Lehrmann trial jury 'inclined to convict', inquiry told

The ACT's top prosecutor says a juror who would not convict Bruce Lehrmann for rape also derailed the trial by bringing documents into the deliberatio...

Fire returns to the Kimberley on heels of epic flood

Fire has struck Western Australia's Kimberley region a few short months after record floods, but careful management should give nature a leg up.

Australian business delegation heads to PNG

Assistant Trade Minister Tim Ayres is leading a business delegation to Papua New Guinea in a bid to boost private investment, particularly in renewabl...

'I really cried': Refugees rebuild after Lismore floods

After escaping a bloody civil war to Australia, Sierra Leonean refugees in Lismore had to pick up the pieces again after last year's devastating flood...

Police call for calm amid vigilante activity in Qld

Central Queensland authorities have warned residents against taking policing into their own hands, after two vigilantes were charged with trespass off...

Why scientists want people to go on 'moth watch'

At one point, bogong moths invaded Australian cities in their billions. Now they're so scarce their population has plummeted by 99.5 per cent.

Report details bullying, culture issues at Qld hospital

Mental health staff at the Cairns Hospital and Health Service have reported high levels of bullying including verbal abuse, persistent criticism and r...

Mehajer wants expert evidence on 'tampered' images

Notorious former deputy mayor Salim Mehajer intends to appeal after a jury found him guilty of domestic violence offences.

Accused killer allegedly asked friend to help with body

The man accused of killing Melbourne mum Ju 'Kelly' Zhang allegedly asked his friend to come help him get rid of her body, a jury has heard.

Queensland police suspend search for Leslie Trotter

Police have suspended a search for the body of 78-year-old Toowong woman Leslie Trotter who's remains are believed to be at a Brisbane waste site.

Investigator grilled over fatal aged care outbreak

A magistrate has demanded answers about a fatal COVID-19 outbreak at an aged care home, quizzing an investigator about why he didn't interview a key w...

Anglo Coal put workers at risk but not guilty of death

Anglo Coal contravened health and safety regulations but is not responsible for the death of a worker at a central Queensland mine in 2019, a court ha...

Fixing 'systemic issues' is what politics is about: MP

Fresh-faced MPs have vowed to fight for society's most vulnerable and combat the cost of living crisis as they make their first remarks in NSW parliam...

New Zealand republicans unimpressed by PM Hipkins

Supporters of a New Zealand republic believe King Charles' coronation has brought about a time of "peak monarchy" and Kiwis will eventually back their...

Lehrmann prosecutor revises political conspiracy claim

Chief prosecutor Shane Drumgold says a police skills deficit, rather than political conspiracy, was to blame for strange events in Bruce Lehrmann's ra...

Five hurt in golf buggy crash on Hamilton Island

Police are investigating after a golf buggy crash on Queensland's Hamilton Island left five people injured, including one seriously.

Experts slam premier over terrorism link to detainees

Problems at the Banksia Hill Youth Detention Centre are not new and Premier Mark McGowan's description of children as terrorists is unhelpful, advocat...

Colourful farewell for footballer felled by head knock

The family of a SA footballer who died after an on-field collision say they are in awe of the depth of his friendships and the outpouring of love for...

Man looked 'frog-like' before dying on natural retreat

Vomiting after taking a psychedelic drug and frog toxin at a natural retreat, a man suffered agonising pain and a swollen neck before passing out and...

Coroner to rule on Indigenous death in custody

The South Australian deputy coroner is due to hand down her findings into the death in custody of Indigenous man Wayne Fella Morrison.