Australia to protect schools, children affected by war

As part of an international agreement, Australian military forces will protect schools and children from being recruited as soldiers during armed conf...

PM feels no shame over 'significant' power price rises

The prime minister says energy price hikes would have been higher were it not for market intervention, while denying the rises were embarrassing his g...

Gladys pops up in marginal seat, Perrottet denies snub

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet would love to see more of his predecessor, Gladys Berejiklian, on the hustings after she popped up in a marginal Sydney...

US nuclear submariners give glimpse into life at sea

US navy submariners on the USS Asheville have given a glimpse of what life will be like for Australian sailors on a nuclear-powered submarine.

Classic cars up for auction after 30 years of Holden on

Classic car enthusiast Craig Barham is selling up after 30 years of collecting Holdens and Chevrolets from around rural Australia.

Teachers march off the job in NZ over pay, conditions

Hundreds of New Zealand schools have been closed due to a nationwide teacher's strike over the government's latest pay offers.

Family's pain over losing two sons to knife violence

A Melbourne man has admitted to stabbing Kon Kot to death outside a Hungry Jack's, six months after Mr Kot's younger brother was murdered in a knife a...

NSW leaders stand by halting disruptive climate protest

The NSW premier and Opposition leader have stood by action to stop disruptive climate protesters, despite a court setting aside one woman's 15-month j...

Labor pledges $8m to Foodbank as families go hungry

NSW Labor has committed to spending $8 million to fund millions of nutritious breakfasts for 1000 public schools to help ease living costs for parents...

China different from 90s, says Albo after Keating spray

China has changed its posture and position since Paul Keating was prime minister, Anthony Albanese says.

Hot jobs data bolsters case for another rate hike

Fresh labour market data shows few signs of a slowing jobs market, with one vacant position for every unemployed worker.

Up to 330,000 customer records stolen in Latitude hack

Latitude Financial has been hit by a cyber attack, with criminals stealing 330,000 customer records and identification documents, forcing a trading ha...

Serial speedster at 150km/h on food run before crash

Gregory Michael Scanlan reached speeds in excess of 150km/h on a Brisbane suburban street on a food run for his daughter's birthday party before a col...

Aussie kids facing disadvantage, inequality: report

A new report into children's wellbeing has found Australia is doing well but there are still large pockets of disadvantage.

Risk to winter supply as gas crisis enters second year

The energy market operator has warned of risks to gas supply this winter but is armed with new powers over producers as the energy crisis enters a sec...

Giant eagle confirmed as Australia's largest raptor

New research has confirmed a giant eagle that lived about 60,000 years ago was Australia's largest-ever bird of prey.

Queensland passes controversial youth justice laws

The Queensland parliament has passed laws that criminalise bail breaches for children and allow courts to fit 15-year-olds with GPS trackers.

Spike in complaints against Victoria Police revealed

The number of complaints to IBAC about Victoria Police rose significantly in 2022, ultimately making up almost 70 per cent of the watchdog's complaint...

SA union boss quits amid shoplifting probe

The South Australian state secretary of the Australian Education Union has resigned as police investigate shoplifting allegations.

Lingering summer brings hot and fiery conditions to NSW

Unseasonably hot weather and high fuel loads are keeping NSW firefighters on high alert during the supposedly cooler months.