Uncle denounces ISIS during accused bride’s bail bid
A man has called Islamic State bastards and described the terror group as evil as he gave evidence during his niece's bail application.
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‘Dark shadow’ recalled at ex-governor-general’s funeral
The family of a former governor-general and archbishop has described how he became a "lightning rod" for institutional failures to prevent child sexual abuse.
‘Hard day’ for teen’s family as killer cop sentenced
A First Nations father is pleased the serving police officer who killed his son is being held accountable and hopes he will reflect on his mistakes.
Chatbot mechanics: Aussies are turning to AI for fixes
More motorists are turning to artificial intelligence for advice on how to fix their car and one in three trust the technology more than a human.
‘Trainwreck’: One Nation forced to clarify housing plan
One Nation's most prominent figures have scrambled to clarify details of the party's housing policy after a senator stumbled through a "trainwreck" interview.
Teen may be first child to face trial on terror charge
A teen accused of carrying weapons onto a Jetstar plane before attempting a hijacking may become the first child to face trial accused of planning terrorism.
Poll surge for populists trigger for PM’s tax backflip
Australians believing the economy wasn't working for them forced the federal government to change its stance and implement controversial tax reforms.
‘Gives women options’: chemists to prescribe the pill
Women in the regions will be able to save themselves what can be a long trip to the doctor's as pharmacies become eligible to prescribe the contraceptive pill.
‘No way’ for Australia to talk way out of fresh tariffs
Australia will ramp up protests against the Trump administration's "unjustified" proposed tariffs but diplomats face an up-hill battle to secure a carve-out.
Shifted, not solved: rough sleeping soars in regions
People sleeping rough in NSW has increased 75 per cent in six years, according to a report that found more investment and support services are needed.
Fortunes lost for victims of psychic blessing scam
A self-described "master psychic" has admitted defrauding hundreds of thousands of dollars over two decades, leaving one of her victims homeless.
Accused ISIS bride’s dad raped teen slave, police say
Police have opposed bail for an alleged Islamic State bride accused of slavery, claiming she is an unacceptable risk to the community if released.
Red alert for green iron: Australia risks its advantage
None of Australia's green iron projects are ready to launch and, without policy changes, the nation risks missing the opportunity to lead a global race.
Penfolds maker focuses on top drops as tastes shift
Treasury Wine Estates believes its future lies in focusing on its top 10 "power" brands, including its flagship Penfolds reds, to improve shareholder returns.
Neo-Nazis unrepentant after dawn service booing saga
Hecklers who booed a Welcome to Country during an Anzac Day dawn service have been dealt their punishments, but they remain unrepentant for their actions.
‘Devastating blow’: nurse case hinges on video legality
Two nurses charged with making menacing anti-Semitic comments to an Israeli online are fighting to exclude the video of their chat from court.
Tobacco tax cut lit up as black market trade ‘solution’
A state government minister has conceded tobacco tax is fuelling rampant illegal trade as his federal Labor counterpart denies a cut would be a silver bullet.
Plot to smuggle a fugitive bikie to Indonesia foiled
Attempted people smuggling charges have been laid for the first time in WA after a plan to sail a fugitive bikie from an outback town to Indonesia was foiled.
World-first for drivers who use medicinal cannabis
Thousands of medicinal cannabis users will be able to take the wheel without fear of losing their licence under groundbreaking reforms to drug driving laws.
Liberals mull Greens alliance to kill off tax changes
An unlikely political alliance could put the government's contentious changes to negative gearing and the capital gains tax discount in jeopardy.
Alleged home invader shot after elderly couple stabbed
An elderly couple suffering critical stab wounds after an alleged home invasion have shot their attacker in self-defence, leaving all three in hospital.
‘Fig leaf’ tariffs blasted as US fires fresh tax salvo
A new round of US tariffs has generated a rare moment of political unity in Australia, with the government and opposition pushing back on the proposed changes.
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Budget relief for families but debt burden soars
South Australians will share in a $500 million package to ease the cost of living as the government insists a $53 billion debt won't spiral out of control.
AI’s dirty secret: data centre boom threatens resources
Artificial intelligence could use three per cent of global energy by the end of the decade, the UN warns, and use 10 times more land than Mexico City.
Officials bank on economic slump helping tame inflation
Australia is not experiencing stagflation but higher interest rates will help cool the economy and inflation, the nation's top bank official says.
Anzac Day booer unapologetic for disturbing ceremony
A man has been convicted for loudly booing during a solemn Anzac Day dawn service in a move that drew ire from around the country.
New data lights up enormity of tobacco black market
New wastewater analysis of nicotine consumption in Australia shows black market tobacco makes up a much larger share of sales than previously thought.
Big lottery operator plans to step up the fun factor
The company that runs Powerball believes its digital operations have done a poor job of capturing the fun and joy of playing the lottery.
‘Load of crap’: underworld figure jokes after arrest
An underworld figure has emerged from his beachside mansion after his arrest and release, quipping he was taken into custody over a "speeding fine".
High Court threat hangs over revamped donation laws
Revised political donation laws are poised to attract a fresh legal challenge before Victorian voters head to the polls.
Ex-Carlton boss suffers legal loss in lewd photo battle
Former AFL club president Luke Sayers has failed in his bid to have his wife's defamation case against him heard in private in a battle over a lewd photo.