Man charged over NSW farmer's murder

Police have charged a man with murdering a 59-year-old farmer who was found dead two months ago at his isolated home in western NSW.

Thousands of public sector jobs could go in Victoria

The public sector union is calling on the Victorian government to cut costs elsewhere so jobs can be protected.

Meriton hit by hackers, loses personal data: report

Meriton has confirmed to the ABC that it's been attacked by cyber criminals who scooped up the personal data of serviced apartment guests and staff.

Minns heads to Menindee as NSW count continues

NSW Premier Chris Minns is heading to Menindee where millions of fish have washed up dead as he gets down to governing while the vote count continues.

Random sniffer dog check leads to $5.5m drug find

A man has allegedly smuggled $5.5 million worth of cocaine and methamphetamine on a flight from Sydney to Hobart.

Water licence win reignites hotly disputed coal mine

A controversial Queensland coal mine expansion will be fast-tracked after the decision to grant a water licence was endorsed by internal review.

Farmers turning up the dial on connectivity

A coalition of farming and community groups have headed to Canberra to demand better digital connectivity for regional and rural Australia.

Family law reform to fix 'complex and confusing' system

Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus will propose reforms to put children at the heart of the family law system and remove complex and at times unsafe proces...

Electricity grid needs 10-fold storage increase by 2050

Australia's national electricity market could require a 10 to 14-fold increase in its electricity storage capacity between 2025-2050 to keep up with d...

Proposed coal mines a climate disaster, experts warn

Experts warn that approving proposed coal mines across the country would cause almost 18 billion tonnes of greenhouse gas pollution to be emitted.

Monthly inflation likely to keep drifting down

Inflation is tipped to keep moderating in February and offer the Reserve Bank an up-to-date picture of Australia's inflationary environment.

Foul play suspected in disappearance of man from van

Detectives have appealed to the public for information following the suspicious disappearance of a man in the Victoria's southeast.

Big takeover deals drive comeback for Australian shares

The local bourse has finished one per cent higher on M&A activity involving Origin Energy, United Malt Group and Liontown Resources.

Abbatoir footage release puts spotlight on pig welfare

The peak body for pork farmers says its committed to animal welfare after footage emerged appearing to show distressed pigs at abattoirs.

Temporary migrants to be granted more workplace rights

Greater labour protection will be afforded to temporary migrant workers in legislation to be introduced by the federal government.

Malka Leifer abuse jury push on for verdicts

Jurors considering the sexual abuse case against Jewish ultra-Orthodox former school principal Malka Leifer have been urged to push following a deadlo...

QR codes could unlock lower-cost payments, says RBA

The Reserve Bank wants to drive down retail transaction costs by fostering competition and innovation, with QR-code based transactions one option on t...

Vulnerable Australians to wait months for housing fund

A promised $10 billion housing fund is stalling in federal parliament as the Greens and crossbenchers push for a more ambitious plan to tackle the cri...

Underworld figure Marrogi appeals murder conviction

Convicted killer George Marrogi's lawyers claim he did not pull the trigger and shoot dead a man at a Melbourne shopping plaza, after he launched an a...

Weekly surprise hospital visits for NSW health minister

An expert panel will report by July on ways to slash the NSW hospital waiting list as the new health minister promises surprise hospital visits every...