Unemployment rate remains at 3.4 per cent
Australia's unemployment rate has stayed at 3.4 per cent, with another 64,000 jobs added to the national economy, the latest labour force figures reveal.
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‘I need to kill you’: Dad to daughter, 10
After fatally stabbing her mother and sister, a Melbourne dad chased his 10-year-old daughter into the street declaring he needed to kill her.
NT cop loses inquest fight to stay silent
NT policeman Zach Rolfe can be forced to answer questions at an inquest about the night he shot Indigenous teen Kumanjayi Walker dead, the Supreme Court says.
Threat of energy price cap already working
Energy markets are responding pre-emptively to the federal government's price cap, demonstrating it's already having a dampening effect on prices.
NSW clamps down on toxic emissions
Ageing coal-fired power plants and toxic fuels will be phased out in NSW with the aim of reducing health risks and saving money.
Billions pledged to electrifying bus fleet
Australians can expect to ride more electric buses with one state announcing $3 billion towards electrifying its fleet and others moving in the same direction.
ANZ bracing for uplift in household stress
ANZ CEO Shayne Elliott has told shareholders cost-of-living pressures are starting to have a meaningful impact on household finances.
Kids open wide for tooth decay study
The dental health of Australian children will be examined in a four-year study of more than 30,000 kids that has won the support of state health authorities.
Solar race car on track for world record
An Australian made solar-powered race car could set a new Guinness World Record this weekend and spark interest in vehicles powered by the sun.
Alerts linger as COVID-19 hits NSW peak
Infections of COVID-19 are likely to fall in Australia's most populous state, NSW, but experts warn the national health emergency is far from over.
Minister blasts gas giant ‘Putin profits’
The federal government has laughed off criticism of its new energy laws as "Soviet-style", saying gas giants just want to keep hold of their record profits.
Law reform in focus after police shooting
As the government weighs up the implications of the brutal deaths of two Queensland police officers, the federal opposition has likened the attack to terrorism.
Controversial Australia Day rule abandoned
The prime minister denies a decision to scrap rules requiring councils to hold citizenship ceremonies on January 26 is part of a plan to change Australia Day.
Westpac ordered to fork out $29m in compo
Westpac customers in their thousands stand to share in compensation worth nearly $30 million following a successful class action over superannuation fees.
‘Disgraceful’ administrative tribunal axed
Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus has announced the government will abolish the Administrative Appeals Tribunal, which has been heavily criticised.
Convicted ex-wife killer claims innocence
Adrian Basham continues to maintain his innocence despite being convicted of murdering his estranged wife Samantha Fraser earlier this year.
COVID wave nears pre-Christmas peak
Health Minister Mark Butler warns Australia's latest COVID-19 wave still has a way to go despite case numbers starting to plateau as Christmas approaches.
‘Horror budget’ paved the way for robodebt
Successive Liberal government crackdowns on welfare fraud led many on social services to feel like criminals and paved the way for robodebt, an inquiry heard.
Coles peels back frozen potato chip sales
Coles has imposed a purchase limit on frozen potato chips due to a national supply shortage.
Indigenous women, kids at risk in custody
Indigenous women and children are among the most vulnerable and largely over-represented groups in custody, a truth-telling inquiry has been told.
Feisty, funky and fun tiny Fiat relative
Bystanders will likely hear the Abarth 595 coming before they see it, with the punchy little Fiat prodigy proving that size isn't everything.
The chips are down for pubs this summer
The cost of a humble pub meal could be on the way up due to a nationwide potato shortage caused by poor weather and supply chain issues.
Battery boost for National Energy Market
Eight renewable energy batteries will be built to support the National Energy Market and increase storage capacity by about tenfold.
Spinach recall reaches all but one state
Coles has joined Woolworths and Riviera Farms in a spinach product recall that has extended across all states and territories except WA.
Pitch invasion arrests promised ‘soon’
Victoria Police say they will be knocking on doors 'very soon' after launching an investigation into violence at the A-League Men match in Melbourne.
Local grains feed the world from new plant
Aussie grains could feed the world in new products as consumers and food companies look for safe, affordable and low-emission alternatives to animal proteins.
Missing cruise ship passenger’s body found
The body of a cruise ship guest who fell overboard in windy sea conditions off the South Australian coast overnight has been found.
Parliament to green light power savings
The federal government's energy relief measures are set to pass parliament following support from the Greens and crossbenchers.
Melbourne Cup winner admits animal cruelty
Melbourne Cup-winning horse trainer Darren Weir and his assistant Jarrod McLean have pleaded guilty to animal cruelty in the lead-up to the 2018 Melbourne Cup.
Interstate drug trafficking ring smashed
SA police have charged seven men and seized drugs and luxury vehicles worth millions of dollars allegedly linked to an interstate trafficking network.
Power relief measures pass parliament
An energy relief package for households and businesses that caps the price of gas has passed parliament.