Australian shares suffer worst fall in three months
The local share market dropped 1.6 per cent after the US central bank chairman said interest rates needed to rise further.
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NSW premier seeks to ban livestreamed climate protests
NSW Premier Chris Minns will meet with Facebook in an attempt to block climate activists from livestreaming illegal protests he says put lives at risk.
Council wheels out tiny homes to tackle housing crisis
A council's move to soften restrictions on caravans and tiny houses could ease the housing crisis and offer fertile ground for new industry, an expert says.
Vote ‘yes’ and make our lives better, say land councils
Heads of the NT land councils have travelled to Canberra to speak with politicians about the 2023 Barunga Declaration in support of an Indigenous voice.
Tara Moss quietly drops negligence case against doctor
Former model Tara Moss has discontinued a civil lawsuit against a NSW doctor over an alleged misdiagnosis she claimed led to permanent injury and chronic pain.
‘I want the 10 jersey’: Cooper set for Wallabies recall
Ten months after rupturing his Achilles, veteran five-eighth Quade Cooper is ready to make his second Wallabies comeback in the lead up to the Rugby World Cup.
Another electric vehicle breaks Australian price record
The lowest price for an electric vehicle in Australia has fallen even lower as automakers battle for a slice of the market.
Something ‘seriously wrong’ with police case management
An inquiry looking at gay hate crimes has shined a damning light on the NSW Police Force with multiple cold case records lost and key evidence never tested.
Senate inquiry adds to scrutiny of Perth Mint fumbles
Perth Mint faces a Senate inquiry on top of an audit and compliance overhaul amid longstanding issues and controversies including gold bars alloyed with silver.
Aussie charities take $13.4 billion in donations
Australian charities, including churches and universities, recorded a jump in donations to $13.4 billion in 2021 and employed more than 10 per cent of workers.
Treasurer’s ‘big call’ on RBA top job due in weeks
The treasurer is expected to make a decision about the leadership of the Reserve Bank of Australia as existing governor Philip Lowe's term draws to a close.
NSW equality legislation set to make queer life easier
Sydney MP Alex Greenwich has introduced equality legislation, saying NSW has fallen behind other states and territories when it comes to LGBTQIA+ rights.
Top prosecutor defends call not to lay Lawyer X charges
A key figure in the Lawyer X scandal was prepared to testify against Victorian police officers in a proposed plea deal that fell apart over immunity concerns.
Teacher slapped with historical sex assault charges
An 82-year-old man has been hit with dozens of charges as part of a police investigation into historical sex assaults linked to a Melbourne primary school.
Doubt cast on police timeline of statements on tasering
The NSW police minister has faced repeated questions over what she knew about a police decision to withhold key details from the public after a gran's tasering.
Hobart festivalgoers, Antarctic crew take icy dip
Hobart winter festival Dark Mofo has held its annual naked winter solstice swim, while Australia's expeditioners in Antarctica took their own icy plunge.
PwC tax breach ‘trashed’ consultation process
Actions taken by consulting firm PwC have been blasted as deeply disappointing by Treasurer Jim Chalmers, who says people are right to be angry.
‘No peace’: Denyer victims’ angst over parole law loss
A bill to ban serial killer Paul Denyer from re-applying for parole has been defeated in the Victorian parliament, leading to dismay from victims' families.
Australian efforts to clean air travel get $30m boost
Australian projects to cut emissions from air travel will get a $30 million boost and support from a new industry body.
Long-awaited Berejiklian corruption probe report due
The NSW corruption watchdog is about to release its report into the conduct of former premier Gladys Berejiklian and her secret boyfriend Daryl Maguire.
Minister under fire over police censorship of tasering
Documents show NSW Police removed mention of paramedics, a knife and a Taser in their first statement about the tasering of a 95-year-old grandmother.
Record crowds flock to Sydney’s Vivid festival
Sydney's annual Vivid festival has hit its biggest ever attendance record boasting a crowd of more than 3.28 million.
‘Waste of time’: Lawyer X investigator’s threat to quit
A special investigator says Victorian prosecutors have repeatedly shut down suggestions that criminal charges should be laid over the Nicola Gobbo affair.
Push to find missing NSW woman with $250,000 reward
On what would have been the 40th birthday of Niamh Maye, a $250,000 reward is being offered to help find out what happened when she disappeared 21 years ago.
Economy falters as rattled consumers tighten belts
Australia is on track for two years of sluggish economic growth that may be even weaker than first feared.
Respiratory disease registry seeks to combat silicosis
A registry to detect and combat "unacceptable" workplace respiratory diseases such as silicosis will be set up, introducing mandatory reporting laws.
School climate strike leader among arrested protesters
A former school climate strike organiser has graduated to more radical action in a third day of protests targeting east coast coal ports and facilities.
Feds to ease the flood of trauma after disaster strikes
The federal government is launching a new framework to cut red tape and help traumatised disaster survivors access long-term mental health care .
Taiwan war would dwarf Ukraine conflict, says Morrison
As a new poll shows Australians remain concerned about China in the region amid rising tensions, Scott Morrison has again entered the debate.
Safety rules call as study puts wind up flying taxis
Autonomous flying taxis are still a possibility for Australia, researchers say, but will need strict regulation and more research into urban wind gusts.
Activist on bail after port railway blockade protest
A 22-year-old woman has been banned from travelling north of Gosford unless attending court after protesting at the Port of Newcastle.