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Driver charged over hitting pedestrians faces court

A man accused of hitting two pedestrians with his car, leaving them fighting for their lives, has appeared in court on a charge of attempted murder.

Abseiling instructor dies in fall at school excursion

An abseiling instructor has died in a fall while facilitating a school excursion at West Australian tourist attraction Brides Cave.

Aust share market on track for worst week in 6 months

The local bourse was basically flat at lunchtime, but was heading for a 2.6 per cent loss for the week and its longest weekly losing streak since the...

NSW tradies' future 'at risk', Landcare funds doubled

The NSW government says 4000 tradies could be left high and dry if the coalition loses the state election on March 25.

Husband gets 24 years for wife's death-letter murder

John Douglas Bowie will likely spend the rest of his life behind bars after killing his wife Roxlyn more than four decades ago.

Notorious crooked cop Roger Rogerson will die in jail

Corrupt former policeman Roger Rogerson has lost a final bid to Australia's highest court to have his murder conviction quashed failed.

Uni lecturer 'deeply sorry' for wife's stabbing murder

A Deakin University lecturer murdered his wife at their home after the couple both armed themselves with knives during an argument, a court has been t...

SA's ongoing rental crisis sparks new calls for action

South Australian welfare groups have called more action from the state government to ease the state's rental crisis.

Wife killer will likely spend rest of life in prison

John Douglas Bowie, who murdered his wife more than four decades ago, will likely die in custody after being sentenced to 24 years in prison in NSW.

Recycler hungry for Australia's stinky old shoes

As Australia transitions to a circular economy, more and more niche recycling programs are popping up and shoes are no exception.

Medicare fraudster behind bars with child for a year

A mother who stole more than $180,000 from Medicare to fund a lavish lifestyle with better clothes and a car has been jailed for at least 12 months.

Aussie Baff wins snowboard cross bronze in Switzerland

Australian snowboard cross star Josie Baff has finished on the podium for the fourth time this season, coming third at the World Cup event in Switzerl...

No sentence appeal for driver who killed four children

Australia's top court has rejected consideration of further reducing the sentence of a man who killed four children when drunk, drugged and speeding.

From inflatable dogs to opera, festival crowds return

The 2023 Adelaide Festival has so far sold more than 80,000 tickets, with a crowd of almost 50,000 attending free events.

Giant Leap for climate tech despite economic slowdown

Climate technology is surviving the venture capital downturn as more consumers and businesses think about what will shrink their carbon footprint.

US clears $1.3b missile sale in fresh AUKUS deal

The Pentagon has approved the sale of 220 Tomahawk cruise missiles to Australia as part of the US-UK trilateral defence agreement.

Hard work ahead to boost nation's productivity

Climate policy, the migration system, workplace laws and health and education systems have been earmarked for reform under a review of Australia's pro...

More financial support for flood-hit north Queensland

Record flood levels continue to recede in northwest Queensland, and more government support is on offer as residents begin a mammoth recovery.

Record broken, but world's longest surf goes on

Sydney man Blake Johnston has broken the record for the world's longest surf session and set a personal best for the most waves surfed.

Treasurer flags more work needed to boost productivity

A review into Australia's woeful productivity performance is expected to contain 71 reform recommendations to lift pay packets and boost national pros...