Picklum returns to Bells Beach a much-changed surfer

Plenty has changed for Australian surfer and world No.1 Molly Picklum since she was a first-round elimination a year ago at Bells Beach.

Australia and NZ to discuss AUKUS participation

Defence Minister Richard Marles is heading to Wellington for talks on security, as New Zealand examines joining part of the AUKUS agreement.

Cops 'failed' in fatal stand-off with mentally ill man

A cop who oversaw a colleague mocking a mentally ill man before police fatally shot him said mistakes were made but maintained the officer did a great...

'Kind soul' remembered after fatal Cradle Mountain fall

The family of a Launceston man who died in a fall while climbing at Cradle Mountain has remembered the 38-year-old as a kind, loving and generous soul...

Indigenous leaders call out Dutton's position on voice

Indigenous leaders have called out the Liberal Party's position against a First Nations voice, labelling it dishonest, ignorant and out of touch.

Libs lose their voice and say 'no' to Indigenous vote

The Liberal Party will oppose an Indigenous voice in the constitution, but support a revised referendum to recognise Indigenous people and a legislate...

Charges against Guy Sebastian's neighbour withdrawn

An order has been made to protect singer Guy Sebastian from his older neighbour, but criminal charges have been dropped.

Hundreds of penalties against Qld police may be invalid

Disciplinary actions against Queensland police officers are being reviewed after a court decision testing a technicality of internal processes.

Bank details might be accessed in Tas govt cyber hack

The Tasmanian government has confirmed financial data including bank account details might have been accessed in a recent cyber hack.

Man dies, crewmate in hospital after boat capsizes

Emergency services have been called after a boat capsized attempting to enter a stretch of water known for its hazardous conditions on the NSW south c...

Inland track build off the rails by 'astonishing' $3b

An independent review into the major Inland Rail project has revealed it faces serious problems and recommends some work should stop to control costs.

Rolfe dismissal 'glimpse of change' for Walker's family

Kumanjayi Walker's family has said the NT Police decision to sack Zachary Rolfe has brought hope for change and accountability.

Australian shares tip into the green at the close

The Australian Securities Exchange has rallied to continue its win streak after tipping into the green at the close.

Hayne faces bail review after guilty rape verdicts

Former NRL star Jarryd Hayne is set to hear if he'll lose his freedom again before being sentenced on two counts of sexual intercourse without consent...

RBA boss eyes more rate hikes, 'way too early' for cuts

The Reserve Bank has kept interest rates on hold, but governor Philip Lowe says there's a good chance the central bank will need to fire off more incr...

Sobering defence warning as Australia lags in tech race

Retired major general Mick Ryan warns the Australian military would be hard-pressed to defend its bases as it falls behind in a crucial technology arm...

Teen not guilty in self-defence stabbing case

A Victorian man has been found not guilty of murder and manslaughter over the stabbing of an 18-year-old in a Wangaratta park in August 2021.

Arrests after horror crash kills mum, three boys

Two people have been arrested as police investigate a single-vehicle car crash that killed a woman and three young boys near the NSW Riverina town of...

Glass smashed as thousands rally in union protests

Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union members have marched through the nation's major cities calling for change.

COVID complacency as virus becomes third most deadly

The third leading cause of death among Australians last year was COVID-19, prompting a stern warning against treating the deadly virus like it was the...