Howdy partner: dating app blooms new look B&S ball
Love is in the country air, as a dating app helps connect Australian farmers and a new in-person singles event looks to break the rural romance drought.
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‘Not right’: Australia urged to wind back tax breaks
Reforms to Australia's tax system have been politically risky, but without urgent action, home ownership could be out of reach for the nation's workers.
Upward spending trend unlikely to shift needle on rates
Splurging shoppers are unlikely to dent the chances of an August interest rate cut, with consumer data tipped to deliver an upward spending trend.
Climate ratings could spare buyers from risky homes
Star ratings for resilience and winding back electric car incentives have been flagged by the Productivity Commission in its pursuit of climate cost savings.
Protesters seize momentum after huge Gaza bridge march
Big crowds at pro-Palestine rallies including on Sydney Harbour Bridge are no surprise to the prime minister, who says Australians want to show their concern.
Meet the first woman to lead Australia’s federal police
Krissy Barrett will make history when she becomes the first woman to lead the Australian Federal Police, replacing Reece Kershaw after his early retirement.
Female ‘safe space’ app defends booting trans woman
The "unfortunate" eviction of a transgender woman from a female-only app was a by-blow of a platform needed because of male harassment, a court has been told.
‘Lawyers’ picnic’ looms over right to work from home
Businesses are expected to test the legal validity of a state legislating the right to work from home, with questions over its intersection with federal laws.
Chinese national charged over ‘intelligence gathering’
A Chinese woman accused of gathering intelligence for China's main police agency is the first to be charged for allegedly targeting the Australian community.
Rivers of gold pour into Kalgoorlie for mining forum
Goldminers were beaming while uranium diggers ran for cover as mining's winners and losers took centre stage at a leading industry conference.
Airbnb hosts say caps won’t shift them to rental market
Short-term rental hosts would be more likely to leave their properties empty than list them on the long-term rental market to aid supply, a survey shows.
Nationwide protests planned after Harbour Bridge march
More pro-Palestine demonstrations are being planned around the nation as a court's approval of a headline-grabbing march prompts consideration of law changes.
Reality TV star on trial after fatal chopper crash
Years after a fatal helicopter crash, a reality TV star is set to face trial on charges of attempting to pervert the course of justice following delays.
Turning 70, Opera Australia returns to milestone shows
Opera Australia returns to some of the company's milestone productions as it recruits new leadership and tries to get back in the black.
Judge denies Diddy’s pre-sentencing release from jail
Disgraced rap mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs will remain in jail until he is sentenced in October for transportation to engage in prostitution.
Australia co-ordinating on recognition of Palestine
Australia is working with other nations in favour of recognising the state of Palestine, as the federal government acknowledges the issue is urgent.
Jailed MP stalls expulsion in ‘highly unusual’ move
A disgraced MP in jail for sexual assault is resisting being forced to give up his seat in parliament after a court foiled a government's bid to oust him.
Top docs call for action on speedy e-scooters and bikes
Australia needs a national body to oversee and develop electric mobility device regulations to abate a spike in fatal injuries, the peak body for doctors says.
Lax Aussies making themselves easy spy targets: ASIO
Australia's intelligence chief has revealed new details about a series of foreign espionage operations in a major speech.
Fresh abuse case prompts childcare plea for worker info
Childcare providers call for more information about their staff's history to protect kids from predators after another worker was accused of abuse.
Decision left up in the air over pro-Palestine march
A Supreme Court judge has decided to hold off on a decision that could allow police to step in to stop a pro-Palestine march across the Harbour Bridge.
Business lobby rejects proposed company tax overhaul
The corporate sector is rallying against calls for a new cashflow tax for businesses, while small companies would have their rate cut under the reforms.
House price growth spurt shows no signs of easing
Further interest rate cuts on the horizon have stirred the nation's housing market with prices rising for a sixth straight month alongside demand.
Ex-cop charged with ‘sickening’ abuse of childcare kids
An after-school-care worker was a serving police officer at the time he allegedly produced child abuse material of 10 pre-school-aged victims.
Dog walker finds skull in murder mystery breakthrough
Police believe a skull found in scrubland is the missing head of murder victim Julian Story, whose reality TV star partner has been charged over his death.
Australia, Pacific cops to discuss regional deployments
Police chiefs from across the Pacific, including Australia, are set to meet and discuss a joint training program that deploys officers across the region.
Point of starvation spurs statehood push for Palestine
Australia recognising Palestinian statehood is only a matter of time, the treasurer says, as an expert warns starvation has reached a tipping point in Gaza.
Lehrmann claims cops destroyed evidence of innocence
Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann will not face a trial on two counts of rape until at least 2026 amid claims police kept evidence on a faulty hard drive.
PM firm on Palestinian statehood as pressure mounts
Australia won't follow France and the United Kingdom in pushing for Palestinian statehood to pressure Israel into abiding by a two-state solution.
Aussie rocket carrying Vegemite lifts off, then crashes
History has been made as the first launch of an Australian-made rocket from home soil was hailed as a major step forward, despite it crashing seconds later.
Ex-AFL umpire jailed for filly sale ‘false narrative’
A disgraced former AFL umpire jailed for flouting court orders tried to falsely claim a horse he sold belonged to his partner.