Safety gaps before truckie crushed by pipe: coroner

A coroner has listed a few possible explanations as to why a truckie broke a golden rule and entered an exclusion zone before being crushed by a falli...

Olympic boxer Harry Garside to defend DV allegations

Olympic boxing medallist Harry Garside says he intends to fight a charge of domestic violence and was taken by surprise by police conduct during his a...

From fire to flood, rural rescuers honoured for bravery

It was Tim Perry's first day on the job when flash flooding engulfed his home town. Then the aviation officer rescued 24 people plus a dog and he knew...

'Bring my little friend' accused killer allegedly asked

Two men charged with murdering a man at a Melbourne boxing match allegedly had a text conversation about bringing a "little friend" to the event.

Paracetamol pack sales to be cut back from 2025

The regulator has made a final decision to limit the sales of paracetamol, requiring a pharmacist to supervise providing packs of more than 100 tablet...

Two police officers stabbed, person dead in SA

Police have responded to a high-risk incident at Crystal Brook in SA's mid-north with reports two officers have been stabbed and an offender shot dead...

Australia Council arts briefing comes with APY warning

A first nations leader at the federal government's arts funding body says artists need a safe space to raise concerns about alleged interference.

Australian stinging tree injects promise of pain relief

Researchers have identified a pain pathway targeted by a notorious Australian stinging tree and say it could point the way to new, non-opioid pain rel...

NSW climate activist Violet CoCo arrested in Perth

NSW environmental activist Violet CoCo has been arrested in Perth after allegedly spraying a Woodside logo on a police station.

Youth Justice aims for zero Aboriginal kids in custody

Victoria's youth justice system is aiming for zero Aboriginal children in custody as it grapples with "acute" staffing shortages in detention faciliti...

Horse trainer stabs friend, housemate at 'lowest ebb'

Ex-horse trainer Thomas Hughes has admitted he stabbed two people during a psychotic episode at the "lowest ebb" of his life, his lawyer has told a co...

Five die daily but drug overdose rates plateau

A new report reveals an estimated five drug-induced deaths in Australia occur each day, with opioid overdoses remaining the leading cause of death.

Indigenous legal services on the 'brink of a crisis'

The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Services chair says they will be forced to reduce services without desperately need emergency...

Man critical after home assault in Darwin

Northern Territory police have arrrested a man after a violent assault in Darwin which left the victim in a critical condition.

Legacy centenary torch ignited as national tour begins

WA governor Kim Beazley has lit the Legacy centenary torch as it starts a journey around Australia to commemorate the charity's work over the past 100...

Koala poo clues show marsupial is 'back from the brink'

Finding koala poo among recently planted trees on the NSW coast is a sign the species has a better hope of coming back from the brink of extinction.

Activists slam NT government over fracking decision

Traditional owners, advocates and activists have lined up to denounce a decision to allow fracking in the NT and the controversial Beetaloo Basin proj...

Firefighters mourn colleague as factory blaze probed

Firefighter Izabella Nash is being remembered as a happy and friendly crew member as police investigate the factory blaze that took her life.

Man who kidnapped two kids found guilty of assault

A Melbourne man who admitted kidnapping two children last year and demanding a $1 million ransom has been found guilty of assaulting their mother.

Retail trade lifts 0.4 pct but non-essential sales down

Food-related spending drove retail sales slightly higher over the month but consumers are dropping less cash on discretionary items.