Treasurer seeks to soothe budget relief inflation worry

Jim Chalmers says his budget will not fan inflation or lead to more interest rate rises but some leading economic experts are not convinced.

Man sentenced for stabbing birthday party guest

Gary Ian Draper has received a suspended jail term after stabbing a visitor as they tried to leave a birthday party following a heated argument.

Northern Rivers floods left 'scar on my community': MP

The devastation from the Northern Rivers floods has damaged northern NSW local communities leaving wounds that have yet to heal, a Nationals MP says.

'Political conspiracy' to derail Lehrmann case: inquiry

The ACT's top prosecutor feared a political conspiracy added to police pressure not to proceed with the trial of the man accused of raping Brittany Hi...

Roberts-Smith still barred from Defence diary entries

After almost six years and multiple appeals, Ben Roberts-Smith remains blocked from accessing diary and calendar entries of a top ADF war crimes inves...

We are the change: Indigenous women demand to be heard

Hundreds of First Nations women have gathered in Canberra for the Wiyi Yani U Thangani summit where their voices have been heard on issues important t...

Text-for-help satellite service to launch in Australia

Injured or lost hikers will be able to contact emergency services and their loved ones even when off the grid using a new satellite service.

Plug pulled on NSW water project as costs spill over

The Dungowan Dam and pipeline project has been scrapped, with the NSW government pursuing more affordable water security options for the New England r...

Skin cancer could lurk in 'normal-looking' skin

Researchers have found skin with few visible freckles or blemishes may still carry sun-damaged DNA mutations that can trigger cancer.

Youth detention centre riot 'terrorism', says premier

Most inmates involved in a major disturbance at Perth's Banksia Hill Juvenile Detention Centre have surrendered, authorities say.

Queensland's ecotourism plans 'poorly defined': report

A report by Queensland's auditor-general has found the state's ecotourism plan to be lacking coherent policy and poorly defined.

Business groups call out missed chance to boost growth

The federal budget has been broadly welcomed by the business community but some worry it doesn't go far enough to boost productivity and investment.

Call for energy rules, not cheap loans, for landlords

Greedy property investors are the biggest barrier to energy upgrades that could save renters on bills, casting doubt on new low-cost finance to power...

'No other choice', nannas take NSW government to court

Self-described "knitting nannas" Helen Kvelde and Dominique Jacobs are challenging the NSW government's anti-protest laws in the Supreme Court.

Frigate failure as $45b warships 'lack value for money'

An audit of the Hunter class frigate program found the defence department didn't conduct value-for-money assessments and oversaw cost blowouts and del...

Push for long-term rental reform to help housing crisis

An increase to rental assistance has been welcomed by the nation's peak housing bodies, but they warn the measure doesn't go far enough to manage the...

Institute sorry over findings of professor's misconduct

A Brisbane medical institute has apologised for failings that made it slow to act to serious research misconduct by a prominent cancer researcher.

Passengers launch class action over "cruise from hell"

Cruise passengers are suing for damages and a refund after their vessel got caught in cyclonic weather, claiming they had no option to cancel their ho...

NSW premier refuses immediate answers for charged MP

NSW Premier Chris Minns has been criticised for refusing to answer an MP's questions on the floor of parliament while the MP awaits criminal trial.

Police 'had a passion' for Lehrmann prosecution to fail

The ACT's top prosecutor says he faced unprecedented pressure from police not to proceed with a retrial of the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins.