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Taronga's cute monkey babies helping save their species

Three new baby spider monkeys are star attractions at Sydney's Taronga Zoo but also play a crucial role in the survival of their critically endangered...

Zoo's cute monkey babies helping save their species

Three new baby spider monkeys are star attractions at Taronga Western Plains Zoo and play a crucial role in the survival of their critically endangere...

Australians prepare to snap up NZ's Great Walks

Thousands of Australians will be among those hoping to walk New Zealand's Great Walks as bookings for next summer kick off next week.

Victorian officer accused of unlawful assault on duty

A male senior constable will front a Victorian court after he allegedly assaulted a person while on duty.

One rescued, one missing in Queensland fishing incident

One man has been rescued while another is missing after a boat overturned during a fishing trip off the Queensland coast.

Premier's grim warning amid public service overhaul

NSW Premier Chris Minns has announced a string of changes to senior public service positions ahead of what he warns will be a challenging first state...

Man arrested after paramedic stabbed in western Sydney

NSW police are questioning a man after a paramedic was stabbed at a fast-food restaurant in Sydney's west.

NSW premier swings the axe on senior public officials

NSW Premier Chris Minns has announced a string of changes to senior positions in the public service including in Treasury, education and transport.

Church calls for same-sex ban on student leaders

Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles says he is "uncomfortable" with the idea of discriminating against students based on their sexuality or gender id...

Cyclone Ilsa hits WA coast 'like a freight train'

Tropical Cyclone Ilsa has crossed the Western Australian coast as a severe, category-five system before weakening slightly as it works its way inland.

Cyclone Ilsa crosses WA coast, weakens to category four

Tropical Cyclone Ilsa, a category four system, has crossed the coast in Western Australia's northwest between De Grey and Pardoo Roadhouse.

Policeman charged with accessing child abuse material

A 21-year-old police constable has been arrested in Sydney and charged with accessing child abuse material online.

Nicky Winmar healing the wounds of 1993

St Kilda legend Nicky Winmar will take part in a healing ceremony 30 years since a 1993 incident at Victoria Park where he proudly pointed to his blac...

Man went into 'survival mode' as he and girlfriend shot

A Queensland man has denied he was shot because he tried to carry out an pre-planned attack on a Brisbane home while armed.

Trailblazing Aboriginal activist and barrister honoured

Aboriginal woman Patricia O'Shane will receive a significant honour in recognition of her many achievements in teaching, the law, public service and a...

Supreme Court bid to lock up Hayne before sentencing

Jarryd Hayne will face a Supreme Court hearing to decide whether he is jailed before sentencing on two rape counts, after a bid to detain him was reje...

John Kerin to be remembered with state funeral

The country's longest serving primary industries minister will be honoured at a state funeral at Old Parliament House.

MP waits nearly a year for trial on sex assault claims

Recently returned MP Gareth Ward will face one trial in Sydney over two alleged incidents after a judge prevented another trial being held in Nowra.

Red alert as dangerous Cyclone Ilsa heads for coast

Winds at the centre of Tropical Cyclone Ilsa, a category five system, are set to peak at 315km/hr as it crosses the coast in Western Australia's north...

Ground search for clues on woman's suspicious death

Officers were seen scouring stormwater drains, suburban backyards and abandoned worksites in Sydney's west near the unit where Erin Gilbert was found...