Labor defector slams PM for snubbing extra staff plea
A former government senator has accused the prime minister of deliberately ignoring applications for more staff over bitterness about her quitting his party.
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Early arrival for first AUKUS nuclear sub to Australia
Australian submarine crews will be able to carry out works on the USS Colorado months before it starts official rotations out of an Australian base.
Artful Dodger soundtrack composer asked to fix AI music
One of Australia's most awarded film composers says he has been asked to recreate AI-generated soundtracks, and "fix up" music made using the technology.
Snowy 2.0 exit cost unknown despite price blowout
One of Australia's largest energy projects will need more government funding to reach completion, but the cost of giving up has not been calculated.
Brand treated women poorly, ex-personal assistant says
A woman who worked as Russell Brand's personal assistant 20 years ago has told a court the comedian used MySpace to find women for sex.
Cop’s arrest for murder shown, helpline call aired
Accused murderer Beau Lamarre-Condon rang a welfare line to report psychological injury while driving to a police station to hand himself in to detectives.
‘Take action’: alert as cyber outages set to intensify
Australians are being warned to get used to compromised cybersecurity as the number of threats soar and outdated technology offers opportunities for hackers.
MPs revert to ‘snide remarks’ following day of unity
"Toxic, violent and inflammatory'': politicians have been accused of poor behaviour in parliament one day after uniting to honour a badly injured colleague.
Man allegedly faked burglary to conceal wife’s murder
A husband accused of bludgeoning his wife in their bed and blaming her death on a violent home invasion is standing trial nearly 30 years later.
Coalition eyes climate, housing money to fund tax cuts
Savings of $31 billion earmarked by the federal opposition would be used to fund the coalition's plan to index income tax brackets.
Firies get AI boost ahead of summer bushfire season
One state is turning to AI cameras as it ramps up bushfire protections ahead of a high-risk fire season.
Diesel shake-up could hit big miners, help small firms
Reforming a controversial diesel credit scheme and forcing large miners to invest in alternatives could reduce Australia's reliance on imported fuel.
Buyback looms as premier backs ‘good people’ with guns
More than a quarter of a million guns are set to be given up in a national buyback after Australia's worst terror attack.
Killer cop told not to dump bodies in dam, jury hears
A friend of a police officer charged with double murder claims he advised against disposing of bodies in water, saying Google showed it would not have worked.
Lockdown called after super pest found in city facility
A discovery of fire ants at a crucial logistics centre has prompted a kilometres-wide lockdown targeting high-risk material to try and curb the spread.
Premier defiant despite bruising pre-election poll
Weeks out from a state election, a Labor premier remains optimistic despite polling that suggests the 12-year-old government will be shown the door.
Abuse of women MPs ‘supercharged’ by social media
MPs from across the political divide have paid tribute to Helen Haines as the independent recovers in hospital from an alleged attack outside her office.
Health, crime in frame as rivals sharpen election sells
Labor has hit the ground running on the first day of its state election campaign as its rivals put crime at the centre of their pitch.
First flight takes off from ‘Australia’s best airport’
The first commercial flight has taken to the skies from Australia's newest major airport as leaders say it will have a major impact on Sydney.
‘Immediate’ link between political angst and MP threats
Threats against politicians - particularly women - have ramped up in recent years, raising the risk of attacks on MPs, Australia's top cop says.
Rare chance to see Reserve Bank react to inflation data
Stars have aligned for central bank watchers, with the Reserve Bank's top brass set to appear at a Senate hearing as crucial inflation data drops.
Flower farmers’ daughter takes on blooming rubbish
A young woman who grew up watching tulips grow in her parents' hot houses has her own blossoming business diverting tonnes of floristry plastic from landfill.
Controversy shadows countdown to Powerhouse opening
A digital clock at Powerhouse Parramatta is counting down the days until opening. Its first weekend is sold out, but what will the crowds make of it?
Labor wheels out health pitch in pre-election road trip
Labor's bus has hit the road on day one of a state election campaign as it spruiks a pledge to cut emergency wait times in hospitals.
‘Look to the sky’: historic second Sydney airport opens
Western Sydney International Airport will welcome its first commercial passengers on Sunday after decades of planning and years of construction.
Man extradited over grisly drug-debt killing
A man has been extradited from Poland and charged in relation to the killing of a Sydney tradie discovered dead in a submerged metal cabinet.
Radio Free Alice bust out prison gig for debut album
Post-punk exports Radio Free Alice have made a brief return to Australia to play at Pentridge Prison ahead of releasing their debut album, What's In Between.
Don’t scare off data centre investment: business lobby
Despite a growing backlash against data centres, developers already engage effectively with local communities, the Business Council says.
Helen Haines’ condition has improved, hospital says
Federal MP Helen Haines' condition has improved, a hospital says, after she was critically injured when a car struck her outside her electoral office.
Aussie grandma returns from Japan on prisoner transfer
Perth grandmother Donna Nelson has reunited with family after returning to Australia from Japan to serve her prison sentence for drug smuggling.
Chilling question after woman vanished into thin air
A man repeatedly asked if he could trust a friend in the hours before a woman disappeared after being seen with him.