Council rates shake up, as NSW lags behind other states
IPART has released a draft report proposing changes to council rate capping, saying it is timely for the NSW government to hold an independent inquiry.
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New workers’ bargaining scheme gets first big test
Workplace laws allowing employees from rival businesses to team up during negotiations have come into effect and one group of workers is wasting no time.
Gill net fishing to be banned on Great Barrier Reef
The Great Barrier Reef will be gill net-free by mid-2027 under a $160 million licence buyout plan unveiled by the federal and Queensland governments.
Ex-Cricket Australia executive asks to be spared prison
The former head of communications for Cricket Australia was found guilty of sexually touching two men without their consent.
Ben Roberts-Smith had ‘motives to lie’ about murders
Ben Roberts-Smith was "not an honest and reliable witness" who had reason to lie in his failed defamation cases over war crimes reports, a judge has found.
Billion-dollar health and hospital grants ‘ineffective’
The federal auditor-general has released a scathing review of health and hospital grants worth $2 billion announced by the former Morrison government.
Family relief after man found guilty of shooting murder
A Supreme Court jury has found a man guilty of murder over a fatal shooting outside a Melbourne boxing match and the victim's father is happy with that outcome.
Jubilation as free Folbigg walks ‘into the sunshine’
Supporters of Kathleen Folbigg say justice has been done, with her pardon and release following two decades in jail over the deaths of her four children.
NSW workers offered 4pc pay rise as inflation stings
Essential workers in NSW have been offered a 4.5 per cent wage increase including super - the largest boost in 12 years.
Chris Dawson and teen had ‘bodies together’ in pool
Former teacher and convicted wife-killer Chris Dawson "kissed and cuddled" his teenage student in a swimming pool, a court has heard.
Cancer return prompts Mangakahia basketball retirement
Sydney Flames' Tiana Mangakahia has announced her retirement as a basketball player, pledging to live life to the max as she battles a fresh cancer diagnosis.
One in two drivers revving up for an electric vehicle
Many Australian motorists are considering an electric vehicle, according to new research which also shows few think they will own a petrol car by 2040.
Hearing starts into sinking islands of Torres Strait
Two Torres Strait Islander elders have brought a case against the federal government over its action on climate change, with on-country hearings this week.
High-speed rail appointments to put major plan on track
Board appointments for the new high-speed rail authority have been announced and will oversee the proposed fast train network on the east coast.
Mortgage holder pain reaches new heights as rates rise
The Australian economy appears to be weathering the interest rate cycle better than most had expected but mortgage holders are starting to crack.
Labor’s ‘same job, same pay’ policy is unfair: business
Groups representing some of Australia's biggest employers are gathering to oppose the next phase of the federal government's industrial relations reforms.
Call for ‘no deforestation’ conditions on bank loans
To mark World Environment Day, Australian conservationists are calling for banks to stop funding the clearing of wildlife habitats by agriculture businesses.
Voice campaigners confident despite new polling
The latest Newspoll shows less than half of those surveyed back the proposal for the Indigenous voice.
Lehrmann’s ‘world blown up’ since Higgins allegations
Bruce Lehrmann has broken his silence following allegations of rape at Parliament House by his colleague Brittany Higgins.
Transport costs pile up for families with record rises
The price of getting around is soaring in Australia and a new report reveals households in some cities are paying more than $500 a week for transport.
NRL mulls future of Dylan Brown after touching charge
Parramatta five-eighth Dylan Brown could be stood down as he faces five charges of sexually touching a woman without her permission.
Greens offer compromise on social housing proposal
The Greens will hold firm on their demands for a two-year rent freeze in exchange for their support for the government's landmark social housing proposal.
PM hails ‘trust’ with Vietnam as China looms over Asia
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has met with top officials in Vietnam to discuss a climate change action package and relations with Beijing.
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Imperilled ancient fish inflames war over salmon farms
Scientists say it will take more than a crackdown on salmon farming to save Tasmania's ancient maugean skate from extinction.
How graves could be reused in quest for a greener death
Australia is grappling with a "burial space crisis" and should be doing more to make death more sustainable and environmentally friendly, experts say.
Why EV batteries could spark fires – or opportunities
The shift to electric vehicles will leave Australia to deal with a huge battery stockpile and experts say the nation needs an urgent plan for the waste.
‘Story of reconciliation’ remembered on Mabo Day
National Reconciliation Week ends on the anniversary of the High Court's Mabo decision, honouring land rights activist Eddie 'Koiki' Mabo's legacy.
Lehrmann inquiry exposes delicate balance of justice
Walter Sofronoff is considering recommendations to repair the ACT's justice system following an inquiry into the handling of Brittany Higgins' rape allegation.
Albanese gears up for Vietnam talks amid China angst
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will meet key leaders in Vietnam to discuss China after delivering a major foreign policy speech.
Albanese debunks next war zone theory on the Pacific
Anthony Albanese has used a major foreign policy speech to warn of the dangers in thinking of the Pacific only as the next theatre of conflict.
Boat breakdown helps cops bust 800kg cocaine shipment
The discovery of a huge haul of cocaine on a vessel off the West Australian coast appears to be an example of how cartels have changed their distribution plans.