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Helicopter flights resume after fatal Gold Coast crash

Sea World Helicopters is flying again three months after four people died in a mid-air collision between two of its choppers on the Gold Coast.

Islamic community lauds 'mother of compassion' Ardern

Jacinda Ardern's departure from New Zealand politics has led to tributes for her considered leadership in the wake of the 2019 Christchurch Mosques at...

Judge weighs release of former spy's jailing details

The reason why a former spy was secretly convicted and sentenced could be revealed as the attorney-general and the defence fight over what should rema...

Heartbreak after young couple lost in Qld plane crash

A fundraising campaign has been launched after a married couple and their unborn child were killed when their plane went down in bad weather.

Locals disappointed after mining project given approval

Community members say their concerns have been ignored after a NSW mining project was given the green light despite more than 1000 letters of oppositi...

Former defence leaders demand release of climate report

Former defence force leaders fear climate security poses a greater risk to Australia than regional threats and are demanding the government declassify...

Premier lauds Lismore locals for spirit and resilience

The newly elected NSW premier has visited the disaster-ravaged Northern Rivers region to hear from people who have lost their homes.

Document delays extend Victoria's truth-telling inquiry

Victoria's truth-telling inquiry will run for an extra year, after an extension requested by the commission was granted by the state government.

South Australian coal-based steel to go green

Liberty Steel is set to dump coal-based steelmaking at Whyalla in South Australia with a major investment in electrical and hydrogen-powered alternati...

Curiosity and chance key to award winner's storied life

Eileen Breen was last month named the Northern Territory's Rural Woman of the year for her project SustainAbility, which helps businesses go green.

Goddess exhibition salutes women trailblazers of screen

Mae West's platform heels and Madonna's Material Girl on vinyl are among more than 150 artefacts in a world premiere exhibition celebrating women in f...

AFL and NRL chiefs face grilling on gambling ad revenue

Chiefs of the AFL and NRL have defended their football codes under questioning about the reliance on gambling advertising revenue at a parliamentary i...

Possible gay hate murder likely to remain a mystery

Peter Sheil may have been a victim of mistaken identity in a gay hate murder but an inconclusive police investigation means the truth may never be kno...

'Don't be silent': trans advocate issues call to action

Actress, writer and transgender rights advocate Georgie Stone has urged all Australians to call out anti-trans bigotry and stand up for LGBTQI rights.

NSW Nats leader to face likely challenge from Dubbo MP

A former radio presenter and Olympic broadcaster is likely to throw his hat into the ring for the NSW Nationals leadership after the coalition lost go...

Jury retires in trial of former NSW minister

Former NSW minister Milton Orkopoulos is waiting for a jury's verdict after he pleaded not guilty to 28 charges, including sexual offences against boy...

Major builder halts sales amid 'grim' housing shortfall

Western Australia's biggest home construction company is turning away new customers in an attempt to clear its backlog of thousands of builds.

Minns prepares to get to work with trimmed-down cabinet

NSW Premier Chris Minns, whose trimmed-down cabinet has equal numbers of men and women, says his government will work towards treaty with Aboriginal p...

Australia's desert fairy circle mystery solved

Aboriginal cultural know-how has helped solve the scientific mystery of polka-dot fairy circles in Australian deserts.

RBA board finally presses pause on interest rate rises

The central bank has delivered welcome interest rate relief to mortgage holders and kept interest rates on hold this month.