Businesses trundling along, despite consumer caution
Australian businesses are still faring relatively well but consumers remain fearful, despite the interest rate hiking cycle drawing to a close.
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Melbourne boosts police presence following CBD rampage
Victoria Police will bolster its patrols in the Melbourne CBD and busy shopping and sporting precincts as the city's events season ramps up.
Crossbenchers fire up over support for first responders
The inclusion of changes to protect first responders and domestic violence survivors in Labor's workplace bill has been labelled a "cynical ploy".
Social housing for vulnerable Aussies to become reality
Work should soon start on thousands of social and affordable homes with a $10 billion housing investment fund set to pass federal parliament.
Male colleague used to ‘breathe on my neck’: Andrews
As debate continues on new laws to improve the culture of parliament house, a former coalition government minister says she was harassed during question time.
Racism and fear claims levelled at referendum campaigns
The 'yes' and 'no' campaigns have accused each other of misleading the Australians as the deadline to enshrine an Indigenous voice to parliament draws near.
Family of slain grandmother ‘powerless and voiceless’
The family of a grandmother who was killed and thrown down a mine shaft have wept in court as her killer was jailed for at least seven years.
Comm Games could be pushed to 2027 to find new host
Commonwealth Games organisers are considering delaying the event into 2027 to help a potential Australian host prepare, an inquiry has been told.
Tears as child taken from Tyrrell foster mum’s care
Missing toddler William Tyrrell's former foster mother told a child being removed from her care that it wasn't the youngster's fault, a court has heard.
Dominatrix’s slave jailed 22 years for bloody murder
The slave to Melbourne dominatrix Heide Bos will spend up to 22 years in prison for the bloody murder of her boyfriend inside a car park.
Branded a cop killer, Roberts fights to clear his name
Jason Roberts, who was branded a cop killer after being wrongly convicted of the murders of two Victoria Police officers, has filed a claim for damages
Ita Buttrose tells media women to persevere with career
Ita Buttrose says she is "not thinking of doing nothing" after leaving the helm of the ABC, a position the doyenne describes as the culmination of her career.
Coalition won’t be departing from net zero: Dutton
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has slapped down a National Party push to abandon a commitment to net zero emissions.
UN observer slams Australia over toxic threats, climate
Australia has been scolded over contaminated sites, new oil and gas projects and a "reactive" environmental protection framework by a UN investigator.
Teen accused of violent attack behind bars
A teen allegedly involved in a violent attack on a school boy did not apply for bail as details of the allegations against him emerged.
Gas price spike as plant workers down tools on pay deal
Employees have stopped work on three massive Chevron natural gas sites in WA amid a pay dispute, sending prices soaring on European markets.
Subtle changes only for spunky drop-top MX-5
The latest update to Mazda's MX-5 has been completed in the maker's usual subtle manner, notwithstanding it's difficult to improve the popular model.
One dead after car hits people, vehicles in Melbourne
A car has smashed into pedestrians in central Melbourne before crashing into two vehicles, leaving one person dead and several injured.
Police rule out terror links in deadly Melbourne crash
Police have ruled out any terror links after a car rammed pedestrians and other vehicles in Melbourne's CBD, killing one person and injuring five others.
Nationals’ net-zero survives Barnaby-backed challenge
An attempt to strike the target of net-zero emissions from the Nationals policy has effectively been defeated as eyes turn to Barnaby Joyce's outspokenness.
G20 leaders agree on Ukraine, climate change statement
World leaders have reached an agreement in a declaration issued at the G20 summit following concerns they might not arrive at a consensus on the war in Ukraine.
Rental pain at new highs with vacancies at record lows
There is no relief on the horizon for renters after national vacancy rates dropped to a record low of 1.1 per cent.
Indonesia lifts ban on Australian live cattle exports
Indonesia has lifted its ban on live cattle imports from four Australian facilities after a lumpy skin disease scare.
Man charged with murder over Bourke Street crash
The driver of a car that allegedly rammed into pedestrians and other vehicles in Melbourne's CBD, killing a man and injuring five, has been charged with murder.
Citizen scientists asked to help unpack platypus enigma
Ecologists want Australians to look for platypuses in their local rivers and creeks to help plug knowledge gaps about the declining species.
Time for some sunlight through the clouds of aviation
The debate over Qantas' behaviour and the decision to reject extra flights for Qatar Airways have highlighted the need for greater scrutiny of aviation.
Up-and-coming artists on show at Primavera
The 32nd Primavera show has opened at the Museum of Modern Art in Sydney, with works from the latest crop of emerging artists under 35.
‘Historic’ deal to make NSW teachers nation’s best paid
NSW teachers have agreed to a deal with the government which will see them become the best paid in Australia for those in the top and starting pay brackets.
PM seeks swift resolution on EU free-trade agreement
Anthony Albanese has held talks on the sidelines of the G20 summit seeking to finalise a free-trade deal with the European Union by the end of the year.
Man charged with murder over Melbourne CBD crash
The driver of a car that allegedly rammed into pedestrians and other vehicles in Melbourne's CBD, killing a man and injuring five, has been charged with murder.
PM says G20 stance on Ukraine invasion ‘strongest yet’
Anthony Albanese says the G20 had issued its strongest statement yet in denouncing Russia's invasion of Ukraine, following a new leaders' declaration.