Rugby star Kurtley Beale faces sexual assault trial
Australian international rugby union star Kurtley Beale is due to face a jury for two weeks on allegations he sexually assaulted a woman in Sydney.
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Cyclone brewing with northern Australia on flood watch
Another storm threat has northern Australia's flood-hit regions on high alert as Cyclone Kirrily takes shape in the Coral Sea.
Cost of living pressures mount on first cabinet meeting
Anthony Albanese's cabinet is meeting in Canberra more than a week before parliament resumes as living costs raise pressure on households and government.
Subsidy for new treatment of ‘national cancer’ melanoma
A cutting-edge treatment for advanced melanoma will soon be added to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, with 940 patients expected to benefit.
Rural vet’s mission to help save the country practice
A country vet is designing an online course in resilience for colleagues enduring the stress, burnout and customer abuse besetting the profession.
Labor MPs to discuss rising cost-of-living pressures
Labor MPs have been called back to Canberra to meet before parliament resumes as the Albanese government looks to ease cost-of-living pressures.
Biosecurity order imposed as fire ants nest destroyed
Biosecurity officials have destroyed a fire ant nest south of Ballina as an order limiting the movement of goods is imposed to prevent them from spreading.
Sodden northern Australia on cyclone, flood watch
Another storm threat has northern Australia's flood-hit regions on high alert as Cyclone Kirrily takes shape in the Coral Sea.
Framework a ‘crucial tool’ to cut gender-based violence
The federal government has unveiled a new framework to be used to provide consistent messaging about consent to stop gender-based violence.
Debate simmers as Wong returns from Middle East mission
Foreign Minister Penny Wong returns from the Middle East to criticism of the government's designation of the October 7 attack by Hamas on Israel.
Snake bites and sightings reach a summer peak
Snake bites have sent three people to hospital in the space of three hours as the reptiles are prevalent during Aussie summer.
Flood-hit northern Australia braces for more storms
Another cyclone is set to threaten flood-hit Australian regions, but the timing of the wild weather and where it will pass over the coast, are still unknown.
No crystal ball for extreme weather events, boffins say
El Nino and other factors make extreme weather events more difficult to predict, say scholars following scrutiny in the wake of destructive floods and storms.
Picture perfect AI phone tools to blur lines of reality
Generative artificial intelligence can create stunning content but experts warn strict rules are needed to ensure viewers know what's real and what's fake.
Cabinet meet to discuss rising cost-of-living pressures
The federal cabinet has been called back to Canberra before parliament resumes as the Albanese government looks to ease cost-of-living pressures.
Deadly pest with painful sting continues marching south
A northern NSW community has been warned to watch out for a potentially deadly pest after a gardener disturbed a nest and suffered blistering pain.
Wong returns to Australia after Middle East trip
Foreign Minister Penny Wong returns from a trip to the Middle East as an Australian live export ship is diverted from the Red Sea due to Houthi attacks.
Hybrid hype drives Camry out of showrooms
Ahead of the arrival of a new-generation Camry, the popularity of Toyota's hybrid engines means the sedan could be a scarcity for a while.
More evacuations expected in flood-hit regions
Another cyclone is set to threaten flood-hit Australian regions, with more heavy rainfall and evacuations predicted.
ME Bank fined $820k for misleading home loan customers
ME Bank has admitted sending incorrect letters to hundreds of home loan customers because of a technical software issue.
Crooked killer cop Roger Rogerson dying in hospital
Australia's most notorious crooked cop has been taken from prison to a Sydney hospital, where he is receiving end-of-life care.
Economy strong but slowdown on horizon, IMF warns
In its latest assessment of the Australian economy, the International Monetary Fund says growth is set to slow, despite more resilience than other nations.
Accused multiple stabber refuses to give DNA to police
An accused serial stabber has refused to give police a DNA sample, as he returned to court with a new lawyer.
Road train kills pedestrian south of Darwin
The driver of a truck who hit and killed a pedestrian on the Stuart Highway allegedly did not stop after the incident.
Date for critical Dunkley by-election announced
Voters in the federal seat of Dunkley will head to the polls for a crucial by-election on March 2.
HIV-hepatitis project aims to reduce health inequities
A new project focusing on Indigenous-led health initiatives is aiming to help address disproportionate rates of hepatitis and HIV in First Nations communities.
Wong makes UAE visit on final leg of Middle East trip
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has held talks with counterparts from the United Arab Emirates during the final stage of her week in the Middle East.
Unions fear unemployment figures are hiding job losses
Though the jobless rate has held steady, thousands of Australians lost their jobs in December with many entering part-time and insecure work.
Flood-hit regions brace for more rain, Cyclone Kirrily
Australia's flood-hit regions are bracing for a second natural disaster in barely a month as Cyclone Kirrily threatens to form off the coast.
Australian shares fall again, hitting fresh 5-week low
The ASX200 has fallen 0.6 per cent as traders digested US retail sales data and a fall in Australian employment.
Courts reveal true scale of cyber attack on system
Court Services Victoria has revealed the extent of a cyber attack, with eight years' worth of recorded hearings potentially accessed.