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Man on way to Denmark charged over child abuse material

An 82-year-old man has been charged with exploitation offences after allegedly attempting to leave the country with child abuse material on his phone.

Ex-Victorian Liberals boss perplexed by 'unlawful' ads

Former Victorian Liberal Party director Sam McQuestin has been afforded extra time to mount his case over a series of allegedly unlawful election ads.

Four in five alcohol-related deaths are men: COVID data

New data shows almost four in five alcohol-related deaths were men, while hospitalisations dropped significantly during the first national COVID-19 lo...

Giant Leap for climate tech despite economic slowdown

Climate technology is surviving the venture capital downturn as more consumers and businesses think about what will shrink their carbon footprint.

US clears $1.3b missile sale in fresh AUKUS deal

The Pentagon has approved the sale of 220 Tomahawk cruise missiles to Australia as part of the US-UK trilateral defence agreement.

Former NZ opposition leader Muller walks away, again

One-time National party leader Todd Muller has announced his exit from New Zealand politics.

Hard work ahead to boost nation's productivity

Climate policy, the migration system, workplace laws and health and education systems have been earmarked for reform under a review of Australia's pro...

More financial support for flood-hit north Queensland

Record flood levels continue to recede in northwest Queensland, and more government support is on offer as residents begin a mammoth recovery.

Record broken, but world's longest surf goes on

Sydney man Blake Johnston has broken the record for the world's longest surf session and set a personal best for the most waves surfed.

Treasurer flags more work needed to boost productivity

A review into Australia's woeful productivity performance is expected to contain 71 reform recommendations to lift pay packets and boost national pros...

Attempted murder charge after pedestrians struck

A man charged with attempted murder will face court in Victoria following a crash that left two pedestrians fighting for life.

Australia to spend $1.3b on missiles in new AUKUS deal

The Pentagon has approved the sale of 220 Tomahawk cruise missiles to Australia as part of the AUKUS trilateral defence agreement.

AllianceBlock partners with ABO Digital to boost crypto financing

AllianceBlock, the company that seeks to bridge TradFi and DeFi through next generation decentralized infrastructure, has partnered with ABO Digital,...

NSW election lacking 'vision' on gender equality

Women's advocates have slammed the major parties in NSW for failing to offer voters cohesive gender equality policies in the upcoming state election.

Australian dollar gold price climbs to record heights

Local gold producers are benefiting from a favourable exchange rate which has contributed to the precious metal reaching a record Australian dollar pr...

More work to do before decision on referendum question

The Referendum Working Group for the Indigenous voice to parliament has finished a long meeting in Adelaide but has not released a final referendum qu...

Lord Howe Island closed over ecological threat

About 70 per cent of the world heritage-listed Lord Howe Island has been temporarily shut down due to the escalating risk of myrtle rust.

Stun grenade lost by police in suburban street in Qld

Queensland police have revealed they've lost a stun grenade, which could cause an injury to people, four days after a fatal siege in Townsville.

Graduates burdened by student debt in committee's focus

A proposal to abolish indexation of student debts and raise the minimum income required to start repayments is being considered by a parliamentary com...

Man pulled from the water at popular Perth beach dies

West Australian police will prepare a report for the coroner following the death of a 66-year-old man who was pulled from the water at South Beach in...