World news

RBA hikes interest rates 25 basis points

November 01, 2022 03:58 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The Reserve Bank of Australia has hiked rates by another 25 basis points on Melbourne Cup day, adding to the pressure already felt by mortgage holders.

DNA lab boss 'depicted as Disney villain'

November 01, 2022 03:55 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A managing scientist stood aside from duties at Queensland's troubled DNA lab says she was shocked when given five minutes' notice to leave.

Gold Trip claims the 2022 Melbourne Cup

November 01, 2022 03:53 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Gold Trip has won the Melbourne Cup, beating Emissary and High Emocean in the $8 million race at Flemington.

Rusting Qld gas wells leaked: activists

November 01, 2022 03:39 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Queensland activists have obtained documents showing some coal seam gas wells have been leaking due to rust, which they say could be a widespread problem.

Byron man accused of rape in 5-star hotel

November 01, 2022 03:27 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A Byron Bay man will spend his 21st birthday in custody after he allegedly violently raped a woman in a five-star hotel in Sydney's CBD.

Bail eased for MacGill's alleged kidnapper

November 01, 2022 03:27 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A man allegedly involved in the kidnapping of former Test cricket star Stuart MacGill will be allowed to leave his house on his own to find a job.

Steve Smith ready as Aussie trio get scans

November 01, 2022 03:27 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Steve Smith is ready to step up and perform for Australia in the T20 World Cup as Aaron Finch, Tim David and Marcus Stoinis get scans on injured hamstrings.

Power cuts to hit SA Riverland

November 01, 2022 03:17 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

SA Power Networks says property owners in the state's Riverland face power cuts as Murray River floodwaters rise in coming weeks.

New evacuations, two missing in NSW floods

November 01, 2022 02:58 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Flood evacuation orders have been issued for communities in the NSW Riverina and South West Slopes, and a search is under way for two missing men.

Ice user who died in hospital 'let down'

November 01, 2022 02:52 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

An ice user who died in a Sydney hospital after being physically restrained was let down by systemic health system failures, a coroner has found.

Viruses hitchhike on microplastics: study

November 01, 2022 02:46 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Australian researchers have discovered viruses can get a free ride by latching onto tiny particles of plastic regularly taken in by humans.

Accused frying pan killer called man 'dog'

November 01, 2022 02:28 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

A woman who allegedly murdered an elderly Sydney retiree with a frying pan called him a dog and quarrelled with him over money, a jury has heard.

Rolfe involved in earlier 'violent' arrest

November 01, 2022 02:23 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The inquest into the death of Kumanjayi Walker has heard how the police officer who shot him was involved in an earlier violent arrest of an Indigenous youth.

Murray River flooding set to continue

November 01, 2022 02:13 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Areas around the Murray River are at risk of major flooding this week and a further $877 million in recovery support has been announced.

Man's throat cut by 'scalpel-like' blade

November 01, 2022 02:12 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Harley David Wegener is on trial accused of slashing Benjamin Suttie's throat in a chance encounter years after, as a child, he stabbed the same man.

Kiwis look to avenge embarrassing Cup loss

November 01, 2022 02:08 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

Having suffered a shock loss to Fiji at the last Rugby League World Cup, New Zealand can claim revenge when the teams meet again at the quarter-final stage.

More disruption ahead for NSW commuters

November 01, 2022 01:59 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWS

The Rail, Tram and Bus Union is ramping up its industrial campaign and warning NSW commuters to brace for more widespread disruptions to train services.