Ex-NRL star Brett Stewart makes cocaine confession

Retired NRL star Brett Stewart has walked out of court with a promise to behave after police watched him buy a bag of cocaine.

Alleged right-wing terrorist feared 'white genocide'

A man who took two men hostage inside a Wollongong dive shop was motivated by fears feminism and cultural Marxism threatened the white race, prosecuto...

Australian shares down sharply for second day

The local share market was down 1.2 per cent at midday, hitting a five-week intraday low as US banking woes sour sentiment.

Priceless Aussie treasure a gift fit for a King

The King's looming coronation has given a leg-up to a critically endangered Australian parrot with killer camouflage skills.

Electrics power ahead in sluggish vehicle market

The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries says demand for electric vehicles continues to rise but overall the market is only marginally ahead on la...

Barbaro juror referred to DPP for disobeying directions

A Supreme Court justice will refer a juror in a Victorian murder trial to the Director of Public Prosecutions for disobeying his directions.

Former 'face of rugby league' pleads guilty over drugs

Retired NRL star Brett Stewart has been told to behave himself, avoiding a criminal conviction after being found with a small amount of cocaine.

NT gives green light to Beetaloo basin fracking

The Northern Territory government says it has strengthened environmental protections, allowing for the start of fracking projects in the region.

Sustainability is not 'woke capitalism', minister says

Australian companies have been warned sustainable business must start in boardrooms and with clean and fair investment decisions, not in marketing dep...

Ageist attitudes linked to worse health in older people

Older people believing negative stereotypes about ageing has been linked to a shorter lifespan, poorer physical and mental health, and cognitive decli...

Indigenous musicians shine light on caring for country

First Nations artists Emily Wurramara and Troy Cassar-Daley are among the finalists for an environmental music award that honours land and sea country...

Country roads lead to Australia's technology revolution

With its vast landmass and history of skilled industry, regional Australia is shaping up to be the launch pad for a new era in technology and manufact...

Mainland invasion not the biggest concern: minister

Invasion of Australia is not "up there" among identified threats, the minister says as government looks to reshaping defences following a strategic re...

How potato scraps can help win the war on plastic

An Aussie company is trying to reduce plastic waste with a compostable pallet wrap, produced using potato offcuts.

King Charles wax replica debuts ahead of coronation

It took designers nine months to mould and curate the wax figure of King Charles which is joining the royal family exhibit at Sydney's Madame Tussauds...

Overseas experts tapped to help combat Victorian gangs

Organised crime experts from abroad have landed in Melbourne to help Victoria Police tackle the growing threat of criminal gangs.

Abermarle green lights new jobs with lithium expansion

Global giant Albemarle Corporation will become Australia's largest lithium producer with a massive expansion of a processing plant at Kemerton, near B...

Albemarle green lights new jobs with lithium expansion

Global giant Albemarle Corporation will become Australia's largest lithium producer with a massive expansion of a processing plant at Kemerton, near B...

Smacking ban urged to protect children's mental health

Experts are calling for a ban on corporal punishment saying smacking doesn't work and Australian children should have the same right to protection as...

Children's mental health harmed by COVID-19 pandemic

Long after the easing of restrictions the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have negative impacts on the mental health of Australia's children and adoles...