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.
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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.
TikTok banned on all federal government devices
Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus says TikTok will be banned on all Commonwealth government devices following advice from national security agencies.
Mortgage holder confidence cools ahead of RBA decision
Confidence among those paying off a home loan has taken another hit in the lead-up to another cash rate call that could add more to their monthly repayments.
Malka Leifer awaits sentence on sex abuse charges
Ex-Orthodox Jewish principal Malka Leifer is waiting to hear how long she will spend in prison after a jury found her guilty of sexually abusing two sisters.
Closer to national gun register after ministers meet
The federal attorney-general and state and territory police ministers have agreed on the next steps to rolling out a national gun register.
Liberal soul-searching begins after by-election loss
A historic defeat to Labor at the Aston by-election has left moderate Liberals questioning how they can make their party more appealing in modern Australia.
Tributes flow for statesman, artist, treasure Yunupingu
Indigenous leader Yunupingu is being remembered as a great Australian, a statesman, a remarkable artist and a national treasure.
Utes and large SUVs are speeding past emission targets
A report into pollution from Australia's vehicle fleet has found heavy SUVs and light commercial vehicles, including utes, are missing emission targets.
Leifer sexual abuse verdicts bittersweet for sisters
A jury has found former ultra-Orthodox Jewish principal Malka Leifer guilty of 18 sexual abuse charges against two former students at the Adass Israel School.
‘Why risk racial harmony?’: Key Lib queries voice vote
Opposition Indigenous Australians spokesman Julian Leeser has suggested the government should reconsider the timing of a referendum on a voice to parliament.