Teen on terror charge filmed approach to MP’s office
A 19-year-old who circulated an extremist manifesto before allegedly going to a state MP's office with knives and tactical equipment remains before the court.
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Ministers back benching senator for pro-Palestine vote
Senior ministers have defended Anthony Albanese's decision to temporarily bench a Labor senator for supporting a pro-Palestine motion by crossing the floor.
Sexual assaults in Australia reach 31-year high
Sexual assaults recorded by police in Australia rose by 11 per cent in 2023 to reach the highest rate of the Bureau of Statistics' 31-year data set.
Lehrmann one of Australia’s most hated men, lawyer says
Media "harassment" has forced Bruce Lehrmann to move interstate and left him unable to defend himself in a $20,000 property dispute, a tribunal has been told.
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Virtual reality tech, batteries named in safety probe
Battery-powered products and new kinds of consumer gadgets will be closely examined by Australia's consumer watchdog as a top priority.
‘Deal of the century’: Lehrmann hit with $2m legal bill
Bruce Lehrmann's bankruptcy is becoming more likely after he was ordered to pay $2 million to Ten for its costs of defending his failed defamation case.
Digital systems dethrone cash as dominant payment type
Online payments have surged in the past year to overtake the rate of cash withdrawals at ATMs, research shows.
Industrial-scale change gives energy to small producers
Less obvious sources of greenhouse gases - including wine and pet food producers - have been awarded grants to lead the way in reducing industrial emissions.
When the Geiger counter beeps, here’s what happens next
Firefighters say no-one has asked them about the coalition's nuclear power plan but fear they could pay with their lives in the event of a disaster.
Nuclear push would drag out energy transition, PM warns
Anthony Albanese will use a major economic speech to hit out at opposition nuclear plans, saying they risk stalling progress on meeting net-zero targets.
Rudd praises PM’s persistence to bring Assange home
Senior representations to America over years were crucial in bringing Julian Assange home, ambassador to the US Kevin Rudd says.
Assange to land in Australia for first time since jail
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is set to arrive in Australia after clearing his last legal obstacle and securing his freedom.
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Aussies cooking with gas not nuclear under network plan
Renewable energy and more gas is the cheapest way to power a net-zero economy, with electricity demand tipped to double by 2050 as homes and cars go electric.
Vilification concern as senator iced for Palestine vote
The prime minister requested Fatima Payman temporarily sit out of Labor's caucus after she defied the party position and supported a pro-Palestine motion.
How a mother’s death from tsunami birthed an activist
Listening to local elders after a tsunami in Samoa killed her mother, Steph Hodgins-May went from environmental lawyer to senator to fight for climate justice.
‘Painful squeeze’: inflation spike renews heat on rates
Surprisingly strong inflation has resurrected the possibility of another interest rate hike in an unsettling development for squeezed borrowers.
Assange seeks privacy to adjust to new-found freedom
After more than a decade in some form of custody overseas, WikiLeaks leader Julian Assange is back in Australia and will take time to adjust to his new freedom.
Australia to aid Solomons police, seeks to block China
Australia will work with the Solomon Islands to double police force numbers under a staged plan to ensure security and stability in the Pacific nation.
Freed Assange wings his way toward home turf
Julian Assange will touch down under the cover of darkness in Canberra after pleading guilty to espionage and being freed after 15 years evading authorities.
Assange likely to push for press freedom in Australia
Julian Assange has winged his way to Australia and is likely to play a role in pushing for transparency and whistleblower rights after his return.
Potential Canberra bird flu case linked to NSW outbreak
A Canberra egg farm has been locked down while the ACT government investigates a suspected case of the bird flu virus believed to be linked to a NSW outbreak.
Trial date set for Reynolds-Higgins defamation battle
A four- to five-week trial has been set down for Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds' high-profile defamation lawsuit against her former staffer Brittany Higgins.
Tourism bouncing back with record visitor spending
International visitors are spending the most since 2019 as the tourism industry inches closer to recovering from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
NDIS provider to be made example with man’s death case
A judge will let a shuttered NDIS provider continue being sued over a disabled man's death in order to promote compliance with the relevant laws.
Hammer attacker ‘crushed’ as court delays NRL return
An ex-Dragons player who chased a man across rooftops with a hammer will have to wait until 2026 to return to professional rugby league.
Why your online buys could arrive by electric tuk-tuk
A transport company has revealed plans to add more than 100 electric delivery vehicles to its fleet as part of a $45 million project.
Victoria to axe lucrative private prison deal early
Two prisons will close in Victoria with inmates moved to facilities including a $1.1 billion state-of-the-art prison that's been mothballed since 2022.
Ex-Crown boss takes reins of under-fire Star casinos
The Star has appointed a chief executive to come on board weeks before a crucial report into its suitability for a lucrative Sydney licence is handed down.
Aussies feel social media fails to stop ‘scam war’
One in five Australians believe social media giants are encouraging scams to occur on the platforms, a new survey reveals.
Flipping good deal: property profits hit a 14-year high
More than 94 per cent of national home sales in the first three months of 2024 recorded a nominal gain, the highest profitability rate since 2010.
Government lays foundation for social housing upswing
Billions of dollars in funding have been allocated to states and territories in Labor's plan to address shortfalls in social housing and homelessness services.