Shoppers in retreat after Black Friday boost
Australian retail sales plummeted in the final weeks of 2023 with shoppers doing their Christmas shopping a month early when goods go on sale.
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Rugby star Beale recorded apologising to rape accuser
A secret police recording captured the moment rugby star Kurtley Beale was confronted by a woman alleging he sexually assaulted her in a toilet cubicle.
Killer faked psychosis during mental fitness tests
Murderer Luay Sako pretended he was going through psychosis when he killed Celeste Manno in her Melbourne home, a psychiatrist has told a court.
‘Shameful’: Indigenous deaths in police custody double
Indigenous people account for one in four deaths in police custody, with grieving families and legal experts demanding a different approach to law enforcement.
Woman seriously hurt in shark attack in Sydney’s east
A woman has been rushed to hospital with critical injuries after being attacked by a shark while swimming in eastern Sydney.
Three hospitalised after taking MDMA spiked with opioid
Three people presented to NSW hospitals over the weekend after taking tablets sold as MDMA that contained a potent opioid.
Cost issues still putting child care in the corner
Government intervention, including financial backing, is among the recommendations of a review of Australia's childcare sector.
E-scooter deaths remain a mystery, motoring group warns
The number of people killed or injured in e-scooter accidents in Australia remains unclear due to inconsistent reporting between states, a group has warned.
NSW lagging other states on contaminated soil oversight
Calls to better empower NSW's environment regulator are growing after concerns were raised about its ability to monitor contaminated soil.
Charges possible for cop in fatal Indigenous teen crash
Police were told not to pursue a trail bike that Indigenous teen Jai Wright was riding before he crashed into an unmarked car and died, an inquest has heard.
Mother confronts man who stabbed her daughter to death
A forensic specialist has contradicted the claims of a murderer, that some of the 23 stab wounds suffered by Celeste Manno were caused by breaking glass.
Gaza aid pause slammed as ‘collective punishment’
Palestine's envoy has expressed concern about Australia freezing funding to a United Nations organisation after allegations some staff were linked to Hamas.
Woman says ‘desperate’ Beale forced her into sexual act
Kurtley Beale's sexual assault trial has been told the "desperate" rugby union star forced a woman to give him oral sex at a Bondi hotel in December 2022.
Changing of the guard at Future Fund puts Combet at top
Former ACTU leader and Labor minister Greg Combet is the new chair of Australia's sovereign wealth fund, replacing Liberal stalwart Peter Costello.
Albanese ‘hopeful’ for Senate support in tax cut change
The prime minister is standing by his changes to stage three tax cuts, remaining confident parliament will support the amended plans.
Stance toughens on extremism as police thwart neo-Nazis
A group of neo-Nazis has again gathered in Sydney, drawing condemnation from leaders and a call to crack down on extremists by testing hate laws in court.
Victorian duck hunting season gets the green light
The Victorian government has disregarded a call by a Labor-led inquiry to ban recreational duck hunting, instead forcing hunters to undergo training from 2025.
South Australia nabs top spot in state economic ranking
Australian states are all facing economic headwinds but some are more resilient than others, with South Australia performing better than the rest.
Treasurer ‘not considering’ changes to negative gearing
The treasurer has poured cold water on suggestions Labor will go further with tax reform and target negative gearing after rejigging stage three tax cuts.
PM to take stage three tax change pitch to regions
Anthony Albanese has challenged the crossbench to back in changes to stage three tax cuts, ahead of a regional sales pitch of the proposed reforms.
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AI tech predicted to soar amid calls for an Aussie GPT
The use of artificial intelligence technology is expected to skyrocket in 2024 but experts warn of potential risks and the need for an Australian made version.
Aussies urged to ‘call your nan’ as heatwaves intensify
As heatwaves intensify over summer, Australians are being urged to check in with family and friends to avoid the worst impacts of the potentially deadly heat.
Doja Cat wins Triple J’s Hottest 100 countdown
American artist Doja Cat has topped Triple J's 2023 Hottest 100 countdown with her song Paint The Town Red as two Australians round out the top three.
Law change considered after ‘ridiculous’ neo-Nazi march
So-called white power salutes might follow Nazi symbolism into the NSW criminal code after neo-Nazis marched in Sydney on Australia Day.
PM stands by tax cut changes for ‘every Australian’
The prime minister has brushed off criticism of proposed changes to promised tax cuts, saying he has a responsibility to help Australians in financial stress.
Gaza ruling sparks calls to reconsider Israel support
A ruling by the top UN court ordering Israel to prevent genocide in Gaza has sparked calls for Australia to reconsider its support for the Israeli government.
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Glider’s fate at stake in forest battle over fine print
A corporation that logs native forests says it's not required to do a perfect job when looking for den trees of an endangered marsupial.
Sports move against Australia Day, call for date change
All of Australia's major sporting codes have dropped the use of 'Australia Day' on social media, with clubs and national teams calling for a change of date.
Many thousands turn out for Invasion Day protests
Invasion Day protests have been held around Australia with tens of thousands of demonstrators calling for an end to discrimination and deaths in custody.
‘A privilege’: Thousands of new citizens call Aust home
Ceremonies around the nation have been officially welcoming more than 22,000 people as Australia's newest citizens.
ACCC to ‘forensically’ probe supermarket prices
The deputy chair of the consumer watchdog says the body will examine information on possible supermarket price gouging as part of a new inquiry.