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Classic Sydney ferries returning to harbour service

Freshwater ferries are set for a comeback to Sydney Harbour with the new transport minister saying she is prioritising a return of the vessels to serv...

Child sexual exploitation rife in Vic residential care

New data shows vulnerable children in Victoria's residential care system are continuing to be harmed by sexual exploitation.

Rate-hike pause bolsters Australian share market

Australian shares are near all-time highs following the Reserve Bank's decision to keep interest rates unchanged after 10 consecutive hikes.

NSW women claim equal stake in Minns Labor cabinet

Premier Chris Minns will have a cabinet including 11 women and 11 men once remaining members swear in to complete the first ever gender-balanced NSW m...

ASIC sues insurer over 'unfair' home and contents terms

The financial watchdog claims the terms of Auto & General's home and contents insurance allowed the firm to unfairly refuse customer claims.

Philip Lowe in spotlight after welcome cash rate call

The Reserve Bank has kept interest rates on hold but a public appearance from the bank's boss could shed some light on the likelihood of more hikes.

Cop who shot mentally ill man 'left with no choice'

The tactical police officer who shot Todd McKenzie three times said there was "not much else I could do" to subdue the mentally ill man.

Inferno at historic Tasmanian railway deemed accidental

Investigators have determined a large fire at an historic railway in Devonport was an accident.

Australia to 'hit the gym' in cyber exercises

Critical entities will take part in a series of cyber exercises to beef up defences against potentially crippling attacks.

NSW Nats leadership up for grabs at post-election meet

It's likely to be Bathurst versus Dubbo in the first NSW Nationals party room meeting since the election as Paul Toole's leadership is challenged.

Anxious wait ahead for customers of collapsed builder

Property owners caught up in the Porter Davis collapse say a meeting held online by the company's liquidator left them with more questions than answer...

Ardern takes conservation, extremism post-PM gigs

Prince William has tapped his friend Jacinda Ardern for a seat on the board of his conservation initiative, the Earthshot Prize.

Robots and drones could replace humans in emergencies

New technology developed in Australia could see more drones and robots deployed into emergency situations to save lives.

Pilot killed in rural Queensland helicopter crash

The 65-year-old pilot's death comes just days after a couple and their unborn child were killed in a light plane crash near Proserpine.

Jury finds Jarryd Hayne guilty on rape charges

The jury in Jarryd Hayne's third rape trial has returned guilty verdicts a week after retiring to deliberate in the NSW District Court.

Jury finds Jarryd Hayne guilty on both rape charges

The jury in Jarryd Hayne's third rape trial has returned two guilty verdicts a week after retiring to deliberate in the NSW District Court.

Senior died after medical staff errors: coroner

A Tasmanian coroner has criticised a Hobart hospital for the care it provided to an 86-year-old man who later died.

Relief on rates but don't bank on an end to rises

The Reserve Bank of Australia has delivered welcome interest rate relief to mortgage holders and kept the cash rate on hold.

Police open minded about missing man after body tip-off

A tip-off about a body on a rural property in Adelaide's north has led to police discovering an indoor cannabis crop.

Australia, China ramp up talks over easing trade bans

A round of trade talks is being held between Australian and Chinese officials as Canberra works to ease diplomatic tensions with Beijing.