Ita Buttrose tells media women to persevere with career
Ita Buttrose says she is "not thinking of doing nothing" after leaving the helm of the ABC, a position the doyenne describes as the culmination of her career.
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Branded a cop killer, Roberts fights to clear his name
Jason Roberts, who was branded a cop killer after being wrongly convicted of the murders of two Victoria Police officers, has filed a claim for damages
Dominatrix’s slave jailed 22 years for bloody murder
The slave to Melbourne dominatrix Heide Bos will spend up to 22 years in prison for the bloody murder of her boyfriend inside a car park.
Tears as child taken from Tyrrell foster mum’s care
Missing toddler William Tyrrell's former foster mother told a child being removed from her care that it wasn't the youngster's fault, a court has heard.
Comm Games could be pushed to 2027 to find new host
Commonwealth Games organisers are considering delaying the event into 2027 to help a potential Australian host prepare, an inquiry has been told.
Family of slain grandmother ‘powerless and voiceless’
The family of a grandmother who was killed and thrown down a mine shaft have wept in court as her killer was jailed for at least seven years.
History-making Liberal senator Marise Payne to retire
Former foreign minister Marise Payne has announced her retirement from federal parliament, describing her time in politics as an extraordinary honour.
Survivors call for truth after ‘secret’ graves found
Ground penetrating radar has found possible burial sites on the grounds of a notorious institution where Aboriginal boys were routinely brutalised.
‘A new level’: Australia boosts ties with Philippines
Anthony Albanese has become the first prime minister for 20 years to hold bilateral talks in the Philippines as his diplomatic visit through Asia continues.
Lucky escape for farmer in firing line of killer gunman
A camouflage-clad gunman who killed a workmate also fired at a farmer before turning his weapon on himself after police in Western Australia found him.
Teen charged over violent after school attack
A 14-year-old has been charged over an attack on a boy walking home from school in Melbourne that left the victim with life-threatening injuries.
Albanese’s China visit ‘appropriate’, Dutton says
A visit by the prime minister to China, despite unresolved issues including the detention of Australians, will be supported by the opposition.
No timeline for Dutton’s recognition referendum plan
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has failed to commit to a timeline for when a second referendum for constitutional recognition would be held.
Gunman dies after fatally shooting co-worker
A police manhunt sparked by a fatal shooting in a WA wheatbelt town has ended after the alleged gunman turned the weapon on himself.
eHarmony accused of toxic relationship with customers
Dating site eHarmony is facing court action after hundreds of singles complained to the consumer watchdog over subscription traps and misleading pricing.
Dodgy dealers could wind up in jail for odometer scams
The South Australian government wants to put jail on the table for dodgy car dealers who wind back the odometers on used vehicles.
‘Intolerable’ housing crisis is costing Sydney billions
Housing unaffordability in Sydney is second only to Hong Kong, says a think tank boss who warns it is costing the city billions of dollars in lost productivity.
Hunt for gunman at large after grain silo shooting
Members of the public have been warned to stay indoors as police search for a gunman after a person was shot at a grain silo east of Perth.
Bushfire survivors call for pause on coal, gas projects
Members and senators in Canberra are being lobbied to ensure coal and gas approvals are stopped while the Labor government reviews national environmental laws.
‘Fingers crossed’ European trade deal will come through
Australia and the EU could hold further talks on a free trade agreement in coming weeks, but the trade minister insists it must be in the national interest.
Swift action urged to help save endangered parrot
Some states are yet to sign on to a new recovery plan that has been designed to help save the critically endangered swift parrot.
Practical industry options to cut through hydrogen hype
Rivals are rolling out ambitious industrial policies and Australia must match these on its own terms, a business group will tell a hydrogen summit.
Government ‘helping hand’ ideal to control prices: Lowe
A bigger role for government in managing economic cycles and acting on sluggish productivity features on Philip Lowe's wish list for a stronger Australia.
Strip search of women ‘context’ for Qatar refusal: King
Catherine King says the mistreatment of a group of Australian women was linked to her decision to block Qatar Airways' request for more flights.
Salmon farmers at odds with destock call to save skate
Tasmania's salmon industry is resisting advice to destock pens in a harbour in order to save an ancient fish on the brink of extinction.
PM confirms China trip in ‘frank and constructive’ talk
Anthony Albanese has confirmed accepting an invitation to visit Chinese President Xi Jinping later this year, following talks with the country's premier.
Plan to shield native species from threat posed by cats
The federal government has released a new plan that aims to stop feral and pet cats from driving more native species to extinction.
Threatened species list just got a whole lot longer
Dozens of plants and animals have been added to Australia's long list of threatened species, with 14 catapulting into the critically endangered category.
Albanese vows to bolster partnership with East Timor
Anthony Albanese has held his first meeting with East Timor Prime Minister Xanana Gusmão on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit.
Don’t let ‘no’ be the end of closing the gap: Langton
The Albanese government should consider steps to empower Indigenous communities should the voice referendum fail, says a leading academic.
Woman’s day in court shifts over alleged crash cover-up
A woman has been granted bail after showing up to court to support her partner, being arrested as she tried to leave, and then ending up in the dock herself.