Vigils and rally mourn ‘year of death and destruction’
Hundreds of people have attended a rally at a Sydney mosque while others gathered at vigils across several cities to mourn lives lost in Gaza and Lebanon.
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Devastating bird flu strain ‘on Australia’s doorstep’
Conservation groups are calling for more funding to prepare for the arrival of a deadly bird flu strain believed to have killed billions of animals worldwide.
Experts lash search and seizure laws for school kids
Proposed laws to be introduced in the Northern Territory would mean children as young as 10 could be searched for knives while at school.
‘Distressing scene’: Stepfather dead, police shoot son
A man is dead and his stepson is under police guard in hospital after being shot by officers in Melbourne's northwest.
X Corp’s failed court bid avoids ‘concerning precedent’
A court dismissing X Corp's case against the eSafety Commissioner, finding it must respond to a $610,500 fine issued to Twitter, is a warning for tech giants.
Teen’s wheezing a ‘red flag’ before anaphylactic death
A decorated doctor says the death of 17-year-old boy from a severe allergic reaction could have been prevented if doctors had administered adrenaline earlier.
Household spending flat despite retail boost, tax cuts
The economy is still struggling along with flat household spending despite an uptick in retail turnover and income tax cuts beginning to flow.
‘Security risk’ for Hillcrest jumping castle accused
The lawyer for a woman charged with safety breaches over a jumping castle incident that killed six children says an upcoming court hearing will be challenging.
Environment ministers summoned over bird flu threat
Australia is looking at vaccinations for bird flu as environment ministers are called to a special meeting to discuss the threat to wildlife.
Anniversary protests to ‘set back’ Gaza cause, PM says
As the Israeli community prepares to commemorate a day of deaths not seen since the Holocaust, political leaders are discouraging planned pro-Palestine vigils.
New commissioner established: ‘our children deserve it’
A national commissioner to promote the rights and interests of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people will be appointed by the federal government.
Mercy flights to rescue Australians stranded in Lebanon
Australians in Lebanon will be transported by two mercy Qantas flights from Cyprus to Sydney as tensions in the region remain ongoing.
Aussie researchers turn wine into green battery tech
Australian university researchers have won a patent for using food acids to create a major component of battery technology.
Police go-ahead for contentious pro-Palestine rally
Police and pro-Palestine protesters have reached agreement allowing a rally to go ahead in Sydney over the weekend, after the dispute reached the Supreme Court.
Rising grocery prices makes feeding kids a challenge
Australian shoppers say it has become harder to provide kids with nutritious food and it's time for the government to crack down on supermarkets.
Buggy death jail term a ‘slap in the face’ for family
A man's decision to take seven children onto a buggy without helmets or seatbelts has been described as grossly negligent after a young girl died in a crash.
Hybrid vehicles in fast lane, as petrol cars slow down
Australians are buying fewer new cars as the economy bites but hybrid vehicles are bucking the trend, sales figures have revealed.
Star A-League striker set for trial after rape denial
Central Coast Mariners striker Angel Torres has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges, including that he raped a woman and then deprived her of her liberty.
Raiders star Josh Papalii charged over late-night event
Canberra Raiders forward Josh Papalii will front an ACT court after allegedly smashing glasses and refusing to leave while on a night out.
Trans people ‘my biggest fans’ says exiled Liberal MP
A new recording has been unearthed and played in court after it heard a former Liberal MP skipped a party meeting so she could get her hair done.
‘I’m broken’: Gobbo on years since Lawyer X reveal
Barrister-turned-informer Nicola Gobbo has told a civil trial the past five years in hiding have left her tired and broken.
Exiled MP ‘should have run’ when Nazis crashed rally
A retired politician has flown in from the UK to give evidence in Moria Deeming's defamation case against Victorian Liberal Leader John Pesutto.
High-density issues hurting Australia’s housing goal
Unless Australia can significantly lift the pace at which it is building new homes, a nationally-agreed target to solve the housing crisis looks at-risk.
Hub to help Indigenous communities own their history
A community-led research project is fighting for Indigenous digital and archival sovereignty, aiming to empower communities to care for their cultural heritage.
Banning kids from social media could cause greater harm
Mental health experts don't support proposals to ban children from accessing social media and are warning it could have unintended consequences.
Speed limit cuts needed to help fix road toll ‘crisis’
Speed limits need to be curbed to help tackle the 'absolute crisis' of the nation's spiralling road toll, road safety experts say.
Nicola Gobbo’s struggles in hiding aired in civil trial
'Lawyer X' Nicola Gobbo's experiences in hiding since she was outed as a police informer have been aired in her civil trial against Victoria Police.
Staying put, some Aussies resist calls to flee Lebanon
Australian Zakie Khoury Daou acknowledges the situation in Lebanon remains precarious as missiles rain down but says she doesn't want to uproot her life.
Melbourne’s Underbelly relived as Nicola Gobbo speaks
'Lawyer X' Nicola Gobbo has detailed early interactions with gangland clients including Tony Mokbel and Carl Williams after taking the stand a civil trial.
Users still frustrated despite falling telco complaints
Telcos still have work to do to improve customer service with delays in fixing problems and service fees among the top complaints, the industry watchdog says.
Generation dread: Aussies unprepared for money shocks
Most Australians are unsatisfied with their finances, with just one quarter equipped to handle unexpected money issues, a survey has found.