Ex-cop to lead hospital review after doctor stabbing

Security experts including a former police commander will lead a review into safety at Tasmanian hospital emergency departments after the stabbing of...

Man extradited from Queensland over alleged $24m fraud

A businessman will appear in a NSW court, accused of being involved in a $24 million fraud targeting 'mum and dad-type' investors as well as businesse...

Mum desperate for answers over backpacker death

The safety of international backpackers is being probed at a Queensland inquest into the death of a German tourist in a ride-on lawnmower accident.

Long-term rental reform needed for affordability crisis

An increase to rental assistance has been welcomed by the nation's peak housing bodies, but they warn the measure doesn't go far enough to manage the...

Why time is running out for hybrid vehicle tax discount

Hybrid car buyers have less than two years to secure a tax discount, according to the federal budget which revealed further investments in electric ve...

Refugees at risk as settlement services fight for funds

Refugees could be left vulnerable with no dedicated funding for settlement services in the federal budget as the humanitarian intake remains stagnant.

Minister flies to China in latest bid to ease trade row

Trade Minister Don Farrell is travelling to Beijing in a bid to end a long-running dispute blocking Australian businesses accessing lucrative Chinese...

Major disturbance erupts at Perth detention centre

Western Australia's Department of Justice is responding to a major disturbance at the Banksia Hill Detention Centre involving almost 50 juvenile detai...

Man charged after 3D-printed firearms found in haul

Five 3D-printed firearms were found among a haul of weapons and drugs at a home in Victoria's southwest as part of a probe into a non-fatal shooting.

Disability commission finds litany of care failings

Revelations of multiple failings by government agencies have come after two brothers living with disabilities were found malnourished and locked in a...

Green hydrogen proponents pumped on vote of confidence

Plans for renewable hydrogen produced with Australian-made electrolysers are closer to commercial reality after the federal budget chipped in $2 billi...

PM defends budget spending, denies inflation fears

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the budget reflects Labor's responsible economic management and at the same time doesn't leave struggling people...

Man charged over fatal crash that also left boy injured

A man has been charged following a crash in Victoria that left a woman dead and an 11-year-old boy seriously injured.

Treasurer Chalmers plays down second surplus prospect

Jim Chalmers says his budget won't fan inflation and lead to more interest rate rises but some leading economic experts are not convinced.

Business as usual budget 'falls short' on science, tech

A national research and development target and bolder science funding would make Australia internationally competitive and boost advanced manufacturin...

Murder probe after man found dead with stab wounds

Police are investigating after a man was killed in a stabbing at a property in Cairns.

Body discovered after New Zealand student lost in caves

Questions are being asked as to why a high school caving trip went ahead amid thunderstorm warnings after a body was recovered in caves in New Zealand...

Coles to discard soft-plastic bags by the end of June

Coles says its decision to phase out soft-plastic shopping bags nationwide will remove 230 million of them from circulation within a year.

Federal budget sparks fresh concerns of more rate hikes

The treasurer insists his budget will not fan the flames of inflation and trigger more interest rate rises, but leading economic experts are not convi...

Small business owners promised thousands in savings

Small businesses will reap big savings on tax and power bills as the government encourages them to increase investment in new technologies.