GST revolt continues with treasurer’s ‘privilege’ claim
A state treasurer has appeared before the Productivity Commission, outlining his concerns about the current GST system privileging one state over others.
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Australian father, two children found dead in Bali
A possible murder-suicide is being investigated by local police after an Australian father and his two children were found dead in Bali.
Abused mum ‘sorry’ for slaughtering, cutting up husband
A mother and daughter have been reduced to tears during evidence about whether the older woman was sorry for dismembering her husband after killing him.
‘Fed up’: 13 arrested after crackdown on remote unrest
A police crackdown on unrest in a remote community has led to 13 people being charged, with more arrests expected following a string of alleged incidents.
Athlete ‘defiantly’ pushed Jones off after alleged kiss
A prominent athlete says he pushed Alan Jones away when the talkback titan allegedly subjected him to unwanted kissing and sexual touching.
‘Race to the bottom’: One Nation migration plan slammed
Business groups are piling on One Nation's plan to cut 750,000 migrants, arguing it would cripple Australia's ability to elevate its standard of living.
Electric switch could save households $5000 a year
More than 30 organisations will urge the federal government to do more in backing electric appliances, equipment and vehicles to cut costs and emissions.
No coal power, no new petrol cars by 2035 for net zero
Australia needs to phase out coal, gas and oil faster than planned to meet its climate commitments, a report says, with changes in energy, transport and mining.
Coalition slams ‘Big Brother’ social media reform bill
The opposition is declaring the government's digital duty-of-care laws the "Big Brother bill", doubling down on its stance to block the reforms in parliament.
Australia’s first female High Court judge dies
Australia's first female High Court judge Mary Gaudron helped shape the country's legal landscape and was a deciding voice in the Mabo land rights case.
Ex-cop accused of tracking, stalking multiple women
A former police officer has faced court accused of stalking four women, including putting tracking devices on their cars and keeping a diary on their movements.
First case of bird flu in endangered sea lion
Australia's rarest seal species has recorded a case of bird flu for the first time, with an animal dying from the disease while recovering from a shark attack.
Fresh ‘adult time’ pledge in youth crime crackdown
Adult time for adult crime has been pledged by the NSW opposition in a move that mimics a slogan taken to electoral victory by its Queensland counterparts.
‘Out of her league’: PM defends mum after Hanson attack
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has been called on to apologise after "appalling" comments made about Anthony Albanese's late mother resurfaced.
OpenAI won’t do 2026 IPO, extinction risk unacceptable
OpenAI boss Sam Altman has ruled out the company going public in 2026, saying the ten per cent chance of AI causing human extinction is "unacceptable".
Drawing a line: disability arts sector fears NDIS cuts
A studio for artists with intellectual disabilities has produced an Archibald finalist but cuts to the NDIS have the arts disability sector worried.
Sore heads as Aussie NFL fans go into party overtime
Aussie NFL fans have kicked on after hosting a season match for the first time, with a sea of red and blue jerseys taking over Melbourne pubs.
Motorists warned to buckle up for higher fuel prices
One of Australia's peak motoring bodies has stopped short of calling for a fuel excise cut but believes all options should be on the table as oil prices spike.
Bush battlers beg airlines for budget flights
Steep competition is driving up regional plane fares and forcing route cancellations, leaving communities crying out for more travel options.
Arrest over latest suspected gun-for-hire gang shooting
A man has been charged with attempted murder over what police believe could be the latest in a spate of hired hits in NSW.
Tears for slain footy player as killer rapper jailed
The family of a beloved local rugby league player wiped away tears while hearing about his final moments when attacked outside a fast food restaurant.
‘Truth established’ over ex-Carlton chief’s lewd photo
The former wife of an ex-PwC chief executive and AFL club boss says she's glad the truth is out after settling her defamation case against him.
Sea of red for miners, metals as Aussie market slumps
Mining stocks are getting hammered as surging oil prices and inflation worries weigh on commodity values and hopes for earnings and global economic growth.
Violence and vanity: inside the mind of Molly’s killer
The man who murdered Molly Ticehurst has long believed he is a victim, a classic feature of coercive control and domestic abuse, an expert says.
Credit downgrade heaps pressure onto Queensland budget
On the same day as the Queensland treasurer lost his state's AA+ credit rating, his NSW neighbours received an upgrade to their outlook.
Regional cancer patients paying ‘postcode penalty’
A new national scorecard has exposed major gaps in the amount regional cancer patients are forced to spend to access life-saving care.
‘Profound’ increased death rate for welfare recipients
People on disability, unemployment or carers payments had an average mortality rate nine times higher than those outside the welfare system, a study has found.
‘Magnitude slowly hit’: 9/11 remembered 25 years on
A political reporter has recounted being in Washington with an ex-prime minister a quarter of a century ago when terrorist attacks on the US changed the world.
Molly’s legacy endures as murderer jailed for 28 years
A lifelong friend of Molly Ticehurst says the perfect mother and educator has saved countless lives as her killer is locked up for decades.
China hopes to soon agree on tariff reductions with US
A Chinese government official says a deal with the United States to lower import taxes could soon be agreed.
Politics hits a high note as MPs join pub choir
Politicians and their staff traded politics for performance during a 'Pub Choir' rendition of a Crowded House classic.