Anger over aid worker’s killing expressed to Israeli PM
Anthony Albanese has conveyed the nation's anger over the killing of an Australian aid worker in Gaza to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Higgins, Sharaz ‘planned’ political attack, court told
Senator Linda Reynolds' defamation claims against her ex-staffer Brittany Higgins and now-fiance David Sharaz have edged closer to going to trial in Perth.
Lehrmann case to reopen to test drugs and other claims
Untested allegations that Seven Network reimbursed Bruce Lehrmann for drugs and sex workers will be examined by the judge who will decide his defamation case.
Rail operators fined $525k over fatal train derailment
NSW Trains and Australian Rail Track Corporation have been sentenced in a Melbourne court after two men were killed in a 2020 train derailment.
Inquest reveals detained teen’s harm threats ignored
An Indigenous teen, who died after self-harming in an adult prison's youth wing, made eight threats to do so in the hours before he was found in his cell.
Olympic athletes urge Brisbane 2032 stadium rethink
A group of high-profile Olympic and Paralympic athletes have called on Queensland Premier Steven Miles to reconsider contentious Games infrastructure plans.
Ten wins ‘exceptional bid’ to reopen Lehrmann case
Judgment in Bruce Lehrmann's lawsuit against Network Ten has been delayed after an extraordinary bid to introduce new evidence at the eleventh hour.
Volkswagen to test car tech to make kangaroos go jump
Australian-made car technology that will play sounds kangaroos don't like will be tested in motion after receiving university approval.
Australian shares hit record high but close lower
The ASX200 has finished down 0.1 per cent despite setting a record intraday high on strength from the mining sector.
Don’t extend uranium lease: Kakadu traditional owners
Traditional owners oppose an extension of the mineral lease at Jabiluka in Kakadu, which has significant amounts of uranium and new sources are hard to find.
Further counting to finalise Tasmania’s new parliament
Preference counting is continuing in Tasmania to determine the final make-up of the new parliament which is set to deliver another Liberal minority government.
Musicians singing the blues in an underpaid industry
As the nation's live music sector struggles to bounce back post-pandemic, a survey has revealed the extent to which musicians are being short-changed.
Police union questions legality of Alice Springs curfew
The legality of the youth curfew imposed in Alice Springs has been called into question by the Northern Territory's police union.
ADF member recovering after Israel-Lebanon border blast
An ADF member deployed in a peacekeeping operation is recovering after being injured in a blast during a routine patrol of the Israel-Lebanon border.
‘Selfless’ aid worker among 7 killed in Gaza air strike
Australian woman Zomi Frankcom is among a group of aid workers killed by an Israeli air strike while they were delivering food in Gaza.
Wage and energy bills prompt ‘cost-of-trading crisis’
Soaring wages, energy and insurance bills are hurting Australia's retailers, as the sector's peak body calls for relief to help businesses stay afloat.
Longer curfew on cards for crime town as breaches mount
A two-week night youth curfew imposed on Alice Springs to act as a circuit breaker on crime could be extended to cover school holidays.
Father, grandfather drown trying to save toddler
An Easter tragedy has unfolded on the Gold Coast with a father and grandfather dying while trying to save a toddler who fell into a pool.
Airport disruption as firies strike over ‘extreme risk’
Aviation firefighters will cause major school holiday travel disruptions when they strike over claims staff shortages are posing "extreme risks" for passengers.
Dangerous weather heading north after record downpours
Heavy and intense rain is forecast in parts of NSW within days after storms lashed Victoria, with hundreds of calls for help amid record breaking downpours.
Rich deal to send Aussie armoured vehicles to Germany
A $1 billion defence deal with Germany is expected to create hundreds of Aussie jobs, with Anthony Albanese touring a military manufacturer to spruik the pact.
Deadly Heart Trek works with community to eliminate RHD
Rheumatic Heart Disease is a preventable condition that disproportionately affects First Nations people. The Deadly Heart Trek wants to help eliminate it.
‘Good to be here’: Rock legend Barnesy in stage return
One of Australia's most celebrated singers, Jimmy Barnes, has joined local and international artists at Bluesfest for his first performance since major surgery.
Teen charged over pulling a knife on two cabbies
A man will face court accused of threatening two taxi drivers with a knife and injuring one of them during botched robbery attempts.
Messages of forgiveness as Australia marks Easter
Messages of forgiveness and renewal featured throughout Easter messages and religious services, as volunteers served feasts to those who are doing it tough.
Two men drown in Gold Coast pool
A double drowning has occurred in a pool at an apartment complex at Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast.
Questions over ALP’s detainee ‘deportation or jail’ law
The Greens are again arguing against Labor's plan for laws aimed at forcing detainees determined not to be refugees back to their home countries.
Vigilance as crime continues under Alice Springs curfew
Alice Springs is still being hit with underage crime, days after a curfew was imposed, but the NT's police chief says there are some positive changes.
Poet takes on racism and the legacy of Captain Cook
New Zealand poet Tusiata Avia takes on racism in her latest work, as her acclaimed stage show Wild Dogs Under My Skirt comes to Australia.
Rock legend Barnesy makes stage return at Bluesfest
One of Australia's most celebrated singers, Jimmy Barnes, has joined local and international artists at Bluesfest for his first performance since major surgery.
The music, memories and 78,000km behind Mortimer’s rise
Robbie Mortimer says all his memories are linked to music, a passion he pursued despite outsiders' expectations to live up to his family's sporting legacy.