Fewer kids in detention but more support needed

The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare youth justice report shows the number of kids in contact with the criminal justice system is falling.

Aussie Eurovision metal guitarist shreds migraine myths

For Voyager guitarist Simone Dow, who suffers from chronic migraines, the road to representing Australia at the Eurovision contest has been a long-hel...

Home where teen was allegedly tortured burnt down

A home where a teenage girl was allegedly tortured in southeast Queensland has been burnt to the ground.

'We are so sorry': PM apologises to Vietnam veterans

Australia's Vietnam veterans have been awarded medallions in recognition of their service as the prime minister apologised for their treatment.

Building evacuated after grenades, firearms surrendered

An emergency declaration is in place on the Gold Coast after firearms and grenades were surrendered at an office building.

Inflation slows ahead of crunch interest rates decision

Inflation has moderated to 6.8 per cent in the 12 months to February, down from 7.4 per cent in January.

Farmers turn up dial on improving digital connections

Farming and community groups have headed to Canberra to demand better digital connectivity for regional and rural Australia.

Australia's love for utes and SUVs driving emissions

Australia is one of the world's biggest petrol consumers but could save $13 billion in petrol costs each year by adopting moderate changes, a new repo...

Coalition senators fight Labor climate bill to the end

Debate on the safeguard mechanism is heating up with the government forcing a vote on the climate legislation, angering the opposition.

Head of Fire Rescue Victoria steps down

The head of Fire Rescue Victoria has returned to Canada and stepped down due to significant health issues within his family.

Aussie leukaemia discovery path to better outcomes

A world-first discovery by Australian researchers could lead to better treatments for aggressive leukaemia as well as other therapy-resistant diseases...

Abuse survivor's case against the state concludes

Katrina Munting is suing the state of Tasmania and her high school teacher abuser for damages in a judge-only trial before the Supreme Court.

Loss of key evidence in gay man's murder 'unacceptable'

Police should not have lost evidence that could have helped identify the killer of a gay Sydney man in 1981, an inquiry into LGBTQI hate crimes has he...

Minns visits fish-kill town as NSW majority hopes sink

As NSW Premier Chris Minns heads to Menindee for a briefing on fish kills, his government is working on establishing a special inquiry into the health...

Survey to help adults demystify Australian teens

Australian teens are being urged to voice their concerns in this year's Youth Survey - a snapshot of what 15 to 19-year-olds are thinking.

Funds to future-proof ancient cave art in SA

South Australia's Koonalda Cave, which was attacked last year by people who destroyed ancient rock art, is about to get better fencing and security sy...

Drugs saga should not have happened: track star Bol

Australian runner Peter Bol says his drug-test saga should never have happened as his lawyer demands a doping agency drop a "sham" case against the tr...

Litigation 'scare campaign' on voice unfounded, PM says

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese claims recent a scare campaign on the voice is similar to what occurred ahead of the apology to the Stolen Generations...

Transplant heroine refines mystery at astronomy's heart

An Australian university student may have helped unravel one of astronomy's key mysteries while suffering from life-threatening heart disease.

Share market operator probed for bungled system upgrade

Corporate watchdog ASIC is investigating Australian share market operator ASX for potential breaches after a botched overhaul of its transaction syste...