Aged care pay hikes won’t hurt inflation, says minister
A 15 per cent pay rise for aged care workers won't lead to a further rise in inflation, the federal government says.
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Mainland invasion not the biggest concern: minister
Invasion of Australia is not "up there" among identified threats, the minister says as government looks to reshaping defences following a strategic review.
Barbaro juror referred to DPP for disobeying directions
A Supreme Court justice will refer a juror in a Victorian murder trial to the Director of Public Prosecutions for disobeying his directions.
Priceless Aussie treasure a gift fit for a King
The King's looming coronation has given a leg-up to a critically endangered Australian parrot with killer camouflage skills.
Indigenous legal services ‘on the brink of a crisis’
Days out from the federal budget, the chair of the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Services is calling for emergency funding.
Olympic boxer Harry Garside to defend DV allegations
Olympic boxing medallist Harry Garside says he intends to fight a charge of domestic violence and was taken by surprise by police conduct during his arrest.
New electric car races into Australia, more en route
A 'zippy' electric hatchback finally arrives in Australia this week and another 18 are lined up to launch behind it.
Police officers stabbed, man shot dead in rural town
Two respected police officers were stabbed and a man shot dead in an incident in country South Australia that has rocked the state.
LNP’s Rennick under pressure ahead of Qld preselection
LNP senator Gerard Rennick is facing a preselection challenge in Queensland that could leave him relegated to an unwinnable position on the Senate ticket.
Ex-NRL star Brett Stewart makes cocaine confession
Retired NRL star Brett Stewart has walked out of court with a promise to behave after police watched him buy a bag of cocaine.
Northern Territory green lights Beetaloo Basin fracking
The Northern Territory's decision to allow onshore fracking has been widely criticised despite its chief minister saying legislation has been strengthened.
Snowy Hydro finish date blows out with setbacks
It could take until nearly the end of the decade for work on Snowy Hydro 2.0 to be completed due to equipment delays and soaring costs.
Children’s mental health harmed by COVID-19 pandemic
Long after the easing of restrictions the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have negative impacts on the mental health of Australia's children and adolescents.
Albanese meets King and reveals coronation oath plan
King Charles has welcomed Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to Buckingham Palace ahead of the monarch's coronation.
‘Should be shocked’, workers could earn more at Maccas
A major recruitment drive will soon target workers for the childcare sector but they could be earning more money flipping burgers at Maccas.
Winter crops in the ground as growers take advantage
Good rain across Australia's cropping regions has given growers a head start on the season, but production is not expected to match records of previous years.
Retail trade lifts modestly but spending starts to dip
Spending on takeaway food and cafes drove retail sales slightly higher over the month but consumers are dropping less cash on discretionary items.
Aussie shares hit three-week low after RBA hikes rates
Local shares have collectively fallen 0.9 per cent after the Reserve Bank surprised the market with another rate hike.
Champion boxer Harry Garside charged with assault
Olympic boxing champion Harry Garside has been charged with assault after an investigation into reports of an alleged domestic violence incident.
State ‘had to know’ bail reform risked more jail deaths
Victoria's justice department boss says the government knew 2018 bail reforms would mean more Aboriginal people were locked up, risking more deaths in custody.
Appeal for Hayley Dodd’s killer dismissed
A WA court has dismissed Francis John Wark's appeal against his conviction and record sentence for abducting and killing missing teenager Hayley Dodd.
Reserve Bank hands out surprise interest rate hike
Australia's central bank has lifted interest rates again after taking a break from increases last month and has kept more tightening in play if needed.
Support overwhelms referee as alleged attacker jailed
A hospitalised Sydney soccer referee has been overwhelmed by community kindness as his alleged attacker faces his own seismic shift.
Albo’s May Day call: from little things big things grow
Anthony Albanese hit the streets in support of an Indigenous voice as one of his predecessors, Tony Abbott, gave his reasons against at a parliamentary hearing.
Shock and sadness after celeb chef Jock Zonfrillo dies
Chef Jock Zonfrillo is being remembered as "irreplaceable" and an incredible talent after the MasterChef presenter died suddenly in Melbourne aged 46.
Calls for Australia to help smooth tensions with China
Senior Australian and Singaporean ministers have met in Canberra for bilateral discussions on regional tensions and energy security.
Qantas reveals first female CEO to replace Alan Joyce
Qantas chief financial officer Vanessa Hudson will take the helm of the national carrier from long-standing head Alan Joyce when he retires in November.
Toyota says it’s too early for electric car transition
Australia's top-selling car maker says it is too early for electric vehicles to replace all cars, arguing some motorists could be left behind in the move.
Interest rate hike number 11 sparks recession worries
The Reserve Bank's decision to fire off another interest rate hike has some worried the economy might get hammered too hard.
Woolworths says food inflation ‘frustratingly elevated’
The Woolworths Group says shelf prices rose 5.8 per cent in the third quarter, although that was lower than price increases in the previous quarter.
Tobacco tax hiked to snuff out vaping and smoking
Revenue from a federal budget hike in tobacco taxes will go towards programs to reduce smoking rates and vaping.