'We won': Murdoch drops defamation suit against Crikey

Media mogul Lachlan Murdoch has dropped his defamation lawsuit against the publishers of Crikey, who have claimed his withdrawal as a victory for free...

Aust shares dip, look set to break 3-week winning steak

The local bourse was down 0.3 per cent at midday for both the day and the week as quiet trading continues.

Feasts, colourful celebrations mark the end of Ramadan

Thousands of Muslims worshippers in Australia have filled mosques across the country to celebrate the end of Ramadan.

Optus lawsuit a 'wake-up call' to corporate Australia

Optus customers, many of whom say they fear for their privacy and safety in the wake of a data breach at the telco, are suing for "substantial" compen...

Critical to prepare for climate disasters: fire chief

A federal parliamentary committee has been told that more investment in the prevention and preparedness for natural disasters is critical.

Surfers wait as Margaret River Pro placed on hold

Officials are holding out for conditions to improve at Margaret River with the men's section of the World Surf League event still a chance to start on...

Lachlan Murdoch drops defamation suit against Crikey

Australian media mogul Lachlan Murdoch has dropped his high-profile defamation lawsuit against the publishers of Crikey.

Calls to broaden laws cracking down on TikTok

A committee looking into foreign interference has heard any laws cracking down on social media apps need to be broader than addressing concerns about...

Going with the flow to charge a clean energy revolution

Non-lithium batteries may be needed for the next era of cutting-edge energy and a local firm has already done the hard yards on making them safe.

Traditional owners lose McArthur River Mine challenge

Justice Judith Kelly has dismissed the challenge to Glencore's McArthur River mine by Northern Territory traditional owners.

Australia to make citizenship easier for New Zealanders

A policy tweak set in train by former New Zealander leader Jacinda Ardern after talks with Anthony Albanese will improve pathways to Australian citiz...

NSW premier joins thousands at mosque to celebrate Eid

Thousands of Muslims have marked the end of a month of dawn-to-sunset fasting across the country with feasts, celebrations and mosque visits.

Hatred sparked murder of former son-in-law, court told

A married couple is on trial in Tasmania over the alleged shooting murder of their daughter's former partner in 2009.

Barry Humphries 'unresponsive' reports denied

Reports claiming comedy legend Barry Humphries is in an unresponsive state in hospital are untrue, his publicist says.

Industry minister not buying gas industry's tax defence

The oil and gas industry has pushed back on possible federal budget changes to tax settings that could see the industry pay more.

Aboriginal, legal minds lash 'irresponsible' age raise

Victoria could settle on a policy to raise the age of criminal responsibility to 12 as early as next week, angering Indigenous and legal advocates.

Optus hacking victims launch action against telco

100,000 Optus customers are taking part in a class action against the telco claiming financial losses and distress.

Optus sued by 'vulnerable' victims of data breach

A new lawsuit accuses Optus of failing to take reasonable steps to protect customers' personal information before it was breached last year.

Coalition, Labor at odds over RBA board appointments

As the Albanese government seeks to enact the recommendations of a review of the Reserve Bank, the coalition has queried two new appointments.

Advocate's alleged abuser arrested in New York

VoiCSA chief executive Manny Waks says his alleged abuser has been arrested in New York and is set to face extradition to Melbourne.