Digger’s souvenir reunited with ‘world’s rarest tank’
The grandson of an Aussie digger who souvenired a compass from a World War I German tank has donated it to Queensland Museum where the rare tank is on display.
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What a croc! Salties targeted for cull in the Top End
The NT government has released its saltwater croc management plan, which includes culling but some traditional owners are calling for commercial opportunities.
Australians demand end to violence against women crisis
Advocates fear violence against women is becoming normalised in Australia as women and allies turned out to protest across the nation.
It’s fast but not thirsty – Audi’s game-changing hybrid
The technology is not new, but Audi's hybrid SUV is a game changer in the luxury category.
Drones hit the skies in must-win fire ant war
Drones have joined the war on fire ants as investigations continue into the first detection of the super pest in the Murray Darling Basin, west of Brisbane.
Nine brought to heel over cavoodle custody reports
A Sydney barrister will get $150,000 from Nine over its "extravagant, excessive and sensationalist" reporting of a bitter custody battle for Oscar the cavoodle.
Renting families, overseas students not in competition
Rentals are in short supply and prices are rising fast but there's more to the story than international students, the Student Accommodation Council says.
Community alliance slams ‘harm’ from employment service
Community organisations, unions and First Nations groups have demanded the government meet its commitments to support the unemployed and disadvantaged.
Sydney terror charges a double standard: Muslim groups
Australian Muslim groups warn the "stark" disparity between police responses to recent violent attacks in Sydney has left the community isolated and distressed.
Family violence register on cards as rallies begin
Rallies against gendered violence have kicked off in two states as part of national protests as a proposal for a register of convicted offenders gains traction.
‘Fight to clear name’ at Daryl Maguire visa fraud trial
Disgraced ex-MP Daryl Maguire will have to wait over a year for a criminal trial where he is expected to fight a charge he committed visa fraud in rural NSW.
Woolies fined $1.2m for short-changing former workers
Supermarket giant Woolworths has been fined $1.2 million, after being threatened with $10 billion in fines for failing to pay out leave to 1200 former workers.
BHP’s $60b copper power play rejected by British rival
BHP has had a $60 billion bet on "future-facing commodities" rejected by rival Anglo American, which said the iron ore giant's takeover bid was opportunistic.
Dutton backs Musk on global policing of internet
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has backed Elon Musk's argument that Australia has no business policing the internet amid legal challenges and wranglings.
Boys charged with terror offences, church rioter bailed
Further charges are possible after three boys were accused of conspiring to prepare for a terrorist attack, following a bishop's live-streamed stabbing.
Mass stranding kills 29 pilot whales
After an hours-long rescue mission, the majority of a pod of up to 160 whales stranded at a beach in Western Australia have been saved.
Prayers and final goodbyes for heroic security guard
Mourning loved ones of a man who gave his life facing a killer in a Sydney mall have been joined by community members and politicians for a final farewell.
‘In his blood’ for security guard to protect people
A family is in mourning as they come to terms with the death of a brother who sacrificed his life to protect a community from one man's stabbing rampage.
Hundreds gather in Sydney for Anzac Day dawn service
Hundreds of people, including veterans, have gathered at the Cenotaph in Sydney's Martin Place for the Dawn Service on Anzac Day.
Borrowers warned not to count on 2024 rates relief
Hotter-than-expected inflation data has likely pushed back the start date for interest rate cuts, a move that will keep pressure on mortgage holder budgets.
Bishop backs stabbing video staying online
The Sydney bishop stabbed during a live-streamed church service wants the videos of his attack to remain online, and has warned against curbing free speech.
Sydney drivers cop big fines for ICE-ing electric bays
Blocking electric vehicle charging bays attracts penalties in most parts of Australia but figures show the fines are not being applied consistently.
Nation commemorates Anzac Day to remember the fallen
Veterans, defence personnel and their families proudly displayed service medals on marches in honour of those who died or were injured defending Australia.
Star’s ex-chief shown door after preparations for ‘war’
Messages discussing going to "war" with the regulator may create challenges despite one of the leaders who sent them being terminated, a Star director says.
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Bishop wants stabbing videos kept online, X tells court
Elon Musk's X has taken its fight against Australia's internet safety watchdog to court, arguing the online regulator cannot police what global users see.
Terror police raids nab seven alleged teen extremists
Associates of a 16-year-old alleged terrorist who stabbed a bishop at a church have been arrested in a series of raids involving hundreds of police officers.
Warnings kids are exposed to ‘extremist poison’ online
As children spend more time online, the federal police boss warns they are being exposed to extremist content, fuelling calls for age verification systems.
System that ‘failed Molly’ to change after mum’s death
Amid an outcry over a mother's brutal death, the system that allowed an alleged killer back onto the streets will be reviewed, with a focus on bail laws.
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More Aussies to buy an electric car, but price a factor
Almost one in three motorists who intend to buy a car in the next year will shop for an electric model, but high prices are slowing adoption rates.
Industrial sites set for emissions reduction grants
Nine sites will share in $330 million of federal funding as part of efforts to decarbonise and go to cleaner energy.
Encryption hampering terror probes: security heads
The heads of ASIO and the federal police have warned an expansion of encryption services on social media could impact terrorism investigations.