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Gap between Labor, coalition remains tight: polls

Labor and the coalition are breathing down each other's necks on a two-party preferred basis in the run-up to the 2024/25 federal budget, two polls show.

Candlelight vigil to honour Bondi stabbing victims

Hundreds of people are expected to gather at Sydney's Bondi Beach to share in a minute's silence to honour six people killed in a stabbing attack.

‘Time to heal’: Higgins breaks silence on Lehrmann case

Brittany Higgins has spoken for the first time following Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case, thanking the judge for his "trauma-informed approach".

Call for kindness as Westfield Bondi reopens after tragedy

The Westfield Bondi Junction in Sydney will have bumped-up security when it reopens for business after a stabbing tragedy that killed six people.

Teenage boy faces bedside hearing on terrorism charge

Police have charged a 16-year-old boy with a terrorism offence over the stabbing of a bishop at a western Sydney church.

Rich get richer than rest: Australia’s wealth gap grows

Australia's wealthiest households have comparatively added more to their pile than those at the bottom and rising unemployment is set to further widen the gap.

Lehrmann finding debunks cover-up claim, Senator Reynolds says

Senator Linda Reynolds claims the Lehrmann defamation judgement has "finally set the record straight" over claims she attempted to cover up a rape allegation.

Family of accused teen flee house after church stabbing

Relatives of a teenager arrested over a stabbing at a Sydney church say they saw no signs of radicalisation before the allegedly religiously motivated attack.

Jail threat, apologies as supermarket chiefs face probe

The head of Woolworths was threatened with jail time while the Coles CEO apologised to suppliers during a parliamentary inquiry into supermarket prices.

Canberra among cities targeted by pro-Palestinian activists

In a worldwide protest yesterday against the war in Gaza, A15 Action called on supporters yesterday to blockade “the arteries of capitalism”.

Latest Sydney stabbing attack considered act of terror

A knife attack at a western Sydney church allegedly committed by a teenage boy, is being considered a terrorist act by police.

Baby from Bondi massacre on slow road to recovery

A baby girl critically injured in the Bondi Junction stabbing massacre has shown improvement as seven victims remain in hospital across NSW.

Multiple people stabbed at western Sydney church

A church leader and a number of parishioners have been stabbed during a live-streamed service in western Sydney.

‘Mr Lehrmann raped Ms Higgins’, judge says

Bruce Lehrmann was so hell-bent on having sex with Brittany Higgins in Parliament House that he was indifferent to her consent and raped her, a judge has found.

Social media a ‘scourge’ after Bondi attack: PM

Distressing images and videos were widely shared on social media of the Bondi stabbing attack, prompting Anthony Albanese to label it a "scourge".

‘Obvious’ that Bondi attacker targeted women: police

NSW Premier Chris Minns says women were targeted in the Bondi Junction mass stabbing but lengthy inquiries to come may never conclusively find a motive.

40yo Joel Cauchi identified as man who stabbed six to death in Sydney

The 40-year-old man who fatally stabbed six people at a busy Sydney shopping centre has been identified by NSW Police, as a dozen others remain in hospital.

Man shot by police after six killed in mass stabbing

Six victims have been killed and an attacker shot dead by police after a mass stabbing in Sydney, with a nine-month-old baby undergoing surgery for stab wounds.

PM downplays commission criticism on manufacturing push

The chair of the productivity commission has raised concern the Future Made in Australia Act could increase reliance on government funds.

Making cents of Bruce Lehrmann’s ‘unprecedented’ lawsuit

The lawsuit Bruce Lehrmann brought over a Network Ten broadcast took on a life of its own, and the only certainty is people will be tuning into the decision.

Conditions apply in return of famous Molly the magpie to family

Molly the magpie will be returned to a family and their two dogs if certain conditions can be met with Queensland's environment department.

Pacific cities predate European influence, ANU reveals

The first cities in the Pacific were established much earlier than previously thought, long before European colonisation, according to ANU.

Former Channel 7 Sunrise reporter Nathan Templeton dies

Former Channel 7 Sunrise reporter Nathan Templeton has sadly passed away while walking his dog near the Barwon River in Geelong.

Judgment day set again for Lehrmann defamation case

The highly-anticipated judgment in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case against Ten will be delivered next week after the court heard new, last-minute evidence.

David Johnston named as new chief of defence force

Vice Admiral David Johnston has been appointed the new Chief of the Australian Defence Force, replacing General Angus Campbell.

Hefty fines, tougher code could cut grocery prices: PM

Shoppers could pay less for groceries under plans to impose heavy financial penalties on supermarkets that fail to comply with a code of conduct.

‘When you sign me’: behind Bruce Lehrmann’s Seven interview

At the time of Bruce Lehrmann's rape trial he was already in discussions with Seven for an exclusive interview with a six-figure pay cheque, a court has heard.

Cocaine and sex worker allegations levelled at Bruce Lehrmann

A former Seven producer alleges he witnessed Bruce Lehrmann buy cocaine and attempt to order sex workers while he was courted for an interview.

ACT Government fulfils Murray-Darling water recovery obligations

The ACT and Federal Governments have reached an agreement over water recovery under the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.

Canberra-born Samantha Mostyn AO the new governor-general

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced Canberra-born Samantha Mostyn AO will become Australia's next governor-general.
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