Hard work ahead to boost nation's productivity

Climate policy, the migration system, workplace laws and health and education systems have been earmarked for reform under a review of Australia's pro...

More financial support for flood-hit north Queensland

Record flood levels continue to recede in northwest Queensland, and more government support is on offer as residents begin a mammoth recovery.

Record broken, but world's longest surf goes on

Sydney man Blake Johnston has broken the record for the world's longest surf session and set a personal best for the most waves surfed.

Treasurer flags more work needed to boost productivity

A review into Australia's woeful productivity performance is expected to contain 71 reform recommendations to lift pay packets and boost national pros...

Attempted murder charge after pedestrians struck

A man charged with attempted murder will face court in Victoria following a crash that left two pedestrians fighting for life.

Australia to spend $1.3b on missiles in new AUKUS deal

The Pentagon has approved the sale of 220 Tomahawk cruise missiles to Australia as part of the AUKUS trilateral defence agreement.

NSW election lacking 'vision' on gender equality

Women's advocates have slammed the major parties in NSW for failing to offer voters cohesive gender equality policies in the upcoming state election.

Australian dollar gold price climbs to record heights

Local gold producers are benefiting from a favourable exchange rate which has contributed to the precious metal reaching a record Australian dollar pr...

Lord Howe Island closed over ecological threat

About 70 per cent of the world heritage-listed Lord Howe Island has been temporarily shut down due to the escalating risk of myrtle rust.

Stun grenade lost by police in suburban street in Qld

Queensland police have revealed they've lost a stun grenade, which could cause an injury to people, four days after a fatal siege in Townsville.

Graduates burdened by student debt in committee's focus

A proposal to abolish indexation of student debts and raise the minimum income required to start repayments is being considered by a parliamentary com...

Man pulled from the water at popular Perth beach dies

West Australian police will prepare a report for the coroner following the death of a 66-year-old man who was pulled from the water at South Beach in...

Money laundering rife in financial, property markets

Money laundering doesn't just happen in the movies and is widespread across Australia's financial and property markets, law enforcement agencies say.

Emotions boil over at NSW pre-election LGBTQI forum

Emotions have boiled over at a community forum ahead of the NSW election as politicians were urged to commit to the rights of trans and gender-diverse...

Trafficker jailed for drug-driving 'carnage' on highway

Damon Neville Vesey-Brown had a "substantial amount of meth in his system" when he started speeding down a Queensland highway and collided with a youn...

Orchestra horn player found not guilty of rape charge

Benjamin Lawrence Jacks has been found not guilty by a jury after he was accused of sexually assaulting a woman the morning after they had dinner and...

Young people hit hardest by cost of living crisis

Younger generations are bearing the brunt of high prices but some say the cost of living crisis may have passed its peak.

Aust share market plunges again, closing at 10-week low

The ASX has finished 1.5 per cent lower after banking contagion spread to Europe.

Man ordered to repay $110k for defrauding workers' comp

A man has pleaded guilty to one charge of fraudulently obtaining payments and defrauding Victoria's workers' compensation scheme following an investig...

Strong culture and strong youth will help Close the Gap

The latest Close the Gap campaign shines a light on Indigenous youth who have dedicated their time and energy to creating a better world