Alleged victim felt ‘powerless’ against ‘pig’ Jones
An executive says he referred to Alan Jones as a "pig" when disclosing allegations he had been groped by the radio giant at an event.
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Bribery charge for man linked to suspicious death
A man has received a landmark bribery charge after being accused of attempting to influence an overseas investigation into the suspicious death of a woman.
Australia urges slowdown of AI race in global statement
Australia has joined more than 20 other countries in urging for greater protections against artificial intelligence as the technology rapidly expands.
Hospital ‘difficulties’ in Hillcrest tragedy aftermath
A senior health executive has told an inquest into the deaths of six children in a jumping castle accident about problems communicating information to parents.
Presenter ‘fearful, scared’ of killer cop, sister says
The tearful family of a man killed by his jealous ex has told of how their loved one feared for his safety but was completely smitten with his new partner.
Baby bonus not on the cards to halt fertility freefall
Deaths will outnumber births in Australia by 2066, leaving fewer young workers to sustain an ageing population as women face choosing between career and family.
‘Worse, more intense’: PM’s climate warning to leaders
Anthony Albanese has urged leaders to take more action on climate change - saying community resilience to natural disasters can only go so far.
Alan Jones’s alleged teen victim withdrawn from trial
Prosecutors have withdrawn an indecent assault charge related to a 17-year-old boy midway through veteran broadcaster Alan Jones's trial.
Rebel Wilson in ‘last chance’ call over $1m film fee
A film company suing Hollywood star Rebel Wilson sought an urgent phone call with her and other producers after halting funds in a dispute over fees.
Jurors hear cop faked cancer, plotted partner’s murder
After being told to leave his ex alone for obsessive behaviour, a police officer allegedly blamed his actions on cancer treatment months before killing him.
Aussie cancer diagnosis firm expands with $3.3b merger
Telix Pharmaceuticals will acquire a German radioisotope manufacturer, giving it greater control of its isotope supply it is using in cancer treatment.
Marketplace deal ends with stabbing, two critical
A marketplace exchange has allegedly taken a violent turn, with three people suffering stab wounds requiring hospital treatment.
Record-low poll puts Labor attack dogs on offensive
Federal government frontbenchers have arced up as their party slips to a record-low primary vote share of 27 per cent in the latest Newspoll.
‘Barbaric’: police condemn spate of alleged DV murders
A mother accused of killing her five-year-old child is recovering from self-inflicted wounds as shocked leaders address a series of alleged murders.
Harry, Meghan need protection to avoid Diana’s ordeal
Charles Spencer says Prince Harry and Meghan should be given official protection because they are being treated the same way by the tabloids as his sister.
Albanese to advocate AI slowdown calls to Trump at UN
The prime minister is hopeful countries at the UN will be able to put in place measures to rein in AI, despite Donald Trump calling technology concerns a hoax.
‘Match their bravery’: PM pushes climate action at UN
In a major speech opening the United Nations' climate week, the prime minister will urge political leaders to step up efforts in combating rising emissions.
Mum’s last words to son before jumping castle tragedy
Georgie Burt, the mother of Zane Mellor who was among six killed in a jumping castle tragedy, has spoken about the day that "ripped my heart out".
AI looming as economy’s make-or-break turning point
Technological change could help make the nation better off but young workers face a growing burden, a triennial assessment of Australia's economic future shows.
‘Traumatic, tragic’: child dead, two critical in attack
A young child has died and two others are fighting for their lives after a stabbing attack, with police having to deliver the tragic news to the trio's father.
Nation’s ‘best bathtub’ locked in for Olympic rowers
Concerns about floods, currents and crocs will not stop a state government from sending the world's best rowers to Australia's subtropics in 2032.
Fuel ‘shield’ would spare drivers worst of price shocks
The fuel excise could be halved whenever global oil prices exceed $US100 a barrel under a coalition policy aimed at reducing cost-of-living pressures.
Jobs data last piece in puzzle for Reserve Bank board
Unemployment data is not expected to deter the Reserve Bank from hiking interest rates for a fourth time in 2026 when it meets later in September.
Older, sicker: life-expectancy boost poses health test
Australians can expect to live well into their 80s within four decades, but an aging population will pose increasing challenges for governments.
Charles Spencer accuses King of gaslighting over Diana
Charles Spencer insists he is telling the truth after making a slew of damaging claims about the King in his memoir chronicling the life of his sister Diana.
How Australia will sell its bid for a UN security seat
Social media reform and climate efforts in the Pacific will be cited as part of Australia's push for a two-year stint on the United Nations Security Council.
‘It’s always there’: high cost of chronic pain on kids
Kids with chronic pain conditions are struggling to have their symptoms taken seriously, a study has found, despite impacting most aspects of their lives.
From the bush to the Opera House, choir raises the roof
A youth choir program that runs across 80 remote communities is celebrating two decades of changing rural children's lives through the power of music.
PM spruiks social ban, airs AI risks with ex-Apple head
Anthony Albanese has reiterated calls for AI to be reined in, while also ensuring Australia doesn't get left behind, during a meeting with Apple executives.
Gun debate fires up with reload on buyback pushback
A state opposition proposal to halt a buyback scheme and review firearm restrictions has reignited the post-Bondi terror attack gun debate.
PM urges US tech giants to compete on online safety
Anthony Albanese is set to meet with former Apple executive Tim Cook to discuss internet safety measures for young people ahead of a push at the United Nations.