Family killed 19 days after daughter born
Abbey Forrest and Inderpal Singh planned to have four children, but they and their 19-day-old daughter died in a deliberately lit fire in December 2020.
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Snowy chief upset ministers with surprises
Performance and termination payments went to former Snowy Hydro chief Paul Broad, despite ministerial concerns about his conduct.
Govt denies cuts to regional Australia
Infrastructure department officials have revealed there was a $1.2 billion decrease in regional spending, but deny it amounts to a funding cut.
NSW approved UN jail visit before backflip
NSW reneged on an agreement to allow UN inspectors into its prisons the day the delegation landed in Australia, a federal official has told senators.
Labor to use WestConnex cash for hospital
Some funds from the sale of the WestConnex tollway network will be used to upgrade a key Sydney hospital if Labor wins government at the March election.
Petrol prices soar on back of weak dollar
Motorists are getting hit hard at the pump since the return of the full fuel excise tax, with some cities still yet to reach the peak of their fuel cycles.
Flood-weary NSW towns face huge clean up
An aerial assessment of Forbes had indicated "hundreds" of homes and businesses in the NSW town have been impacted by flooding, the SES says.
Westpac says no stressed customers – yet
Westpac is seeing no signs that higher rates are causing mortgage delinquencies, but says it is inevitable they will eventually have an impact.
Medibank won’t pay any hacker ransom
Health insurer Medibank won't pay any ransom fee to the hacker that accessed the personal data of all its customers.
Umpire delivers 15pct aged care wage rise
Aged care workers have been awarded an interim 15 per cent pay rise by the Fair Work Commission, but unions say it is only the first step.
Aust shares gain, finish week up 1.6pct
The local share market has climbed in afternoon trading to finish Friday up 0.5 per cent, with energy and mining sectors particularly strong.
Hyundai’s baby SUV in its wildest form
There's a small green button inside this Hyundai Kona which, when pushed, unleashes the full potential of its 206kW and 392Nm.
Government eyes energy crisis quick fixes
Albanese government ministers will discuss possible regulatory interventions to ease energy prices in a cabinet meeting next week.
Power struggle: charging challenge for EVs
Australia's switch to electric cars is accelerating but connected a charger to every home threatens to put the brakes on progress.
Independent inquiry into Medicare fraud
Health Minister Mark Butler has launched an independent inquiry into fraud, inappropriate billing and over-servicing within the Medicare system.
Daniel Andrews blasts ‘smear and innuendo’
The Victorian premier has issued a blistering statement about "smear and innuendo" surrounding an investigation by the state's anti-corruption watchdog.
Pregnant woman ferried through NSW floods
Emergency responders helped a pregnant woman whose waters had broken get to hospital after the NSW town of Forbes was cut in two by floodwaters.
Aged care unions welcome interim wage bump
Unions have welcomed a 15 per cent pay rise for some aged care workers but say the wage increases should be bigger and broader.
Aust man dies in Ukraine amid invasion
The death of Australian man Trevor Kjeldal in Ukraine has been described as tragic by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
Gas takes top bill in politics of power
As power and gas bills rise, so does the pressure on federal and state politicians to take action to solve the energy and climate crisis.
Farmers vent methane pledge concerns
Livestock producers warn a commitment to slash methane emissions by 30 per cent is creating unease amongst some in the farming sector.
Bringing musicals to the deaf community
As the arts sector makes its post-COVID return, theatres have made it their mission to welcome all audiences - including members of the deaf community.
Sri Lankan cricketer on sex assault charge
Police allege Sri Lankan international cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka sexually assaulted a woman in Sydney's eastern suburbs after the pair met for a date.
Brisbane newborn saved from 2kg tumour
Doctors in Queensland have saved a newborn baby's life by removing a tumour from her spine that weighed double her birth weight.
Qld power plant fail ‘unfortunate’: govt
Queensland Energy Minister Mick de Brenni has assured residents the state's power supply is solid heading into energy-intensive summer months.
Rare ‘blood moon’ to excite skygazers
A total lunar eclipse where the moon will turn blood red is on the cards in a rare astronomical phenomenon that will not been seen again until 2025.
‘Broken’ immigration system to be reviewed
The federal government government has announced a review of Australia's immigration system, saying it is broken and is being exploited by criminals.
Scam bill to double in 12 months: Labor
Scammers are on track to rip off Australians to the tune of $4 billion this year, with authorities telling people to take time to check an offer or contact.
Ship with COVID passengers to dock in Tas
At least 2000 passengers will arrive in Tasmania on the Coral Princess following a COVID-19 outbreak aboard the cruise ship.
PM slams campaign against IR bill
The prime minister has defended the multi-employer component of the workplace relations bill and raised questions about the companies gearing up to fight it.
Tyrrell’s foster mum acquitted of lying
William Tyrrell's foster mother has been acquitted of lying to the NSW Crime Commission about hitting a different child with a wooden spoon.