Inquiry called for youth detainee transfers to Don Dale
An inquiry has been launched into the transfer of youth to a detention centre where a past royal commission found evidence Aboriginal children were mistreated.
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Warning as girl dies from flu amid rising cases
A Queensland girl has died after catching influenza amid warnings of a rise in cases and following the death of a student from the virus in NSW.
CBA, Westpac chiefs to front banking inquiry hearing
The parliament's economics committee will hear from the chief executives and senior officers of Westpac and Commonwealth Bank.
Caged eggs on menu as industry scrambles over phase-out
Agriculture ministers will meet in Perth, with the phase-out of caged eggs among topics to be discussed, amid warnings of more expensive eggs.
Aussie lake among world’s worst for plastic pollution
A new international study has found some freshwater lakes are more affected by microplastics than the ocean, with one in Australia among the most polluted.
Activist to break silence after Vietnam jail release
Chau Van Kham will speak about his four years inside a prison in Vietnam following his release and return to Australia.
CBA customers dipping into savings and tightening belts
Commonwealth Bank CEO Matt Comyn says households are struggling but the strong labour market means most customers are still meeting mortgage repayments.
Business as usual for rich-lister Forrests after split
One of Australia's richest couples, Andrew and Nicola Forrest, have separated but will continue working together on their various business interests.
Police super squad to tackle clans behind arson attacks
Three Victoria Police task forces have united to target warring organised crime syndicates behind at least 11 arson attacks in Melbourne.
Man charged with threatening, harassing federal MP
Federal police have charged a man with sending threatening and harassing emails to a federal member of parliament.
Taxpayers pipe $70m into Hunter renewable hydrogen hub
Chemicals giant Orica says industrial-scale renewable hydrogen and green ammonia is within reach, and would free up domestic gas supply for households.
Guilty pleas over fiery Harbour Bridge crash
A Queensland man has pleaded guilty after a dangerous joyride in a stolen SUV resulted in a fireball, injuries and the shut down of Sydney's Harbour Bridge.
Business as usual for rich-list Forrests after split
One of Australia's richest couples, Andrew and Nicola Forrest, have separated, but they will continue working together on their various business interests.
Dutton doesn’t rate a public servant for RBA governor
Peter Dutton says a senior public servant should not be chosen as the next RBA governor, arguing it should not be a political appointment.
Police super squad to tackle gangs behind arson attacks
Three Victoria Police task forces have united to target warring organised crime syndicates behind at least 11 arson attacks in Melbourne.
Bank boss says renters tightening their belts the most
Households are struggling, with renters pulling back on spending more than other groups, Commonwealth Bank chief Matt Comyn says.
Australia boosts Bushmaster military aid to Ukraine
Australia has announced more Bushmaster vehicles for Ukraine as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese returns from the NATO summit in Lithuania.
Reality descends as low-cost airline Bonza cuts routes
Just months after Australia's newest airline took to the skies, budget carrier Bonza is cutting five low-demand routes to improve service and reliability.
War crime claims improbable, says Ben Roberts-Smith
In his challenge to court findings he engaged in war crimes, ex-SAS corporal Ben Roberts-Smith says the claims are improbable and based on unreliable evidence.
Freed democracy activist knew family would not give up
As retired Sydney baker Chau Van Kham passed time watching lizards in a Vietnamese prison, he knew people back home were fighting tirelessly for his release.
BHP lodges High Court appeal on public holiday ruling
BHP will seek to overturn a requirement for workers to be asked if they want to work public holidays before they are rostered on.
Fadden voters are not looking at the past, says Dutton
The Liberal Party is stepping up its campaign in the Fadden by-election, with Opposition Leader Peter Dutton visiting the Gold Coast seat.
Fire and ice: Guilty pleas over Harbour Bridge crash
A Queensland man has pleaded guilty after a meth-affected joyride in a stolen SUV resulted in a fireball, injuries and the shut down of Sydney's Harbour Bridge.
‘You’ll be dead by Friday’: surgeon Charlie Teo guilty
Controversial neurosurgeon Charlie Teo has been found guilty of unsatisfactory professional conduct with conditions imposed on his registration.
Exit looms for RBA boss as decision nears
The Reserve Bank of Australia is likely to be getting a change of leadership, with the treasurer expected to announce its pick for the governor's job soon.
PM plays down bank chief talk as rate of interest rises
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the government is yet to decide who will be chosen as the next Reserve Bank governor.
Fears fire ants on march as eradication funding stalls
Australia's agriculture ministers won't say how much more they'll spend on fighting highly invasive fire ants despite accepting the need for serious action.
Penny Wong’s message to Asian nations on NATO
Penny Wong has a message for Australia's neighbours on NATO's proposed expansion into Asia, as Anthony Albanese returns from the security summit in Lithuania.
Drones a threat to critically endangered Aussie bird
Australia's largest shorebird is being pushed further towards the brink of extinction by people using drones, a study suggests.
Sensitive Victorian government data leaked on dark web
Highly sensitive Victorian government data has been published to the dark web, authorities have confirmed, but they are still working out how much.
First woman to lead Reserve Bank as Lowe exit locked in
Philip Lowe will leave his post as head of the Reserve Bank, with Michele Bullock the first woman picked to lead Australia's central bank.