Baby animals and bison bull debut at Royal Easter Show
Hundreds of baby animals, speckled cows and a bison are ready to delight crowds at the Royal Easter Show where pre-ticket sales have reached an all-time high.
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Rolfe dismissal ‘glimpse of change’ for Walker’s family
Kumanjayi Walker's family has said the NT Police decision to sack Zachary Rolfe has brought hope for change and accountability.
Explanation of voice can be improved, Qld premier says
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk will talk to the prime minister about how information on an Indigenous voice to parliament can be better explained.
Glass smashed as thousands rally in union protests
Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union members have marched through the nation's major cities calling for change.
Australia’s largest solar farm close to operational
With more than one million panels generating enough power for 235,000 homes, Australia's largest solar project is nearly up and running.
Electric cars speed up but utes and SUVs dominate sales
Electric vehicles are continuing to make gains in Australia, according to new sales data, but the popularity of big utes and SUVs dominates.
Former NSW minister guilty again of abusing minors
Ex-NSW minister Milton Orkopoulos has been found guilty of 26 counts of sexually abusing and supplying drugs to teenage boys.
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Queensland, SA to ban TikTok on government devices
Queensland and South Australia will ban the use of TikTok on government devices amid security concerns but politicians are planning to keep their accounts.
WA to launch mobile road safety cameras after trial
Six cutting edge mobile point-to-point road safety cameras will be rolled out in Western Australia following a six month trial of their use.
Union boss’ estranged wife in court on kill plot charge
The estranged wife of construction union boss John Sekta has faced court over allegations she conspired to murder him.
Arrests after horror crash kills mum, three boys
Two people have been arrested as police investigate a single-vehicle car crash that killed a woman and three young boys near the NSW Riverina town of Leeton.
Liberals urged to unite nation after pounding at polls
The Liberals are searching for answers following consecutive election losses, with Peter Dutton denying a key policy decision will lead to further defeat.
Aussie ute drivers could save money and cut emissions
A new report into Australians' love for utes has found drivers could save $42 million on fuel in a year by choosing the most efficient vehicles.
Cleo kidnapper jailed over little girl’s horror ordeal
The man who admitted abducting four-year-old Cleo Smith from her family's West Australian campsite has been sentenced to more than 11 years in prison.
RBA boss eyes more rate hikes, ‘way too early’ for cuts
The Reserve Bank has kept interest rates on hold, but governor Philip Lowe says there's a good chance the central bank will need to fire off more increases.
Anxious wait ahead for customers of collapsed builder
Property owners caught up in the Porter Davis collapse say a meeting held online by the company's liquidator left them with more questions than answers.
Locals disappointed after mining project given approval
Community members say their concerns have been ignored after a NSW mining project was given the green light despite more than 1000 letters of opposition.
Libs lose their voice and say ‘no’ to Indigenous vote
The Liberal Party will oppose an Indigenous voice in the constitution, but support a revised referendum to recognise Indigenous people and a legislated voice.
Cop who shot Indigenous teenager fired from NT force
Northern Territory police officer Zachary Rolfe has been sacked more than three years after shooting dead an Indigenous teenager in a botched outback arrest.
Rate-hike pause bolsters Australian share market
Australian shares are near all-time highs following the Reserve Bank's decision to keep interest rates unchanged after 10 consecutive hikes.
Jury finds Jarryd Hayne guilty on rape charges
The jury in Jarryd Hayne's third rape trial has returned guilty verdicts a week after retiring to deliberate in the NSW District Court.
South Australian coal-based steel to go green
Liberty Steel is set to dump coal-based steelmaking at Whyalla in South Australia with a major investment in electrical and hydrogen-powered alternatives.
Relief on rates but don’t bank on an end to rises
The Reserve Bank of Australia has delivered welcome interest rate relief to mortgage holders and kept the cash rate on hold.
Murdoch, Crikey slammed for ‘scorched earth’ squabbling
A judge has again ordered Lachlan Murdoch and Crikey's publisher into mediation, blaming pride and hubris on their "scorched earth" defamation tactics.
Trans advocate issues call to action: ‘Don’t be silent’
Actress, writer and transgender rights advocate Georgie Stone has urged all Australians to call out bigotry and stand up for LGBTQI rights.
Judge weighs release of former spy’s jailing details
The reason why a former spy was secretly convicted and sentenced could be revealed as the attorney-general and the defence fight over what should remain hidden.
Study looks for toxic chemicals in food packaging
Scientists believe they'll find a family of toxic, so-called "forever chemicals" in next-generation food packaging used in Australia.
Possible gay hate murder likely to remain a mystery
Peter Sheil may have been a victim of mistaken identity in a gay hate murder but an inconclusive police investigation means the truth may never be known.
Labor ready for work with gender-balanced NSW cabinet
Newly elected premier Chris Minns says his government will pursue a treaty with Indigenous people as he unveils a trimmed-down ministry.
Deposits lost as Porter Davis liquidators urge patience
Porter Davis customers have been told they will lose their deposits as talks to secure access to their home building plans continue.
Australia, China ramp up talks over easing trade bans
A round of trade talks is being held between Australian and Chinese officials as Canberra works to ease diplomatic tensions with Beijing.