Public sector reforms may spell budget blues for NSW
NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey's budget figures could be in jeopardy, with interest rate rises impacting inflation in the year ahead.
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‘Disgusting’ killed teen’s family cry as boy acquitted
Family and supporters of murdered 16-year-old Declan Cutler have screamed out in a Melbourne court room as one of eight boys was acquitted of his murder.
Pharaohs loom large in trove of ancient Egyptian wonder
From intricate jewellery to remnants of giant statues, a trove of ancient treasures from the time of the pharaohs is making its way to Australia.
Qantas CEO to sit down with union leader, lawyers
Recently appointed Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson will need to be in the room when lawyers discuss compensation for workers the airline illegally sacked.
Short-stay levy draws flak as housing vision unveiled
An Australian-first levy on short-term accommodation headlines a generational shake-up to Victoria's housing and planning sectors.
Recipe for change as dry spell may eat into food prices
The declaration of an El Nino event alongside a second driver of dry weather could prove to be another spanner in the works in the fight against inflation.
Millions of Australians receive welfare payment boost
The social services sector is warning small boosts to welfare will not address inequality, with the payments still keeping people well below the poverty line.
Reactions to NSW state budget and its surprise surplus
The NSW Labor government has delivered its first state budget since 2010, revealing a surprise surplus and promising to funnel spending into essential services.
Bureau declares weather double whammy for Australia
Australia's weather bureau has finally declared an El Nino event alongside a second driver of dry weather, with communities told to prepare for heat and fire.
‘From mud to concrete’ farmers feeling the El Nino heat
With drier and hotter weather patterns confirmed some Aussie farmers are already in drought.
Hybrid electric SUV recalled due to fire risk fault
Drivers of a hybrid electric SUV have been warned about a potentially dangerous manufacturing fault following a series of recent vehicle fires.
Woman grilled over rape claim against cricket star
A woman claiming Sri Lankan international batsman Danushka Gunathilaka stealthily removed his condom has been questioned by his lawyer over the allegation.
‘Less than lethal’ bean-bag round killed woman: police
NSW Police will suspend the use of bean-bag rounds after a woman shot during an attempted arrest died after the contents of the round entered her heart.
Inflation cooling to plan but fuel on RBA’s watchlist
The Reserve Bank of Australia appears comfortable with the inflation outlook but there are concerns about petrol prices and a weakening Chinese economy.
Man faces court over uni stabbings, frying pan assaults
A man has faced court charged over the stabbing of two university students and assaults on two other people at the Australian National University.
Vatican report says Broome bishop a sexual predator
A longtime Catholic bishop of Broome groomed and sexually assaulted Aboriginal boys and young men, a Vatican investigation has found.
Perth rents rise fastest as housing supply dwindles
Rental prices are skyrocketing in Perth as home vacancy rates plummet amid chronic housing supply shortages and unprecedented demand for homelessness services.
NSW budget readies for rainy day with surplus surprise
A surplus will bring little comfort to many people who are not eligible for cost-of-living relief as the NSW government insists on prudent principles.
More homes put up for sale as property rebound sets in
The spring selling season looks to have started early, with national listings surging more than 20 per cent in the last month of winter.
Record-breaking heatwave sparks catastrophic fire risk
Unseasonably warm weather and strong winds have left the much of the country sweltering in a heatwave with fire warnings closing dozens of schools.
First Nations group wants youngsters to ‘ring a rello’
The Uluru Youth Dialogue has launched a campaign to "ring a rello", asking young people to start a conversation with relatives about the voice referendum.
Extra Qatar flights would have cut fares, grown tourism
Qantas is an "exceptionally aggressive competitor", a parliamentary hearing into Qatar Airways' failed bid for extra flights into Australia has been told.
Student in critical condition after campus stabbing
A 24-year-old is in custody after two students were stabbed and another man was assaulted at the Australian National University campus in Canberra.
Aust shares fall at start of big week for central banks
The local share market finished down 0.7 per cent at the start of a week that will feature meetings by six central banks and minutes from the RBA.
Electric cars face speed bump on road to price parity
Electric cars are forecast to become cheaper to buy than petrol cars in some countries within one to three years but subsidies can speed up progress.
Former premier’s cop son anxious about his treatment
Ex-premier Kristina Keneally's police officer son says statements that led to a man's arrest were an error rather than an attempt to mislead the justice system.
Cricket star denies ‘stealthing’ woman during sex
A Sydney woman was in complete shock when Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka allegedly removed his condom during sex.
Petrol price surge further stretches household budgets
Motorists have been hit in the hip pocket by petrol price rises and the latest spike may put a dent in the Reserve Bank's fight against inflation.
Tasered woman’s family slam ‘disturbing’ police actions
NSW Police are under fire after the family of a woman who was tasered and died in hospital described officers' actions as heartbreaking and disturbing.
Dating apps told to take action to protect users
The federal government has told online dating platforms to create a voluntary code to better protect Australians or face the consequences.
Concerns over voice misinformation as voter roll closes
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has urged Australians to cut through misinformation, as the voting roll is set to close ahead of the referendum.