Name that cub: SA zoo seeks help with baby tiger

The Adelaide Zoo is seeking help from members of the public to name a recently born Sumatran tiger cub.

Bruce Lehrmann fights to keep defamation actions alive

Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann unreasonably waited to file his defamation cases over reports on rape claims by Brittany Higgins, a judge has he...

Third man found on esky off WA coast charged over drugs

A third man left clinging to an esky in waters off Albany has been charged over a massive alleged cocaine haul after he was found hiding under a home...

Man in hospital after being bitten by shark in WA

A man has been bitten by a shark near a remote island along WA's north coast and transferred to hospital in Karratha.

Australia's funeral industry is crying out for change

The funeral industry is locked in a debate about its lack of regulation and Australians deserve better than the current state of play, major operators...

Earthquake shakes remote parts of Flinders Ranges

Geoscience Australia has reported a magnitude 4.8 earthquake in the Flinders Ranges, in South Australia's mid-north.

New Zealand better off outside AUKUS: Clark

New Zealand may be pressured into increasing its own defence spending following Australia's signficant submarines deal with the US and UK.

Texts show alleged rape victim was interested in Hayne

A woman who alleges she was raped by Jarryd Hayne had shown interest in the former NRL star, but this later evaporated, the prosecution argues.

Remote communities get hands-on training boost

Rangers and council workers from remote communities in the NT head out to Kakadu NP to boost their conservation skills.

Abduction conspiracy accused claim 'unfair' treatment

Four people face charges in Queensland over their alleged involvement in helping to abduct children who they claimed were being abused by their father...

Abusive teacher given option to resign, court told

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.

Household wealth takes a hit from property slump

Personal wealth has slipped again due to tumbling house prices although a turnaround in super returns supported household balance sheets.

VicForests fights Supreme Court logging decision

Lawyers for Victoria's state-owned forestry company argue injunctions that have halted logging in the state were rooted in procedural unfairness.

ASX drops as Fed's Powell says more rate hikes possible

The local share market was down 0.8 per cent at midday after Fed chairman Jerome Powell said more rate cuts might be needed this year.

No winners in Australia's private rental system

New research finds poorer-than-expected returns are prompting more property investors to sell up, adding to housing insecurity felt by renters.

Teary PM reveals voice question, pleads for support

An emotional Anthony Albanese has confirmed the wording of a referendum to change the constitution enabling an Indigenous voice to parliament and gove...

Voice to parliament will be 'line in the sand'

Indigenous leaders have said the voice to parliament would be a defining moment to improve the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Melbourne Now is warm and fuzzy but goes to dark places

The new contemporary art at NGV Australia showcases the works of 200 artists, with gallery-goers invited to imagine what it's like to be a bee.

'Incredible' crew praised after army helicopter crash

Ten ADF personnel are lucky to be alive after the helicopter they were on plunged into waters off the NSW south coast during a night training exercise...

WA shark attack alert raised after possible attack

Authorities in Western Australia have received reports of a possible shark attack off the coast of Karratha.