Premier denies ‘overreach’ as states mull Bondi changes
States are mulling NSW's crackdown on hateful symbols and slogans as anti-immigration rallies draw criticism on Australia's national day of reflection.
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Review slammed amid calls for major probe into massacre
An inquiry into security agencies following the Bondi massacre is not good enough when a federal royal commission is needed, the opposition says.
Umbrellas or BBQs: Christmas weather gifts mixed bag
Temperatures will vary more than 20C across the country on Christmas Day, with one major city expected to have its coldest top in almost two decades.
Puberty blocker bans slammed as harmful to trans kids
Blanket bans on puberty blockers are the biggest risk to trans children globally, an advocate says, after a second Australian jurisdiction outlawed the drugs.
Drivers told to paws and think of road risk to koalas
Wildlife volunteers remind drivers to keep their eyes peeled for koalas as summer road trips begin, with a spike in the number of car strikes in one region.
With no campfire skills, Aussies are playing with fire
The fact that three quarters of Australians lack confidence in their campfire skills may explain why one in 10 bushfires are caused by campfire negligence.
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PM jeered at Bondi amid calls for unity after massacre
The nation is attempting to heal a week after 15 people were shot dead at Bondi, as calls for a royal commission into the attack grow.
Big wet to follow swelter, says weatherman
The heatwave impacting Australia's southeast is set to continue across the weekend, but thunderstorms are also on the way.
PM keeps door open for anti-Semitism royal commission
The prime minister says he'll support a state government if it decides to establish a royal commission into anti-Semitism but leaders want a firm commitment.
Australians fleeing south to escape climate extremes
Australians are already on the move due to climate change, with one state the number one choice for those seeking relief from heat, floods and fires.
Wearing the ‘many hats’ of a remote health worker
In a remote community of 150 people health workers wear 'many hats' but one of the clinic's four staff wouldn't have it any other way.
‘Globalise the intifada’ banned after Bondi shooting
A major crackdown on hate symbols and slogans and new NSW police powers to demand the removal of face coverings has been announced following the Bondi atrocity.
‘Cowardice’: man jailed over ex-partner’s fatal bashing
A man so fixated on getting his ex-partner back that his verbal and physical abuse escalated to her brutal bashing death has been jailed for over two decades.
Coroner urges ban on ‘ineffective’ spit hoods
Spit hoods are ineffective in protecting against transmissible diseases and should be banned in prisons and hospitals, a coroner says.
‘Unconscionable’: major bank’s record fine bumped up
ANZ has been fined $250 million for widespread misconduct and systemic failures that impacted the federal government, taxpayers and thousands of customers.
‘Truth is out’: relief over gruesome murder acquittal
A woman accused of killing a 72-year-old man and mutilating his body with a box cutter has spoken out after being found not guilty of his murder.
Premier red-faced as husband busted drink-driving
An emotional state premier has declared she's "deeply shocked, disappointed and embarrassed" after her husband was busted drink-driving.
Ex-TV star must shadow Jewish leader over Nazi gesture
A magistrate has condemned those who target Australia's Jewish community while sentencing a former Neighbours actor for performing a Nazi gesture.
‘Sheer terror’: 44 years for strangling new partner
A jealous man unable to accept a woman did not want a long-term relationship with him will spend decades in prison for her murder and interfering with her body.
Mokbel ‘sorry saga’ drags on as retrial left in limbo
Underworld identity Tony Mokbel is still facing the possibility of another trial over alleged drug importation offending dating back to 2005.
Bold company tax proposal still friendless after revamp
An alternative corporate tax proposal could have greater economic benefits if a requirement to be budget-neutral was removed, the Productivity Commission says.
Knife in Easter Show death was a ‘security blanket’
A teen gang member jailed for using a knife to kill an Easter Show ride attendant carried the weapon to reduce his anxiety after being stabbed three times.
‘Very sticky’: summer heatwave to give way to storms
Inland Australians are tipped to swelter through another day of 40C heat as tropical humidity in the nation's north draws storms south.
Predictive model to curb outbreaks of dangerous virus
A dengue fever alert system on trial in Vietnam will help protect locals from the virus as well as Australians heading to the popular tourist destination.
National day of mourning, gun reform to follow massacre
A major memorial to honour the 15 people killed at Bondi will follow a day of public mourning as governments promise a once-in-a-generation gun crackdown.
Man banned from Bondi after Jewish ‘threat’ mid-flight
A man who allegedly made anti-Semitic threats during a flight from Bali to Sydney has been banned from Bondi after being granted bail.
Accused wife killer walks from court after winning bail
A man has successfully applied for bail after he was charged with the murder of his wife, who was killed more than 30 years ago.
Early warnings not heeded in deadly triple-zero outage
A host of mistakes were made during an Optus triple-zero outage linked to two deaths, including a failure to escalate initial concerns up the chain.
Woodside boss quits to become BP’s first female chief
The leader of Australia's biggest oil and gas company has resigned to become the first woman to lead oil giant BP in the company's 116-year history.
The one tweak that could grow your super by $200,000
A major superannuation fund says a lack of engagement with your super fund can have huge financial consequences come retirement time.
Oscars to move to free streaming on YouTube in 2029
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the Oscars will quit its links with a US broadcaster and move to YouTube in 2029.