Ex-girlfriend to speak in Diddy’s sex-trafficking trial
Sean "Diddy" Combs' ex-girlfriend Cassie is set to testify in the hip-hop mogul's sex-trafficking case, a day after jurors saw a video of Combs beating her.
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Kim Kardashian cries as she testifies in robbery trial
A tearful Kim Kardashian has told a French court that she feared she would be raped during a 2016 armed robbery at gunpoint in Paris.
Psychiatrist breaks down after Bondi attack backflip
A psychiatrist who spent years treating the Bondi Junction killer has been reduced to tears in a witness box after hours of intense questioning and backdowns.
Helping Indigenous families navigate genomic health
A suite of resources about genetic conditions, testing and genomics research aims to fulfil a need for culturally grounded information for families.
Albanese to strengthen regional ties on Indonesia visit
Anthony Albanese will fly out for his first overseas visit in his second term to meet with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto for one-on-one talks.
Liberal women reject ‘sexist’ criticism of party leader
Suggestions that Sussan Ley might have been handed a poisoned chalice after her historic elevation to federal Liberal leader are being shot down.
Olympic cyclist’s anguished parents ‘focused on kids’
The family of an Olympic cyclist who died in a road incident want to play a key role in her children's lives after her husband received a suspended jail term.
More households want to go full electric but lack spark
Millions more Australian households plan to cut gas and go all-electric but many say they need more information and guidance to do so.
Parent group challenges energy giant over carbon claims
EnergyAustralia will face the Federal Court to answer allegations some of its "carbon neutral" products were not as green as they seemed.
Bindi Irwin on the mend after emergency surgery
Conservationist Bindi Irwin has had her appendix and lesions removed in emergency surgery after being rushed to hospital in New York.
Money still on rate cut despite surprise spike in wages
Workers have enjoyed their sixth consecutive quarter of pay packet growth as all eyes turn to the Reserve Bank's upcoming decision on interest rates.
Medical access to expand to remove ‘abortion deserts’
Nurses and midwives will be allowed to prescribe drugs to terminate pregnancies under changes to abortion laws aimed at improving access in regional areas.
Would you drive 30km/h to reduce road deaths?
The success of reduced speed limits in some areas has road safety advocates urging nationwide changes to protect children, parents and the elderly.
Decolonising health to provide better care for patients
A decolonised, holistic approach to health, led by First Nations people will mean a "safer journey" for Indigenous people accessing care, researchers say.
Sydney seat back in play as election counting narrows
The seat of Bradfield was called for the Liberals but is back in doubt after postal votes narrowed the gap for independent Nicolette Boele.
Dumped food dehydrator shown to mushroom murder trial
Footage has been shown at a murder trial of a woman dumping a food dehydrator at a tip, two days after Erin Patterson served a poisonous mushroom lunch.
No tuning out as influencers reshape political campaign
Politicians need to find new ways to reach young voters or risk irrelevance, one of Australia's most prominent social media commentators says.
Legal win for widow after Outback Wrangler star’s death
The widow of Outback Wrangler star Chris "Willow" Wilson has welcomed a court ruling over his death in a helicopter crash while hunting crocodile eggs.
Disgraced veteran to learn fate over war crimes claims
Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith will learn whether he has been successful in his bid to clear his name after he was accused of being a war criminal.
School bus crash accused ‘not the villain’, jury told
Truck driver Jamie Gleeson has denied he was driving dangerously in the lead-up to a collision that left seven primary school students seriously injured.
‘Hubris’: financial giant in hot water over breaches
Macquarie's brokering arm is being taken to court by the financial regulator for allegedly failing to report up to 1.5 billion short sales over 14 years.
‘Diddy’ Combs’ ex-girlfriend testifies he raped her
R&B singer Cassie has told a court her ex Sean "Diddy" Combs would often become more violent when she fought back, and that he had raped her.
PM promises stronger ties with Jakarta ‘only the start’
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has met with Indonesian president Prabowo Subianto during the first overseas trip of his second term in office.
Politics ‘with heart’, climate action key for top Green
Larissa Waters has pledged to ramp up action on climate change and deliver better outcomes for everyday people after being named the next leader of the Greens.
Why rural women still face barriers to abortion access
Abortion access will improve under changes allowing nurses and midwives to prescribe drugs but other barriers remain for women in rural and regional areas.
Telco complaints a symptom of cost-of-living crisis
Telcos are failing to offer sufficient help to customers struggling to pay their bills, as the telecommunications watchdog receives a spike in complaints.
School bus driver denies misremembering truck crash
A school bus driver has denied suggestions he is not correctly recalling the lead-up to a truck crash where several students were seriously injured.
Mortgage relief could be limited as jobs market expands
An unexpected jump in employment has led the money market to pare back its hopes for further mortgage relief after a widely expected rate cut next week.
‘Red flag’: warning sign when Bondi killer wanted a gun
A psychiatrist admits he was given false information about a man who sought a medical report to get a gun license, who years later committed the Bondi atrocity.
Strawberry shields forever: bioplastic cuts fruit waste
Unique packaging material created using bacteria and sawdust could reduce disposable plastic and keep strawberries safe during transport.
Blue car holds the key to solving synagogue firebombing
A small blue vehicle used as a "communal crime car" holds the secrets to solving several attacks, including a politically motivated synagogue firebombing.