‘The system is broken’: deadly driver’s sentence upheld
A driver doing a minimum of three years in prison for killing five people will not serve a longer term after prosecutors' appeal was dismissed.
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Relief for workers with lifeline for ailing smelters
Smelter operator Nyrstar hasn't ruled out needing further taxpayer money after extra funds were announced to prop up two ailing facilities.
New charges for Bondi accused in ‘unprecedented’ case
The case against the surviving Bondi Beach gunman is still in its legal infancy after he was hit with a mountain of fresh charges.
‘Transformative’ airport to open with meagre schedule
An international airport will open with less than two dozen domestic flights a week, but it's hoped it can give passengers better travel options.
Advocates push to delay key reforms to the NDIS
An inquiry is set to hear calls for sweeping government changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme to be pushed back.
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Higher debt, cheaper homes as territory axes stamp duty
Stamp duty will be abolished for ACT first home buyers in an Australian first, despite the territory budget set to surpass $12 billion in debt.
Aussie retailers under pressure from e-commerce giants
Australians are continuing to turn to global e-commerce providers as rising costs weigh on household budgets, heaping more pressure on local retailers.
Final send off for AFL legend after beastly battle
AFL legend and motor neurone disease crusader Neale Daniher has been given a final farewell with a long guard of honour following an emotional funeral.
Hybrid sales in the used car fast lane as prices rise
More Australian motorists are getting behind the wheel of a second-hand hybrid vehicle in a trend experts say is designed to beat petrol prices.
Conflicting claims as cops fight NRL star assault case
A bloody encounter between an NRL star and two police officers accused of his assault is under the microscope with competing accounts of the night.
‘Back in the 1970s’: NDIS changes to take away dignity
Cost-saving measures targeting the National Disability Insurance Scheme will strip disabled Australians of their dignity, advocates have warned.
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Aussie demand for SpaceX float overwhelms call centres
The lead Australian broker on the $2.5 trillion public launch of Elon Musk's SpaceX is experiencing "extremely high" call volumes as investors try to get in.
Big bank changes RBA rate call as cost pressures ease
Slowing economic activity and softer price growth could convince the Reserve Bank to keep rates on hold, with inflation pressures weaker than initially feared.
Apple’s souped-up Siri could enlist more Aussie AI fans
Putting powerful artificial intelligence features inside a popular smartphone could change Australia's use of the technology and recruit more users.
‘All in’: defiant premier toughs out leadership talk
Jacinta Allan has signalled she will not go down as Victorian premier without a fight as another set of dire polling for Labor rekindles leadership tensions.
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Running low on gas: more nations drive an energy change
Renewable electricity sources such as solar and wind are gaining on gas for a share of the worldwide energy market.
Just a mimic of One Nation: coalition cops Labor serve
One Nation's rise in the polls is no shock to experts who say it's been brewing for years, as the coalition fails to rule out a preference deal with the party.
Push to free up GPs with more pharmacist prescriptions
Letting pharmacists write medication scripts could save $1 billion in health costs and free up 10 million GP visits a year, a report has found.
Weapons seized after violent disturbance at town camp
Up to 100 people wielding a variety of weapons have been involved in a violent disturbance in a remote town camp.
Cooling house market offers hope to first-time buyers
Auction clearance rates have hit a five-year low, and the percentages are the lowest Australia has had in five years.
Third fatal shark attack in a month sparks warnings
Three spearfishers have died in shark attacks in just 21 days as an expert warns of the risks involved in the activity.
One of Australia’s most wanted men arrested in Greece
An international, two-decade manhunt has come to an end after Greek police reportedly arrested a man over a 1999 Sydney murder.
Liberation wins Tony for best play after Pulitzer Prize
Author Bess Wohl has followed her Pulitzer Prize by winning a Tony Award for her play Liberation, a drama about the legacy of the women's liberation movement.
Australia’s Rose Byrne vying for Tony Award
Australia's Rose Byrne is vying for her first Tony Award after starring in a Broadway revival of the Noel Coward comedy of manners, Fallen Angels.
Dangerous winter virus far more than ‘just a bad cold’
Health authorities are urging seniors to get a free vaccine to protect them from a common winter virus that can cause severe illness, hospitalisation and death.
Honours abound in King’s Birthday roll call of service
Almost 1000 Australians are waking up with their service to the nation being recognised with honours in the 2026 King's Birthday list.
One Nation’s historic surge puts PM’s focus on economy
Pauline Hanson's party has for the first time in a poll's history overtaken Labor in popularity, as Anthony Albanese points to people being left behind.
Pioneering researcher remembered as cancer fight ends
A renowned pathologist and former Australian of the Year has been remembered as a selfless fighter who strived to improve the lives of others.
‘Mind-blowing’: honour for man behind snow sports glory
Michael Kennedy has been honoured for his lasting impact on snow sports, with the former administrator helping Australia become a winter sports powerhouse.
Family violence crusader, centenarian in King’s Honours
An ex-premier who fought to reduce family violence is among the Australians recognised for their service to the nation in this year's King's Birthday Honours.
Motorbike rider dies in outback desert race crash
A competitor in an outback motorcycle race has died from his injuries after crashing during the first leg of the 450km event.