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Police officer accused of ‘trying to woo burglary victim’ appears in...

Pc Matthew Peall is charged with misconduct in a public office.

Ski mountain road to reopen seven months after landslip

A landslip-covered road is set to open a single lane a day earlier than expected, offering hopes to business owners in the alpine resort above it.

Qld legislation crackdown on cosmetic surgery industry

Laws covering cosmetic surgery are going under the knife in Queensland as the state looks to crack down on "surgeons" with no recognised medical train...

New electric vehicle discount to cut $2500 off loans

A $40 million program will cut the price of electric vehicle loans for some buyers in a new national scheme.

Treasurer appoints two new Reserve Bank board members

The treasurer has announced former workplace umpire Iain Ross and corporate director Elana Rubin as new members of the Reserve Bank board.

Death rate 4% higher than average last month, figures show

There were 5,646 deaths in Scotland in March.

Record amount of cocaine seized by police and Border Force, figures...

The amount of herbal cannabis seized also hit a 20-year high, the Home Office said.

Teenager arrested on suspicion of murder as stabbing victim named

Kelvin Ward, 55, was stabbed to death in Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, on Tuesday evening.

Girl, seven, ‘lured to death by man who repeatedly knifed her throug...

Nikki Allan was hit with a brick before being stabbed over and over again to make sure she was dead, jurors have been told.

Millions waiting more than a fortnight for GP appointments each mont...

Shadow health secretary Wes Streeting will repeat a party promise to train 7,500 more doctors and 10,000 more nurses a year.

Staff stood down amid probe of child audiology unit

A review of Townsville Hospital's pediatric audiology services is under way and two staff members have been stood down over concerns about clinical st...

88 Energy’s (ASX:88E) subsidiary secures formal award of Project Leo...

Highlights,A wholly owned subsidiary of 88E has formally secured the award of the entire Project Leonis lease area.,The project benefits from proximit...

Total TikTok ban should be next step: US commissioner

A US commissioner has told a federal inquiry a total ban on the social media app TikTok should be considered to deal with possible security concerns.

George Mitchell hopes to be well enough to return to Northern Irelan...

The peace envoy said his appearance at the Good Friday Agreement conference was in the balance until days before he flew out.

Letters offering ‘unique glimpse’ of late Queen’s life to be auction...

An emerald and diamond bracelet and ring which once belonged to Wallis Simpson will also be sold.

State funeral on the table to honour Father Bob Maguire

A state funeral will be put on the table to pay tribute to larrikin priest Bob Maguire when Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews speaks with his grieving...

Coal cap, record solar stabilise wholesale power prices

Consumers can expect some respite on energy bills next year as wholesale prices stabilise, but the Liddell coal plant closure will tighten the balance...

Man charged over death threats to Higgins and fiance

A 49-year-old man will appear in court accused of making threats online to kill former political staffer Brittany Higgins, her fiance and their dog.

Not guilty plea over alleged rural murder of mother

A man has pleaded not guilty to murdering a woman by running her down with his car on a rural property in Tasmania.

New Caledonia in talks with Australia on labour scheme

Foreign Minister Penny Wong is in New Caledonia, where she said the government is discussing allowing workers to join a labour scheme.