Defence housing development paused on NT cultural site
Defence Housing Australia has halted works on a project at Lee Point in Darwin following concerns from traditional owners over cultural issues.
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Accused child abuser faces court from aged care bed
An elderly accused child sexual offender has faced a Melbourne court from an aged care bed in Queensland over the historical abuse of seven boys.
‘Adult store murderer’ to be deported to New Zealand
Convicted killer Tara Gilbert will be sent to New Zealand upon his release from jail after serving 15 years of a life sentence.
Punchy hatch falls far from the Corolla tree
One of Australia's top-selling cars has delivered a hot-hatch version that's stirring more than senses.
Pharmacists to prescribe antibiotics for urinary tracts
Pharmacists in Western Australia have the green light to prescribe antibiotics for urinary tract infections in women, prompting backlash from doctors.
Sole standing Liberal premier notes ‘responsibility’
Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff has used an address to the party faithful to speak about Liberal values and his government's energy bill relief plan.
Contest for Pacific influence shows no sign of slowing
As Australia and the US look to increase their standing with Pacific nations, there are growing concerns Chinese security deals could destabilise the region.
‘We are the glue’: rural women’s network marks 30 years
Women are the glue that holds rural communities together, something the Queensland Rural, Regional and Remote Women's Network is celebrating in its 30th year.
Electric cars to power university in world-first trial
Ten cutting-edge electric vehicle chargers on an Australian university campus will help power its buildings when the sun goes down, as part of a new trial.
Teachers say mounting workload affecting students
A national survey sheds light on the views of teachers, parents and students of the school system which will feed into an education overhaul.
Wine on the menu after China drops barley tariffs
The federal government hopes China will lift tariffs on Australian wine after China confirmed it will drop duties on barley.
WA Labor ‘still considering’ cultural heritage laws
A senior West Australian minister has refused to be drawn on whether the state government will dump its controversial Aboriginal cultural heritage laws.
Truckies hit the road to demand transport reforms
Transport workers have taken to major cities to demand the federal government implement better standards following a spate of workers' deaths.
Firefighters’ compo laws expanded to include 20 cancers
Western Australia's government has announced presumptive laws will be expanded to allow firefighters to be compensated if they develop eight additional cancers.
Greyhound trainer suspended after mistreatment claims
Tasmania's Office of Racing Integrity has suspended prominent greyhound trainer Anthony Bullock pending a probe into allegations of animal mistreatment.
Majority intend to vote against the voice, poll shows
Most voters across the country intend to vote no in the upcoming referendum to enshrine an Indigenous voice to parliament in the Constitution, a poll shows.
PM urges people not to miss reconciliation opportunity
The prime minister is confident a referendum to enshrine an Indigenous voice will be successful despite a new poll showing people intend to vote against it.
Garma guests urged to set sights on referendum success
The voice referendum is front and centre as the Garma festival celebrates Indigenous culture on Gumatj country in northeast Arnhem Land.
Home prices to keep rising despite higher rates: REA
Property prices across Australia are predicted to increase by up to five per cent in 2023, with some capital cities forecast for an even higher growth rate.
Cloud over major projects after NSW ministerial scandal
Several projects in the NSW Hunter region are under review following a minister's resignation over his family's property interests.
Aussies need treaty explained to them, says opposition
Anthony Albanese needs to be up-front and honest about the possibility of a federal treaty with Indigenous people should the voice succeed, the opposition says.
Labor urged to do more to protect women from violence
As Labor brings in domestic and family violence leave entitlements, the opposition has called for further efforts to tackle the scourge.
Experts demand new reef plan with rising climate threat
An expert panel that advises the government says Australia needs another plan to protect the Great Barrier Reef from escalating climate threats.
Andrews to shirk federal and state Comm Games inquiries
Federal and state inquiries into Victoria's decision to cancel the 2026 Commonwealth Games are set to hold public hearings without the premier giving evidence.
Lawyers denied extra $32m for pelvic mesh class action
A law firm's bid to take more than a third of a $300 million pelvic mesh class action settlement has been described as putting "lipstick on a pig".
Lehrmann inquiry report to be released after media leak
The ACT government will release the findings of an investigation into Bruce Lehrmann's rape trial after the report was given to various media outlets.
Rich Aussies might have to pay for aged care with super
Wealthy Australians might need to save a portion of their superannuation to pay for their own aged care as the government looks for ways to fund the sector.
Trial begins over alleged killing of country postmaster
A man is on trial accused of killing a beloved country postmaster at a service station by allegedly throwing a one-litre drink at his head and kicking him.
Insurance costs, claims under microscope after floods
Insurance affordability and the handling of claims after devastating floods in several states in 2022 will be examined in a parliamentary hearing.
Lawyer couldn’t live without murderer hubby, jury told
Soon after his arrest for murder, a lawyer told her husband she "couldn't do life without him" before allegedly destroying evidence linking him to the crime.
Progress on treaty won’t come until after referendum
Negotiations for a treaty between Indigenous people and the federal government won't begin until after a successful referendum, the government has declared.