Bank shares stay low with Federal Reserve hike

The local share market has managed to climb back from its morning losses induced by the overseas Federal Reserve rate hike overnight.

NAB shares slide despite profit lift

National Australia Bank delivered a 17 per cent lift in interim profit, boosted by rising interest rates and higher business lending.

Mum 'speechless' after inquest ordered into son's death

The mother of a young man hit and killed by a car driven by his partner is "elated" Tasmania's attorney-general has overruled a judge and ordered an i...

Trial of rape-accused Sri Lankan cricketer hit by delay

Rape-accused professional cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka will press his prosecution for legal costs after his committal hearing was pushed out by two...

Judge stunned at govt cutting tax fraudster's legal aid

Adam Cranston helped divert more than $105 million from the tax office, but a judge is "profoundly unhappy" taxpayers will no longer fund his defence.

Attorney-general to be grilled at truth-telling inquiry

Attorney-General Jaclyn Symes is set to face the Yoorrook commission as the government works to overhaul major elements of the justice system.

Mulga Bore brings red centre glam rock to Melbourne

The Mulga Bore Hard Rock Band - and their makeup - are the star attraction of the Yirramboi festival which starts in Melbourne.

Budget issues won't influence myki contract call: govt

Public Transport Minister Ben Carroll has rejected speculation Victoria's budget bottom line could lead the government to seek a cheap fix to the myki...

Rio Tinto paints a bright future in energy transition

Rio Tinto shareholders have been told the mining giant has a 'bright future' as it provides the minerals to build renewable energy technologies.

Vic councils inquiry to probe cost-shifting allegations

Victoria's Legislative Council will inquire into local government funding and service delivery following opposition accusations that Labor is buck-pas...

Ant colony can 'play dead' to keep safe

Scientists working on Kangaroo Island say they came across a whole colony of ants that could "play dead" to avoid danger.

Plants, fungi and animals turning up on the dark web

University of Adelaide researchers have identified a large number of plant and animal species being traded on the dark web.

Australian in Sudan told 'no baby passport, no return'

An Australian woman stuck in Sudan with her eight-month-old baby says she's been told they can't come home unless the child has a passport.

The power budget: Australia on cusp of green economy

After years of taxpayer-funded handouts to support the coal and gas industry, green energy proponents want this federal budget to back clean power sou...

AI shows bushfire-ravaged species back from the brink

More than seven million photos of animals recovering in bushfire-affected regions have been collected and sorted, thanks to newly developed AI sensor...

McDonald's operator admits to union-busting campaign

A former operator of a McDonald's franchise in South Australia has admitted to breaching workers' rights in a campaign to stop them joining a union.

Busy Rover Scout set to take part in King's coronation

A busy nurse trainee from Sydney is about to play a formal role in King Charles' coronation in London, representing Scouts Australia.

Fit-again Kennedy back in pole vault action in Doha

A pole vault nobody no more, Nina Kennedy will headline the eight-strong Australian challenge at the Doha Diamond League meet.

Indigenous leaders urge King apology before coronation

Representatives from 12 Commonwealth nations, including Australia, have called on King Charles III to formally apologise for the effects of colonisati...

Washing machine filters a 'no-brainer' to cut pollution

Australia has a plan to fit pollution filters to domestic washing machines by 2030 but experts say the rise in fast, plastic fashion demands urgent ac...