PM faces internal Labor queries over nuclear subs deal

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is facing questions from within Labor over the government's deal with the US and UK to buy nuclear-powered submarines.

Reserve Bank leaves rates pause in play for April

The minutes from the central bank's board meeting suggested the bank is getting closer to a pause so it can assess the full impact of sharp rate hikes...

Ex-Liberal staffer who lied to ICAC spared jail time

A former Liberal Party advisor who 'struck at the heart of the justice system' by lying about illegal NSW campaign donations is unlikely to serve jail...

Appeal denied for suburban slave-owning couple

A Melbourne couple convicted of owning and using a vulnerable Tamil woman as a slave for years in their suburban home have had their appeals denied.

Final verdict in Plutus tax scheme's mammoth trial

Almost 11 months after the trial began in the NSW Supreme Court, the last remaining person accused of conspiring against the Commonwealth has learned...

Greens preference 'kicking' Liberals out in NSW

The NSW Greens want voters to opt for a change of government this weekend's election and are advising their cohort to preference Labor in most elector...

Pair rescued from dinghy by cruise ship in Bass Strait

A man and woman have been picked up by a cruise ship in Bass Strait, after they were forced to abandon their vessel in a dinghy.

PM faces internal Labor backlash over nuclear subs deal

Anthony Albanese is facing opposition to the historic agreement to acquire nuclear submarines after saying he had the full support of his team.

Manufacturing conditions pick up but outlook gloomy

Australia's manufacturing sector recorded a modest improvement in the opening months of 2023 but there are few reasons to be upbeat about the next qua...

Man denies firing fatal shot in gun deal gone wrong

Questions have been raised to jurors at a murder trial about who fired a fatal shot during the sale of an illegal military rifle in Sydney's west.

Armaguard $2.3m heist mastermind launches appeal bid

A Victorian man is appealing his conviction and 14-year sentence for planning a notorious robbery where $2.3 million was stolen from an armed van in 1...

Disgraced MP Maguire facing $17k hit to defend case

Former NSW MP Daryl Maguire allegedly conspired with a migration agent to breach the migration act between January 2013 and August 2015.

Domestic gas market able to avoid shortfall, says ACCC

The consumer watchdog commissioner says it's possible for Australia's domestic gas market to avoid a shortfall in the coming winter.

Perished cattle part of enormous Qld flood cleanup

Recovery and rebuilding efforts are set to begin in northwest Queensland following severe flooding and mass damage to properties, businesses and lives...

Paralympian fined after filming half-naked teenager

Cameron Rahles-Rahbula has been found guilty of two charges including attempting to produce child abuse material, but has avoided a conviction.

Teacher told boy she was willing to risk jail for sex

A Victorian teacher has been jailed for three years and nine months after admitting to grooming and having sex with her teenage student.

Shane Heal's showdown with Sydney Flames fast-tracked

Shane Heal will learn his fate as head coach at the Sydney Flames at an expedited hearing set down after being suspended over bullying allegations.

Tasmania follows Victoria in pushing to ban Nazi salute

The Tasmanian government has announced it will pursue laws to ban the Nazi salute after outrage over an anti-transgender rally in Melbourne.

Freedom of information request delays 'striking': Judge

Former independent senator Rex Patrick is suing the Australian Information Commissioner over FOI delays. He claims some were delayed by more than 1000...

Perrottet on the road, Minns on a run in NSW

Dominic Perrottet is campaigning in Goulburn while Chris Minns has returned to western Sydney as the leaders spruik their policies in a bid to court N...