Locals, politicians rally against outback silver mine

Hundreds have rallied against a proposed silver and lead mine in central west NSW, claiming community concerns have been brushed aside.

Raiders' Tom Starling intimidation charge dropped

Canberra Raiders hooker Tom Starling has had a charge of intimidation dropped and his brother Josh has been spared a conviction over a wild brawl.

End of an era for coal-fired Liddell as grid goes green

After years of pressure from governments and investors about Liddell's future, decades of the power station's workers are gathering to farewell "the o...

Bleak picture of Australia's rental crisis laid bare

Australian leaders are under pressure to do something about the national rental crisis after two reports noted a widespread lack of affordability and...

Lehrmann to learn if cases against Ten, News can go on

Bruce Lehrmann will find out if lawsuits against multiple media companies can proceed over reports of Brittany Higgins' claim she was raped in parliam...

Dance is King as RUFUS DU SOL, Flume win at APRA awards

Flume and RUFUS DU SOL are among the winners at the 2023 APRA awards.

Electricity distributor pays $40k penalty after breach

A Victorian electricity distributor has paid more than $40,000 in penalties for not giving four customers enough notice about a planned power interrup...

Jail for doctor who raped patients during examinations

A doctor who raped and sexually assaulted six women during physical examinations at his practice and their home has been jailed for at least 11 years.

Crown cops $30m fine for 'serious' bank cheque breaches

Gambling regulators have again fined Crown after its Melbourne casino accepted uncleared bank cheques made out in gamblers' names instead of the compa...

Byron Airbnbs 'should only operate for 60 days a year'

A commission has recommended heavily reducing how often homes can be let on Airbnb in one of NSW's most popular tourist destinations, as homelessness...

Australia urged to work with allies on China coercion

A major policy think tank says Australia needs to work with the European Union to curb Beijing's ability to economically coerce other nations.

More cash for Murray flood victims to speed up recovery

The South Australian and federal governments have offered more cash to help flood-affected residents along the Murray to repair or rebuild their prope...

Family's tribute to young larrikin killed playing footy

The family of a young South Australian footballer who died after an incident on the field have offered an emotional tribute to the 20-year-old.

Japanese giant Kirin to swallow Blackmores for $1.9b

Blackmores has agreed to be taken over by Japanese brewing giant Kirin for $1.88 billion in the "next evolution" of the 90-year-old Australian vitamin...

Search for dog after woman mauled in Katherine

Police in the Northern Territory are searching for a dog involved in a serious attack on a woman in Katherine.

Mehajer says fake texts framed him in DV case

Controversial former Auburn deputy mayor Salim Mehajer told police a woman falsely accused him of domestic violence because of her mental illness.

Overboard cruise guest search to resume at first light

A search led by the US Coast Guard is under way after an Australian man went overboard while on a cruise ship travelling from Brisbane to Honolulu.

Aussie designer wins lawsuit against singer Katy Perry

A Federal Court judge has found US pop singer Katy Perry's company infringed Australian fashion designer Katie Perry's trademark and is liable for dam...

Call for nursing patience as NSW lifts staffing ratios

NSW will become the third state to mandate a nurse-to-patient ratio in public hospitals, but the government warns the overhaul won't happen quickly.

Record solar slashes wholesale energy prices, emissions

Record rooftop solar is taking the sting out power bills but the market operator says more transmission is needed to share cheap, clean energy with co...