Immersive underwater show farewells historic theatre
The latest production from Broad Encounters, Love Lust Lost, will be the last staged at a former theatre and dance hall in Melbourne.
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Labor pledges $2b extra housing support as bill stalls
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese upped the ante on public housing spending, announcing a $2 billion fund as the Greens block a key election promise.
Liberals down but not out as Dutton rallies troops
Peter Dutton has acknowledged the Liberal Party is facing "dark times" but promises to lead it to success at the next federal election.
Exhibition delves into Australia’s ‘secret war’
A mixed-media exhibition in Mildura explores Australia's past through the looking glass of renowned Aboriginal artists Judy Watson and Yhonnie Scarce.
Farewell turbo, hello hybrid: Forester stands strong
Subaru's popular Forester has evolved markedly over its near-three-decade life, and while there's no longer a turbo in the mix, the boxer remains.
Top sporting body backs hormone limit for trans women
Transgender women should comply with testosterone limits if they want to play high-level sports, Australian Sports Commission guidelines suggest.
Barry Cable’s AFL honours in doubt after abuse finding
The lawyer for a woman repeatedly sexually abused as a child by Barry Cable has called for the legendary footballer to be stripped of his honours.
No negotiations on Hobart stadium deal: new AFL boss
Incoming AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon says Tasmania's slated entry into the league in 2028 could be pushed back if stadium construction is delayed.
‘Like an accent’: Not all frogs ribbit the same
Frog calls are just as diverse and unique as frog species, researchers say after analysing more than 700 individual frog calls.
Father ‘blindsided’ as police shot his mentally ill son
The father of a mentally ill man fatally gunned down by police on the NSW mid-north coast has said "Blind Freddy" could have foreseen the deadly tragedy.
ANZ, Suncorp agree to major investments in Queensland
ANZ is promising to establish a major tech hub in Brisbane while Suncorp says it will establish a new disaster response centre at its headquarters there.
Push to stop ‘arms race’ in federal election spending
Addressing record high election spending, donor transparency and introducing donation caps are among a wishlist of reforms to improve integrity in politics.
Hillsong abuse response ‘mischaracterised as cover-up’
Hillsong founder Brian Houston's actions after learning his father was a pedophile have been speculatively mischaracterised as a cover-up, his barrister says.
Fight to repatriate Aust women, kids from Syrian camp
A fight has begun for the repatriation of eight Australian women and their 18 children from a Syrian refugee camp where they've been held for up to four years.
Football legend Barry Cable abused girl, judge finds
A judge has awarded $818,700 to a woman who was repeatedly sexually abused as a child by legendary footballer Barry Cable in the 1960s and 70s.
Casino tax claims and cover-up land Crown $20m fine
Crown Melbourne has been fined $20 million for wrongly claiming tax deductions and trying to conceal their nature in another blow for the casino giant.
Councils to plug into $100m energy efficiency fund
A $100 million fund will be set aside for the nation's local councils in a bid to make key community facilities more energy efficient.
Profit upgrade electrifies AGL Energy, power bills soar
AGL Energy says it will spend more than $10 billion over the next decade to exit coal but high wholesale power prices mean profits will more than double.
Aussie gambling rates rebound to pre-pandemic levels
Gambling levels in Australia that dropped during the height of COVID-19 restrictions have returned to pre-pandemic levels, a study has revealed.
Dutton urges Van to quit parliament over allegations
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has confirmed further allegations have been brought against Liberal senator David Van, calling on him to quit parliament.
Overfishing takes big bite out of reef sharks globally
Overfishing is driving the world's reef sharks towards extinction but Australia is doing relatively well at managing populations, a new study shows.
Indigenous senators speak out as referendum takes shape
Parliament has all but passed laws setting up the Indigenous voice referendum, as senators debate the final form the public vote will take.
Australians leaving NSW in droves for WA and Queensland
More Australians are leaving NSW to live interstate than any other state or territory with 121,071 mostly young people leaving last year alone.
AGL Energy accused of manipulating electricity prices
A class action alleges AGL Energy intentionally increased the price of wholesale electricity by "gaming" the market, hitting consumers with higher power bills.
Retail Food Group says rate hikes slowing sales growth
Retail Food Group says sales growth has moderated to just 2.2 per cent over the past 21 weeks.
Father’s Port Arthur grief shaped Australian history
Letters between a grieving father and the prime minister that proved pivotal in Australia's modern history will go on display at the national museum.
Six charged after meth worth $1.7 billion seized
Methamphetamine worth $1.7 billion has been seized as part of a probe into a global smuggling syndicate bringing the drug from Canada to Australia.
Houston’s Hillsong cover-up theory ‘flimsy’: barrister
Prosecutors say Brian Houston took advantage of a culture of silence in the church that revered his father to ensure child abuse was not reported to police.
Steep rate rises cleared for NSW councils
Some NSW councils will be able to increase rates this year by more than a third as many local governments struggle with financial pressures.
Truck drivers protest at Aldi over safety standards
Transport workers are protesting at Aldi stores as the union says the German supermarket giant is putting drivers under pressure.
Watchdog cracks down on dodgy sleep products for kids
Rockers and bassinets, toys with button batteries and toppling furniture are in the ACCC's sights as it cracks down on unsafe products for young children.