Older Australians falling victim to NBN scammers
Older Australians are losing the most amount of money to scammers impersonating NBN staff, with more than $1.2 million already swindled.
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Mercedes still on the money with SUV make over
Mercedes has found a strong seller in the form of its GLC soft-roader and there's even more to like about the new second generation.
Australia’s emissions policies need ‘radical reset’
Australia's is failing at every turn to rein in its emissions and a radical reset is needed, experts say ahead of a global climate summit in Dubai.
Howard Springs quarantine deaths to be examined
The deaths of three people, including two women from Indigenous communities, in Darwin's Howard Springs quarantine facility will be examined at an inquest.
Ex-Labor MP lured boys for sex with drugs, money
Former politician and convicted pedophile Milton Orkopoulos will spend the next decade behind bars for serious sex crimes against young boys.
Aust shares up modestly, set for flat finish for week
The local share market was up 0.35 per cent at midday, with US markets closed overnight for a public holiday.
Mum of boy who died on carnival ride calls for change
A coroner has recommended sweeping changes to the amusement park industry after finding the death of a boy who slipped off a Cha Cha ride was preventable.
Croppers warn winter harvest is not looking great
As the winter crop harvest winds up earlier than usual, the nation's biggest wheat producer WA is reporting lower than expected volumes with some yields halved.
Families earning $80k or less could get free child care
The government should modify childcare subsidies and increase access for children from all backgrounds, particularly low-income households, a report suggests.
First Nations wisdom harnessed to protect environment
The government hopes to centre First Nations knowledge in environmental protection efforts by doubling the number of Indigenous rangers by 2030.
‘We are sick of vigils’: calls grow for DV inquiry
Four women have been murdered in one week in SA, prompting urgent calls for a royal commission to end violence against women.
Shoppers spend big on Black Friday sales
Australians are tipped to spend more than $6 billion on Black Friday bargains, providing a boost to retailers grappling with a slow year of sales.
‘Rough and forceful’ rape did not happen, says Lehrmann
Bruce Lehrmann has again denied sexually assaulting Brittany Higgins as she was unconscious or semi-conscious on a federal minister's couch.
‘Get educated’: students strike to support Palestinians
NSW school students swapped textbooks for placards at a rally in solidarity with children in Gaza who can't go to school after Israel declared war on Hamas.
More homes destroyed but Perth bushfire downgraded
A bushfire that has destroyed 18 homes in Perth's northeast has been downgraded from an emergency incident to a watch and act.
Woman behind alleged love triangle murder plot arrested
Lisa Lines has been arrested after she was extradited from a Pacific Island and charged with attempting to kill her ex-partner in a bizarre love triangle plot.
Insurance Council warns higher prices ‘baked in’
The Insurance Council of Australia chief says households and businesses are feeling the squeeze, with more people forced to forego or reduce insurance coverage.
Calls to shut down ‘scam’ sovereign citizen websites
A former NSW magistrate has called for people making money from pseudo-legal "sovereign citizen" claims to be prosecuted as frauds.
Outback Wrangler ‘devastated’ at co-star’s death cause
A lack of fuel on a poorly maintained helicopter likely caused a crash that killed an Outback Wrangler star who plunged to his death collecting crocodile eggs.
SA puts deadline on silicosis-causing engineered stone
Engineered stone could soon be ditched in South Australia if a national ban is not enforced, with state and territory leaders set for further talks.
Son denies role in cocaine plot that led to diver dying
A superyacht tour operator who organised the importation of $20 million of cocaine, resulting in a diver's death, wants to be sentenced as soon as possible.
Prosecutors review findings over fatal chopper crash
Northern Territory prosecutors are looking at the findings over a fatal outback helicopter crash.
Consistency call for early uni offers, assault handling
Education ministers are looking at national standards covering how universities offer early placements and handle sexual assault complaints.
Late bid for Origin Energy as first offer loses power
A private equity consortium hoping to acquire Origin Energy has put forward a new offer after it became clear the previous one would have failed.
‘Armed and dangerous’ killer found dead after manhunt
A police manhunt for wife-killer Kevin Jewell is over after the 55-year-old was found dead on South Australia's Yorke Peninsula.
Homes lost in city bushfires with fears toll could rise
A large bushfire in Perth's north has destroyed at least 10 homes and is not expected to be under control for days, authorities say.
Feds ‘supercharge’ clean energy build to keep lights on
Clean energy sources will take over from ageing coal power stations under a supercharged federal scheme, but critics say household bills will rise without gas.
Why further RBA interest rate hikes are less likely now than even 1 week ago
Since Australia’s Reserve Bank hiked interest rates two weeks ago, there have been two important developments – one in the United States and the other in the United Kingdom. If it’s not clear to you why events overseas influence Australia’s interest rates, which are meant to be set to control Australian inflation, read on.
Albanese welcomes hostage exchange, as deal delayed
Anthony Albanese has backed a temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, just as the brokered deal was set back with the release of hostages delayed.
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Hydrogen cars next cab off the rank as demo servo opens
The national science agency has achieved a key milestone in the development of a local hydrogen industry with the opening of a refuelling and research station.
‘Absolutely not’: Lehrmann denies Higgins rape
Bruce Lehrmann has vehemently denied raping Brittany Higgins in a Parliament House ministerial office, instead claiming it was an "innocuous night".