Israel warned of ‘grave concerns’ as PM calls for unity
Protests about the war in Gaza at universities across the nation are impacting social cohesion, the prime minister warns, as Australia sends Israel a message.
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War crimes whistleblower begs leniency as jail sought
Prosecutors want David McBride to spend at least two years in jail after he pleaded guilty to disclosing classified information revealing alleged war crimes.
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Rooftop solar, electric cars could solve energy puzzle
Savvy households could lead Australia's transition to clean energy with solar panels, batteries and electric cars, a report has found, but reforms are needed.
Rents hit record high as housing shortfall bites hard
Landlords are charging more on the fringes of capital cities as migration meets a shortfall in new housing, driving rents up even further.
New flight route between Australia and Palau
A new flight route will begin operating this month between Australia and Micronesian nation Palau in a bid to boost trade and tourism.
Mexico ‘deeply regrets’ death of Aussie brothers
Mexico has offered is condolences after three bodies were identified as missing Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their American friend.
Stabbing has ‘all the hallmarks of a terror incident’
The WA premier has confirmed his government had been warned about a radicalised teen, who was shot dead by police after a stabbing attack.
‘Unacceptable’: phantom flights cost Qantas $120m
Qantas has been fined $100 million and will be forced to pay customers a further $20 million for selling tickets for flights that were already cancelled.
‘Radicalised’ teen armed with knife shot dead by police
A knife-wielding teenager who had been involved in an anti-radicalisation program has been shot dead by police in Perth after stabbing a man outside Bunnings.
Reef in crisis: scientists despair as corals perish
Scientists from three research stations on the Great Barrier Reef have shared sobering accounts of the damage inflicted by the latest marine heatwave.
Sustainability and tech at the heart of beef event
Advances in agriculture will be a focus of Beef Week which starts in Rockhampton on Sunday, with more than 120,000 people expected at the triennial event.
Mexico bodies likely missing Australians: official
Three bodies found in Mexico are likely to belong to two Australian brothers and a US friend who went missing in the area last week, local authorities say.
Relief for students with $3b of HECS debt eliminated
About $3 billion worth of student debt will be wiped for more than three million Australians struggling through the cost-of-living crisis.
AOC prepared for disruptive activities at Olympics
Australian Olympic Committee officials have briefed athletes and their families about security and potential disruptions at the Paris Olympics.
Far north search for missing man called off
Police have suspended a week-long search for a man missing in Western Australia's north.
Broadway legend won’t shy away on Australian stage
Audra McDonald is bringing her experiences, views and vocals developed from decades on Broadway to an Australian audience.
Hopes that tick research will lead to vaccine
Researchers are collecting ticks from Australian farms in a bid to unlock information on the deadly parasites and develop a vaccine for animals and humans.
Bodies found amid Mexico search for Australian brothers
Mexican authorities have found three bodies on Baja Peninsula, where two Australian brothers and a friend went missing.
Mitsubishi’s clever urban SUV eclipses expectations
Mitsubishi's Outlander has been a champion of the plug-in hybrid electric vehicle cause for more than a decade and has been joined by a new member of its fleet.
Disaster operations delayed training for army aviation
An inquiry into a fatal chopper crash that killed four ADF members has been told of the impact domestic operations has had on the military.
Training boost to repair electric car mechanic shortage
Changes to a national apprenticeship scheme could have more mechanics learning to fix electric vehicles at a critical time for the industry, experts say.
Construction boss unaware of MDMA in excavator: court
A Sydney construction boss maintains he was unaware hundreds of kilograms of MDMA were hidden inside an excavator when he purchased it at auction.
Judge tells murderer to ‘stop the crocodile tears’
Sven Lindemann, 52, has been told off by a judge after pretending to sob during a pre-sentence hearing where he admitted murdering his partner.
Call for DV package to also target changing violent men
A new push to prevent domestic violence in NSW must address men's behavioural change program waitlists and expand resources across the state, providers say.
Second chance for tower residents after case dismissed
A judge has dismissed class action by Melbourne public housing tower residents against the Victorian government, but will allow them to reframe their case.
No bailout for Bonza as more than 300 staff stood down
Passengers and more than 300 staff are in limbo after administrators grounded Bonza's planes, with the government rejecting a bailout for the penniless airline.
Hybrid sales charge ahead as electric cars slow down
Aussie drivers have snapped up a record number of new vehicles in 2024 despite challenging economic conditions, with big and hybrid vehicles popular.
Surfer murder prompts calls for tough knife search laws
Police are hunting the killer of a 22-year-old man as the surfer's stabbing death in Coffs Harbour adds fuel to calls for knife law reforms.
PM slams prosecutors amid fallout over ex-detainee bail
Anthony Albanese has distanced himself from a decision to oppose bail for a released detainee before an alleged assault, saying it "lacks common sense".
Tents, ute linked to missing Australian brothers
Officials say all lines of investigation remain open in the search for Australian brothers Callum and Jake Robinson, who are missing on a Mexican surfing trip.
New arrivals feeling unfair blame for rental crisis
A poll shows almost half of all migrants and refugees feel they are copping the brunt of Australia's housing affordability crisis.