Albanese praises royals' commitment to public service

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

Professor's 15-year journey ends with $273m drug deal

Chemical compounds developed by an Australian biotechnology company will be used to develop drugs treating schizophrenia, depression and dementia.

Federal minister cancels two Queensland coal projects

The China Stone Coal and Range Coal projects have been cancelled because the companies involved have not being willing to show how they would protect...

'Grave fears' for paddler missing in Torres Strait

The search for a man missing off Thursday Island has entered a third day after an unmanned outrigger canoe was found 100 metres from shore.

Fraudster to spend six years in jail for tax conspiracy

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...

US, Australian military aid for Ukraine on the table

Further Ukrainian aid in the federal budget and a combined support package between Canberra and Washington could be unveiled as soon as the end of the...

Foreign student dies after Darwin home invasion

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

Treasurer trains on budget balance as debt bill soars

The federal budget is under pressure from several fast-growing spending items, including the cost of servicing nearly $1 trillion in debt.

Medibank hit with fresh class action after data hack

The personal information of close to 10 million Medibank customers was compromised and published online in a data breach, triggering multiple legal cl...

ANZ's profit soars but CEO warns challenges ahead

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

Premier highlights social media's role in youth crime

Young people boasting about crimes on social media can lead to copycats, and platforms have a role to play in moderating posts, the Queensland premier...

Interest bill on government debt soars to $18 billion

The federal budget is under pressure from several fast-growing spending items, including servicing the interest bill on debt.

Sydney referees to wear body cameras after assault

Sydney referees will don body cameras in matches and be able to dish red cards for abuse after one of their colleagues was repeatedly punched after a...

'Enough is enough': PM calls for Assange release

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he is concerned for the mental health of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange and there is no reason for him to stay...

State service for larrikin priest Father Bob Maguire

Priest and charity campaigner Father Bob Maguire will be honoured at a state funeral at St Patrick's Cathedral, with a tribute from broadcaster John S...

PM Albanese praises royals' 'concern about the future'

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

Vic councils inquiry probes cost-shifting allegations

Victoria's Legislative Council will inquire into local government funding and service delivery following opposition accusations that Labor is buck-pas...

Artificial intelligence stopping chemo side effects

Chemotherapy doses measured by artificial intelligence has been shown to help reduce side effects in some cancer patients in an Australian-first study...

WA housing affordability is deteriorating, says report

Housing affordability has significantly deteriorated in Western Australia due to rising interest rates and limited supply, a report says.

Victorian injecting laws pass after marathon debate

A weary Victorian upper house has passed laws to make the North Richmond medically supervised injecting room permanent after a five-year trial.