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Heartbreak as slain Sydney paramedic farewelled

Slain Sydney paramedic Steven Tougher has been remembered as a "young man of limitless potential" who was taken too soon, in a moving memorial service...

'Illegal' ASIO conduct may halt ex-pilot's extradition

An ex-US military pilot wants to halt the United States' extradition bid as he awaits an inquiry into potentially illegal conduct by Australia's spy a...

Man to face court over woman's domestic violence murder

A man will face court charged with murder after the death of a 65-year-old woman in far north Queensland on Sunday.

Voice backers and opponents to front inquiry

Several key figures in the 'yes' and 'no' campaigns for an Indigenous voice to parliament are appearing at a hearing into the referendum proposal.

Greenwich to sue Latham over homophobic tweet

NSW One Nation leader Mark Latham is facing legal action from Alex Greenwich unless he apologises for homophobic tweets directed at the independent MP...

Long-term investment for industry flagged for budget

Industry Minister Ed Husic says the government will look to target investment in sectors that need help to ensure Australia is able to meet future cha...

Teen accused of stealing car, killing three in crash

A 13-year-old boy allegedly stole a Mercedes before causing a crash that killed three people in Queensland's Fraser Coast region.

Man in court for 'shocking' attack on soccer referee

The man accused of a vicious attack on a Sydney soccer referee will appear in court as the victim faces reconstructive surgery on his jaw.

Future of infrastructure projects put under spotlight

The nation's $120 billion infrastructure pipeline will be reviewed in a bid to restore public confidence in the fund.

Search for missing man continues after body found

Police are investigating two separate incidents that left two people dead and one man missing in Victoria.

Calls to tackle 'biggest housing crisis in memory'

More than 40 organisations have signed a letter to the treasurer demanding more investment in social and affordable housing in the upcoming budget.

Jack Miller makes second podium of Spanish GP weekend

Australian Jack Miller has finished third in the Spanish Grand Prix in Jerez, his second MotoGP podium place of the weekend for his new Red Bull KTM t...

Man charged over attack on Sydney soccer referee

A man has been charged after a violent attack on a suburban Sydney soccer referee drew condemnation from the NSW premier and the football community.

Sydney referee attack 'disgusting, cowardly': minister

The NSW sports minister says the bashing of a referee at a suburban Sydney soccer match is one of the worst attacks he's ever seen at a sporting match...

Woman drowns at famed Gold Coast surf break

A woman has drowned near Snapper Rocks on the Gold Coast, with a good Samaritan entering the water to help her and a child.

Slain paramedic Steven Tougher to be farewelled

Relatives, colleagues and the NSW premier will gather in Wollongong to remember a paramedic and former nurse who was fatally stabbed two weeks ago.

Small business get tax break for cost of going electric

Almost four million small and medium-size businesses could slash bills by going electric and get new tax breaks of up to $20,000 each to cover up fron...

Ministers meet to shore up Australia-Singapore ties

Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles and other ministers will meet with Singaporean officials after committing to a major military overhaul.

Woman's death in far north Queensland deemed suspicious

The death of a 65-year-old woman in Queensland's far north is being treated as suspicious by police.

Call looms over Victorian coalition free vote on voice

Victorian coalition MPs will discuss whether to bind party room members to a formal position on the Indigenous voice to parliament or allow a free vot...