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‘Glimmer of hope’ for community after wedding bus crash

The close-knit Aussie Rules club shattered by the Hunter Valley wedding bus crash has made a tough return to the field after losing multiple players in the tragedy.

It only takes a minute to donate for a lifetime

A liver transplant recipient has spoken about her experience ahead of DonateLife Week, an annual event to raise awareness about organ and tissue donation.

Voice referendum ‘yes’ and ‘no’ cases to be published

The voice referendum 'yes' and 'no' cases will be published on the Australian Electoral Commission website as people prepare to vote.

First woman to lead Reserve Bank as Philip Lowe exit locked in

Philip Lowe will leave his post as head of the Reserve Bank, with Michele Bullock the first woman picked to lead Australia's central bank.

Vince Colosimo to perform community work over $61k unpaid fines

Underbelly star Vince Colosimo has been ordered to perform 101 hours of unpaid community work as he cannot afford to pay back more than $61,000 in fines.

War crime claims improbable, says Ben Roberts-Smith

In his challenge to court findings he engaged in war crimes, ex-SAS corporal Ben Roberts-Smith says the claims are improbable and based on unreliable evidence.

More rate rises ‘possible’ but RBA’s course uncertain

The head of the Reserve Bank says more interest rate rises are possible to get inflation under control, but the July pause was appropriate.

More to be revealed on Cooma grandmother’s tasering: lawyer

The tragic circumstances that led to the tasering of a frail great-grandmother who later died are still being investigated, her family's lawyer says.

Clare Nowland’s family suing NSW government for aged care tasering

The NSW government is being sued by the family of 95-year-old Clare Nowland who died after being tasered at an aged care home in Cooma.

Ben Roberts-Smith appeals defamation loss

War veteran Ben Roberts-Smith is appealing the loss of his defamation lawsuits after a judge found reports he committed war crimes were substantially true.

Lidia Thorpe set to quit politics when her term expires

Outspoken Victorian senator Lidia Thorpe has revealed she won't contest her seat when her term expires in 2028.

New voluntary betting exclusion register BetStop to launch soon

Problem gamblers will soon be able to sign up to BetStop, a national self-exclusion register, as part of new betting reform measures.

Morrison should be ’embarrassed’ over robodebt: Shorten

Former prime minister Scott Morrison is under pressure to leave parliament as the fallout from the robodebt royal commission continues.

Peter Dutton ramps up calls to reject Indigenous voice vote

Peter Dutton has ramped up calls to reject the Indigenous voice and says the public is starved of an opportunity to contest ideas surrounding it.

Sailor rescued after failed circumnavigation attempt

A 22-year-old sailor has been winched to safety after a night spent on his stricken yacht in the Great Australian Bight, battling severe winds and giant waves.

Claims government milked political advantage from Robodebt

Peter Dutton has accused Anthony Albanese of milking political advantage following the release of a damning report into the Robodebt scheme.

The battle to save Australia’s ultra rare grumpy fish

A grumpy looking Tasmanian fish with flashy Broadway features is the poster child for an extraordinary battle against extinction.

Minister, officials ignored robodebt deaths and harm

A former coalition minister and government departments failed to properly consider the personal heartbreak and harm stemming from the illegal robodebt scheme.

High-profile journalists to appear in Bruce Lehrmann case

High-profile journalists Peter FitzSimons and Laura Tingle will provide evidence in defamation action brought by former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann.

Hundreds of NSW Police unsolved murder files ‘collecting dust’

The NSW Police Force has mismanaged hundreds of unsolved homicides, failed to catalogue multiple high-profile cases and left files to collect dust on senior detective's desks, an inquiry has heard.

Rattenbury calls for accurate terminology in national gas laws

At a national meeting, Shane Rattenbury will propose that terminology in national laws accurately reflect the nature of fossil fuel gas.

Wimbledon stars want new mum Ash Barty back in tennis

The news of Ash Barty becoming the mother of a baby boy has overjoyed her old rivals at Wimbledon - and they hope she will one day return as a tennis 'supermum'.

Australia not expected to enter recession: Katy Gallagher

Acting Treasurer Katy Gallagher has called on the states and territories to better "phase" their massive infrastructure projects, but stopped short of labelling them inflationary. Senator Gallagher said the federal government was working with...

Iconic NSW South Coast’s Montague Island gets Indigenous name

Known for its flourishing seal population, Montague Island off the NSW south coast will be identified by a dual Indigenous name to recognise traditional owners.

Relief as Reserve Bank hits pause on interest rates

Borrowers will welcome a break from interest rate hikes as Australia's central bank opts to keep interest rates steady at 4.1 per cent.

Human remains found in two burnt-out cars in Sydney

Police are investigating if two car fires are connected after the remains of two people were found inside the burning vehicles in Sydney's south and west.

Same old Aussies, always winning: Albo fires back at British PM

Anthony Albanese has launched a broadside at British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's claims Australia cheated in the second Ashes Test.

Outdoor time trumps screen time in limiting bad behaviour

Researchers are probing whether spending quality family time outdoors in nature can reduce some of the difficult child behaviours associated with screen time.

Alcohol-related deaths at 10-year high in Australia

Alcohol-related deaths and injuries are increasing in Australia, with deaths having reached a 10-year peak, a new report has found.

Man’s arm severed in Darwin fireworks mishap

A man has had his arm severed in a fireworks mishap south of Darwin, one of a series of incidents as revellers marked Territory Day.
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