Albanese steps around republic debate before coronation

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has urged Australians to respect institutions such as the royal family while praising King Charles' concerns about the...

Government employee stabbed at customer service centre

A 55-year-old public servant at NSW's customer service agency has been stabbed in the lower back, chest and shoulder in the centre of Sydney.

RBA flags inflation concern over tighter rental squeeze

The red-hot rental market is one source of uncertainty hanging over the Reserve Bank's plan to hammer down inflation.

Man trying to help long-term friend when stabbed

A man who was stabbed several times by former horse trainer Thomas Hughes has explained his shock and disbelief after his old friend violently turned...

Julia Gutman wins Archibald with Montaigne portrait

Julia Gutman has won the $100,000 Archibald Prize, one of the most prestigious awards in Australian art.

Watchdog shoots down Virgin, Alliance FIFO partnership

The competition watchdog has blocked a partnership between two major airlines, arguing flights prices could jump if the alliance continues.

Man on murder charge after foreign student dies

A 23-year-old Bangladeshi student has died from injuries he sustained during a break-in at his home in Darwin's north with a man now charged with murd...

Bruce Lehrmann rape trial inquiry hearings to begin

A four-week inquiry examining the prosecution of ex-Liberal Party staffer Bruce Lehrmann over the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins will begin public h...

Melissa Caddick's parents make offer to duped investors

Investors impacted by Melissa Caddick's fraud have been asked to resolve a dispute with her parents about the sale of a multi-million dollar Sydney ho...

Tax fraudster jailed for exploiting vulnerable recruits

Patrick Willmott will serve at least six years in prison for his role in the Plutus Payroll tax conspiracy, which defrauded more than $105 million fro...

Assange backers buoyed as PM says 'enough is enough'

Comments by Australia's prime minister and opposition leader on Julian Assange's fate send a strong signal to the US, supporters of the WikiLeaks foun...

People's priest Father Bob made world 'a better place'

Father Bob Maguire has been mourned at a state funeral, with close friends and family remembering his social justice work and sense of humour.

Search for missing woman shifts to Blue Mountains bush

Police have launched a three-day search of rugged bush in the Blue Mountains as they continue looking for missing 30-year-old woman Jessica Zrinski.

NSW Liberal MPs to decide fate of rising female star

As the NSW Liberal Party grapples with its image after losing the election, the party is set to vote on the fate of a woman tipped as a future party l...

Super funds accused of boosting fossil fuel investments

Big super funds in Australia have been accused of boosting investments in companies expanding fossil fuel use.

Family speaks of mental health issues before shooting

A statement has been released by the family of the man shot and killed after a confrontation with police in South Australia, alluding to mental health...

ANZ delivers record gains but warns of challenges ahead

Australia's third-largest bank has delivered a strong performance for the six months to March but warned of a difficult six months ahead.

Reserve Bank expects sharper hit to economic growth

The RBA expects growth to ease by more than earlier predictions as cost of living pressures and higher interest rates weigh on disposable incomes.

'Missed opportunity' for Glencore on coal disclosures

Big investors say coal giant Glencore is blocking the full assessment of risk from thermal coal exposure amid the international switch to renewable en...

Decriminalising public drunkenness risks 'up-charging'

The Victorian government is aware decriminalising public drunkenness could have "unintended consequences", the attorney-general has told an inquiry.