Man in court for touching 33 women at Melbourne club
An accused serial groper has faced court charged with inappropriately touching 33 women at a nightclub on Melbourne's Chapel Street.
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Population growth to ease as migration levels normalise
Australia's population growth has been boosted by higher migration post-pandemic, but these levels will stabilise in coming years.
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Data stolen in hack on major hospital network
Authorities are scrambling to address a cyberattack at national provider St Vincent's Health, the latest in a series of hacks on Australian organisations.
Third home lost in bushfire, residents return to ruins
A fast-moving blaze has destroyed three homes in Perth's eastern hills with WA's fire commissioner describing conditions as above catastrophic.
Higgins left ‘bread crumb’ lies to keep job, court told
After being found naked in a minister's office, Brittany Higgins left a false trail to avoid a career-limiting moment and retain her job, a judge has heard.
Police urged to apologise for handling of hate crimes
At a time when discrimination and violence against LGBTQI people was rife, many victims were unable to turn to police for help, a government inquiry has found.
Refugee freed of ankle cuff and curfew after court bid
A Sudanese refugee is no longer forced to wear an ankle monitoring bracelet nor abide by a daily curfew after taking his case to the High Court.
PM defends decision not to send warship to Red Sea
Anthony Albanese says the US administration respects the call not to send a Royal Australian Navy ship to the Red Sea to protect commercial shipping lanes.
Australian shares take a dive after days of gains
The local share market dropped 0.5 per cent, closing lower for just the second time out of the past 10 sessions.
Cost of living relief under consideration for new year
Australians on low and middle incomes could be in for further relief as the Albanese government considers how it can help households under strain.
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Australia on the road to ban on high-polluting vehicles
New vehicles will have to create less pollution to be sold in Australia under new rules to come into effect in 2025.
UN committee report slams Australia’s ‘inhuman’ prisons
Prisons and detention centres in Australia have been described as inhuman and degrading by a UN report that claims some cases may amount to torture.
Clowning around: climate activists disrupt ANZ meeting
ANZ chief executive Shayne Elliott has told shareholders that the bank's climate commitments are considered by its top executives on a daily basis.
Two homes destroyed as bushfires burn across WA
Bushfires are challenging firefighters in Western Australia, where authorities have confirmed two men have been injured and two homes have been destroyed.
NSW police failed victims of gay hate crimes: inquiry
Mandatory training for police about the LGBTQI community and investigating possible hate crimes has been recommended by a special inquiry into unsolved murders.
Hillcrest jumping castle ‘not properly secured’
It is alleged a jumping castle that became airborne, killing six primary school students in Tasmania, wasn't secured at all anchor points.
Airlines cop heavy flak as number of late flights soars
One-third of all domestic flights were not on time during November, earning airlines stinging rebukes from political leaders.
Fresh bushfire emergencies as blazes burn around state
Two emergency warnings are active in Western Australia after a blaze broke out in hills east of Perth, as bushfires burn in other parts of the state.
Australian shares slip after days of gains
The local share market has fallen 0.3 per cent and is on track for just its second losing day out of the past 10 sessions.
Cyclone crop damage to hit supply as farmers count cost
Australians can expect a shortage of tropical produce and possible price rises as Queensland farmers reel from crop damage inflicted by Cyclone Jasper
Australia rejects US appeal for warships in Red Sea
Australia will send more navy personnel to the Middle East but has rebuffed a US request to deploy a warship to the Red Sea to help secure vital shipping lanes.
Steeper cost of small reactors a blow to nuclear push
A push to add nuclear to Australia's energy mix may be silenced by a steep upward revision of the cost of small reactors by the national science agency.
Lehrmann a ‘fundamentally dishonest’ man, Ten says
Broadcaster Ten has accused Bruce Lehrmann of making bizarre and absurd lies around his alleged rape of Brittany Higgins, which the network says did occur.
New leader vows integrity overhaul after shares scandal
The Northern Territory's new leader will review conflict of interest rules after Natasha Fyles quit the top job following a string of controversies.
Biggest spending politicians revealed in expenses data
The release of parliamentary expenses data shows the amount Anthony Albanese charged taxpayers for travel, in addition to the biggest spenders.
Hundreds of calls for help as storms blanket NSW
The NSW State Emergency Service has responded to hundreds of calls for assistance in the past 24-hours, with residents told to prepare for a wet Christmas.
Crime boss’ mother, brother jailed over $200k proceeds
The mother and brother of crime boss George Marrogi have been handed prison terms after admitting they received more than $200,000 in alleged criminal proceeds.
Facebook pleads not guilty in Twiggy clickbait battle
Facebook parent company Meta has pleaded not guilty to charges brought by billionaire Andrew Forrest over an alleged cryptocurrency clickbait advertising scam.
Innocent trio shot in bungled hit before gang crackdown
Four people have been charged over the murder of a man who died in a public shooting police believe was a case of mistaken identity.
Arcadium set to join ASX200 after Allkem-Livent merger
Arcadium will be the world's third-biggest lithium producer, a combination of Brisbane-headquartered Allkem and Philadelphia-based Livent.
Hydrogen-electric plane to take to Aussie skies in 2024
A Brisbane company has revealed plans to retrofit and fly a hydrogen-powered light aircraft, in a development that could reduce pollution from air travel.