Bereaved mum’s next fight after DV murder sentence win
The mother of a woman murdered by a former partner is hoping to redefine her daughter's legacy as she pushes for more prison time for offenders.
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Accountants, ombudsman lash tax office service
The ATO has declined a Tax Ombudsman suggestion to re-route calls from accountants to experienced staff as pressures mount between tax agents and the agency.
Renewed rate-cut hopes fuel Australian shares record
A lift in expectations of an interest rate cut have provided a springboard to send Australian equities to new highs, after weeks of consolidation.
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Anti-protest powers decried as ‘outrageous overreach’
A court decision to toss out police powers to move on protesters could have wide-ranging implications for anti-protest laws around the nation.
Much-loved soldier dies in routine training accident
Multiple groups will be involved in an investigation into a fatal army training incident as the soldier's superiors pay tribute to his distinguished service.
US asks Australia for help on critical minerals supply
Australia is being called upon to join the United States in the global fight against China for critical minerals dominance.
Liberals told to tout ‘values’ ahead of policy revamp
Sussan Ley has been given plenty of advice on how the Liberals should go about wooing voters following their worst-ever election result, but little is sticking.
Sense of belonging falls among young Aussies
Despite younger generations feeling less connected, research shows Australians are maintaining strong social cohesion despite financial and global pressures.
Why tech could change Gen Alpha careers for the better
They are young, curious and ready to create careers that do not exist yet: a MythBusters TV star says the next generation of children could improve our lives.
Rates cut back in the works as jobless figure spikes
An interest rate cut is back in the running on Melbourne Cup day as surprising unemployment figures offer borrowers hope of a home-loan victory.
Bikie stiffed killer over alleged contract murder
A trial of a bikie accused of masterminding the murder of a rival gang member is underway, with the prosecution detailing how he hired a sniper to do the deed.
Nation’s big home build already off target
Construction is behind schedule by tens of thousands of homes, fresh figures reveal, after the first full year of a federal housing goal.
Australia falling behind as experts call for AI urgency
The juice will be worth the squeeze for workers and businesses if Australia quickly and carefully forges on with artificial intelligence, industry figures say.
Innocent mum’s murder likely linked to big drug bust
Police are probing possible ties between the murder of a mother in front of her sons, a plot to kill a father on his way to daycare and a global drug syndicate.
Australian shares eye record as banks and miners rally
Australia's share market is within striking distance of its highest close after its best day in two weeks, as investors look past US-China trade jitters.
‘Excruciating’: murderer set wife and stepchild on fire
A man set his wife on fire in front of children, ignoring their pleas for him to stop, and then blamed his dying partner and convinced her to lie to police.
Officer believes someone involved in teen’s death
An officer involved in re-investigating the 1988 death of an Aboriginal teen has told an inquest police not seizing a car found at the scene was "odd".
Tradie suffocated, shoved in box over $50k ‘drug debt’
A man who duct-taped and assaulted a tradie and hired a "cleaner" to dispose of the body in a creek has been jailed as his co-accused remains on the run.
Origin takes heat over coal-fired power station
Moving from coal-fired power stations to renewable energy projects could take longer than expected, a retailer has warned, amid delays and high costs.
Bank admits ‘mistake’ over worker who lost job to AI
A woman who trained an AI chatbot that took her job has quizzed executives at Australia's biggest bank about how they will stop such a thing happening again.
Weather bureau warnings ‘inadequate’ before town razed
While the weather bureau was warning of a major flood in a rural town, emergency services feared it was going to be much worse, an inquest has been told.
Palestinian-Aussie medico’s grave doubts for peace plan
Mohammed Mustafa, the Australian doctor who shared harrowing accounts of treating children in Gaza, doesn't believe the Trump-brokered peace plan will hold.
‘Stop apologising’: Ley backs top Lib’s call for unity
A senior Liberal's speech calling for an end to the party's soul searching after a horror election result has won the support of Opposition Leader Sussan Ley.
Not a fad: billions spent with Indigenous businesses
Indigenous businesses are continuing to grow as their goods and services are in high demand from government, corporate and non-profit organisations.
Wikipedia war of words waged over First Nations names
Decades-old history wars are playing out on the backbone of the internet as Wikipedia editors strive to enhance cultural safety and face other challenges.
Open-home rape, abuse claims as estate agent on trial
A real estate agent accused of raping and sexually abusing three women at multiple open homes is fighting the allegations in court.
Bosses quit at scandal-plagued childcare giant
The top brass of one of the biggest childcare providers in Australia have resigned after a series of safety scandals.
Dying on ‘own terms’ to get easier in law refresh
Barriers to terminally ill patients accessing assisting dying are poised to be pulled down under a law shake-up, honouring the last wishes of a young man.
Prime minister’s private phone number published online
Government officials have been left scrambling after the personal phone numbers of senior politicians were discovered in an online database.
Concreter wailed after allegedly killing ex-partner
A concreter accused of violently murdering his ex-partner during a domestic argument was incoherent as he tried to revive her before paramedics arrived.
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Ban on petrol, diesel vehicles urged as EVs set records
Motorists are buying electric vehicles in record numbers but uptake will need to speed up to meet climate targets and experts are calling for change.