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Five die daily but drug overdose rates plateau

A new report reveals an estimated five drug-induced deaths in Australia occur each day, with opioid overdoses remaining the leading cause of death.

Indigenous legal services on the 'brink of a crisis'

The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Services chair says they will be forced to reduce services without desperately need emergency...

Man critical after home assault in Darwin

Northern Territory police have arrrested a man after a violent assault in Darwin which left the victim in a critical condition.

Legacy centenary torch ignited as national tour begins

WA governor Kim Beazley has lit the Legacy centenary torch as it starts a journey around Australia to commemorate the charity's work over the past 100...

Koala poo clues show marsupial is 'back from the brink'

Finding koala poo among recently planted trees on the NSW coast is a sign the species has a better hope of coming back from the brink of extinction.

Activists slam NT government over fracking decision

Traditional owners, advocates and activists have lined up to denounce a decision to allow fracking in the NT and the controversial Beetaloo Basin proj...

Firefighters mourn colleague as factory blaze probed

Firefighter Izabella Nash is being remembered as a happy and friendly crew member as police investigate the factory blaze that took her life.

Man who kidnapped two kids found guilty of assault

A Melbourne man who admitted kidnapping two children last year and demanding a $1 million ransom has been found guilty of assaulting their mother.

Retail trade lifts 0.4 pct but non-essential sales down

Food-related spending drove retail sales slightly higher over the month but consumers are dropping less cash on discretionary items.

Ex-NRL star Brett Stewart makes cocaine confession

Retired NRL star Brett Stewart has walked out of court with a promise to behave after police watched him buy a bag of cocaine.

Alleged right-wing terrorist feared 'white genocide'

A man who took two men hostage inside a Wollongong dive shop was motivated by fears feminism and cultural Marxism threatened the white race, prosecuto...

Australian shares down sharply for second day

The local share market was down 1.2 per cent at midday, hitting a five-week intraday low as US banking woes sour sentiment.

Priceless Aussie treasure a gift fit for a King

The King's looming coronation has given a leg-up to a critically endangered Australian parrot with killer camouflage skills.

Electrics power ahead in sluggish vehicle market

The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries says demand for electric vehicles continues to rise but overall the market is only marginally ahead on la...

Barbaro juror referred to DPP for disobeying directions

A Supreme Court justice will refer a juror in a Victorian murder trial to the Director of Public Prosecutions for disobeying his directions.

Former 'face of rugby league' pleads guilty over drugs

Retired NRL star Brett Stewart has been told to behave himself, avoiding a criminal conviction after being found with a small amount of cocaine.

NT gives green light to Beetaloo basin fracking

The Northern Territory government says it has strengthened environmental protections, allowing for the start of fracking projects in the region.

Sustainability is not 'woke capitalism', minister says

Australian companies have been warned sustainable business must start in boardrooms and with clean and fair investment decisions, not in marketing dep...

Ageist attitudes linked to worse health in older people

Older people believing negative stereotypes about ageing has been linked to a shorter lifespan, poorer physical and mental health, and cognitive decli...

Indigenous musicians shine light on caring for country

First Nations artists Emily Wurramara and Troy Cassar-Daley are among the finalists for an environmental music award that honours land and sea country...