Australia and other nations have supported a UN resolution to give more rights to Palestine as the foreign minister said Hamas had no place in a future state.
Federal budget targets housing crisis amid backlash
The federal government has announced $11.3 billion to fast-track the delivery of new homes but faced criticism for not extending further support to renters.
Chalmers threads budget needle with difficult economy
Treasurer Jim Chalmers is confident he can beat inflation in the near term while gearing up for growth in a low-carbon world in his government's third budget.
Basketball mourns loss of NBL figure Corey Williams
Former National Basketball League MVP and outspoken commentator Corey Williams, 46, has died after a battle with cancer.
New pride of the Audi fleet puts the heat on Porsche
It's not (quite) a Porsche, despite its shared DNA - but Audi's new EV flagship, the RS e-tron GT, makes quite an impression.
Consumers tipped to stash tax-cut savings for rainy day
Australians plan to stash their stage three tax cut cash, a key cost of living relief measure in the budget, in promising news for inflation
‘No real winners’: Lehrmann to pay most of Ten’s costs
Bruce Lehrmann will have to pay indemnity costs to Network Ten after a judge ruled allegations he raped Brittany Higgins were substantially true.
New laws questioned after court keeps Iranian locked up
A High Court ruling blocking an immigration detainee who failed to co-operate with his deportation being freed is raising questions about the need for new laws.
Uniform standards needed for social media: cyber expert
As a federal inquiry prepares to examine the impact of social media on society, an expert says platforms need uniform measures in dealing with harmful content.
PM defends student protests as police warn of violence
Anti-Semitism in all forms has been condemned by all sides of politics but politicians are warning against using the term to label peaceful protests.
Woman sues personal safety device provider after attack
A woman is suing the supplier of a personal safety device and a security firm claiming she did not receive help when violently attacked by her ex-partner.