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Australian man dies trekking on PNG's Kokoda Track

An Australian man has died while trekking on Papua New Guinea's Kokoda Track.

Five teen girls arrested after Sydney police chase

Police say a 17-year-old girl was driving four other teens in a stolen car that led them on a high-speed pursuit in Sydney's west.

Former Tasmanian premier slams federal Libs over voice

Former Tasmanian Liberal premier Peter Gutwein says federal Liberals have made the wrong call in opposing the proposed Indigenous voice to parliament.

Solicitor-General's advice on voice to be made public

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the solicitor-general's advice on the Indigenous voice will be made public, as the opposition pushes the 'no' cas...

Indigenous legal services struggling to keep doors open

Indigenous legal centres are calling for emergency federal funding to service an increasing number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients in...

Two charged after early morning gunshot shock in Sydney

NSW Police have charged two of the five people arrested after officers cordoned off an apartment block in Sydney's southwest following reports of a gu...

Long operation to free worker's leg from factory drill

A man is in hospital after crews worked to free his leg from a drill at a recycling factory in Adelaide.

Tensions high after guards injured in riot at WA prison

Correctional officers feel unsafe after a guard was attacked over her keys and detainees rioted in the youth wing of a West Australian prison.

Aussie farmland price surge could soon dry up

The value of Australian agricultural land is on track for another year of solid growth but experts warn the trend may not last much longer as El Nino...

Porter Davis failure robs customers of deposits

Porter Davis customers left in limbo following the collapse of the home builder are questioning how the company failed to insure their builds.

Minister orders inquiry into mental health commission

Health Minister Mark Butler has announced an independent investigation into allegations raised against the National Mental Health Commission.

Albanese to meet NZ counterpart Hipkins in Brisbane

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is expected to announce changes to Australia's treatment of New Zealanders when he meets Kiwi PM Chris Hipkins.

Lawyer for jailed China consultant warns about spy law

Australian consultants working with China face prosecution under a rarely used foreign interference law, prominent barrister Bernard Collaery says.

Shorten pledges to eliminate 'predatory' NDIS providers

Bill Shorten will provide a 'state of the union' address on the National Disability Insurance Scheme and argue for a reboot to disability services and...

Australian shares ascend to two-month high

The ASX has finished up 0.3 per cent to close at its best level since February 16 after gaining ground for 10 out of the past 12 sessions.

Seven dead in horror morning on New Zealand roads

Four separate crashes, including a campervan which burst into flames after hitting a barrier, have killed seven people in one morning in New Zealand.

New Zealand house prices see small uptick

House prices in New Zealand may reached the bottom of the cycle, with the release of new data showing a small uptick in March.

Boosting Solomons ties 'crucial' for Pacific prosperity

Assistant Trade Minister Tim Ayres will use a speech at a business forum to outline the strengths of Australia's economic relationship with the Solomo...

Needless rate hikes to usher consumer recession: report

Stressed households and needless rate hikes will trigger a "consumer recession" and dampen Australia's outlook, economists at a major consultancy firm...

Budget black hole prompts line by line review

The NSW treasurer says he will be going through the budget "line by line" after departmental papers revealed a $7 billion black hole in the state's fi...