Dire travel warning after deadly attacks on key airport
A warning not to travel has been issued for a key aviation hub in the Middle East, as a major military offensive continues to claim lives.
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Aussies to donate record volume of unused clothes
Australians are sitting on $15 billion worth of unworn clothing with nine in 10 holding onto clothes they never wear.
Couple’s tax fix plea as tobacco fire guts cafe dream
A couple whose cafe became collateral damage when a neighbouring smoke shop was targeted by fire is pleading for a fix to a city under siege by arson attacks.
‘Right path’: Diverting Pasifika youth away from jail
A culturally informed diversion program dedicated to supporting Pasifika youth from ending up in a life of crime is drawing on experiences of ex-prisoners.
‘A special buzz’: fans farewell racing at dog track
As thousands packed out the stands for the final greyhound races at an inner-city track, the devotees have mourned the loss of a piece of sporting history.
‘Unsustainable’: regional flights at risk as costs rise
Major airlines are dropping regional routes due to increasing fuel costs, security, engineering, labour and airport taxes, a Senate inquiry has been told.
Australia should ‘roll out red carpet’ for data centres
Clear rules and less 'green tape' are needed to ensure tech giants don't abandon Australia and take investments elsewhere, a climate leader warns.
Brethren member says he encouraged Liberal campaigning
The son of the Plymouth Brethren's global leader says he spurred on others to picket for the Liberal Party but there was no co-ordinated church effort.
Defence ‘window dressing’ sexual harassment training
Australia's Defence culture needs to be reformed through better training and understanding of the law, rather than tick-and-flick training, an expert says.
AFL warns players ahead of hair tests for drugs
There was a sting in the tail for players on Friday as the AFL confirmed Lachie Cowan's two-game ban for his illicit drug use.
Teen’s tragic cricket death won’t lead to rule changes
The parents of a 17-year-old boy fatally struck in the neck during cricket training have responded after a coroner determined the death was a tragic accident.
Greens exploring legal options for harassment probe
Greens leaders are examining avenues for an investigation into the alleged behaviour of Senator Jordon Steele-John, noting his right to procedural fairness.
Over-tyred: inquiry calls for a recycling overhaul
Fewer end-of-life tyres would be buried in the ground and more recycled into new roads under changes recommended by a parliamentary inquiry.
Jurors hear Brand accuser say he had ‘snake-like’ body
A jury has been played a police interview of a woman who alleges Russell Brand raped her saying she "found his body quite snake-like, disgusting".
AI-driven workplace surveillance sparks rights warning
Worker's rights must be considered as part of the rollout of artificial intelligence, say experts fronting an inquiry into the emerging technology.
Sectors dig in to weather nation’s job market slowdown
The unemployment rate has risen to a five-year high, but parts of the economy that benefit from higher commodity prices and the AI boom are going strong.
Plan to send girl to cult triggered ‘extreme’ warning
Child safety officers were warned a young diabetic girl's mother would refuse her insulin two years before the child was found dead, a coroner has heard.
Regional lender plots return to home-loan growth
Bank of Queensland is stepping back into the mortgage market with aggressively priced owner-occupier home loans originated by its digital-only brands.
Gas industry urged to pull ’emergency brake’ on warming
A powerful greenhouse gas responsible for about a third of global warming is not being accurately measured by many oil and gas producers, a report has found.
Greens senator rejects years-old conduct accusations
An independent investigation will examine allegations of inappropriate conduct towards women by Greens senator Jordon Steele-John.
Man accused of murdering teen girl in remote community
A 26-year-old man who was in an alleged relationship with a 16-year-old girl has been charged with her murder in a remote community.
Pitbull, Kardashian: cop chased celebs before killings
Alleged jealous murderer Beau Lamarre-Condon bonded with an anti-vax friend over a shared love of tracking A-listers before making a concerning request.
Struggling womenswear chain to shut down most stores
Thirteen Cue stores and nine Veronika Maine locations in Australia are being shut down after potential buyers said they weren't interested.
Liberals match free abortion care state election pledge
Free abortion care in Victoria has bipartisan support after the opposition matched Labor's election pledge just hours after it was announced.
Aussie shares dip after US inflation surprise hits tech
A sell-off in mining stocks continues to weigh heavily on the ASX, as energy costs, global inflation and AI jitters continue to hit investor confidence.
AFL stadium builder named, final cost could blow out
The preferred builder, which has built venues in New Zealand and Queensland, has been announced for Tasmania's new 23,000-seat stadium.
‘Small pleasures’ sacrificed for health insurance slug
An 83-year-old retired nurse is among millions of older Australians who face paying more for health insurance if controversial government plans pass parliament.
‘Despicable betrayal’: ADF member questioned on device
All bathrooms on naval vessels will be audited after a video recording device was discovered in female showers onboard HMAS Leeuwin.
Black market hiding illegal cigarettes in plain sight
The illicit tobacco trade is still going strong through the use of fake Australian plain packaging, as crime groups operate factories across Southeast Asia.
Teens ‘begging’ for endometriosis support, guidelines
An Australian-led study has called for international guidelines on endometriosis treatment after a global analysis found many countries have none.
Jobless jump turns down heat on RBA, but not completely
Unemployment has hit a five-year high, but inflation data due out later in October will be the deciding factor for the Reserve Bank's next rate decision.