Church leaders speak glowingly of ‘Aussie-like’ Pope
Australian Catholics are mourning and remembering Pope Francis as a man of simple piety who gave them hope for the church's future, after his death aged 88.
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Rate cut on horizon amid fears of more stock turmoil
Donald Trump's latest attack on a pillar of the global economy could renew market stress as Australian homeowners eye a supersized rate cut.
Election campaign at half-mast as leaders remember Pope
Election campaign events by Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have been cancelled because of the Pope's death, as early voting opens.
Yamatji author weaves identity through writing debut
After starting a creative writing course to fill some time, Mabel Gibson has now published her debut book Crybaby, an 'honest and true' reflection on her life.
Campaign gets saucy as Dutton dons tongs to snag votes
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has served up sausages and bacon at a barbecue in Queensland, visiting a Labor-held seat on Easter.
Horror Easter weekend as drowning toll rises to six
Easter Sunday was marred by another drowning tragedy when a fisherman was washed off rocks in rough conditions, with six people, mostly anglers, dead so far.
‘Election up for grabs’: PM on alert despite polling
Although the coalition has assumed underdog status, Peter Dutton says he could still snag a win - while Anthony Albanese isn't letting his guard down.
From ‘border to the backyard’: Dutton’s crime crackdown
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is promising a suite of tough new measures to address crime, in addition to extra funding worth hundreds of millions.
Fishermen among five drownings in deadly Easter weekend
Five people have died in a spate of drowning tragedies over the Easter long weekend, three of them while rock fishing, highlighting its dangers.
Easter break not all peace as Labor lob eggs over wages
Australians hopeful of a cordial Easter break have been denied a reprieve in the final stretch of an election as the clock ticks to flip undecided voters.
Hope reigns supreme this Easter amid global uncertainty
Religious leaders are sharing a message of hope at Easter as they recognise the impact of chaos and uncertainty across the world.
Man charged with sexually assaulting 84yo woman
Police have charged a man who allegedly sexually assaulted an elderly woman after helping to carry her shopping home.
Probe into motive after mum’s body burnt, son assaulted
A group of men are on the run after a woman and her eight-year-old son were assaulted in their home before she was kidnapped and found dead in a burnt-out car.
Dutton ‘dressed up as lamb’ on working from home: Labor
Labor has promised to legislate penalty rate protections and is warning that the coalition will revive its dropped proposal to ban working from home.
Even Easter Bunny cannot hide from high cost of living
Australians are feeling the pinch of sky-high chocolate costs this Easter despite falling global cocoa prices, with some finding other ways to get their fix.
Aussie authors launch bid to close the book on AI theft
More than 1700 Australian authors have reported their works were stolen to train AI software but experts say lawsuits may be a gamble and new laws are needed.
Photography prize reveals rich diversity of bush life
A farmer chewing straw was once a ubiquitous image of country Australia but a burgeoning photography prize is transforming tired perceptions of the bush.
Climate change demands more blood, prevents collection
Extreme weather events caused by climate change are seeing a rising need for blood donations but also making it more difficult than ever to collect them.
Botched hunt for $1m bounty lands killer behind bars
Days after learning about a fight at Chris Habiyakare's house, armed intruders staged a home invasion to steal the rapper's rumoured $1 million in cash.
Australian shares grind back losses from US trade war
The Australian share market has continued its march higher and is within reach of its value before "Liberation Day" US tariff announcements.
Teen found ‘lying covered in blood’, murder trial told
A man on trial for murdering an Indigenous teen says he found the boy covered in blood after a co-accused allegedly struck him, but denies stomping on him.
Fish frenzy at famous market for Good Friday feast
An iconic Sydney fish market has enjoyed its busiest day of the year, with people opting to observe tradition and ignore red meat on Good Friday,
Campaign goes to the dogs as leaders pause for Easter
As leaders adopt a more relaxed pace on the campaign trail for the Easter holidays, polling shows the coalition's primary vote has fallen to a historic low.
Hospital probe backs up calls by grieving parents
Pressure is mounting on a state government to take further action at a privately-owned public hospital after the deaths of two children.
Good Friday as cyclone crosses coast as a tropical low
Remote coastal communities have escaped the worst of a cyclone after it crossed Australia's northwest coast as a weakened tropical low.
Savage kidnapping leaves mother dead and child in coma
Police are investigating a kidnapping in Sydney's southwest that has left a woman dead and an eight-year-old boy in hospital with head injuries.
Dismembered neighbour buried under kids’ cubbyhouse
A killer who dismembered her elderly neighbour has revealed details of her horrendous crime in a failed bid to have her sentence reduced.
Doin’ it for the kids: PM’s pride in childcare legacy
The prime minister touted the government's childcare reforms as he targeted a marginal Liberal-held seat in Brisbane's east.
Bumper crowds as savvy travellers hop into Easter break
Millions of Australians are braving crowded airports and busy roads to take an extended Easter long weekend break despite cost-of-living pressures.
Serious flaws at hospital where kids died after waiting
A scathing report accuses the operator of a controversial hospital where two children died of inaction and failing to meet healthcare standards.
Australian shares edge higher despite Wall St sell off
Australian shares are on track to finish the shortened week higher, as US tariff headlines settle down and trading volumes ease ahead of the Easter break.