Lachlan Murdoch to front defamation trial
Media mogul Lachlan Murdoch will appear in person to give evidence during a defamation trial against Australian publisher Crikey scheduled for early 2023.
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Debate over energy price cap heats up
The possibility of price caps on fossil fuels has sparked concern from some state leaders as the government looks to lock down a plan to lower energy prices.
Prosecution drops Bruce Lehrmann rape case
The man accused of raping Brittany Higgins will not face a retrial because of the impacts renewed proceedings would have on her mental health.
Wife-killer Dawson likely to die in jail
Former teacher Chris Dawson has been jailed for a minimum of 18 years after murdering his wife Lynette and disposing of her body four decades ago.
Santos loses appeal for huge NT gas works
The Federal Court has upheld a ruling that Tiwi Islands traditional owners should have been consulted over Santos's multibillion-dollar Barossa gas project.
Workplace rule changes become law
The federal government's workplace relations changes, which will introduce multi-employer bargaining, have been waved through parliament.
Crossbench briefed on Indigenous voice
The Labor government has briefed crossbench MPs on the proposed Indigenous voice to parliament, saying amending the constitution is a matter of principle.
Ex-Tyrrell suspect awarded $1.5m damages
A former suspect in William Tyrrell's disappearance has been awarded almost $1.5 million in damages after suing over the police investigation against him.
Helicopter crashes into Melbourne home
A student pilot is in a stable condition in hospital after his helicopter crashed into the roof of a home in Melbourne's southeast, shocking neighbours.
TV star faces NT court over chopper crash
TV presenter Matt Wright has made his first appearance in a Darwin court over a slew of charges relating to a helicopter crash that killed co-star Chris Wilson.
Back to battle for ex soldier seeking help
A former soldier has told an inquiry her efforts to get support from veterans' affairs felt like she never left the battlefield.
Long road ahead to end harassment at work
Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins is urging employers and workers to continue the momentum to end workplace harassment for future generations.
Workplace law overhaul comes to a head
The government is pushing to have its workplace law overhaul passed by Christmas, saying it will get wages moving and ease cost of living pressures.
Deal to cut energy costs closer, says PM
The federal government is edging nearer to a plan to ease energy costs, with the prime minister confident a deal can be struck.
Scientists to restore tropical seagrass
Researchers will investigate restoration techniques for key tropical seagrass species, from Queensland's Great Barrier Reef to the north of Western Australia.
Glamorised tanning angers cancer victim
A Brisbane woman fighting advanced skin cancer says glamorising tanning on social media feels like a "kick in the guts".
Manufacturing sector contracts in November
The manufacturing sector has contracted after three months of flatlining, in a sign that less-than-favourable economic conditions are now hurting.
Home price downturn now more subdued
The residential property downturn endures for the seventh month in a row, although the pace of decline has started to wind back.
Road trip could deliver solar-powered cars
Cheap and lightweight solar cells from a printer could fuel cars and homes in future, an inventor says, after an electric vehicle test around Australia.
Fleetwood Mac’s Christine McVie dead at 79
Christine McVie, whose songwriting and signature vocals helped make British-American group Fleetwood Mac one of the biggest rock bands ever, has died at 79.
Greens seek new Morrison inquiry referral
Greens leader Adam Bandt is calling for a new referral to parliament's privileges committee relating to Scott Morrison's secret ministries.
Melbourne the top destination for tourists
Domestic tourism has bounced back to above pre-COVID-19 levels and Melbourne has been the biggest beneficiary of increased visitors.
Medibank hackers declare ‘case closed’
The Medibank hackers declared "case closed" after dumping a final tranche of stolen data, as Australia's information commissioner launches an investigation.
Albanese likens Uluru words to Lincoln address
The Uluru Statement from the Heart has been described as the Australian equivalent to the inspiring address delivered by revered US president Abraham Lincoln.
AFL superfan ‘Joffa’ admits assaulting boy
Collingwood Football Club's former cheer squad leader has formally pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a teenage boy in 2005 during an arraignment hearing.
UN pushes for Australian smacking ban
A United Nations committee has condemned Australians' use of corporal punishment, directing the country to ban it in all settings including the home.
Sydney mechanic jailed for 1995 murder
A mechanic has been jailed for up to 22 years after brutally killing his boss in a western Sydney auto wreckers weeks before Christmas in 1995.
Watchdog takes casino giant Star to court
A federal watchdog has started civil penalty proceedings against gambling giant Star for alleged failures to comply with anti-money laundering laws.
Teen’s body found, flood cost hits $12b
A 19-year-old man's body has been found in a NSW Riverina town, four days after he vanished while swimming in floodwaters.
Microba soars on ‘transformational’ deal
Shares in gut-health company Microba have been up as much as 90 per cent after the Brisbane-based firm announced a strategic partnership with Sonic Healthcare.
Collins Foods halts Taco Bell rollout
Collins Foods is taking a $11.9 million impairment charge on eight underperforming Taco Bell restaurants and pausing rollout of any more to revamp the brand.