Top cop clarifies ‘interference’ in Lehrmann case
A high-ranking police officer thought the rape case against Bruce Lehrmann was weak but it was right to test it in court, an inquiry has been told.
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Boy charged over ‘unthinkable’ high school shooting
A teenager has been charged with multiple offences after allegedly driving to a school unlicensed before shooting at a classroom as students hid in fear.
Aust shares drop 1.1pct, close at eight-week low
The local share market has suffered its biggest loss since March 20 as the US debt ceiling talks drag on with no end in sight.
Huge fire that toppled Sydney CBD building contained
A fire in Sydney's CBD that destroyed a seven-storey building has been contained after 120 firefighters tackled the huge blaze.
Australia calls out China for cyber espionage
The home affairs minister says the federal government will not hesitate to out the parties behind cyber attacks, amid warnings China is beefing up its offence.
Economic momentum starting to ebb across all states
All states and territories are experiencing worsening economic performance led by a slowdown in consumption and home building activity.
Ben Roberts-Smith to learn defamation fate
The Federal Court will soon hand down a highly anticipated judgment in Ben Roberts-Smith's defamation lawsuits over media reports of alleged war crimes.
Couple accused of keeping woman as slave in home
A Melbourne couple have faced court accused of keeping a vulnerable woman as a slave in their home, in the city's west.
Court win bittersweet for Indigenous group, lawyer says
A $22 million settlement is "bittersweet" because the Indigenous people of Wreck Bay are still dealing with irreparable damage to their land, their lawyer says.
How Tina Turner ‘soundtracked’ the lives of Australians
Australians are remembering rock legend Tina Turner as a hugely influential figure who exhilarated generations with her music and changed rugby league forever.
Australia’s electric car campaign moves into high gear
Motorists are being encouraged to share their thoughts on a new vehicle policy, with one group suggesting Australia should aim to catch up to the US by 2030.
Power bills to surge for thousands under new price cap
Customers on the default electricity market offer will be slugged with price rises of up to 25 per cent because of high wholesale energy costs.
Caddick’s death remains mystery after inquest findings
A coroner investigating the disappearance of Melissa Caddick has found the Sydney fraudster is dead but cannot determine how or where she died.
PwC staff involved in tax leak cut from public work
Troubled consultancy firm PwC has promised to keep any staff involved with the tax leak scandal away from Commonwealth contracts.
PM makes plea to opponents to back Indigenous voice
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has urged coalition MPs to back the Indigenous voice to parliament, saying the body would provide meaningful action.
Inquiry told of police ‘confusion’ about when to charge
An officer who investigated ex-Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins' rape allegations has conceded her understanding of when to charge a suspect was incorrect.
Outpouring of grief after tasered grandmother’s death
Local residents and politicians are paying respect to beloved 95-year-old grandmother Clare Nowland, who died after being tasered by police in her nursing home.
Grandmother dies as officer faces Taser assault charges
Grandmother Clare Nowland has died after being tasered at a nursing home a week ago, with a police officer facing three criminal charges over the incident.
Teen in custody after shots fired at former school
A 15-year-old is in police custody after he allegedly fired three shots from a rifle at his former private school in Perth's northern suburbs.
Aust shares fall for third day amid US debt deadlock
The local bourse has dropped 0.6 per cent to hit a five-day low as debt ceiling talks continue in the US, with no sign of an imminent resolution.
Man and woman charged in relation to missing NT man
NT police have charged a man and a woman in relation to the alleged disappearance of a 36-year-old man, who was last seen at a Darwin pub almost a year ago.
US Navy to commission new warship in Australia
The US is celebrating the first warship commissioned in an allied country, as Australia's trade minister visits America to boost investment and collaboration.
Woolies ice-cream sandwiches recalled over metal risk
Woolworths is recalling its WW Cookies & Cream Classic Ice Cream Sandwiches after metal was found inside.
‘Ibis are not to be eaten’, magistrate warns accused
.A Sydney man who allegedly killed two Ibis' has been released back into the community on strict orders to not approach any Australian birds.
Govt to force change on packaging industry
Australia's packaging industry will be forced to clean up its act with work underway on new regulations after voluntary reforms failed dismally.
Australian shares on track for third day of losses
The local bourse was down 0.5 per cent at midday, as debt ceiling talks continue in the United States with no sign of an imminent resolution.
All signs point to lower economic growth than usual
The national economy is tracking toward a contraction in activity, with the patchy performance expected to continue into next year.
Indigenous teen’s murder accused plead not guilty
Three men and a woman have pleaded not guilty to the bashing murder of Indigenous teen Cassius Turvey and been committed to stand trial in the Supreme Court.
‘No jobs in the bush’ myth busted but housing critical
The regional jobs market is booming at three times the metropolitan rate but the lack of housing, health care and education remains a major barrier.
Albanese, Modi seek to score runs on migration, energy
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Indian counterpart Narendra Modi have agreed to work together on people-to-people links and clean energy.
Entertainer and sexual predator Rolf Harris dead at 93
Rolf Harris was a multi-talented entertainer whose long career was destroyed by the sexual predator in his dark core.