Aust shares near three-month low as rates keep rising
The local bourse has fallen 0.3 per cent, finishing lower for a fourth straight day and closing at its lowest level since March 29.
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‘Unfair’: Mother’s grief after toddler killed in crash
Victorian truck driver Matthew Livingston has pleaded guilty to culpable and negligent driving after his truck crashed, claiming the life of a two-year-old.
KFC Australia posts record $1b in full-year sales
Collins Foods says a decision to not fully pass on inflation resonated with customers, although it cut the company's profit margin.
PM defends mix of vehicles for Ukraine in aid package
Anthony Albanese says Ukraine has been provided with the best military assistance, despite concerns over a lack of Hawkei and Bushmaster vehicles.
PM sees Voice poll slip but says ‘yes’ vote still high
Anthony Albanese has batted away a poll showing a slip in the 'yes' vote for the voice while the opposition has trumpeted its "principled decision" to fight it.
Young Archie winners stun with intimate portraits
The winners of the Young Archie 2023 competition have been revealed, showcasing stunning works from the minds of Australia's best artists under 18 years old.
Top NSW Liberal undecided on Voice to Parliament
NSW Liberal leader Mark Speakman is undecided about whether to support the Indigenous voice to parliament ahead of a referendum to alter the Constitution.
More Aussies look to ‘Netflix of cars’ to save money
The car subscription trend is about to turn five years old in Australia but companies say customers are not using the service as expected.
Australians can vote with facts, not fear, on voice: PM
Despite polling showing a slip in support for the Indigenous voice to parliament, the prime minister remains optimistic that a referendum can succeed.
First Nations Ambassador learning how to be a diplomat
Australia's inaugural First Nations Ambassador Justin Mohamed, who started in April, has a lot of issues on his agenda from human rights to climate change.
Long odds for Labor at ‘unnecessary’ by-election: PM
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has criticised former Liberal minister Stuart Robert for resigning 'under a cloud' and triggering an 'unnecessary' by-election.
Promise for renters’ rights to be on national agenda
As national cabinet prepares to consider how to improve renters' rights, the federal government has ruled out price caps after its housing fund was deferred.
Tainted PwC partners and staff to be publicly named
As PwC appoints a new CEO and offloads its government business, an inquiry has heard an investigation into the tax scandal will name culprits.
Simon Crean, Labor ‘loyal servant’, dead at 74
ACTU president-turned-Labor party leader Simon Crean is being remembered as principled and admirable by parliamentary colleagues after his death at 74.
Labor luminary Simon Crean loved family and nation
Former Labor leader Simon Crean, who died aged 74, will be remembered in a state funeral, as leaders from across politics pay tribute to the union stalwart.
PM brushes off voice poll as ‘yes’ campaign ramps up
Grants of up to $15,000 will be available for events backing the Indigenous voice referendum in the hope of sparking 'yes' conversations across Australia.
New Parramatta River ferries to be built in Australia
Seven new Australian-made ferries have been commissioned for the Parramatta River to replace the RiverCat vessels, which are ready to retire after 30 years.
Vic man wanted on child sex charges returns from Qld
A Victorian man on the run for years has been found in Queensland and extradited to face dozens of child sex and indecent assault charges.
Minerals project pipeline could throttle climate action
The mining industry has been warned investment plans are still geared to gradual climate action, leaving the world short on supplies for a swift energy change.
Albanese lashes Russia’s disastrous war and coup chaos
Australians have been urged to leave Russia as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says a failed coup has shaken the country's internal dynamics.
High Court blocks Russian bid to keep embassy site
The High Court has rejected efforts by Russian diplomats to hold on to their Canberra embassy site following a federal eviction.
Australia’s $110m boost in military support for Ukraine
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a $110 million package of support as Ukraine seeks to fend off a faltering Russian invasion.
A young life unfinished: farewell to bus crash victim
The first of 10 people to be farewelled following a fatal bus crash in the NSW Hunter Valley has taken place on the state's south coast.
Russians launch High Court bid for seized Canberra land
The High Court has agreed to hear a Russian court challenge to the validity of new federal laws seeking to regain control of a block of land in Canberra.
Bush telehealth to push on despite looming restrictions
Rural Australians continue to turn to technology for quick and discrete healthcare, while the Medical Board cracks down on online prescription providers.
NSW makes Qld premier’s day hoisting Maroon’s colours
A bet between state leaders has put the Queensland Origin Flag atop the Sydney Harbour Bridge after NSW lost to the Maroons.
Family of murdered mother stare down ‘evil’ husband
The family of a woman strangled to death by her husband have stared down her "evil" killer in court, as it's revealed he took photos of her lifeless body.
One in three to get slice of $815m in insurer payouts
More than 5.6 million Australians could be eligible for a payout after insurers were found to have unnecessarily complex pricing promises and practices.
Low productivity growth bringing less bang for the buck
Anaemic productivity growth is fuelling Australia's cost of living woes and immediate action is needed to fix the problem, an independent official warns.
Hyundai’s electric flagship recharges trophy cabinet
Having dominated car awards with its electric Ioniq5, Hyundai's Ioniq6 is now flying the company flag.
DV claims against ex-Fiji PM’s son serious, lawyer says
A Sydney court has been told that the son of a former Fiji prime minister Frank Bainimarama faces multiple "extremely serious" domestic violence allegations.