Hard sell for retail giant as consumers tighten belts
Households are clamping down on spending even more as financial uncertainty deepens, hitting sales at a leading Australian retailer.
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‘Very successful’: emergency alert exceeds expectations
A landmark test of Australia's new mobile emergency warning system which involved a siren blaring from phones is being hailed by authorities as a success.
Top Liberal bats away proposal for One Nation coalition
After a senior frontbencher left the door open for a partnership with One Nation, his party's leader quickly tried to shut the idea down.
Labor showdown looms as premier refuses to quit
A Labor premier is not backing away from a leadership showdown with her deputy, refusing to stand aside after being told she has lost the backing of most MPs.
Casino group still in the red as licence issues weigh
Star Entertainment group is still talking to regulators and state governments over its gaming floor licence woes, after reporting another quarterly loss.
Ex-premier Dominic Perrottet went ‘woke’, inquiry told
A fugitive developer on the run and two brothers of a former premier are being probed in a corruption inquiry scrutinising political donations.
‘Win for all’ as Hanson loses appeal over racist tweet
A Greens senator has declared she will always stand up to bullies after a court confirmed she had been racially vilified by Pauline Hanson.
Memorial unveiled for army chopper crash victims
Families of the victims of an army helicopter crash have come together for the unveiling of a memorial overlooking Queensland's picturesque Whitsunday Passage.
Farm hand’s first plane ride after run-in with a roo
A young ringer is recovering after a kangaroo crashed into his leg on an outback station, a freak accident he and emergency workers will never forget.
Archie winner’s dementia ‘love story’ tours nationally
Archibald prize winner Richard Lewer's landmark project Steve tells the story of a family's struggle to come to terms with a dementia diagnosis.
PM spruiks party unity despite stifled Israel debate
Anthony Albanese has praised the cohesiveness of Labor after the party's national conference, despite concern key debates were blocked from the floor.
From corporate to country, singer is wild as the wind
Australia's highest-selling female country artist has risen to the top after making a difficult decision to quit her high-paying day job and follow her dream.
Fuel supply secure despite price alert as war grinds on
The nation's fuel supply remains secure despite the war in Iran but motorists should brace for rising prices as experts warn of extensive economic impacts.
Labor summit ‘most united’ but Israel debate quashed
Anthony Albanese has singled out unity among Labor delegates at the party's triennial policy summit but contentious issues remained off the conference floor.
Relief as Christian Brothers back down on abuse redress
Advocates for victim-survivors have described feeling shocked and relieved after the Christian Brothers announced a deal to cover future abuse claims.
Aussie fashion brand ships manufacturing offshore
A cult fashion brand will shift its Australian manufacturing overseas after years of making clothes with both local and overseas producers.
Spike in kids’ crisis calls spotlights health challenge
Mental conditions including anxiety, mood and substance disorders have surged in young adults, while children are calling support lines at record rates.
Labor backs telehealth for voluntary assisted dying
Labor says legal barriers preventing telehealth use in voluntary assisted dying should be removed, as it also resolves to allow a conscience vote on the issue.
‘Cried inconsolably’: MP reveals son’s fear after Bondi
A federal politician has choked back tears as revealed how his young son was too scared to go to public events after the Bondi Beach attack.
Artist’s spirit returns as Whiteley studio reopens
The studio of celebrated Australian artist Brett Whiteley will reopen to the public after extensive renovations.
Former accused killer fails to get last charge tossed
There have been gasps in court as a man previously accused of murdering Melbourne teenager Isla Bell learnt he will still face trial on a lesser charge.
Trump slaps forced labour duties on 60 trading partners
Trading partners have strongly condemned Donald Trump's latest tariffs as unjustified after the US imposed new levies to replace a temporary global tariff.
‘Ludicrous’ US levy slammed for free-trade deal breach
Australian businesses have reacted angrily to the Trump administration's higher tariffs on the nation's exports, as Canberra vows to push for their removal.
As nation eyes misogyny crime, could Australia follow?
As women cop hate online and male-perpetrated violence continues to make headlines, a nation's landmark bid to criminalise misogyny is generating interest.
‘Jobs not war’: Labor rank and file rail against subs
News of billions of dollars to help build submarines has angered Labor members who have pushed back against AUKUS at the party's national conference.
Native title exists: court hands back land to ancestors
A historically significant native title has been handed back to traditional ancestors following a long and difficult federal court judgment.
Australia urged to make bid for 2050 FIFA World Cup
Federal Labor members have called on the government to make a bid to host the men's World Cup, as well as setting up a national football facility.
‘Fundamentally wrong’ man wore Nazi sign outside probe
A retiree now acknowledges he caused harm by wearing a swastika T-shirt outside a royal commission where Jewish Australians described rampant anti-Semitism.
Mixed response as territory pursues assisted dying laws
A territory is set to become Australia's last jurisdiction to make voluntary assisted dying legal, more than two decades after the first attempt was overturned.
Holy guacamole: Aussie avos set to smash supply records
The Australian avocado supply is forecast to smash records after a dip, in a-peeling news for lovers of the Sunday brunch staple.
‘Millionaires’ factory’ boss to leave with almost $1b
Macquarie Group shareholders have backed the pay of its chief executive, who will retire in November with around $881 million in company shares.