Supreme Court blows off challenge to wind farm approval

The Victorian Supreme Court has dismissed a community group's challenge of a planned wind farm, finding state government permits for the project were...

Australia will fail at Olympics without action: AOC

Australian sports face failure at the upcoming Olympic and Commonwealth Games without strong government action, the Australian Olympic Committee says.

Big wet 'a stay of execution' for Aussie environment

Australia's environmental health has improved after a few very wet years but it's unlikely to last in the face of climate change and relentless habita...

Latitude Group says 7.9m customer records stolen

Consumer finance company Latitude Group says 7.9 million Australian and NZ customers had their driver license data stolen in the hack on its systems.

Taliban threat to ex SAS soldier in jail, court told

A former SAS soldier charged with unlawfully killing a man in an Afghanistan wheat field has sought bail citing threats to his safety if he remains in...

More time for prisoner over 'vicious' jail bashing

A Supreme Court judge has increased a young prisoner's sentence by three years over the "vicious and cruel" bashing of another inmate at Barwon Prison...

NSW upper house results hang in the balance

The NSW upper house's slim right-wing majority could shift left as minor parties vie to join the largest crossbench in modern history.

Labor's $10b housing fund at risk of falling over

A key Labor election pledge to build 30,000 new affordable homes under a $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund is in danger of being defeated.

Serial pedophile priest admits more child abuse crimes

A former priest who has been jailed for abusing almost a dozen children has admitted to the sexual assault and rape of two more boys.

Dentist found guilty of sexually assaulting patients

A Sydney dentist could face jail after jurors found he indecently assaulted and sexually touched multiple patients during consultations.

Tax office whistleblower loses bid to halt prosecution

Richard Boyle, who has been charged with releasing protected Australian Tax Office information, has lost a bid to stop his prosecution.

South Australia's wildlife flourishing after floods

Recent flooding down the Murray in South Australia is now bringing significant environmental benefits with birds, fish and other species thriving.

Complacent mortgage holders stung by higher rates

Failing to swap to a better home loan rate could be costing mortgage holders hundreds of dollars extra per month.

Calls for action on gambling harm with millions at risk

The communications minister has defended her ability to regulate the gambling industry after taking an industry donation, as new data reveals the scal...

Unpacking of Archibalds under way at NSW art gallery

Artists and couriers have begun arriving at the Art Gallery of NSW ahead of the annual exhibition of the nation's top portrait competition.

Vic government sorry for 'truth-telling' delays

Yoorrook Justice Commission says the Andrews government failed to provide evidence it requested for its truth-telling inquiry.

Electoral history against us in NSW loss: federal Libs

Federal Liberals says retaining government in NSW was always going to be an uphill battle, as the party licks its wounds from the weekend's state elec...

Mavericks, Lakers suffer NBA playoffs blow

Dallas and the LA Lakers have slipped up in their pursuit of a playoff spot, going down in their latest NBA games to Charlotte and Chicago, respective...

Indigenous voice wording, gender pay gap on PM's agenda

Legislation with new wording for the Indigenous voice to parliament is expected to be introduced when parliament returns.

Calls for fuel efficiency standards in Australia

The Electric Vehicle Council has renewed calls for the introduction of fuel efficiency standards in Australia following its success in New Zealand.