Calls for Australia to help smooth tensions with China

Singapore's foreign minister says Australia has a role to play in stabilising tensions between China and the US as Asian nations want to avoid choosin...

Home price downturn wanes but rates pose further risks

The housing market downturn appears to be ending across most major cities but interest rate hikes, yet to be felt in full, may keep the turnaround sub...

Budget to focus on temporary cost-of-living support

There's still hope for a modest payment bump for job seekers as the federal government puts the finishing touches on its cost-of-living budget package...

Blocked gold mine site gets permanent protection

The South Australian government has moved to permanently protect an area of the Adelaide HIlls where it recently rejected a gold mining proposal.

From ute-fired missiles to sovereign rocket fuel supply

An Australian rocket company plans to develop a local supply chain to make ammonium perchlorate, a chemical that's essential for rocket fuel and defen...

Heartbreak as slain Sydney paramedic farewelled

Slain Sydney paramedic Steven Tougher has been remembered as a "young man of limitless potential" who was taken too soon, in a moving memorial service...

'Illegal' ASIO conduct may halt ex-pilot's extradition

An ex-US military pilot wants to halt the United States' extradition bid as he awaits an inquiry into potentially illegal conduct by Australia's spy a...

Man to face court over woman's domestic violence murder

A man will face court charged with murder after the death of a 65-year-old woman in far north Queensland on Sunday.

Voice backers and opponents to front inquiry

Several key figures in the 'yes' and 'no' campaigns for an Indigenous voice to parliament are appearing at a hearing into the referendum proposal.

Greenwich to sue Latham over homophobic tweet

NSW One Nation leader Mark Latham is facing legal action from Alex Greenwich unless he apologises for homophobic tweets directed at the independent MP...

Long-term investment for industry flagged for budget

Industry Minister Ed Husic says the government will look to target investment in sectors that need help to ensure Australia is able to meet future cha...

Teen accused of stealing car, killing three in crash

A 13-year-old boy allegedly stole a Mercedes before causing a crash that killed three people in Queensland's Fraser Coast region.

Man in court for 'shocking' attack on soccer referee

The man accused of a vicious attack on a Sydney soccer referee will appear in court as the victim faces reconstructive surgery on his jaw.

Future of infrastructure projects put under spotlight

The nation's $120 billion infrastructure pipeline will be reviewed in a bid to restore public confidence in the fund.

Search for missing man continues after body found

Police are investigating two separate incidents that left two people dead and one man missing in Victoria.

Calls to tackle 'biggest housing crisis in memory'

More than 40 organisations have signed a letter to the treasurer demanding more investment in social and affordable housing in the upcoming budget.

Jack Miller makes second podium of Spanish GP weekend

Australian Jack Miller has finished third in the Spanish Grand Prix in Jerez, his second MotoGP podium place of the weekend for his new Red Bull KTM t...

Man charged over attack on Sydney soccer referee

A man has been charged after a violent attack on a suburban Sydney soccer referee drew condemnation from the NSW premier and the football community.

Sydney referee attack 'disgusting, cowardly': minister

The NSW sports minister says the bashing of a referee at a suburban Sydney soccer match is one of the worst attacks he's ever seen at a sporting match...

Woman drowns at famed Gold Coast surf break

A woman has drowned near Snapper Rocks on the Gold Coast, with a good Samaritan entering the water to help her and a child.