Pig welfare in the spotlight over activist footage

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

Don't feed the trolls: Social media self-defence tools

The eSafety Commission has launched a range of resources to help combat online hate directed at Indigenous people in the lead up to the voice referend...

Retail spending remains subdued as living costs bite

High living costs and rising interest rates have kept discretionary spending subdued in the month of February.

'Work starts now': Minns sworn in as NSW Labor premier

Chris Minns has been sworn in as the 47th premier of NSW, along with key members of his frontbench, as Labor looks likely to form a minority governmen...

Deep ocean in deep trouble as Antarctic ice melts

A life-sustaining circulatory system for the deep ocean will quickly slow and may collapse entirely without emissions cuts this decade, Australian exp...

Malka Leifer abuse jury reveal a 'deadlock'

Jurors considering the sexual abuse case against ultra-Orthodox former principal Malka Leifer have been urged to push on after revealing a deadlock.

Aust shares gaining ground as banking fears ease

The local bourse was up 1.1 per cent at lunchtime following the buyout of Silicon Valley Bank, and as the market digested three different takeover dea...

Man who helped woman cover up daughter's murder paroled

Robert Smith will be released from jail after 12 years for failing to seek medical attention for a six-year-old girl and helping her mother cover up h...

Parliament prepares to set referendum wheels in motion

The prime minister is keen to gain bipartisan support on an Indigenous voice to parliament but has told his party room it is possible to succeed witho...

Toyota compensation cut for defective vehicle owners

Toyota has failed to overturn court findings that its Hilux, Fortuner and Prado vehicles were defective but has successfully reduced amounts owed to o...

Retail spending lifts 0.2pct as living costs bite

High living costs and rising interest rates have kept discretionary spending subdued in the month of February.

Aussies asked whether electric cars should make noise

Electric cars could be forced to play sounds at low speeds to protect pedestrians and cyclists in a move supported by the blind community.

NSW MP pleads not guilty to rape and indecent assaults

Independent NSW MP Gareth Ward has pleaded not guilty after being charged with the historical indecent assault of a teenage boy and rape of a young ma...

Malka Leifer guilty of school abuse charges

A jury has found former ultra-Orthodox Jewish principal Malka Leifer guilty of abuse charges over her time at the Adass Israel School.

'Do more to stop scammers', watchdog tells bankers

Banks need to do more to prevent scammers from getting access to customers' funds, the consumer protection watchdog chair has told executives.

Underworld figure 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, as he launches an appe...

Chris Minns sworn in as NSW Labor premier

Chris Minns has been sworn in as the 47th premier of NSW, along with key members of his frontbench, as Labor looks likely to form a minority governmen...

Labor's housing fund stalls as Greens demand more

A $10 billion housing future fund needs the support of the Greens to pass but the minor party is pushing for major amendments.

Torres Strait freight subsidy to ease cost of living

The Queensland government has earmarked $64 million for subsidies to help pay for sea freight services in the Torres Strait and ease living costs.

Martial arts instructor jailed for abuse of student

A Victorian martial arts instructor who sexually offended against a teenage student he had known since she was in primary school has been imprisoned.