Bourke Street: Melburnians gather to mourn victims
Scores of Melburnians have begun arriving at Federation Square to attend a vigil in memory of the Bourke Street tragedy victims.
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Qld lockouts scrapped, changes to stop bars 'abusing' late-night permits
The 1am lockout has been scrapped and mandatory ID scanners will be introduced in Safe Night Precincts by mid-2017.
Labor FOI reveals 3000 defects still exist at Perth Children's Hospital
The state opposition claims there are more than 3000 defects at the trouble-plagued Perth Children's Hospital as well as 16 different sources of lead contamination in the drinking water.
Bushfire emergency declared north of Albany
Two bushfires are burning near Albany with one declared an emergency with people being asked to leave if it is safe to do so.
'I'm sorry I froze': the letters to the dead at Bourke Street Mall
"I'm sorry I was so useless and I froze and didn't help," reads a card attached to a bunch of white roses.
Markov 'gifted' games in 2016
Second-year Richmond defender Oleg Markov concedes he was "gifted" games in 2016 and says he is no lock to make the Tigers' side for round one.
McGrath shares slump on soft property market, agent exits
One of the country's largest real estate agents, McGrath, has weak revenues, providing further confirmation that the tide is going out on the long residential property boom.
Pinnacle overbids Soul Patts to win Hunter Hall
The manouverings to take control of Hunter Hall International stepped up a notch late Monday with a second takeover bid being lodged which further complicates.
Actor shot dead during filming of music video in Brisbane
A man is dead after he was shot in the chest during filming in the Brisbane CBD.
Women's venue shift won't change men's policy
The AFL's decision to shift next week's women's league opener to a bigger venue is unlikely to mean men's games will also be moved to deal with capacity issues.
Bourke Street: Alleged killer refuses to appear in court
The man alleged to have carried out the deadly rampage through Melbourne's CBD, Dimitrious "Jimmy" Gargasoulas, has refused to appear in court because he is "unwell".
'Psychographic' data firm behind Trump and Brexit considers Australia move
They were digital team who figured out how Donald Trump could win - and they're now eyeing off Australia.
'Students can sit in a forest on their iPad': outdoor school plan grows roots
Imagine a school where children spend most of the day outdoors.
Malcolm Turnbull's year is not cactus . . . yet
The Wire's arch drug lord Avon Barksdale was philosophical in the face of a long jail sentence: "You only serve two days, the day you go in, and the day you get out". You'd think this mentality could work best for parties consigned to the opposition benches. But no. These days, its governments that feel most hemmed in, constrained at every turn by the crushing weight of febrile politics, internal divisions, anaemic growth, and inevitable disappointment.For Malcolm Turnbull, and indeed most governments recently, Barksdale's advice seems most apposite. Although in Turnbull's case, even the day he won was pretty terrible, marred as it was by something of a hissy-fit.
Eddie smart to use MMA skills with England: Expert
A leading mixed martial mrts expert has spoken of the benefits rugby union players can gain from mixed martial arts training.
Bellamy's woes deepen as second class action launched
The woes confronting troubled infant milk formula group Bellamy's have deepened with the confirmation of a class action from disgruntled investors in the wake of the company's recent upheavals.
Reflation a long way off in Australia
Consumer prices are likely to have edged higher last quarter driven by petrol, but core inflation will still linger at worryingly low levels.
Bail – putting a bandage on a broken pipe
Grief sometimes finds a symbol but anger often needs a face.
'Clown purge' accused pleads guilty to chasing teenage girls in Northam
A 19-year-old Northam man has become the first person in WA to be sentenced over the 'clown purge craze' after admitting he chased a group of teenage girls near a shopping centre in October.
Vietnamese hotelier "major player" in alleged international money laundering ring
A Vietnamese hotelier allegedly ran a lucrative money laundering ring that washed millions of dollars overseas for some of NSW's biggest organised crime targets.
Brambles leads ASX slump
Brambles led the ASX's decline to a one-month low on the first trading day following Donald Trump's inauguration.
Supabarn scales down as Metcash faces a growing competition
Start-up seeking to become the country's biggest food and grocery wholesaler nabs part of Supabarn supermarket empire.
British PM Theresa May probed after missile misfires from nuclear submarine
A test firing of an unarmed British nuclear Trident missile from a submarine malfunctioned last June, the Sunday Times has reported, prompting questions about why Prime Minister Theresa May did not tell parliament.
Mercury soars ahead of hot night
Melburnians can expect to swelter through a hot night, with the mercury set to hover around 30 degrees.
Sydney on course for hottest ever January as heat refuses to budge
Sydney is heading for its hottest ever January at least for overnight temperatures.
Australia must brace for Trumpnomics
If Australia does indeed catch a cold when the US sneezes, should we be preparing for a crippling dose of influenza when Trumpnomics takes hold?
Raiders internationals put hands up for Nines
Elliott Whitehead and Jordan Rapana keen to play at the Auckland Nines.
Gold Coast cleaner compensated for school sex prank
A Gold Coast school cleaner has been awarded more than $150,000 in compensation after his workmates played a cruel prank on him by pretending an orgy had taken place in a staff room.
Alternative facts, fake news and Trump's war on mainstream media
Donald Trump's ego might dwarf Uluru, but he's exceedingly thin-skinned.
Critically injured woman on first week back at work from maternity leave
One of the critically injured victims of the Bourke Street tragedy was in her first week back from maternity leave.
Motorist's close shave in tunnel with iron bar that 'dropped from overhead'
Marine engineer Martin Giskes feels like he dodged a bullet on the way to work last week.
Harley Bennell is fit and hungrier than ever
Injury-plagued Fremantle midfielder Harley Bennell says he's hungrier than ever to return to AFL ranks following a frustrating run of calf issues.
'I thought my wife had buggered it up': Husband's $2m Lotto shock
An elderly couple who have become WA's latest Lotto millionaires had to ask their grandson to check Saturday's winning numbers online after the husband thought his wife must have "buggered up" writing down the draw.
Vikings bolster Barbarians to take on Brumbies
Four Canberra Vikings players named in squad to take on ACT Brumbies in first trial of Super Rugby season.
Markets Live: Trump slump on day one
Sell the fact? The ASX slides to a one-month low on the first trading day following Donald Trump's inauguration, led by a steep plunge in Brambles.
Bourke Street: Bail justices say they've been unfairly blamed for CBD rampage
Bail justices say they have been hung out to dry after being blamed for releasing alleged killer Dimistrious "James" Gargasoulas five days before the Bourke Street rampage.
Obama's shadow cast off as Trump and Netanyahu share 'very nice' phone call
US President Donald Trump on Sunday invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the White House early next month.
Woman rushed to Canberra Hospital after snake bite
An 18-year-old has been rushed to Canberra Hospital after being bitten by a brown snake.
Mitchell set for leadership role with West Coast
Former Hawthorn skipper Sam Mitchell is set to be parachuted into West Coast's leadership group, while Shannon Hurn is expected to retain his role as captain.
Japan enters uncharted waters as emperor's abdication pondered
Japan is moving to adopt a law allowing its octogenarian Emperor Akihito to abdicate but many touchy topics, such as his title and duties, remain to be settled.
Man allegedly found with 22 balloons of heroin in Centennial Park
A man has been charged after he was allegedly found with 22 balloons of heroin in him in Centennial Park, in the city's east.
CCTV footage of purse theft leads to charges
Police have charged a woman with stealing from a 79-year-old woman in a Mundaring shopping centre after CCTV footage of the incident was released to the public.
Bank shareholders will still win this year
One of Australia's largest bank investors believes the big four can maintain their dividends this year, despite the challenges of lacklustre credit growth and stiff competition..
Canberra man dies after being swept off rocks at Tathra - as locals aid in rescue of four others
A fishing trip ended in tragedy when a Canberra man died after being swept off rocks at Tathra.
Tired of energy bills, households take matters into their own hands
Households with solar panels could triple within five years and those with batteries rise even faster.
Russian MPs to vote on decriminalising some domestic violence
Russia's parliament is expected to take a step closer toward decriminalising domestic violence that falls short of serious bodily harm or rape.
'At best a shambles': Student wanted Triggs to handle 18C case
He complained the case was primarily handled by a "junior staff member" rather than by the president, Gillian Triggs, or one of her close aides.
Need a tradie? Here's what you'll be paying
Plumbers are the most expensive tradies in NSW, according to new figures.
Canberra in for a hot night
Master Builders ACT warn construction industry to be extra cautious of safety with sweltering conditions on sites.
Sydney lights up for Year of the Rooster
Sydney will celebrate a multicultural Australia over 17 days as the Lunar New Year makes way for the Year of the Rooster.