Canberra tourism boss upbeat about growth
The head of Canberra's tourism agency is confident that upward trends in visitor numbers will continue.
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Russian jets buzz a US destroyer at close range
The US said the aircraft did not respond to radio calls and that they did not have their identification transponders turned on.
'How dare you!': The question that outraged Seven billionaire Kerry Stokes
The media were only allowed 15 minutes to ask questions of Mr Stokes and Seven boss Tim Worner about the sex scandal which has engulfed the network for months now, but it was worth the wait.
Dinosaur's 'last meal' was actually a baby, transforming scientific wisdom
The terrible-headed lizard's 'last meal' was in fact a baby, transforming scientific wisdom.
Drinking, swearing and criminal damage: Gunners' fans behaving badly
Fans of legendary metal band Guns N' Roses have matured in their middle age. Just kidding!
Family of alleged Assyrian organised crime target slams gang links after raid
A woman who was allegedly running a drug ring linked to an Assyrian organised crime group has been arrested in a series of raids in Sydney's south-west.
Former private school head ignored abuse claim: report
A former headmaster of one of Queensland's most prestigious schools ignored a complaint of sexual abuse by a serial paedophile who went on to abuse many more boys, a royal commission has found.
Murders, robberies in Brazil force Uber to rethink cash strategy
The cheaper and safer mantra of the app-based transport company is losing its lustre in Latin America.
Canberra Liberals resist calls to sign tripartisan agreement on same-sex marriage
The Canberra Liberals have resisted calls to sign a tripartisan agreement in support of marriage equality, with leader Alistair Coe accusing the Barr government of trying to divide the assembly.
This will hurt: How to dull the insurance hike pain
Health Insurance premium hikes will come into effect on 1 April 2017 with average premiums increasing by a total of more than 50 per cent since 2010.
It's traffic school - but not as we know it
It's traffic school, but not as we know it. Forget the bikes and trikes, mock traffic lights and stop signs.
One Nation threatens to bring down government - 'hypothetically'
New One Nation MP Steve Dickson has threatened to try to bring down the minority Palaszczuk government unless its budget includes a funding boost for regional Queensland.
Coral bleaching threat extends to Sydney
Unusually warm sea temperatures and the prospect for more to come have reef scientists worried that the Great Barrier Reef may experience another major coral bleaching event. And Sydney is also under threat.
And the most criminal name in Australia is ...
Forget Carl (Williams) and Tony (Mokbel). The most criminal name in Australia is ... Leon.
Domino's profits soar amid concerns over worker underpayment
Domino's chief executive Don Meij was forced to defend the chain's $5 pizza deal as he upgraded profit expectations for the full year, but its shares dived.
Fund managers more bullish on growth
Optimism is in the air with Bank of America Merrill Lynch's fund manager survey finding sunshine amid geopolitical uncertainty.
Russia accused of deploying cruise missile violating Cold War treaty
Russia has secretly deployed a new cruise missile despite complaints from US officials that it violates a landmark arms control treaty.
Bulldogs skipper says it's time for leadership on gay marriage
Western Bulldogs captain Bob Murphy says he's confident the premiership club would embrace any player who came out as gay, adding that sort of leadership must also be shown by the nation's politicians.
AFL chairman Mike Fitzpatrick retires
The AFL has announced that Mike Fitzpatrick, the chairman of the league, is retiring.
'Instinctive correctness' a new term for Donald Trump's stance on Michael Flynn
First, they brought us fake news; and then, alternative facts. Now, compliments of the Trump administration, we bring you "instinctive correctness."
Dirt bike rider cheats death, leaps clear of high-speed V/Line train
A dirt bike rider has escaped death by a fraction of a second, leaping for his life away from a speeding train in country Victoria.
Ex-bikie in court on racing assault claims
An ex-bikie accused of assaulting harness racing drivers at two Queensland tracks has faced court.
Questacon's new exhibition will ignite passion for the 'greatest journey of all'
There's a new exhibition landing in Canberra this March.
The technology taking hair loss out of cancer treatment
Kathy Bell didn't want to see a sick person in the mirror. Nor did she want others to immediately view her as a cancer patient in need of sympathy.
Origin takes $1.9b writedown on oil slump
The fall in the oil price has prompted Origin Energy to slash $1.9 billion off the value of its assets, primarily for its gas export project in Queensland.
Trump's sons forge ahead without father, expanding and navigating conflicts
US President Donald Trump's old office on the 26th floor of Trump Tower in Manhattan sits unoccupied, unofficial storage space for the gathering trove of memorabilia that his two oldest sons say they hope will eventually be turned over to their father's presidential library.
Kelmscott street voted the state's most dangerous road in RAC survey
It may only be 150 metres long, but Denny Avenue in Kelmscott has been voted Perth's most dangerous road in a community survey released by RAC on Wednesday.
Primary Health Care's ills lead to profit slump
Primary Health Care has posted a 69 per cent slump in first half net profit to $21.1 million, underpinned by a weak performance in its medical centres division.
Drunk father-of-two crashes into parked car outside children's school
A drunk father crashed into a parked car as he attempted a three-point turn outside his children's school on Tuesday afternoon.
Back in the Hunt: Former NRL star packs on the muscle
Queensland Reds coach Nick Stiles says he is encouraged by the look of former NRL star Karmichael Hunt in the Super Rugby side's preseason.
Inmate Jacob MacDonald handed 15-month sentence for prison escape
A detainee who got his partner pregnant when he escaped Canberra's jail and was on the run for eight days will be behind bars when his baby is born.
Markets Live: ASX tops 5800 as CBA rallies
Investors pile into banks after CBA reports a record half-yearly profit, helping the ASX push through 5800 points amid a hectic session of earnings reports.
Fairfax photographer Sylvia Liber’s 'Underwater Playground'
Fairfax Media photographer Sylvia Liber talks about her latest project and her addiction to underwater photography.
Seven profit down 90 per cent as Yahoo7, Presto writedowns bite
Seven West Media's profit is 90 per cent lower in the first half of this financial year compared to the same period last year, primarily due to $83.3 million of impairments related to Yahoo7, the failed Presto joint venture, selling Sky News, and selling youth magazine titles.
CBA posts record half-year profit of $4.9b
The Commonwealth Bank has reported a record interim cash profit of $4.91 billion, up 2 per cent on a year ago.
Office markets underpin DEXUS result
DEXUS Property group chief executive Darren Steinberg has attributed a fall in distributions to investors at the diversified property group on lower revaluations and lumpy trading profits from the property sales.
'Unbreakable' Nokia 3310 may be making a comeback
HMD Global, the Finnish company with exclusive rights to make phones with the name Nokia attached to them, may be planning to release an homage to the legendary early-2000s brick phone, the 3310.
Officeworks for sale as Wesfarmers looks to cash in
Retail giant Wesfarmers is looking to sell Officeworks through a trade sale or a stock market float, the conglomerate has announced.
Police pursuit through Perth ends in speed camera collision
A man who led police on a chase through several Perth suburbs, hitting another car with young children inside and then a fixed speed camera, has been arrested.
PM's new scare campaign is going to work
As the noisy parliamentary battle over renewable energy rages on, there was a strong sense on Tuesday that it was Malcolm Turnbull who was more effectively isolating his opponents' weakness. .This is despite the likelihood that the once green-tinged PM has probably been forced to expend more of his own electoral popularity in the process of this debate, than Bill Shorten.
Bishop urged to commit funds to counter Trump's abortion order
Australia's first female foreign minister Julie Bishop is being urged to help plug the gap in aid funding caused by Donald Trump's "global gag rule" prohibiting US dollars from being used for abortions.
Centrelink robo-debt: government pledges fairer deal
But burden of proof still on welfare agency's clients.
Friends search for ex-Rebels bikie missing in Sydney
A former bikie gang member who survived an alleged attempt on his life after he left the gang has suddenly disappeared, his friends and family say.
Uber to launch in north Queensland
Uber is expanding into north Queensland as the state's taxi industry continues to push back against the legalisation of ride-sharing.
Toshiba tips $8.3b write-down
Toshiba says it expects to book a ¥712.5 billion write-down in its nuclear power business, citing cost overruns at a US unit.
Hitler's double was wandering around Austria
He got the details right, down to the hair and moustache.
Dubai plans drone taxi that skips the driver, and the roads
Like a scene from The Jetsons, commuters in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates, may soon climb aboard automated flying taxis
CFA career firefighters reap perks as bitter dispute continues
Career firefighters at the CFA will reap a 19 per cent increase in allowances as part of a package of perks approved by the workplace umpire.
Sheikh Shady Alsuleiman defiant in the face of Islamic State threats
A western Sydney sheikh placed in the crosshairs of Islamic State has defiantly vowed to continue his work and says he is "unconcerned" by threats on his life.
Ministers threaten tax increases if spending cuts are not passed
The government has raised the prospect of increasing taxes if Labor and the Senate crossbench continue to obstruct its cuts to family tax benefits, paid parental leave and unemployment payments.