Housing affordability, access, top concerns amid crisis
Gaining access to adequate housing has become harder in most states and territories, with the exception of Victoria.
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Soccer star and musical pioneer help women make history
Australian women in the arts, science and politicians are among more than 1000 people recognised in the King's Birthday Honours.
Macklin puts her ‘big heart’ into helping disadvantaged
Former federal minister Jenny Macklin has been named in King's Birthday honours for her work in reforming the welfare and disability systems.
AFL player Marlion Pickett in custody over burglaries
The Richmond Football Club says it will continue to support Marlion Pickett, who was remanded in Perth over a series of burglaries.
WA officer dies after being hit by car during an arrest
Constable Anthony Woods, 28, has died from his injuries three days after he was run over and dragged beneath a car while carrying out an arrest in Perth.
Opposition attacks ‘flimsy’ Labor defence over Higgins
The opposition insists Labor weaponised Brittany Higgins' rape allegation but government ministers continue to push back on the claims.
Australia urged to honour the past and vote for voice
Australians are being called on to honour past leaders Yunupingu and Bob Hawke by voting 'yes' for an Indigenous voice to parliament.
‘Eyes on the road for Koby’: behind the road toll rise
Safety experts, advocates and families of crash victims are joining forces to address Australia's rising road toll, after 1194 people died on the roads in 2022.
Decision looms in battle over Tasmania’s wild heart
It's crunch time in the bitter war over a tourism project in Tasmania's wild interior as some say it could have consequences for other World Heritage sites.
To activate Australia’s cosplay champion, press AltF4
Cosplayer Stephanie Vander Heyden, better known as AltF4, will be showing off her otherworldly costume skills at Oz Comic-Con.
Farmers nervous about a return to dry times
Farmers are preparing for drought with predictions Australia is likely headed for a return to drier and hotter conditions, with an El Nino on the cards.
Packaging industry hit with waste-busting rules
Waste rules will be imposed on the packaging industry after the dismal failure of voluntary targets aimed at slashing landfill.
Post-natal red flags missed in mother who killed baby
The family of a Melbourne woman who took her son's life have called for change to the health care system after red flags were missed by health professionals.
Barunga Voice Declaration calls on people to vote ‘yes’
Hundreds of Aboriginal people have signed the Barunga Voice Declaration calling on Australians to vote 'yes' in the referendum on a First Nations voice.
Policeman, crime figure in frame for drag queen murder
Nearly 40 years after the death of Sydney drag queen Wendy Waine, there are numerous theories about what led to her unsolved shooting murder.
‘Gutless, evil’ men slammed for lethal GHB dose killing
Two Victorian men who killed a man by leaving him in a remote forest after a lethal dose of GHB have been described as gutless dogs by the victim's father.
Leaked Higgins texts ‘calculated to pressure witnesses’
The leaking of text messages sent by Brittany Higgins could be part of an effort to influence Bruce Lehmann's defamation action, a court has been told.
Former Cricket Australia exec spared jail for assaults
Cricket Australia's former head of communications has avoided jail for sexually touching two men without their consent.
Housing, voice key issues for federal parliament
Federal parliament is set to sit over the next fortnight to finalise the Indigenous voice referendum as debate continues on a Labor housing pledge.
Drivers face pump pain as profits fuel inflation debate
Motorists are being urged to shop around before the three-day weekend as international research suggests company profits are pushing up inflation.
Rat-plagued youth detention centre in ‘acute crisis’
An independent inspector has described Perth's Banksia Hill youth detention centre as being in acute crisis, with major riots exacerbating longstanding issues.
Political brawl erupts over Higgins’ compensation
The prime minister and opposition leader have weighed in on compensation Brittany Higgins received after her alleged sexual assault.
‘Political profit’: Labor under fire on Higgins’ claims
Labor and the coalition are locked in a war of words over the handling of the Brittany Higgins allegations.
Brett Sutton walks from health top job, almost crushed
Chief health officer Brett Sutton admits he has some regrets about Victoria's COVID-19 health measures after resigning to take up a new role at the CSIRO.
Slain mathematician’s family ‘finally has some peace’
Scott Johnson's killer may be out of jail in three years after being sentenced for his fatal punch in 1988 but Steve Johnson says his family feels vindicated.
Uber service to give more Aussies electric car access
Uber is launching a green rideshare option in Australia in a move experts say will give some people access to their first ride in an electric vehicle.
Cabinet to consider national gun register options
Options for a national gun database will now be up for consideration at leader level following the tragic murders of two Queensland police officers.
Political brawls erupts over Higgins’ compensation
The prime minister and opposition leader have weighed in on compensation Brittany Higgins received after her alleged sexual assault.
Third arrest over murder of Northern Territory man
Northern Territory police have arrested a third person in connection to the murder of a man who went missing more than a year ago.
Australia willing to walk away from EU deal: minister
Australia was prepared to pull the pin on trade talks with the European Union if negotiations broke down further on the naming of cheeses and wine.
Renewables relief deal to help curb power price surges
The promise of cheaper energy bills in the future could be too late for many Australian households concerned about powering their homes this winter.