Grace Tame feared for life after abuser’s alleged posts
Former Australian of the Year Grace Tame has told a court how she was horrified, terrified and disturbed about Twitter posts made by her childhood abuser.
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Push to allow party members a vote for Greens leader
Allowing party members, not just those in parliament, a say in who becomes Greens leader will lead to success at the ballot box, a former MP says.
Mango growers fear premium fruit will be left to rot
Mango growers fear changes to the working holiday visa program will lead to the coveted fruit rotting on trees, as a shortage of backpacker pickers looms.
Man rescued, police cars damaged in community unrest
Two police vehicles had their windscreens and windows smashed as officers rescued a man during a volatile situation at a remote indigenous community.
‘Part of the blue family’: leaders hail fallen officers
A young constable killed in a crash only days ago "could have done anything", as political and police leaders honour officers who have died in the line of duty.
Why OpenAI gave such a candid apology for its breach
The company behind a rogue AI agent that breached national data appears to be co-operating well with the government, but the reason why is not simple.
Australia urged to help free activist jailed in Vietnam
The wife of an Australian pro-democracy activist jailed in Vietnam over "terrorist activities" has called on Anthony Albanese to bring her husband home.
Highway pay phone rings in national treasure status
A pay phone outside a coastal shopping centre has been heritage listed for its role in keeping Australians connected during catastrophic bushfires.
Counting the cost: tool estimates fossil fuel impacts
From additional heat to the loss of coral and glaciers, an online tool promises to calculate the effect of coal, oil and gas developments.
Jury to visit house where cop’s ex, new partner killed
The 15 jurors in the double murder trial of former police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon will be taken for a viewing of the house where the two men were killed.
More pain brews for borrowers as rates hit 15-year high
The Reserve Bank's decision to lift the cash rate to 4.6 per cent was unanimous, but economists are divided on whether borrowers can expect more hikes.
‘Never-before-seen’ revelations in Rebel’s film feud
Newly unearthed correspondence shows Hollywood actor Rebel Wilson played a pivotal role in a smear campaign against her co-producer, a court has been told.
‘Not all good news’ amid whale conservation anniversary
Global delegates have descended on an Australian city to mark a major whale conservation anniversary and discuss new threats to the marine mammals.
Major trains boost for Knights’ historic grand final
Diehard Newcastle fans should be spared travel carnage for Sunday's NRL grand final, after planned trackworks to connecting train lines were halted.
Psychologists want in on early intervention program
Children and families could miss out on vital early support if the new Thriving Kids program doesn't use the expertise of Australian psychologists.
Water detail insight into accused killer cop’s fixation
Focusing on the significance of a cup of water on a bedside table is a sign of Beau Lamarre-Condon's obsession with his slain ex, a jury has heard.
Cafes, shoppers at a crossroads as surcharge ban looms
Shoppers may benefit from cash discounts, but retailers will still have to pay the price on merchant fees when a card surcharge ban comes into effect.
Higher tax take puts federal budget on stronger footing
Australia's deficit for the past financial year is smaller than expected, but rising borrowing costs mean the fiscal outlook is still gloomy.
Arrests and flight delays follow AFL grand final
Fights between unruly Fremantle Dockers fans ended in dozens of arrests and violence against police after a nail-biting AFL grand final.
Grieving dad backs vow to axe scheme cutting jail terms
A controversial law that shaves time off prisoners' sentences for good behaviour under certain conditions would be axed with a change of state government.
Bad news comes in twos: cash rate and CPI set to rise
Australian mortgage holders can expect more borrowing pain when the Reserve Bank board meets, with an interest rate hike almost universally anticipated.
Warning Medicare breach is no excuse to burn AI bridges
Labor has been warned Australia's cyber safety is more at risk if it targets an AI company that unknowingly hacked a government website.
‘So lucky’: Kylie lights up rain-soaked AFL grand final
Homegrown hero Kylie Minogue has dazzled the AFL grand final with pyrotechnics, wardrobe changes and a selection of her biggest hits.
Footy codes unite on Aussie rules’ big day
A decades-old club tradition has again hosted a who's who of politics and Aussie Rules ahead of AFL's biggest day, where an unlikely star stole the limelight.
Alleged prison drug-drop plan foiled after drone crash
Two men have been charged after police found a drone attached to a package containing drugs and other contraband in a creek near a prison.
Danish architect helped Aussie cities find their mojo
Danish nonagenarian architect Jan Gehl has helped inject Copenhagen's walkability and cycling culture into Australian cities over the past 35 years.
Trump, Xi wrap up summit with tea and US archives tour
Details of deals US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping struck on trade will be released on Monday, a US official says.
End of the road as diesel drives truckies to the brink
Truck drivers across the country are urging the federal government to reinstate the fuel excise cut in the lead-up to Christmas, as diesel prices surge.
Independent Pilbara probe after child squalor claims
Media claims that more a dozen Indigenous children were living unsupervised in a squalid home has prompted calls for new laws to better protect children.
Top cop makes apology over jumping castle tragedy
A senior officer has expressed sadness that a mother of a child killed in a jumping castle tragedy was not given a chance to be with her son after his death.
‘Dark day’: promising young constable killed in crash
Mia Lay had only been on the force for 16 months but had showed exceptional promise before she died in a crash while in a police car pursuing a stolen vehicle.