‘Fearful’ Muslim Australians demand action, not words
More than 50 recommendations to tackle prejudice against Muslims have been outlined in a landmark report by Australia's special envoy to combat Islamophobia.
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Competing rallies cripple capitals as crowds pour in
Another busy weekend of thousands taking to the streets across capitals in rival demonstrations is testing the limits of freedom of speech and police resources.
Lehrmann calls for the head of corruption watchdog boss
Bruce Lehrmann says the national anti-corruption body's boss lacks the confidence of the Australian people and has called for him to resign or be sacked.
World’s oldest continuous police horse unit honoured
Two centuries after the NSW police mounted unit first assembled, horses continue to play a role in crowd control and search operations.
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‘Climate fail’: huge gas project approval ignites fury
Australia's biggest gas project will be allowed to operate until 2070, with the approval lighting the fuse for an angry backlash from climate activists.
Dapto gone to the dogs as greyhound venue runs its race
Thousands of people packed the iconic Dapto Dogs racetrack for the final meeting after almost 90 years of racing.
‘Disgust, anger, grief’: mother’s rage at abuse charges
A mother is begging for answers after a childcare worker was charged with producing child abuse material but police say their cautious approach is necessary.
Religious protections push to combat Islamophobia rise
A red line is being drawn to tackle a rise in hatred and attacks towards Muslims in Australia as the prime minister pledges to stamp out discrimination.
Government put on notice over nursing home bed block
State health ministers have put their federal counterpart on blast over a major shortage of aged care beds, which is clogging up the nation's hospital system.
Trump calls Albanese ‘a good man’ after latest call
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has now had four "really warm" conversations with Donald Trump as the US president praised him for being a "good man".
Two cops face court accused of unlawful killing
The names of two officers accused of unlawfully killing a man who died following an arrest last year can be revealed as they faced court for the first time.
Australian vigil for assassinated right-wing activist
Political leaders are condemning the killing of Charlie Kirk as "horrific" as the Australian wing of his organisation prepares to honour his legacy
Senior Liberals back Ley after ‘cauterising the wound’
Senior Liberals believe the party has moved on from the recent furore around Indian migrants, although leader Sussan Ley is likely to remain under pressure.
Climate, China concern bookend Pacific leaders meeting
A major Pacific leaders conference has wrapped up, with Australia warned about its stance on major coal and gas projects and "silencing" of Pacific voices.
Beloved fairywrens take slow flight towards extinction
Scientists say a common garden bird species is vulnerable to sudden drops in temperature during more frequent extreme weather events and may become extinct.
Double murder ramps up calls for tougher knife laws
Drums are beating louder for broader search powers to curb knife crime after two fatal stabbings as a government insists state laws are effective.
‘Monster’ jailed for killing partner in violent attack
A woman with a disability who was killed by her "pure evil" partner in a brutal bashing was barely recognisable afterwards, her daughter says.
‘Pass the torch’: writers protest over journal’s demise
Supporters of one of Australia's oldest literary journals have staged a protest against a "purely financial" decision to close it down.
Text leak claims top Liberal as ‘women problem’ returns
A Liberal heavyweight has quit after his WhatsApp messages about women were leaked ahead of leaders and party faithful gathering for a key meeting.
Top uni executives face the music after chief quits
Julie Bishop has fended off questions about her future leading one of the nation's most prestigious universities after the resignation of its vice-chancellor.
Pricey bills to carry clear alerts for cheaper plans
Households and small businesses will be warned if they are paying more than necessary under a reform designed to encourage more people switch plans.
Liberals dust off and look to move on from Price saga
A senior Liberal is calling for the party to move on and focus on key issues for voters after a damaging saga that began with a colleague's migration comments.
Worrying trend for bargain-hunting first home buyers
Abolishing "terrible" stamp duty would help arrest the loss of affordable homes, with lower-end properties growing in price faster than the rest of the market.
Gas call takes shine off Australia’s Pacific blitz
Australia's fossil fuel exports remain a source of tension as Pacific leaders double down on supporting a bid to co-host global climate talks.
Fled or dead: police weigh all options in Freeman hunt
Police are not ruling out the possibility Australia's most wanted man, Dezi Freeman, has escaped the area where he allegedly killed two officers.
Huge opportunity in tech despite hurdles for Indigenous
Indigenous people shaping technology's future is a dream that drives one female founder to train and support the next generation of industry stars.
Cost and complexity leaves the telco sector on hold
Australia must move faster in deploying telecommunications infrastructure or risk falling behind in the AI race, Telstra chief Vicki Brady says.
Job cuts, work sent offshore ‘a win’ for bank customers
Two of the four big banks have slashed thousands of jobs within days, with one creating roles offshore it insists will benefit customers.
People prioritised as wildlife-killing shark nets stay
Only about 10 per cent of animals caught up in the nation's largest shark net program were targeted species, a report reveals following a fatal attack.
Australia wants peace after Israel’s ‘criminal assault’
Australia has joined the condemnation of Israel's "criminal assault" on Qatar, but pro-Israel groups have blamed Doha for harbouring Hamas' leaders.
Slain boy’s dad pleads for greater community protection
Mourners have gathered near the site where two boys were stabbed to death, urging for greater community efforts to stop the surge in youth crime.