Six in hospital after recycling plant gas explosion

Six people are in hospital with serious injuries after an explosion at a recycling facility in northern Victoria.

Budget matters amid cost of living crisis across nation

Economic output and similar markers aren't the best measures of wellbeing but momentum is growing to tackle issues that fall between the pages of the...

Why electric trucks could cut more pollution than cars

Action is needed to get more electric trucks on Australian roads, according to a new report and industry groups who say heavy vehicles are missing out...

Bakehouse charged after labourer falls to his death

Victoria's workplace watchdog has charged a garlic bread manufacturer after a labourer removing suspended ceiling panels fell about four metres to his...

Man jailed for seven years over St Kilda stabbing

A Melbourne man will spend up to seven-and-a-half years in prison after admitting to fighting and then stabbing another man on a St Kilda street.

Minister backs in defence force amid wargame concerns

Defence Minister Richard Marles says he maintains confidence in the defence force's capabilities following reports Australia would struggle to combat...

Hotel quarantine criminal, civil cases to run together

Criminal and civil cases over alleged COVID-19 hotel quarantine failures will be run side-by-side, after a court ruled against pausing a class action.

Dead ducks dumped outside Victorian premier's office

Anti-duck shooting campaigners have dumped dozens of dead native birds outside Victoria's government offices to display the "carnage" of the season op...

Coorong and Lower Lakes thriving after Murray flooding

The South Australian government says the state's Coorong and Lower Lakes are thriving thanks to recent flooding down the Murray.

Murder charge after pair arrested at NSW motel

Two people have been charged over the death of a fatally wounded 38-year-old man who was dropped outside a NSW hospital.

Qantas unveils replacement for retiring chief Joyce

Alan Joyce is stepping down after his long run as head of Qantas, to be replaced by the airline's financial chief.

ADF members promised $400m for retention bonuses

Australian Defence Force personnel could be eligible for retention bonuses worth $50,000, under a plan to expand the size of the country's military.

'Perfect storm' link found between dementia, self-harm

A dementia diagnosis can create factors such as grief and anxiety that may contribute to patients' self-harming, according to a study.

Attempted murder charge after police officer stabbed

A 30-year-old man will face court charged with attempted murder after allegedly stabbing a police officer in the shoulder during a call-out to a distu...

How a workplace change could improve gender equality

Experts predict a four-day work week could be a reality by the end of the decade, with more businesses and employees benefiting from embracing the cha...

Informant bill a step closer as Greens broker changes

The Victorian Greens have thrown their support behind the Human Source Management Bill after the legislation stalled over the party's concerns.

Confidence improves as home prices find a floor

Outright home owners have welcomed the turnaround in the property market but the prospect of more rate rises has mortgage holders worried.

Woolworths says food inflation 'frustratingly elevated'

The Woolworths Group says shelf prices rose by 5.8 per cent in the third quarter, a moderation from their 7.7 per cent increase in the previous quarte...

Maryborough mourns crash victims as teen faces court

A regional Queensland community is mourning three crash victims after a 13-year-old boy was charged with dangerous driving causing death.

Firefighter critical as crews contain factory blaze

Two firefighters have been rushed to hospital and a crime scene has been declared after crews worked to contain a large factory fire south of Brisbane...