NT cop loses inquest fight to stay silent
NT policeman Zach Rolfe can be forced to answer questions at an inquest about the night he shot Indigenous teen Kumanjayi Walker dead, the Supreme Court says.
national news
‘I need to kill you’: Dad to daughter, 10
After fatally stabbing her mother and sister, a Melbourne dad chased his 10-year-old daughter into the street declaring he needed to kill her.
Unemployment rate remains at 3.4 per cent
Australia's unemployment rate has stayed at 3.4 per cent, with another 64,000 jobs added to the national economy, the latest labour force figures reveal.
Dutton breaks down during police tribute
Parliament has honoured the police officers killed in Monday's Wieambulla shooting tragedy, with Opposition Leader Peter Dutton giving a tearful tribute.
Holiday plans up in air as costs spiral
More than half of Australians are reconsidering their summer travel plans as interest rate hikes and soaring household bills put pressure on family finances.
Island dunnarts bounce back after blazes
A species of tiny marsupial that teetered on the brink after bushfires raged across half of Kangaroo Island is recovering with the help of a cat-proof fence.
Tasmania mourns for Hillcrest anniversary
A ceremony has been held in Devonport ahead of the one-year anniversary of the Hillcrest Primary School jumping castle tragedy that killed six students.
Power relief measures pass parliament
An energy relief package for households and businesses that caps the price of gas has passed parliament.
Interstate drug trafficking ring smashed
SA police have charged seven men and seized drugs and luxury vehicles worth millions of dollars allegedly linked to an interstate trafficking network.
Melbourne Cup winner admits animal cruelty
Melbourne Cup-winning horse trainer Darren Weir and his assistant Jarrod McLean have pleaded guilty to animal cruelty in the lead-up to the 2018 Melbourne Cup.
Parliament to green light power savings
The federal government's energy relief measures are set to pass parliament following support from the Greens and crossbenchers.
Missing cruise ship passenger’s body found
The body of a cruise ship guest who fell overboard in windy sea conditions off the South Australian coast overnight has been found.
Morrison clashes with robodebt inquiry
Former PM Scott Morrison has claimed he was not privy to departmental discussions over the legality of robodebt in a colourful royal commission hearing.
Nine accused of ‘accosting’ cavoodle owner
Nine has been accused of stalking a Sydney barrister's husband as a defamation case over cavoodle custody reports continues.
Robodebt concerns ‘dropped’ from briefings
Former minister Marise Payne says she doesn't know how concerns over the legality of the controversial robodebt scheme were left out of policy proposals.
Former WA cop rapist jailed for 30 years
A disgraced former West Australian police constable is set to appeal his conviction for drugging and raping 13 women after being jailed for 30 years.
Watchdog legal action on Star casino execs
Current and former Star Entertainment directors and executives are facing millions of dollars in fines for alleged failures of director duties.
Morrison sought foreign investment powers
Documents have been released showing former prime minister Scott Morrison sought to be sworn in as treasurer to hold foreign investment review powers.
Algae mimics blood for meaty burger choice
An Aussie algae-based red pigment is taking on bloody alternatives to grow a more sustainable food supply, with emission reduction properties also on the menu.
Price relief before profits, says Bowen
Chris Bowen has responded to criticism from gas companies that the government's energy relief measures would only make the situation worse.
Banking sector gains help push ASX higher
The local bourse was up 0.5 per cent at midday, boosted in part by the banking sector after a robust trading update from Bendigo and Adelaide.
NSW Labor call for power bills relief
NSW Labor leader Chris Minns is calling for parliament to reconvene to curb soaring power bills as social service groups urge more relief for consumers.
No compo for fossil fuel firms: Greens
As the coalition flags it has an open mind on whether to support the government's energy price relief, the Greens have set out their negotiating position.
Christmas delivery gift for late shoppers
Online shoppers will be able to order gifts just two days before Christmas this year, though not everything will be available at the last moment.
Energy price cap compensation in jeopardy
The Greens are expected to vote against a plan to compensate coal and gas companies for temporary price caps, as the industry wants to meet the prime minister.
ATO ‘passive’ in providing robodebt data
Senior ATO staff failed to pursue concerns about the robodebt program despite sensing issues with how the personal tax information it provided was being used.
Businesses forced to show emissions action
The treasurer says Australia could miss out if it doesn't act fast to improve the conditions for environmentally-conscious investors.
ACT flags Lehrmann rape trial inquiry
The ACT's attorney-general says he's considering his options regarding an investigation into how the rape trial of Bruce Lehrmann was handled.
Program ‘lied’ about cavoodle custody spat
A Sydney barrister has said "despicable" reports by A Current Affair lied that she stole Oscar the cavoodle in a custody dispute, damaging her reputation.
St Basil’s bosses ordered to give evidence
St Basil's Home for the Aged bosses have lost their challenge against giving evidence about the deaths of 50 residents during a COVID-19 outbreak.
‘Innovative’ centre to tackle disadvantage
Entrenched disadvantage can be tackled with "innovative" new ideas from community-led knowledge, as the Albanese government looks for a fresh approach.