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Mum tells murder trial of final phone call to daughter

Hours before a Melbourne mother was allegedly murdered by her boyfriend she made a video call to her mum while her accused killer was present.

Alleged accomplice to gangland murder to stay in jail

A man accused of assisting in the gang-related shooting of Mahmoud Ahmad will remain behind bars ahead of trial while the alleged killer walks free.

Discovery in fight against inflammation in severe COVID

Researchers are nearer to a treatment for out-of-control inflammation due to COVID-19 following a Queensland-led study into the body's immune response...

Aussie Olympic boxing champion arrested over alleged DV

Olympic boxing champion Harry Garside is being questioned over an alleged domestic violence incident, days after he came close to winning a hit realit...

Treasurer pledges broad cost-of-living relief

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the Albanese government's second budget will aim to help a broad range of people facing cost-of-living pressures.

Unions optimistic for clean slate with new Qantas boss

Union leaders say Qantas will have to work hard to regain trust after a "damaging period" under the helm of outgoing chief executive Alan Joyce.

State 'had to know' bail reform risked more jail deaths

Victoria's justice department boss says the government knew 2018 bail reforms would mean more Aboriginal people were locked up, risking more deaths in...

Water works to help combat Perth's urban sprawl

A multi-million-dollar upgrade of Perth's water infrastructure is part of a plan to increase the amount of high-density home development.

Scientists call for NT fracking ban as basin move looms

A group of prominent scientists and experts have signed an open letter calling on the Northern Territory government not to allow gas fracking in the r...

Reserve Bank hands out surprise interest rate hike

Australia's central bank has lifted interest rates by 25 basis points after taking a break from increases last month.

Mental health avalanche pushing psychologists to crisis

A significant number of psychologists have experienced burnout and mental health impacts because of recent disaster events, according to a new study.

Appeal rejected for teen who killed couple, unborn baby

Queensland's Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal against the 10-year sentence handed down to a teenager who killed a young couple and their unborn...

Post-Lawyer X reforms to still allow client 'snitching'

Victorian reforms to overhaul the use of police informers are set to pass with crossbench support but still allow lawyers to act as human sources.

Scheming son jailed after conning $150k off his father

A Melbourne man has been jailed after admitting he stole more than $150,000 in Centrelink payments from his father.

Govt 'had to know' bail reform would worsen jail deaths

Victoria's justice department boss says the government knew 2018 bail reforms would see more Aboriginal people locked up, risking more deaths in custo...

Cops caught misusing position to pursue love interests

Victoria's anti-corruption body has found evidence of police officers misusing their position to pursue relationships with people they meet while on d...

Appeal for Hayley Dodd's killer dismissed

A WA court has dismissed Francis John Wark's appeal against his conviction and record sentence for abducting and killing missing teenager Hayley Dodd.

ADF personnel in line for $50k bonus to stay in uniform

Australian Defence Force personnel could be eligible for retention bonuses worth $50,000, under a plan to expand the size of the country's military.

Judge clears man of responsibility for servo stabbing

Zack Mavin tried to rob a convenience store with a homemade incendiary device before killing a man, but is not criminally responsible for either act.

Excavator needed for stinky seaweed stuck in sea pool

People in the small NSW north coastal town of Sawtell are waiting for their ocean pool to refill with sand before a pile of putrid seaweed can be remo...