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Police 'passionately' tried to stop Lehrmann rape case

An inquiry into the prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann has heard ACT police tried to convince the DPP not to charge him with sexual assault.

Man released without charge after fatal Vic shooting

Victorian homicide squad detectives are investigating after a man was shot dead in Melbourne's northwest.

Jenny Craig's Australian customers, staff await answers

Jenny Craig has gone into voluntary administration after earlier saying a decision to close US offices would not affect Australian and New Zealand ser...

WA to spend millions preparing for green energy

The West Australian government will allocate $126 million to preparing the state's electricity grid for an expected surge in demand for green energy.

NT budget locks in roads and ports for mining future

The Northern Territory is on track to return to surplus by 2026-27 as mining royalties and a greater share of GST boosts the coffers, Treasurer Eva La...

Terror accused's mum sheds tears at his trial

The mother of an alleged terrorist accused of holding hostages in a dive shop has told his trial he'd been suffering withdrawals from pain medication...

Australia to boost engagement with Pacific nations

Australia will spend $1.9 billion over the next five years to expand relations with key Pacific allies and boost security and infrastructure in the re...

Commodity price revision helps budget bottom line

A change in commodity price settings in the Albanese government's budget for 2023/24 has been a factor in higher revenue and growth assumptions.

Cost-of-living package promises to benefit women most

The Albanese government's second budget has been crafted with economic inclusion and support for women as a core feature.

Artist's wasp-y works take the sting out of death

Ceramics artist James Lemon explores wasps, termites and his shared inclination to build things out of dirt.

Rental reform for NSW as prices continue to surge

Reforming the state's rental sector is a sensible cost of living measure, NSW Premier Chris Minns says.

Jenny Craig Australia goes into administration

Jenny Craig will go into voluntary administration despite earlier saying a decision to close US offices would not affect Australian and New Zealand se...

Treasury lowers its national population forecast

Australia's population is set to be lower than expected as people live longer and fertility rates decline, and migration levels stabilise.

Australian shares lose ground as federal budget looms

Local shares have finished lower ahead of the federal budget but market analysts say it is typical for the May trading period.

Woman asked 'sugar daddy' for $100k before her death

A friend of Ellie Price believed Ricardo Barbaro would be paid some of the $100,000 she demanded in the days leading up to her death, a court has been...

US firm's Australian image trawling breached privacy

A US firm offering facial recognition to law enforcement breached privacy laws by building a database of images of Australian citizens without our per...

Boost for mental health support services and training

Health care professionals and students will be provided extra training to help identify mental health challenges as part of a push to address service...

Welfare payments, renters' help boosted

Welfare recipients and renters will get extra help in the May budget, under the Albanese's government cost-of-living package to be unveiled on Tuesday...

Murder accused allegedly searched online after killing

The man accused of killing Melbourne mum Ju 'Kelly' Zhang allegedly searched online for details about prison time after she died.

First Au (ASX:FAU) kicks off diamond drilling at Haunted Stream Gold...

Highlights,First Au has started a drilling program at the highly prospective Haunted Stream Gold Project.,The company plans to cover approximately 1,0...