Biloela family approved for return home
Home Affairs Minister Jim Chalmers has approved the exit from immigration detention of the Murugappan family, allowing them to return to Biloela in Queensland.
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Chester to contest Nationals leadership
Darren Chester will contest for the Nationals leadership, indicating the views of some party colleagues had impacted the party's chances at the election.
NT triple murderer was ‘on rescue mission’
Benjamin Hoffmann believed he was on a rescue mission to free his ex-girlfriend from a pimp holding her hostage when he killed four people, a psychiatrist says.
Alcohol health services see pandemic spike
The National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline received 25,000 calls in 2021, prompting concerns about Australian's post-pandemic drinking habits.
Labor ad guru reveals winning strategy
As the election count puts Labor edging towards a majority in parliament, one of the party's campaign strategists has revealed what gave the party its edge.
Probe into Parliament House assault
An investigation is under way after a woman was allegedly assaulted by a male colleague at federal parliament.
Hey Dad! sex offender still a ‘denier’
Convicted child sex offender and former TV star Robert Hughes may be "old and frail" but still denies his crimes, his former on screen daughter and victim says.
Cleaner who murdered elderly client jailed
A Sydney cleaner who murdered her 92-year-old client in a ferocious bashing and stabbing attack has been jailed for at least 15 years.
Labor one seat away from majority govt
Labor is just one seat away from forming a majority government, while the Liberals have inched closer to claiming a NSW marginal electorate.
Kumanjayi inquest to probe cop’s drug use
An inquest into the death of an Indigenous teenager Kumanjayi Walker will examine whether Northern Territory police constable Zachary Rolfe was using drugs.
NSW to help with soaring electricity bills
In a welcome relief, the NSW government will help households that can't keep up with a spike in electricity bills, funding a maximum of $1600 a year.
Coal prices, floods push up power prices
Households and businesses are set to pay more for their electricity, but the energy market regulator is urging people to shop around for the best deal.
Witness says Dawson slammed wife into door
A former babysitter has said she saw Chris Dawson grab his wife and swing her into a doorframe before she disappeared in 1982.
Aust Greens get power-sharing tips from NZ
Jacinda Ardern says Australia's election results show the importance of climate change to voters, while the NZ opposition view it as a lesson to stay in touch.
Jail cut for woman who faked brain cancer
A NSW woman whose partner got bail after the woman forged letters saying she had terminal brain cancer has won a cut in her jail term.
Housing spend, rising debt in Tas budget
Tasmania's budget forecasts a soaring $5.2 billion of net debt over forward estimates amid a return to a slim surplus in 2023/24.
Wong vows to be closer with Pacific allies
In a major speech, new Foreign Minister Penny Wong said Australia would more closely listen to the concerns of Pacific nations, including on climate.
Greens eye three seats as count continues
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese remains just one seat short of a majority in vote count figures, after a Liberal MP conceded defeat to the Greens in Queensland.
PM faces domestic, regional challenges
The prime minister has returned from Japan and will undertake a number of briefings to address critical domestic and regional challenges.
Liberals to launch review into poll defeat
As Peter Dutton looks set to become the next Liberal leader, the party will examine what part of its campaign went wrong.
Experts concerned over low booster uptake
Health authorities are concerned about the low uptake of COVID-19 vaccine boosters, as ATAGI makes a fourth dose available for more Australians.
Further sign of lame economy in early 2022
There are signs next week's national accounts will show the economy was barely growing in the first three months of the year.
Labor urges China to drop trade barriers
Australia has called on China to remove trade restrictions to exports as a first step to mending diplomatic, political and business relations.
Survey highlights COVID-19 impact on youth
Gender diverse people and students have reported higher proportions of negative impacts from COVID-19 in various aspects of their lives, including mental health
Miners, banks lift ASX by 0.8pct at noon
The local share market was up 0.8 per cent at midday despite another selloff in the tech sector, which dipped following a profit warning by Snapchat's owner.
Daughter found guilty of murdering mother
Isabela Carolina Camelo-Gomez has been found guilty of murdering her mother two decades ago in her Sydney home after inventing a story about a robbery.
Dawson accused of molesting schoolgirl
Chris Dawson molested the schoolgirl who he eventually married after the disappearance of his first wife, a court has been told.
Second COVID booster eligibility expanded
An extra 1.5 million people are now eligible to receive a fourth COVID-19 vaccine, or second booster.
Labor government hits ground running
The prime minister will focus on his domestic agenda once he returns home from Tokyo but his ministry has already started work to fulfil key election promises.
Ukraine attack ‘illegal and immoral’: PM
The leaders of the Quad group of nations have had a candid discussion about the Russian invasion of Ukraine in Tokyo.
Vic store mice poison ban push set to fail
The Victorian government and coalition are set to oppose a move to ban the general sale of second generation rodent poisons in stores across the state.