Refugee mums start new chapter with mind, body and baby
Refugee mothers suffer pregnancy issues compared to Australian-born women but a specialist midwifery service is easing labour pains and giving peace of mind.
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Family prayers as teens fight for life in Laos tragedy
The family of an Australian woman gravely ill in Thailand is praying for her, after she and her best friend suffered apparent methanol poisoning in Laos.
Case of double-murder accused ex-cop delayed until 2025
The case of a former cop accused of killing a Sydney couple has been further delayed as his new taxpayer-funded legal team scrambles to get across the evidence.
MacGill allegedly had trusted link with cocaine dealer
Ex-cricketer Stuart MacGill allegedly complained about the quality of cocaine from a regular dealer before helping them to buy "good gear", a court has heard.
G20 leaders urged to take youth voices seriously
As a major economic summit gets underway in Brazil, a young Indigenous man from Darwin hopes the voices of young people will be heard by world leaders.
Woolies denies gouging suppliers in skewed relationship
Representatives from supermarket powerhouse Woolworths deny its huge market share is costing suppliers an opportunity to negotiate when selling products.
Mining tech firm is first to get federal fund money
Russell Mineral Equipment will get $40 million from the federal government's National Reconstruction Fund, allowing it to remain Australian-owned and operated.
Inquest probes failings in violent dad and baby tragedy
Systemic failings allowed a violent, mentally ill man to gain access to his infant daughter and leap to their deaths from a dam wall, an inquest has been told.
Sydney trains could stop for four days if no compromise
An escalating dispute between the rail union and the NSW government could lead to train services being suspended for four days, including major weekend events.
Fists, knives, guns: why Bunnings turned to facial data
Lowest prices were just the beginning for hundreds of thousands of Australians whose facial data was recorded by Bunnings without their consent.
Australian shares surge to another record high
The ASX200 finished up 0.9 per cent to set a new record closing high after climbing above 8,400 for the first time in afternoon trade.
New parents urged to ‘make the call’ on mental health
New parents are struggling with their mental health, a perinatal anxiety and depression helpline says as it records a surge in calls from Indigenous families.
Pay gap narrows but leadership roles a drag on progress
Naming and shaming company gender pay gaps appears to be working, with a flurry of employers commissioning probes into the issue and taking action.
‘A sliver’: don’t expect oversized budget windfalls
Falling iron ore prices and a weaker labour market will weigh on this year's revenue upgrades, the federal treasurer says.
Jury verdict still to come for cop who tasered 95yo
A jury has gone home for the day after three hours of deliberations failed to produce a verdict for a police officer who tasered an elderly woman.
Losses mount as cybercrime targets Aussies, businesses
The number of online scams and cyber security threats are escalating as the federal government tries to stem the impact on Australians and businesses.
Renewable investment push as Trump panics world leaders
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is joining world leaders in pushing for greater action on climate change and investment in renewables at a major summit.
Alleged killer in court as teen’s remains found at tip
A man has fronted court charged with the murder of a Melbourne teenager after human remains were found in a waste management facility.
Albanese touts open trade as unity evades world leaders
Anthony Albanese is promising to remain focused on climate change and open trade after the policies of Donald Trump set the agenda of a major economic summit.
Car found after gran’s mysterious disappearance, death
A car belonging to a Queensland grandmother has been found by police after she was inexplicably found dead hundreds of kilometres from her hometown.
Didn’t see it coming: ‘psychic’ faces multiple charges
A woman accused of being part of a group that pretended to have psychic powers to scam customers out of money and property faces a string of fraud charges.
Aussie shares dip from peak as Ukraine strikes Russia
The ASX200 was 0.4 per cent at midday, taking a breather after four days of gains as Ukraine launched US-made missiles into Russia.
Tourists warned as Aussie teens fight for life in Laos
The families of two Melbourne best friends fighting for life in Thai hospitals have raced to their bedside as they suffer from suspected methanol poisoning.
Cascading crises besiege domestic violence services
Domestic violence services are overwhelmed by growing demand and a lack of resources, the first public hearing of a royal commission in SA has been told.
Grandad ‘enjoyed’ seeing alligator kill beloved chicken
There was a "degree of sadism" in a grandfather's decision to feed a chicken called Betty White to an alligator at a NSW wildlife sanctuary, a court has heard.
Record number of GPs in training but ‘job not done’
Australia is facing a severe shortage of GPs. Though more medical students are opting to become local doctors, peak medical bodies say more must be done.
Domestic violence continues to ravage Indigenous women
Indigenous women represent one-third of deaths related to domestic and family violence since June, say advocates who are calling for action.
Aussie shares dip from peak as Ukraine strikes Russia
The ASX200 has finished 0.6 per cent lower, taking a breather after four days of gains as Ukraine launched US-made missiles into Russia.
Electric cars may save power grid, if drivers let them
Motorists could decide the future of Australia's energy networks by when they choose to buy an electric car and how they recharge it.
Discrimination case launched over child removals
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families have launched legal action against the Western Australian and NSW governments over child removals.
Pop sensation Troye Sivan sweeps ARIAs yet again
Singer-songwriter Troye Sivan has swept the top categories of the 2024 ARIA Awards, taking out album of the year, best solo artist and best pop release.