Victorian informant bill stalls as Greens flag concerns

The Victorian government will be forced back to the negotiating table after its controversial police informant law reforms stalled.

Refusal to unlock phone was religious, court told

A Queensland man has testified that unlocking his phone for police would have violated his Islamic religious beliefs.

Support funding boost as more women join the homeless

A one-off federal funding boost for homelessness services is aimed at tackling the soaring number of people without homes as the government works on a...

Dive expedition to World War II sub wreck documented

The journey by archaeologists and divers to document a Japanese submarine sunk near Darwin has been revealed in a documentary.

Regulator backs local banks to ride out global storm

Financial regulators confirm the resilience of Australia's banking system following rigorous oversight during the past fortnight.

Bisset and Hall to battle it out over 800m in Brisbane

Linden Hall will be straying onto Catriona Bisset's turf when the training partners clash over 800m at the Brisbane Track Classic.

Minister's 'whinge' about 'that female' ahead of arrest

Milton Orkopoulos asked his wife to call his ministerial colleague in charge of police as he was taken into custody, an officer who arrested him says.

Woman's deleted texts in spotlight at Hayne rape trial

A woman who alleges she was raped by former NRL player Jarryd Hayne is trustworthy because she's never tried to paint herself in a better light, prose...

Filling up NT jails not the answer to crime: legal body

Legal services have cautioned against hasty bail reforms in the wake of a fatal stabbing of a bottle shop worker.

Shopping centres rebound in full year with no lockdowns

Major Australian shopping centres have turned over a record $54 billion in sales last year as customers returned to bricks and mortar shops after lock...

Clean jet fuel to take off at Queensland refinery

The production of advanced biofuels will be explored at a Brisbane refinery in thanks to a new agreement between Ampol and ENEOS.

Bowen issues opposition challenge on climate policy

Chris Bowen has urged the coalition to back the government's safeguard mechanism changes, with debate on the proposal set to go into next week

Joe Ingles and Bucks consolidate top spot in NBA

Joe Ingles came up with a clutch three-pointer as Milwaukee widened the gap atop the NBA's Eastern Conference standings with a win over San Antonio.

Victorian informant laws stall as Greens flag concerns

The Victorian government is set to be forced back to the negotiating table after its controversial police informant law reforms stalled.

Dad admits shaking newborn, but denies other injuries

A Victorian father who admits causing the death of his eight-week-old son by shaking him denies he's responsible for other blunt force injuries.

Accused murderers in court over Indigenous teen's death

Three men and a woman are expected to return to Perth Magistrates Court charged with murder over the bashing death of Indigenous teenager Cassius Turv...

Treasurer tips slimmer commodity budget boost in May

The treasurer has outlined eight areas of "heavy lifting" for the budget, including responsible cost of living relief and funding defence priorities.

Cost of living bites in city and country as NSW votes

A day out from the NSW election a survey has revealed the cost of living remains the key issue as voters head to the ballot box.

Former bikie became 'raging' addict after leaving gang

Bowie Sheng Papa struggled after suffering threats and violence when he left an outlaw motorcycle gang and became a "raging" drug addict, a court has...

Only one rent increase a year suggested for Qld tenants

The Queensland government's position on rent caps is clearer after the suggestion of limiting increases prompted backlash from real estate groups.