Rise in online hate speech underscores need for reform
Gaps in the regulatory framework dealing with safety online have been identified by the federal government as hate speech and the misuse of AI continue to rise.
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PM ‘smashing targets’ as term hits halfway point
Anthony Albanese says the government's biggest priority is the cost of living as he marked 18 months in the top job.
Albanese fires back in China sonar pulse stoush
Australia doesn't accept China's denial of a sonar pulse attack carried out off the coast of Japan, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says.
Rules for transgender international cricketers narrowed
New regulations prompted by a case of an Australian-born Canadian player will tightly restrict male-to-female transgender cricketers competing internationally.
Men still missing but plane found after mid-air crash
The wreckage of a former military jet that crashed into Victoria's Port Phillip Bay with a pilot and a TV camera operator inside has been found.
Bullied Jewish students reject ‘sham’ state apology
An education department's formal verbal apology to a group of Jewish students bullied at a state school has fallen flat.
Concerns new measures targeting detainees are overreach
The Law Council and federal Greens say emergency measures targeting detainees released under a High Court ruling need a rethink.
Aussie firm joins quest to build ultimate green machine
Polestar's bid to create the world's first completely climate neutral vehicle will get a boost from an Australian green battery company.
Aust strengthens India ties with screen industry deal
Amid defence and security talks with India, Australia has also signed off on a film production deal.
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Fortescue hit with first strike, unveils green spend
Fortescue Metals Group has received a "first strike" on executive pay as the iron ore miner unveiled plans to splash $1.1 billion on green hydrogen.
‘I have to kill my kids’ father to survive’: Setka’s ex
Union heavyweight John Setka's estranged wife said, in video played to court, she wanted to get a firearm because she had to kill him "to survive".
Latham tweet unleashed ‘torrent’ of abuse on gay MP
Political firebrand Mark Latham will go to trial over a tweet posted in response to fellow MP Alex Greenwich calling him a "disgusting human being".
Reduce car trips and get fitter, happier, study shows
A study challenging Australians to give up the use of one of their cars for a month unearthed surprising results, with many reporting less stress.
Man charged with ‘horrendous’ attack on elderly woman
A man has been charged over the sexual assault of a 90-year-old woman after allegedly breaking into an aged-care facility on the NSW Central Coast.
Driver’s ‘stupid decisions’ ruined five families
Families have told of their pain as Tyrell Edwards awaits sentencing for crashing a speeding ute, killing five teenagers from the same high school.
About 101: SA top cop’s painful tribute to ‘cheeky’ son
South Australian Police Commissioner Grant Stevens has penned a heartbreaking portrait of his 'force of nature' son Charlie, who died after being hit by a car.
Doctor arrested at blockade targeting Forestry Corp
Protesters are blocking access to the headquarters of the NSW Forestry Corporation over high-level concerns about its conduct in native forests.
RBA hones in on domestic demand in inflation fight
The Reserve Bank fired off an interest rate hike last month to take out insurance against lingering inflation risks, minutes from a board meeting confirm.
Optus CEO exit a ‘sacrifice for reputation gods’
Australia's corruption watchdog doesn't think Optus chief executive Kelly Bayer Rosmarin's exit serves any purpose other than a quick reputational boost.
Subdued 2024 for property as rate pain hits home
A mixed year is expected for Australian property markets, with SQM Research expecting strong growth in Brisbane and Perth but weaker performance elsewhere.
Stop making trouble over warship, China tells Australia
The prime minister is resisting opposition pressure to reveal if he raised an incident with a Chinese warship when he spoke to Xi Jinping on the weekend.
More Australians flee Gaza as ceasefire calls mount
A big group of Australians has escaped war-torn Gaza as the conflict continues between Israel and Hamas.
Woman to defend cream crepe attack on NT chief minister
Suzanne Milgate says she will plead not guilty to attacking the Northern Territory's chief minister with a crepe and harassing her online.
Company denies controversial firm used to win contract
Salesforce told a parliamentary inquiry it did not use a controversial lobbying firm linked to ex-minister Stuart Robert to win a government contract.
Rinehart children’s closing court bid for mining riches
A court battle over iron ore riches has resumed, with billionaire Gina Rinehart's eldest children attending a hearing as their lawyer wraps up their case.
Alleged hit-run killer of top SA cop’s son gets bail
Dhirren Randhawa, the man accused of fatally crashing his car into the South Australian police commissioner's son Charlie Stevens, has been released on bail.
NSW won’t accept cuts to key infrastructure funding
The NSW premier has vowed to continue pushing the federal government to provide the state with its fair share of money for major road and other projects.
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Roadside electric chargers power up more Sydney suburbs
Electric car drivers will be able to charge up in more places after the City of Sydney mounted more charging stations on power poles.
‘Underperforming’ Nuix stayed mum after $1.8b float
Nuix has been accused of misleading the market by not publicly divulging a failure to meet financial targets presented during a $1.8 billion public offering.
Embattled Optus CEO resigns after fraught 18 months
Optus CEO Kelly Bayer Rosmarin has stepped down after a challenging 18 months marked by two of the telco giant's worst and most public disasters.
Chinese attack on navy ship divers ‘dangerous’: PM
The prime minister says an incident involving the Chinese military and Australian navy divers was appropriately and unequivocally raised with authorities.