Top Stories

  1. Brandis denies secret deal with WA over High Court case

    Attorney-General George Brandis tables letters in Parliament that suggest a compromise might have been struck between the WA Government and former Treasurer Joe Hockey, but denies he made any secret deals.

  2. Bernardi warns Liberals must learn lessons from Trump victory

    Conservative senator Cory Bernardi warns the Liberal Party not to ignore the lessons of Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election, saying major parties on both sides face an unprecedented challenge from populist movements.

  3. Thousands flee as army seizes key Aleppo area, observatory says

    The Syrian Army and its allies drive rebels from eastern Aleppo, in a wider advance that marks the biggest setback for the opposition in Aleppo since 2012, the army and the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights say.

  4. Greens urge UK to contribute to child sex abuse compensation

    Greens senator Rachel Siewert urges the UK Government to contribute to Australia's compensation scheme for child sex abuse victims if allegations of mistreatments at NSW institution are true.

  5. South Sudanese parents in Australia sending kids to Africa to avoid crime

    Desperate parents believe it is safer for their children to go to boarding schools in Kenya or Uganda than live in some Melbourne suburbs.

  6. Coalition settles on 15 per cent backpacker tax compromise

    The furore over the backpacker tax could soon be over with Treasurer Scott Morrison announcing the Coalition will compromise again on the rate and push for 15 per cent.

  7. Thousands of Chinese buyers may be forced to sell units as bank noose tightens

    Six months on from a bank clampdown on foreign lending, tens of thousands of Chinese property investors are struggling to pay for their off-the-plan apartment purchases.

  8. Newcombe backs medal omission for bad boys Kyrgios and Tomic

    Australian tennis great John Newcombe backs the decision to leave top-ranked locals Nick Kyrgios and Bernard Tomic out of the nominations for the medal named in his honour.

  9. Garry Dubois found guilty over 1974 McCulkin deaths

    A Brisbane jury declares Garry Dubois guilty of the 1974 murders of sisters Vicki and Leanne McCulkin and the manslaughter of their mother Barbara.

  10. 'No more': NT domestic violence campaign reaches Parliament House

    Politicians from both major parties — including the PM and Opposition Leader — link arms with Indigenous campaigners in Canberra to say "no more" to domestic violence.

  11. Former airline employee could endanger lives over hoax radio calls, court told

    A former Virgin employee accused of making hoax radio calls to pilots and air traffic controllers could endanger lives if he is released on bail, a court is told.

  12. Bones from hip replacement transplants give new life

    In the business of bone donation, old hips are giving new life to people needing reconstructive surgery.

  13. Antiseptic used in WWI could hold key to treating superbugs

    An antiseptic that has been out of use for more than 50 years could help fight superbugs, as well as viral infections, and prevent future pandemics, Melbourne researchers say.

  14. New life for old tyres as a biofuel

    A green start-up technology company surprises scientists by producing biofuel from old rubber tyres than can run turbo-charged diesel engines while reducing emissions by 30 per cent.

Top Stories

  1. Brandis denies secret deal with WA over High Court case

    Attorney-General George Brandis tables letters in Parliament that suggest a compromise might have been struck between the WA Government and former Treasurer Joe Hockey, but denies he made any secret deals.

  2. Unconscious man behind wheel as car spins out of control on Sydney motorway

    Traffic on Sydney's M4 motorway is brought to a halt as a four-wheel drive spins out of control with its driver sitting unconscious behind the wheel, as brave onlookers try to help.

  3. Grave concerns for former NRL player missing since Saturday

    The family of former Parramatta Eels forward Chad Robinson, who has not been seen since Saturday night, appeal for information on social media.

  4. Bernardi warns Liberals must learn lessons from Trump victory

    Conservative senator Cory Bernardi warns the Liberal Party not to ignore the lessons of Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election, saying major parties on both sides face an unprecedented challenge from populist movements.

  5. South Sudanese parents in Australia sending kids to Africa to avoid crime

    Desperate parents believe it is safer for their children to go to boarding schools in Kenya or Uganda than live in some Melbourne suburbs.

  6. Paramatta star Radradra signs with cashed-up French rugby giants Toulon

    Embattled Parramatta Eels player Semi Radradra inks a one-year deal with French rugby club Toulon, in a move that will see him change codes.

  7. Former airline employee could endanger lives over hoax radio calls, court told

    A former Virgin employee accused of making hoax radio calls to pilots and air traffic controllers could endanger lives if he is released on bail, a court is told.

  8. Doctors say $550 million not enough for Nepean Hospital upgrade

    Doctors at the Nepean Hospital in western Sydney have welcomed a major upgrade announcement but say it does not go far enough to meet projected future demands and shows the Government is beholden to the richer suburbs' "medical mafia".

  9. Jehovah's Witnesses use 2,000yo rules regarding child sex abuse, report finds

    The Royal Commission into child sexual abuse releases a report that is scathing of Jehovah's Witnesses use of 2,000-year-old protocols for dealing with complaints.

  10. New life for old tyres as a biofuel

    A green start-up technology company surprises scientists by producing biofuel from old rubber tyres than can run turbo-charged diesel engines while reducing emissions by 30 per cent.

  11. 'No more': NT domestic violence campaign reaches Parliament House

    Politicians from both major parties — including the PM and Opposition Leader — link arms with Indigenous campaigners in Canberra to say "no more" to domestic violence.

  12. Child dies after being crushed by falling stone monument at bowling club

    A stone war monument that crushed a three-year-old child to death fell while another child was climbing on it, police on NSW's mid-north coast say.

  13. Company says fast rail built by 2023 if NSW gives green light

    A Chinese-backed consortium talks up fast rail link to Wollongong to Campbelltown as part of Canberra to Sydney link.

  14. Antiseptic used in WWI could hold key to treating superbugs

    An antiseptic that has been out of use for more than 50 years could help fight superbugs, as well as viral infections, and prevent future pandemics, Melbourne researchers say.

Top Stories

  1. Brandis denies secret deal with WA over High Court case

    Attorney-General George Brandis tables letters in Parliament that suggest a compromise might have been struck between the WA Government and former Treasurer Joe Hockey, but denies he made any secret deals.

  2. South Sudanese parents in Australia sending kids to Africa to avoid crime

    Desperate parents believe it is safer for their children to go to boarding schools in Kenya or Uganda than live in some Melbourne suburbs.

  3. Former airline employee could endanger lives over hoax radio calls, court told

    A former Virgin employee accused of making hoax radio calls to pilots and air traffic controllers could endanger lives if he is released on bail, a court is told.

  4. Man accused of train station attacks being held in padded cell

    A man accused of pushing three women onto the tracks at a train station in Melbourne's south-east is deemed mentally unstable and too dangerous to appear in court.

  5. Man's body found on Reservoir footpath, 90yo questioned

    Police are investigating the death of an 83-year-old man whose body was found on a footpath in the Melbourne suburb of Reservoir.

  6. Dank's appeal against life-time ban dismissed

    The AFL Anti-Doping Appeal Board dismisses Stephen Dank's appeal against his life ban for multiple doping offences.

  7. Bernardi warns Liberals must learn lessons from Trump victory

    Conservative senator Cory Bernardi warns the Liberal Party not to ignore the lessons of Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election, saying major parties on both sides face an unprecedented challenge from populist movements.

  8. Greens urge UK to contribute to child sex abuse compensation

    Greens senator Rachel Siewert urges the UK Government to contribute to Australia's compensation scheme for child sex abuse victims if allegations of mistreatments at NSW institution are true.

  9. Coalition settles on 15 per cent backpacker tax compromise

    The furore over the backpacker tax could soon be over with Treasurer Scott Morrison announcing the Coalition will compromise again on the rate and push for 15 per cent.

  10. New life for old tyres as a biofuel

    A green start-up technology company surprises scientists by producing biofuel from old rubber tyres than can run turbo-charged diesel engines while reducing emissions by 30 per cent.

  11. Thousands of Chinese buyers may be forced to sell units as bank noose tightens

    Six months on from a bank clampdown on foreign lending, tens of thousands of Chinese property investors are struggling to pay for their off-the-plan apartment purchases.

  12. Bones from hip replacement transplants give new life

    In the business of bone donation, old hips are giving new life to people needing reconstructive surgery.

  13. Antiseptic used in WWI could hold key to treating superbugs

    An antiseptic that has been out of use for more than 50 years could help fight superbugs, as well as viral infections, and prevent future pandemics, Melbourne researchers say.

  14. Newcombe backs medal omission for bad boys Kyrgios and Tomic

    Australian tennis great John Newcombe backs the decision to leave top-ranked locals Nick Kyrgios and Bernard Tomic out of the nominations for the medal named in his honour.

  15. 'No more': NT domestic violence campaign reaches Parliament House

    Politicians from both major parties — including the PM and Opposition Leader — link arms with Indigenous campaigners in Canberra to say "no more" to domestic violence.

Top Stories

  1. Garry Dubois found guilty over 1974 McCulkin deaths

    A Brisbane jury declares Garry Dubois guilty of the 1974 murders of sisters Vicki and Leanne McCulkin and the manslaughter of their mother Barbara.

  2. Brandis denies secret deal with WA over High Court case

    Attorney-General George Brandis tables letters in Parliament that suggest a compromise might have been struck between the WA Government and former Treasurer Joe Hockey, but denies he made any secret deals.

  3. Queensland student rejects federal MP's apology over national tv 'slur'

    A university student suing federal Labor MP Terri Butler for allegedly smearing him on national television has rejected her written apology, labelling it a "sham".

  4. Queensland judge reprimanded for complimenting protesters' actions

    Queensland's Chief Magistrate rebukes one of his own judges for making supportive comments to protesters during sentencing.

  5. New life for old tyres as a biofuel

    A green start-up technology company surprises scientists by producing biofuel from old rubber tyres than can run turbo-charged diesel engines while reducing emissions by 30 per cent.

  6. 'We were trying to get him out': Asylum seeker needed higher care, paramedic tells inquest

    There was a general consensus among staff working at the medical clinic at the Manus Island detention centre that Iranian asylum seeker Hamid Khazaei needed to be provided with higher care, an inquest into his death hears.

  7. 'Bucket of s***': Noel Pearson abuse claims surface

    Claims Aboriginal leader Noel Pearson bullied senior Queensland Government staff, calling one of them a "maggot" and "bucket of shit", highlight a strained relationship between the two parties.

  8. Greens urge UK to contribute to child sex abuse compensation

    Greens senator Rachel Siewert urges the UK Government to contribute to Australia's compensation scheme for child sex abuse victims if allegations of mistreatments at NSW institution are true.

  9. South Sudanese parents in Australia sending kids to Africa to avoid crime

    Desperate parents believe it is safer for their children to go to boarding schools in Kenya or Uganda than live in some Melbourne suburbs.

  10. Bernardi warns Liberals must learn lessons from Trump victory

    Conservative senator Cory Bernardi warns the Liberal Party not to ignore the lessons of Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election, saying major parties on both sides face an unprecedented challenge from populist movements.

  11. Coalition settles on 15 per cent backpacker tax compromise

    The furore over the backpacker tax could soon be over with Treasurer Scott Morrison announcing the Coalition will compromise again on the rate and push for 15 per cent.

  12. Cabinet meets for first time in 'Tower of Power'

    The Queensland Government holds its first Cabinet meeting in its brand new tower at 1 William Street in Brisbane's CBD.

  13. Thousands of Chinese buyers may be forced to sell units as bank noose tightens

    Six months on from a bank clampdown on foreign lending, tens of thousands of Chinese property investors are struggling to pay for their off-the-plan apartment purchases.

  14. Newcombe backs medal omission for bad boys Kyrgios and Tomic

    Australian tennis great John Newcombe backs the decision to leave top-ranked locals Nick Kyrgios and Bernard Tomic out of the nominations for the medal named in his honour.

  15. Bones from hip replacement transplants give new life

    In the business of bone donation, old hips are giving new life to people needing reconstructive surgery.

  16. 'No more': NT domestic violence campaign reaches Parliament House

    Politicians from both major parties — including the PM and Opposition Leader — link arms with Indigenous campaigners in Canberra to say "no more" to domestic violence.

Top Stories

  1. North West Shelf royalty deductions not valid

    Part of $5 billion in royalty deductions claimed by the giant North West Shelf oil and gas project off the north coast of WA are not legitimate, a federal audit finds.

  2. Brandis denies secret deal with WA over High Court case

    Attorney-General George Brandis tables letters in Parliament that suggest a compromise might have been struck between the WA Government and former Treasurer Joe Hockey, but denies he made any secret deals.

  3. Perth's urban sprawl causing transport and jobs woes

    A West Australian council makes a pre-election plea for more jobs and infrastructure to service its rapidly expanding suburbs on Perth's northern fringes, but an academic warns the WA capital is sprawling too far.

  4. Former priest Raymond Cheek convicted of child sex abuse

    Former Anglican priest Raymond Cheek is found guilty of sexually abusing five boys over a 30-year period in Western Australia's south.

  5. Bernardi warns Liberals must learn lessons from Trump victory

    Conservative senator Cory Bernardi warns the Liberal Party not to ignore the lessons of Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election, saying major parties on both sides face an unprecedented challenge from populist movements.

  6. Fourth WA drowning in two days

    A woman drowns off the Mid West coast, becoming the the fourth death in West Australian waters in two days.

  7. Questions remain over future of WA's remote communities

    A Barnett Government reform team is expected to soon give the go-ahead for a $225-million package aimed at improving support and services in 10 remote Aboriginal communities.

  8. Top cop says combating crime more than just adding officers to the beat

    West Australian Police Commissioner Karl O'Callaghan rejects union claims that another 1,000 officers are needed to help police the state, saying a more strategic mix would be better.

  9. Black cockatoo nesting sites at risk in Bunbury subdivision

    A new housing development threatens black cockatoo nesting sites in Bunbury.

  10. Greens urge UK to contribute to child sex abuse compensation

    Greens senator Rachel Siewert urges the UK Government to contribute to Australia's compensation scheme for child sex abuse victims if allegations of mistreatments at NSW institution are true.

  11. Dead fish skating rink in Japan closes amid uproar

    A skating rink in western Japan featuring about 5,000 dead fish frozen beneath the ice is forced to close after facing fierce criticism on social media.

  12. Former airline employee could endanger lives over hoax radio calls, court told

    A former Virgin employee accused of making hoax radio calls to pilots and air traffic controllers could endanger lives if he is released on bail, a court is told.

  13. Newcombe backs medal omission for bad boys Kyrgios and Tomic

    Australian tennis great John Newcombe backs the decision to leave top-ranked locals Nick Kyrgios and Bernard Tomic out of the nominations for the medal named in his honour.

  14. Antiseptic used in WWI could hold key to treating superbugs

    An antiseptic that has been out of use for more than 50 years could help fight superbugs, as well as viral infections, and prevent future pandemics, Melbourne researchers say.

  15. New life for old tyres as a biofuel

    A green start-up technology company surprises scientists by producing biofuel from old rubber tyres than can run turbo-charged diesel engines while reducing emissions by 30 per cent.

Top Stories

  1. Brandis denies secret deal with WA over High Court case

    Attorney-General George Brandis tables letters in Parliament that suggest a compromise might have been struck between the WA Government and former Treasurer Joe Hockey, but denies he made any secret deals.

  2. Media blocked from alleged 'defect tour' of new Royal Adelaide Hospital

    The media has been blocked from joining a Supreme Court visit to the site of the new Royal Adelaide Hospital on Tuesday to look at five alleged building defects.

  3. Thousands flee as army seizes key Aleppo area, observatory says

    The Syrian Army and its allies drive rebels from eastern Aleppo, in a wider advance that marks the biggest setback for the opposition in Aleppo since 2012, the army and the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights say.

  4. Documents show SA Opposition could target Oaklands crossing

    Leaked documents reveal the South Australian Opposition is considering a pre-election commitment to spend up to $150 million and upgrade the Oaklands road and rail crossing in Adelaide.

  5. Bernardi warns Liberals must learn lessons from Trump victory

    Conservative senator Cory Bernardi warns the Liberal Party not to ignore the lessons of Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election, saying major parties on both sides face an unprecedented challenge from populist movements.

  6. Man avoids jail over $10-million drug bust due to 'lack of criminal history'

    An Adelaide man convicted in connection with a $10-million drug bust in 2012 avoids jail after a judge finds him integral to the family's olive production business.

  7. Coalition settles on 15 per cent backpacker tax compromise

    The furore over the backpacker tax could soon be over with Treasurer Scott Morrison announcing the Coalition will compromise again on the rate and push for 15 per cent.

  8. South Sudanese parents in Australia sending kids to Africa to avoid crime

    Desperate parents believe it is safer for their children to go to boarding schools in Kenya or Uganda than live in some Melbourne suburbs.

  9. Robber mistakes banking advice centre for bank

    A robber who mistakenly targeted a banking advice centre instead of a bank and fled with just $5 from a staffer's wallet could face a maximum life sentence, an Adelaide court hears.

  10. Greens urge UK to contribute to child sex abuse compensation

    Greens senator Rachel Siewert urges the UK Government to contribute to Australia's compensation scheme for child sex abuse victims if allegations of mistreatments at NSW institution are true.

  11. Thousands of Chinese buyers may be forced to sell units as bank noose tightens

    Six months on from a bank clampdown on foreign lending, tens of thousands of Chinese property investors are struggling to pay for their off-the-plan apartment purchases.

  12. Former airline employee could endanger lives over hoax radio calls, court told

    A former Virgin employee accused of making hoax radio calls to pilots and air traffic controllers could endanger lives if he is released on bail, a court is told.

  13. Newcombe backs medal omission for bad boys Kyrgios and Tomic

    Australian tennis great John Newcombe backs the decision to leave top-ranked locals Nick Kyrgios and Bernard Tomic out of the nominations for the medal named in his honour.

  14. Bones from hip replacement transplants give new life

    In the business of bone donation, old hips are giving new life to people needing reconstructive surgery.

  15. Antiseptic used in WWI could hold key to treating superbugs

    An antiseptic that has been out of use for more than 50 years could help fight superbugs, as well as viral infections, and prevent future pandemics, Melbourne researchers say.

  16. New life for old tyres as a biofuel

    A green start-up technology company surprises scientists by producing biofuel from old rubber tyres than can run turbo-charged diesel engines while reducing emissions by 30 per cent.

Top Stories

  1. Brandis denies secret deal with WA over High Court case

    Attorney-General George Brandis tables letters in Parliament that suggest a compromise might have been struck between the WA Government and former Treasurer Joe Hockey, but denies he made any secret deals.

  2. Bernardi warns Liberals must learn lessons from Trump victory

    Conservative senator Cory Bernardi warns the Liberal Party not to ignore the lessons of Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election, saying major parties on both sides face an unprecedented challenge from populist movements.

  3. 'Loving young girl' turned 'psychotic drug user': Woman accused of killing mother

    Lawyers for a Canberra woman on trial for killing her mother describe the crime as "horrific", "bizarre" and "almost ritualistic", as they urge a jury to find her not guilty by reason of mental impairment.

  4. Canberra taxi drivers angry over $10 Uber fare discount

    Canberra taxi drivers are angry about a deal between Uber and the ACT Government to get weekend partygoers home from Civic during the silly season.

  5. Lawyer accused of accepting $30k from client's family on top of Legal Aid funds

    A Canberra criminal lawyer who allegedly accepted payment from a client's mother while also receiving funds from Legal Aid is being tried for dishonesty in the ACT Supreme Court.

  6. Visitors invited to 'pat' virtual cheetah, spot whales at Canberra Airport

    Visitors to Canberra Airport will now be greeted by a new state-of-the-art advertisement that watches them while they are watching it.

  7. Greens urge UK to contribute to child sex abuse compensation

    Greens senator Rachel Siewert urges the UK Government to contribute to Australia's compensation scheme for child sex abuse victims if allegations of mistreatments at NSW institution are true.

  8. South Sudanese parents in Australia sending kids to Africa to avoid crime

    Desperate parents believe it is safer for their children to go to boarding schools in Kenya or Uganda than live in some Melbourne suburbs.

  9. Thousands flee as army seizes key Aleppo area, observatory says

    The Syrian Army and its allies drive rebels from eastern Aleppo, in a wider advance that marks the biggest setback for the opposition in Aleppo since 2012, the army and the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights say.

  10. Coalition settles on 15 per cent backpacker tax compromise

    The furore over the backpacker tax could soon be over with Treasurer Scott Morrison announcing the Coalition will compromise again on the rate and push for 15 per cent.

  11. Thousands of Chinese buyers may be forced to sell units as bank noose tightens

    Six months on from a bank clampdown on foreign lending, tens of thousands of Chinese property investors are struggling to pay for their off-the-plan apartment purchases.

  12. Newcombe backs medal omission for bad boys Kyrgios and Tomic

    Australian tennis great John Newcombe backs the decision to leave top-ranked locals Nick Kyrgios and Bernard Tomic out of the nominations for the medal named in his honour.

  13. Garry Dubois found guilty over 1974 McCulkin deaths

    A Brisbane jury declares Garry Dubois guilty of the 1974 murders of sisters Vicki and Leanne McCulkin and the manslaughter of their mother Barbara.

  14. 'No more': NT domestic violence campaign reaches Parliament House

    Politicians from both major parties — including the PM and Opposition Leader — link arms with Indigenous campaigners in Canberra to say "no more" to domestic violence.

  15. Bones from hip replacement transplants give new life

    In the business of bone donation, old hips are giving new life to people needing reconstructive surgery.

  16. Former airline employee could endanger lives over hoax radio calls, court told

    A former Virgin employee accused of making hoax radio calls to pilots and air traffic controllers could endanger lives if he is released on bail, a court is told.

  17. Antiseptic used in WWI could hold key to treating superbugs

    An antiseptic that has been out of use for more than 50 years could help fight superbugs, as well as viral infections, and prevent future pandemics, Melbourne researchers say.

  18. New life for old tyres as a biofuel

    A green start-up technology company surprises scientists by producing biofuel from old rubber tyres than can run turbo-charged diesel engines while reducing emissions by 30 per cent.

Top Stories

  1. Brandis denies secret deal with WA over High Court case

    Attorney-General George Brandis tables letters in Parliament that suggest a compromise might have been struck between the WA Government and former Treasurer Joe Hockey, but denies he made any secret deals.

  2. Ex-boss of Tasmanian health body seeks $2m in damages after sacking

    Former Tasmanian health executive Jane Holden takes the State Government to court claiming she was wrongly sacked in 2014 and she is due $2 million in damages.

  3. Man 'fired gun at officers' during Hobart siege

    A man surrenders after allegedly firing a shotgun at a police truck, missing officers by 20 metres, during a 14-hour standoff sparked by a dog attack in Hobart.

  4. Bernardi warns Liberals must learn lessons from Trump victory

    Conservative senator Cory Bernardi warns the Liberal Party not to ignore the lessons of Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election, saying major parties on both sides face an unprecedented challenge from populist movements.

  5. Last Royal Hobart Hospital patients to move into temporary ward

    The Royal Hobart Hospital's mental health patients will move into the new temporary inpatient facility tomorrow, completing the decant of patients from the hospital's B Block.

  6. South Sudanese parents in Australia sending kids to Africa to avoid crime

    Desperate parents believe it is safer for their children to go to boarding schools in Kenya or Uganda than live in some Melbourne suburbs.

  7. Newcombe backs medal omission for bad boys Kyrgios and Tomic

    Australian tennis great John Newcombe backs the decision to leave top-ranked locals Nick Kyrgios and Bernard Tomic out of the nominations for the medal named in his honour.

  8. Former airline employee could endanger lives over hoax radio calls, court told

    A former Virgin employee accused of making hoax radio calls to pilots and air traffic controllers could endanger lives if he is released on bail, a court is told.

  9. Greens urge UK to contribute to child sex abuse compensation

    Greens senator Rachel Siewert urges the UK Government to contribute to Australia's compensation scheme for child sex abuse victims if allegations of mistreatments at NSW institution are true.

  10. New life for old tyres as a biofuel

    A green start-up technology company surprises scientists by producing biofuel from old rubber tyres than can run turbo-charged diesel engines while reducing emissions by 30 per cent.

  11. Coalition settles on 15 per cent backpacker tax compromise

    The furore over the backpacker tax could soon be over with Treasurer Scott Morrison announcing the Coalition will compromise again on the rate and push for 15 per cent.

  12. Thousands of Chinese buyers may be forced to sell units as bank noose tightens

    Six months on from a bank clampdown on foreign lending, tens of thousands of Chinese property investors are struggling to pay for their off-the-plan apartment purchases.

  13. Bones from hip replacement transplants give new life

    In the business of bone donation, old hips are giving new life to people needing reconstructive surgery.

  14. Antiseptic used in WWI could hold key to treating superbugs

    An antiseptic that has been out of use for more than 50 years could help fight superbugs, as well as viral infections, and prevent future pandemics, Melbourne researchers say.

  15. 'No more': NT domestic violence campaign reaches Parliament House

    Politicians from both major parties — including the PM and Opposition Leader — link arms with Indigenous campaigners in Canberra to say "no more" to domestic violence.

Top Stories

  1. Brandis denies secret deal with WA over High Court case

    Attorney-General George Brandis tables letters in Parliament that suggest a compromise might have been struck between the WA Government and former Treasurer Joe Hockey, but denies he made any secret deals.

  2. Ashley told friend he was going to kill ex-partner, NT court hears

    Accused-murderer Darren Ashley, who allegedly killed his former partner, persistently told a friend he was going to kill the woman, a court hears.

  3. NT Chief Minister satisfied with police handling of rape allegation

    Michael Gunner says he has confidence in Police Commissioner Reece Kershaw, who has launched a new inquiry into a historic allegation of rape within the police force.

  4. Bernardi warns Liberals must learn lessons from Trump victory

    Conservative senator Cory Bernardi warns the Liberal Party not to ignore the lessons of Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election, saying major parties on both sides face an unprecedented challenge from populist movements.

  5. South Sudanese parents in Australia sending kids to Africa to avoid crime

    Desperate parents believe it is safer for their children to go to boarding schools in Kenya or Uganda than live in some Melbourne suburbs.

  6. Greens urge UK to contribute to child sex abuse compensation

    Greens senator Rachel Siewert urges the UK Government to contribute to Australia's compensation scheme for child sex abuse victims if allegations of mistreatments at NSW institution are true.

  7. 'No more': NT domestic violence campaign reaches Parliament House

    Politicians from both major parties — including the PM and Opposition Leader — link arms with Indigenous campaigners in Canberra to say "no more" to domestic violence.

  8. Coalition settles on 15 per cent backpacker tax compromise

    The furore over the backpacker tax could soon be over with Treasurer Scott Morrison announcing the Coalition will compromise again on the rate and push for 15 per cent.

  9. Newcombe backs medal omission for bad boys Kyrgios and Tomic

    Australian tennis great John Newcombe backs the decision to leave top-ranked locals Nick Kyrgios and Bernard Tomic out of the nominations for the medal named in his honour.

  10. Former airline employee could endanger lives over hoax radio calls, court told

    A former Virgin employee accused of making hoax radio calls to pilots and air traffic controllers could endanger lives if he is released on bail, a court is told.

  11. Antiseptic used in WWI could hold key to treating superbugs

    An antiseptic that has been out of use for more than 50 years could help fight superbugs, as well as viral infections, and prevent future pandemics, Melbourne researchers say.

  12. Garry Dubois found guilty over 1974 McCulkin deaths

    A Brisbane jury declares Garry Dubois guilty of the 1974 murders of sisters Vicki and Leanne McCulkin and the manslaughter of their mother Barbara.

  13. Thousands of Chinese buyers may be forced to sell units as bank noose tightens

    Six months on from a bank clampdown on foreign lending, tens of thousands of Chinese property investors are struggling to pay for their off-the-plan apartment purchases.

  14. New life for old tyres as a biofuel

    A green start-up technology company surprises scientists by producing biofuel from old rubber tyres than can run turbo-charged diesel engines while reducing emissions by 30 per cent.

Features

  1. Quiz: The sporting week in 10 questions

  2. How Castro survived 638 very cunning assassination attempts

  3. How important are your first 1,000 days on Earth?

  4. Michael Fassbender on the challenge of turning game Assassin's Creed into a film

  5. Wealth, health and happiness: the psychology of money

  6. Do Iraqi forces have the manpower to match their firepower?

  7. Verrender: Scrapping TPP won't make a lick of difference

  8. Counting the cost of the 'perfect' children's party

  9. When Julian Scharf got his hearing back, he threw a party for his new ears

  10. Why adult children stay at home

  11. What's the story behind the strange gate in Collector?

  12. What age should my child start playing an instrument?

  13. The life and death of the country B&S

Features

  1. Quiz: The sporting week in 10 questions

  2. Do Iraqi forces have the manpower to match their firepower?

  3. Verrender: Scrapping TPP won't make a lick of difference

  4. Wealth, health and happiness: the psychology of money

  5. The life and death of the country B&S

  6. How much does the perfect children's birthday party cost?

  7. When Julian Scharf got his hearing back, he threw a party for his new ears

  8. Michael Fassbender on the challenge of turning game Assassin's Creed into a film

  9. Why music is not lost

  10. How my family's lives were changed by Australia's wartime internment camps

  11. What age should my child start playing an instrument?

  12. Meet the 'king' of Badger Island

  13. How will Castro's death affect US-Cuba relations?

  14. Fidel Castro: Interviewing Cuba's elusive president

  15. Show entrant for 58 years welcomes next generation snapping at her heels

  16. 'Incentive to do better': Mums raising children in jail

  17. Mentorship for Indigenous businesses, entrepreneurs

  18. Holocaust survivors recount random acts of kindness

  19. There are ways to prepare for thunderstorm asthma

Features

  1. Quiz: The sporting week in 10 questions

  2. How Castro survived 638 very cunning assassination attempts

  3. Do Iraqi forces have the manpower to match their firepower?

  4. Michael Fassbender on the challenge of turning game Assassin's Creed into a film

  5. Wealth, health and happiness: the psychology of money

  6. Nursing home residents forge strong friendships on kindy play dates

  7. How important are your first 1,000 days on Earth?

  8. When Julian Scharf got his hearing back, he threw a party for his new ears

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