HMAS Wollongong decommissioned in Cairns
The HMAS Wollongong, an Armidale Class Patrol Boat, has been decommissioned by the Royal Australian Navy in a ceremony in Cairns after 15 years of service.
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Prosecutor slams police over Lehrmann case
A letter from the ACT's chief prosecutor to police has highlighted concerns over the treatment of former Liberal Party staffer Brittany Higgins.
No bail for truckie who planned NT escape
A Queensland truck driver charged over a fatal crash in 2004 has lost his bid for bail after talking to his partner about fleeing to the Northern Territory.
Lyrebirds losing their voices and habitat
Australia's lyrebirds are losing their impressive singing abilities because of habitat loss, with researchers concerned the species may disappear altogether.
Houston ‘shocked’ by abuse report, twice
Hillsong founder Brian Houston was "shocked" by an allegation his father committed child sexual abuse both times he was told about it, a court has heard
New top Liberal’s Victorian leadership vow
Four years after losing his seat, comeback MP John Pesutto will take charge of the Victorian Liberals after the party's third state election loss to Labor.
NSW coal mine expansion challenged
A community group has started legal action to stop the Mount Pleasant operation in the NSW Upper Hunter becoming the biggest open-cut coal mine in the state.
Aust family killed in US plane crash
Three members of an Australian family who were living in the US have been killed when a single-engine plane crashed in the Gulf of Mexico.
Flood-damaged roads to cost $3.8b to fix
The floods and torrential rains that have caused large-scale catastrophic damage to roads across several states has prompted calls to make them more resilient.
Australia on track for nuclear submarines
The United States, United Kingdom and Australian defence ministers have met in Washington for the first face-to-face conference under the AUKUS pact.
Bali bomb maker release a ‘difficult day’
The deputy prime minister says the Australian government will advocate for constant surveillance of the Bali bomb maker after his release from prison.
Mortgage cliff looms as cheap loans expire
Housing affordability has taken a hit from rising mortgage rates and spiralling inflation, bringing an end to the property boom, but buyers are more prepared.
Coal price cap decision not yet reached
Australia's energy sector is calling for billions of dollars in compensation if NSW and Queensland governments are asked to cap coal and gas prices.
Reef bad boy could perish as climate warms
The crown-of-thorns starfish could go from villain to victim as climate change kills off its food source - the Great Barrier Reef.
Hi-tech rehab for injured birds of prey
A high-technology wildlife hospital has opened in country NSW complete with a flight test facility for recovering birds of prey.
Carnival sued over norovirus outbreaks
Carnival has been sued by passengers who say they suffered from diarrhoea and vomiting after being unnecessarily exposed to norovirus on eight separate cruises.
Australian children failing fitness tests
Four out of five Australian kids are not getting enough exercise, prompting calls for a national plan to encourage them to get off screens and be more active.
NSW teen rapist claims sex was consensual
A teenager convicted for raping a fellow school student at a house party west of Sydney has claimed the act was consensual, attacking the victim's credibility.
Scarlet Fever alert follows UK deaths
Parents are warned to be alert but not alarmed following numerous deaths linked to children contracting Scarlet Fever in the United Kingdom.
Confusion over whether to report Houston
Hillsong's general manager told his boss Brian Houston about an allegation of sexual abuse against his father, but did not feel he had to report it to police.
Nuclear subs dominate US ministerial trip
Australia's defence and foreign affairs ministers are in Washington DC for annual ministerial talks with their United States counterparts.
John Barilaro court case delayed a week
A court case concerning former NSW deputy premier John Barilaro's scuffle with a cameraman at a beachside Sydney suburb will return to court next week.
States asked to step up on power prices
Ahead of a national cabinet meeting on energy prices, states have warned the federal government against passing the buck on the issue.
Labor to respond to review of nature laws
The environment minister is about to tell Australians how she'll fix laws that have failed the nation's ailing environment, two years on from a major review.
Economy up 0.6 per cent in third quarter
As expected, economic growth is starting to ease off but rising interest rates are likely to dampen activity further in coming quarters.
Veterans hubs make a home in the regions
Veterans say connection and comfort are key as the first federally-funded hub opens on the NSW south coast to support the 20,000-strong defence community.
‘Half of new cars to be electric by 2030’
Australian roads will look different by 2030, according to a new report into the country's climate change policies that found new policies are making an impact.
Electric trucks roll into Australia
A parcel delivery service will create Australia's largest electric truck fleet after a $20.1 million investment in the quiet, green transport technology.
Car rental to spur electric vehicle uptake
Renting an electric car for an extended test drive could convince drivers of their merits over petrol-powered vehicles, the results of a new survey indicate.
Pastor kept Houston abuse report secret
A pastor told her grandnephew she would support him reporting child sexual abuse committed against him to the church, but not to police, a NSW court has heard.
Calls for boost to social security payment
An inquiry into poverty in Australia has heard calls to increase social security payments to help meet the rising cost of living.