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‘It’s a lifeline’: relief as government hands Rex $80m

The federal government will provide up to $80 million to keep Rex regional routes operating, a relief for rural communities fearing for their future prosperity.

Month-long inquest to probe deadly Bondi Westfield stabbing rampage

An inquest will examine how and why six people were stabbed to death during a brutal knife rampage at a shopping centre involving a mentally ill man.

‘I needed to’: cop’s defence to tasering elderly woman

A senior constable had a sworn duty to taser a knife-wielding 95-year-old woman in an aged-care home to prevent a violent confrontation, a jury has been told.

Remembrance Day: nation commemorates ultimate sacrifice

The Opera House sails were illuminated with poppies at dawn as Australians around the nation prepare to pause for a minute's silence on Remembrance Day at 11am.

Workplace culture at Parliament House has ‘a way to go’

Thirty cases of sexual assault or sexual harassment have been lodged with Parliament House's workplace support service in just nine months.

Man in custody after teenager’s body found in bushland

A 32-year-old man who presented himself at a police station has been arrested, police say, after the body of a teenager was found in bushland.

First conviction for Nazi salute in Victoria leads to bail release on appeal

A far-right extremist will walk free from court on appeal bail after spending less than an hour in custody for performing a Nazi salute in public.

Australia can’t shy away from social media reforms

Tech giants are wary of a social media age limit, saying it shouldn't be up to them to enforce the rules but rather app stores to ensure safety across the board. The parent...

Trump victory forces federal election rethink

Labor and the coalition are reassessing their election strategies following Donald Trump's election win, after cost-of-living issues drove success at the polls.

Australia to ban social media for kids under 16 to safeguard youth

Australian children under the age of 16 are to be banned from using social media, as the nation grapples with preventing young people getting harmed.

Albanese holds talks with Trump following election win

The prime minister has congratulated Donald Trump on his return to the White House in a phone call following the incoming US president's re-election win.

Body found in search for boy Laith Alaid, swept out to sea

A body has been found following a multi-agency land and sea search for an 11-year-old boy swept into the water while crossing a channel.

February rate cut hopes hinge on jobs market softening

The economic outlook has been downgraded as the big four banks' predictions of a February interest rate cut narrows.

Australians watching ‘historical’ US election

Australia will 'be the winner' regardless of whether Kamala Harris or Donald Trump wins the White House, US ambassador Caroline Kennedy says.

Interest rates unchanged by RBA

Borrowers have longer to wait for mortgage relief as the Reserve Bank of Australia holds the cash rate at 4.35 per cent at the November meeting.

Ex-cop Beaumont Lamarre-Condon to answer allegations he murdered couple

Former police officer Beaumont Lamarre-Condon is due to enter pleas over allegations he murdered TV presenter Jesse Baird and his partner Luke Davies.

Family distraught amid search for boy swept to sea

Emergency services are searching the water and land for an 11-year-old boy who was pulled into the ocean while trying to cross a channel with his father.

Albanese deflects criticism over flight upgrades, denies staff requested perks

Anthony Albanese continues to bat away criticism of his decision to receive flight upgrades, denying his staff ever requested them on his behalf.

Mixed response to Labor pledge of student debt relief

The prime minister has defended plans to cut HECS debts by 20 per cent for students, after concern about how the plan would be paid for.

Hanson tweet to Muslim senator ‘ultimate racist slur’

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has been ordered by a judge to delete a racist and offensive social media post telling a Greens senator to go back to Pakistan.

Optus regrets ‘unacceptable’ conduct alleged by ACCC

Australia's second-largest telco says it failed to meet expectations after the consumer watchdog alleged "unconscionable conduct" against vulnerable customers.

Driver released after fatal Melbourne primary school car crash

A community is in shock after a boy was killed and four other children injured in a "tragic accident" where a car crashed through a school fence and into them.

New Queensland premier hits ground running after Liberals win election race

Queensland's premier-elect has hit the ground running after a tight election race, summoning staff at parliament after Labor's Steven Miles conceded defeat.

Three dead in ‘unsurvivable’ midair plane collision over Sydney

Three people have died in an "unsurvivable" midair collision between two light aircraft over Sydney's southwest.

Polls open as Queensland voters brace for cliffhanger

Queenslanders are casting their final ballots with polls opening on election day across the state, capping an eventful four-week campaign.

Coles, Woolies call price check on ACCC discount claim

Supermarket giants Coles and Woolworths will fight the consumer watchdog over accusations of dodgy "price drop" campaigns.

Lehrmann wins right to appeal without $200k wallop

Bruce Lehrmann can pursue an "arguable" appeal of his defamation loss without stumping up a $200,000 security payment, a judge has said.

Australia facing further economic troubles

Australia is facing ongoing economic challenges as Labor holds out hope interest rates will come down before the federal election.

Supermarkets blamed most for cost-of-living woes

A new report reveals Australians lay the blame for the rising cost of living at the feet of supermarkets.

Aussie legend Nedd Brockman completes 1000-mile run, raises $2.6m for homelessness

An emotional Nedd Brockman has completed his 1000-mile run, raising over $2.6m for a homelessness charity.
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