Top Stories

  1. Government approves sale of medicinal marijuana

    For the first time in history, the Federal Government is helping Australians with chronic illnesses to get their hands on medicinal marijuana, by further establishing local supply and fast-tracking importation.

  2. Turnbull Government set to unwind Medicare rebate freeze

    The Government looks set to unwind the Medicare rebate freeze on general practice and specialist visits in the May budget, in a move that could cost in excess of $3 billion.

  3. 'Shock' as Coca-Cola announces it will close SA plant in 2019

    A Coca-Cola employee in Adelaide says workers did not expect the company to close its Thebarton manufacturing facility, and that he fears his reemployment prospects.

  4. Don't lose perspective on Essendon Airport safety: Premier

    Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews defends the safety record of Essendon Airport after yesterday's deadly plane crash, but says safety improvements will be made if they are needed.

  5. Volkswagen accused of attempting to 'hoodwink' consumers

    Volkswagen is accused of pressuring drivers to accept a software upgrade for vehicles implicated in the global emissions scandal, or face the possibility of no compensation.

  6. Order of Australia recipient charged with growing cannabis, stealing electricity

    Melbourne man Boris Trajkov, lauded for services to the Macedonian community, is charged with serious drugs offences and is being pursued over millions of dollars missing from a charity he helped found.

  7. Turnbull criticises UN's suggested resolutions to Israeli-Palestinian conflict

    Malcolm Turnbull rebukes the United Nations for adopting "one-sided resolutions" critical of Israel, as Benjamin Netanyahu arrives in Australia for the first official visit by an Israeli prime minister.

  8. High debts, house prices mean no more rate cuts likely: Reserve Bank

    The Reserve Bank wants to lower interest rates to boost the economy, but says it cannot make any cuts without driving up housing prices in the hot markets of Sydney and Melbourne.

  9. Regional SA site ideal for storing renewables in pumped hydro: EnergyAustralia

    A desert site at the top of Spencer Gulf in South Australia is perfect for a pumped hydro venture, which would use sea water to make a power station of up to 200-megawatts, EnergyAustralia says.

  10. US not asking Australia to commit more forces to fight IS, Bishop says

    The United States are not calling on Australia to increase its military presence in Iraq and Syria, Julie Bishop says after meeting with Vice-President Mike Pence.

  11. 'We're not talking Mercedes-Benz here': Sex worker advocate slams raids

    Police have seized cars, computers, phones, and loose change out of the purses of people suspected of working in the sex industry, a South Australian parliamentary committee hears.

  12. How to rationally react to every series eventuality in India

    Are you anticipating a 4-0 walloping at the hands of India? Or pining for the unlikeliest of Test series wins? Either way, here's how to react in anticipation of every series eventuality.

  13. Egg the pug still missing but owner charged with allegedly making up dognapping

    Many Sydneysiders were shocked to hear about Egg the pug's alleged dognapping at knifepoint, but in a twist his owner has been charged with making a false report of armed robbery.

  14. Israeli soldier gets 18 months' jail for killing injured Palestinian attacker

    An Israeli court sentences a soldier to 18 months in prison for killing a Palestinian attacker who was lying injured on the ground, capping one of the most divisive trials in Israel's history.

  15. Australian model saves New York teens from icy Central Park pond

    An Australian model and his skateboarding friend are hailed as heroes in New York after they save seven teenagers who fell through ice in Central Park.

Top Stories

  1. Government approves sale of medicinal marijuana

    For the first time in history, the Federal Government is helping Australians with chronic illnesses to get their hands on medicinal marijuana, by further establishing local supply and fast-tracking importation.

  2. Turnbull Government set to unwind Medicare rebate freeze

    The Government looks set to unwind the Medicare rebate freeze on general practice and specialist visits in the May budget, in a move that could cost in excess of $3 billion.

  3. Order of Australia recipient charged with growing cannabis, stealing electricity

    Melbourne man Boris Trajkov, lauded for services to the Macedonian community, is charged with serious drugs offences and is being pursued over millions of dollars missing from a charity he helped found.

  4. Turnbull criticises UN's suggested resolutions to Israeli-Palestinian conflict

    Malcolm Turnbull rebukes the United Nations for adopting "one-sided resolutions" critical of Israel, as Benjamin Netanyahu arrives in Australia for the first official visit by an Israeli prime minister.

  5. NSW Minister denies receiving illegal donations from property developers

    The New South Wales Liberal Party will look into the affairs of one of Gladys Berejiklian's newly appointed ministers, Ray Williams, after allegations he was accepting donations from property developers, but the Minister denies the claims.

  6. Don't lose perspective on Essendon Airport safety: Premier

    Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews defends the safety record of Essendon Airport after yesterday's deadly plane crash, but says safety improvements will be made if they are needed.

  7. US not asking Australia to commit more forces to fight IS, Bishop says

    The United States are not calling on Australia to increase its military presence in Iraq and Syria, Julie Bishop says after meeting with Vice-President Mike Pence.

  8. High debts, house prices mean no more rate cuts likely: Reserve Bank

    The Reserve Bank wants to lower interest rates to boost the economy, but says it cannot make any cuts without driving up housing prices in the hot markets of Sydney and Melbourne.

  9. 'Shock' as Coca-Cola announces it will close SA plant in 2019

    A Coca-Cola employee in Adelaide says workers did not expect the company to close its Thebarton manufacturing facility, and that he fears his reemployment prospects.

  10. 'We're not talking Mercedes-Benz here': Sex worker advocate slams raids

    Police have seized cars, computers, phones, and loose change out of the purses of people suspected of working in the sex industry, a South Australian parliamentary committee hears.

  11. Egg the pug still missing but owner charged with allegedly making up dognapping

    Many Sydneysiders were shocked to hear about Egg the pug's alleged dognapping at knifepoint, but in a twist his owner has been charged with making a false report of armed robbery.

  12. My girls don't want to come to games: Arnold slams banner incident

    Sydney FC coach Graham Arnold says the obscene banner showed by Wanderers fans has no place in Australian sport, adding his family were upset by the image.

  13. Volkswagen accused of attempting to 'hoodwink' consumers

    Volkswagen is accused of pressuring drivers to accept a software upgrade for vehicles implicated in the global emissions scandal, or face the possibility of no compensation.

  14. Israeli soldier gets 18 months' jail for killing injured Palestinian attacker

    An Israeli court sentences a soldier to 18 months in prison for killing a Palestinian attacker who was lying injured on the ground, capping one of the most divisive trials in Israel's history.

  15. Australian model saves New York teens from icy Central Park pond

    An Australian model and his skateboarding friend are hailed as heroes in New York after they save seven teenagers who fell through ice in Central Park.

Top Stories

  1. Don't lose perspective on Essendon Airport safety: Premier

    Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews defends the safety record of Essendon Airport after yesterday's deadly plane crash, but says safety improvements will be made if they are needed.

  2. Essendon plane crash charter company involved in near miss

    Authorities probing the cause of yesterday's fatal air crash at a shopping centre near Melbourne's Essendon Airport have been investigating a near miss involving the charter company that occurred in 2015, it has been revealed.

  3. 'If you're going to put a shopping centre next to a runway this is what happens'

    In the wake of yesterday's fatal crash, locals say they are concerned suburbs around Essendon Airport do not have enough of a buffer zone if planes have problems.

  4. Texas firm pays tribute to 'lawyer's lawyer' lost in Essendon crash

    A Texas man who was killed when a plane crashed into a Melbourne shopping centre is remembered as a golf-loving "lawyer's lawyer" who was enjoying his retirement.

  5. Order of Australia recipient charged with growing cannabis, stealing electricity

    Melbourne man Boris Trajkov, lauded for services to the Macedonian community, is charged with serious drugs offences and is being pursued over millions of dollars missing from a charity he helped found.

  6. Turnbull Government set to unwind Medicare rebate freeze

    The Government looks set to unwind the Medicare rebate freeze on general practice and specialist visits in the May budget, in a move that could cost in excess of $3 billion.

  7. High debts, house prices mean no more rate cuts likely: Reserve Bank

    The Reserve Bank wants to lower interest rates to boost the economy, but says it cannot make any cuts without driving up housing prices in the hot markets of Sydney and Melbourne.

  8. Volkswagen accused of attempting to 'hoodwink' consumers

    Volkswagen is accused of pressuring drivers to accept a software upgrade for vehicles implicated in the global emissions scandal, or face the possibility of no compensation.

  9. Government approves sale of medicinal marijuana

    For the first time in history, the Federal Government is helping Australians with chronic illnesses to get their hands on medicinal marijuana, by further establishing local supply and fast-tracking importation.

  10. Turnbull criticises UN's suggested resolutions to Israeli-Palestinian conflict

    Malcolm Turnbull rebukes the United Nations for adopting "one-sided resolutions" critical of Israel, as Benjamin Netanyahu arrives in Australia for the first official visit by an Israeli prime minister.

  11. US not asking Australia to commit more forces to fight IS, Bishop says

    The United States are not calling on Australia to increase its military presence in Iraq and Syria, Julie Bishop says after meeting with Vice-President Mike Pence.

  12. 'We're not talking Mercedes-Benz here': Sex worker advocate slams raids

    Police have seized cars, computers, phones, and loose change out of the purses of people suspected of working in the sex industry, a South Australian parliamentary committee hears.

  13. How to rationally react to every series eventuality in India

    Are you anticipating a 4-0 walloping at the hands of India? Or pining for the unlikeliest of Test series wins? Either way, here's how to react in anticipation of every series eventuality.

  14. Egg the pug still missing but owner charged with allegedly making up dognapping

    Many Sydneysiders were shocked to hear about Egg the pug's alleged dognapping at knifepoint, but in a twist his owner has been charged with making a false report of armed robbery.

  15. Australian model saves New York teens from icy Central Park pond

    An Australian model and his skateboarding friend are hailed as heroes in New York after they save seven teenagers who fell through ice in Central Park.

Top Stories

  1. Government approves sale of medicinal marijuana

    For the first time in history, the Federal Government is helping Australians with chronic illnesses to get their hands on medicinal marijuana, by further establishing local supply and fast-tracking importation.

  2. 'Absolute contempt': Lawyers to demand arrest of Clive Palmer's nephew

    He's been on extended overseas holidays and cites medical conditions, now lawyers say they're fed up with former Queensland Nickel director Clive Mensink's "excuses" and want him to face questioning about the company's collapse.

  3. Don't lose perspective on Essendon Airport safety: Premier

    Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews defends the safety record of Essendon Airport after yesterday's deadly plane crash, but says safety improvements will be made if they are needed.

  4. Turnbull criticises UN's suggested resolutions to Israeli-Palestinian conflict

    Malcolm Turnbull rebukes the United Nations for adopting "one-sided resolutions" critical of Israel, as Benjamin Netanyahu arrives in Australia for the first official visit by an Israeli prime minister.

  5. High debts, house prices mean no more rate cuts likely: Reserve Bank

    The Reserve Bank wants to lower interest rates to boost the economy, but says it cannot make any cuts without driving up housing prices in the hot markets of Sydney and Melbourne.

  6. Coca-Cola invests $90m in Queensland factory, Adelaide operation shuts

    Coca-Cola announces plans to boost its plant at Richlands, but South Australian workers facing unemployment have been left stunned by the company's decision.

  7. World's fourth-largest cruise ship docks in Brisbane

    The largest cruise ship to come to Brisbane, the Ovation of the Seas, has docked at Fisherman Island, as it is too big to fit under the city's Gateway Bridge.

  8. Order of Australia recipient charged with growing cannabis, stealing electricity

    Melbourne man Boris Trajkov, lauded for services to the Macedonian community, is charged with serious drugs offences and is being pursued over millions of dollars missing from a charity he helped found.

  9. US not asking Australia to commit more forces to fight IS, Bishop says

    The United States are not calling on Australia to increase its military presence in Iraq and Syria, Julie Bishop says after meeting with Vice-President Mike Pence.

  10. My girls don't want to come to games: Arnold slams banner incident

    Sydney FC coach Graham Arnold says the obscene banner showed by Wanderers fans has no place in Australian sport, adding his family were upset by the image.

  11. Volkswagen accused of attempting to 'hoodwink' consumers

    Volkswagen is accused of pressuring drivers to accept a software upgrade for vehicles implicated in the global emissions scandal, or face the possibility of no compensation.

  12. Egg the pug still missing but owner charged with allegedly making up dognapping

    Many Sydneysiders were shocked to hear about Egg the pug's alleged dognapping at knifepoint, but in a twist his owner has been charged with making a false report of armed robbery.

  13. 'We're not talking Mercedes-Benz here': Sex worker advocate slams raids

    Police have seized cars, computers, phones, and loose change out of the purses of people suspected of working in the sex industry, a South Australian parliamentary committee hears.

  14. Australian model saves New York teens from icy Central Park pond

    An Australian model and his skateboarding friend are hailed as heroes in New York after they save seven teenagers who fell through ice in Central Park.

Top Stories

  1. Government approves sale of medicinal marijuana

    For the first time in history, the Federal Government is helping Australians with chronic illnesses to get their hands on medicinal marijuana, by further establishing local supply and fast-tracking importation.

  2. Turnbull Government set to unwind Medicare rebate freeze

    The Government looks set to unwind the Medicare rebate freeze on general practice and specialist visits in the May budget, in a move that could cost in excess of $3 billion.

  3. What lies beneath: Perth's rivers turn brown after heavy rains

    Perth's river systems are brimming with sediment and nutrients, as well as potentially harmful bacteria.

  4. WA leaders to square off in economy-focused debate

    Western Australia's struggling economy and high level of debt is likely to dominate tonight's leaders' debate, with Opposition Leader Mark McGowan considered the frontrunner.

  5. Pearl diver's family welcomes inquest 5 years on from death

    The family of a Victorian pearl diver who died off WA's north-west coast welcomes the scheduling of an inquest five years on, saying lives continue to be put at risk by alleged dubious safety practices.

  6. Don't lose perspective on Essendon Airport safety: Premier

    Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews defends the safety record of Essendon Airport after yesterday's deadly plane crash, but says safety improvements will be made if they are needed.

  7. Order of Australia recipient charged with growing cannabis, stealing electricity

    Melbourne man Boris Trajkov, lauded for services to the Macedonian community, is charged with serious drugs offences and is being pursued over millions of dollars missing from a charity he helped found.

  8. Turnbull criticises UN's suggested resolutions to Israeli-Palestinian conflict

    Malcolm Turnbull rebukes the United Nations for adopting "one-sided resolutions" critical of Israel, as Benjamin Netanyahu arrives in Australia for the first official visit by an Israeli prime minister.

  9. High debts, house prices mean no more rate cuts likely: Reserve Bank

    The Reserve Bank wants to lower interest rates to boost the economy, but says it cannot make any cuts without driving up housing prices in the hot markets of Sydney and Melbourne.

  10. Fortescue Metals Group profit soars amid resurgent iron ore price

    Perth-based mining company Fortescue Metals Group posts a big jump in profit to US$1.2 billion for the six months to the end of December, on the back of a surge in iron ore prices.

  11. US not asking Australia to commit more forces to fight IS, Bishop says

    The United States are not calling on Australia to increase its military presence in Iraq and Syria, Julie Bishop says after meeting with Vice-President Mike Pence.

  12. 'Shock' as Coca-Cola announces it will close SA plant in 2019

    A Coca-Cola employee in Adelaide says workers did not expect the company to close its Thebarton manufacturing facility, and that he fears his reemployment prospects.

  13. Volkswagen accused of attempting to 'hoodwink' consumers

    Volkswagen is accused of pressuring drivers to accept a software upgrade for vehicles implicated in the global emissions scandal, or face the possibility of no compensation.

  14. Egg the pug still missing but owner charged with allegedly making up dognapping

    Many Sydneysiders were shocked to hear about Egg the pug's alleged dognapping at knifepoint, but in a twist his owner has been charged with making a false report of armed robbery.

  15. Australian model saves New York teens from icy Central Park pond

    An Australian model and his skateboarding friend are hailed as heroes in New York after they save seven teenagers who fell through ice in Central Park.

Top Stories

  1. 'Shock' as Coca-Cola announces it will close SA plant in 2019

    A Coca-Cola employee in Adelaide says workers did not expect the company to close its Thebarton manufacturing facility, and that he fears his reemployment prospects.

  2. Government approves sale of medicinal marijuana

    For the first time in history, the Federal Government is helping Australians with chronic illnesses to get their hands on medicinal marijuana, by further establishing local supply and fast-tracking importation.

  3. 'We're not talking Mercedes-Benz here': Sex worker advocate slams raids

    Police have seized cars, computers, phones, and loose change out of the purses of people suspected of working in the sex industry, a South Australian parliamentary committee hears.

  4. 'Ridiculous' Adelaide Oval food prices making footy 'untenable' for families

    Food and drink prices at Adelaide Oval remain at a "ridiculous" level and a recent reduction of between 10 to 30 cents is an insult, punters say, ahead of the international T20 match tonight.

  5. Turnbull Government set to unwind Medicare rebate freeze

    The Government looks set to unwind the Medicare rebate freeze on general practice and specialist visits in the May budget, in a move that could cost in excess of $3 billion.

  6. Turnbull criticises UN's suggested resolutions to Israeli-Palestinian conflict

    Malcolm Turnbull rebukes the United Nations for adopting "one-sided resolutions" critical of Israel, as Benjamin Netanyahu arrives in Australia for the first official visit by an Israeli prime minister.

  7. US not asking Australia to commit more forces to fight IS, Bishop says

    The United States are not calling on Australia to increase its military presence in Iraq and Syria, Julie Bishop says after meeting with Vice-President Mike Pence.

  8. Regional SA site ideal for storing renewables in pumped hydro: EnergyAustralia

    A desert site at the top of Spencer Gulf in South Australia is perfect for a pumped hydro venture, which would use sea water to make a power station of up to 200-megawatts, EnergyAustralia says.

  9. Which companies are vying for renewable energy funding in SA?

    A number of companies are vying for renewable energy funds for proposed projects in South Australia as national debate rages over the state's lack of power security.

  10. Don't lose perspective on Essendon Airport safety: Premier

    Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews defends the safety record of Essendon Airport after yesterday's deadly plane crash, but says safety improvements will be made if they are needed.

  11. High debts, house prices mean no more rate cuts likely: Reserve Bank

    The Reserve Bank wants to lower interest rates to boost the economy, but says it cannot make any cuts without driving up housing prices in the hot markets of Sydney and Melbourne.

  12. How to rationally react to every series eventuality in India

    Are you anticipating a 4-0 walloping at the hands of India? Or pining for the unlikeliest of Test series wins? Either way, here's how to react in anticipation of every series eventuality.

  13. Egg the pug still missing but owner charged with allegedly making up dognapping

    Many Sydneysiders were shocked to hear about Egg the pug's alleged dognapping at knifepoint, but in a twist his owner has been charged with making a false report of armed robbery.

  14. Volkswagen accused of attempting to 'hoodwink' consumers

    Volkswagen is accused of pressuring drivers to accept a software upgrade for vehicles implicated in the global emissions scandal, or face the possibility of no compensation.

  15. Australian model saves New York teens from icy Central Park pond

    An Australian model and his skateboarding friend are hailed as heroes in New York after they save seven teenagers who fell through ice in Central Park.

Top Stories

  1. Government approves sale of medicinal marijuana

    For the first time in history, the Federal Government is helping Australians with chronic illnesses to get their hands on medicinal marijuana, by further establishing local supply and fast-tracking importation.

  2. Turnbull Government set to unwind Medicare rebate freeze

    The Government looks set to unwind the Medicare rebate freeze on general practice and specialist visits in the May budget, in a move that could cost in excess of $3 billion.

  3. Don't lose perspective on Essendon Airport safety: Premier

    Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews defends the safety record of Essendon Airport after yesterday's deadly plane crash, but says safety improvements will be made if they are needed.

  4. 'Shock' as Coca-Cola announces it will close SA plant in 2019

    A Coca-Cola employee in Adelaide says workers did not expect the company to close its Thebarton manufacturing facility, and that he fears his reemployment prospects.

  5. Order of Australia recipient charged with growing cannabis, stealing electricity

    Melbourne man Boris Trajkov, lauded for services to the Macedonian community, is charged with serious drugs offences and is being pursued over millions of dollars missing from a charity he helped found.

  6. Turnbull criticises UN's suggested resolutions to Israeli-Palestinian conflict

    Malcolm Turnbull rebukes the United Nations for adopting "one-sided resolutions" critical of Israel, as Benjamin Netanyahu arrives in Australia for the first official visit by an Israeli prime minister.

  7. High debts, house prices mean no more rate cuts likely: Reserve Bank

    The Reserve Bank wants to lower interest rates to boost the economy, but says it cannot make any cuts without driving up housing prices in the hot markets of Sydney and Melbourne.

  8. US not asking Australia to commit more forces to fight IS, Bishop says

    The United States are not calling on Australia to increase its military presence in Iraq and Syria, Julie Bishop says after meeting with Vice-President Mike Pence.

  9. Volkswagen accused of attempting to 'hoodwink' consumers

    Volkswagen is accused of pressuring drivers to accept a software upgrade for vehicles implicated in the global emissions scandal, or face the possibility of no compensation.

  10. Egg the pug still missing but owner charged with allegedly making up dognapping

    Many Sydneysiders were shocked to hear about Egg the pug's alleged dognapping at knifepoint, but in a twist his owner has been charged with making a false report of armed robbery.

  11. How to rationally react to every series eventuality in India

    Are you anticipating a 4-0 walloping at the hands of India? Or pining for the unlikeliest of Test series wins? Either way, here's how to react in anticipation of every series eventuality.

  12. Mexican family looking to sue US border officer over son's death takes case to Supreme Court

    US Supreme Court justices appear split over the rights of a Mexican family to sue over the death of their teenage son, who was shot while on the Mexican side of the US-Mexico border by a US Border Patrol officer standing on US soil.

  13. 'We're not talking Mercedes-Benz here': Sex worker advocate slams raids

    Police have seized cars, computers, phones, and loose change out of the purses of people suspected of working in the sex industry, a South Australian parliamentary committee hears.

  14. Australian model saves New York teens from icy Central Park pond

    An Australian model and his skateboarding friend are hailed as heroes in New York after they save seven teenagers who fell through ice in Central Park.

Top Stories

  1. Government approves sale of medicinal marijuana

    For the first time in history, the Federal Government is helping Australians with chronic illnesses to get their hands on medicinal marijuana, by further establishing local supply and fast-tracking importation.

  2. Don't lose perspective on Essendon Airport safety: Premier

    Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews defends the safety record of Essendon Airport after yesterday's deadly plane crash, but says safety improvements will be made if they are needed.

  3. Salmon farming tipped as next big Tasmanian election issue

    Accusations fly as the Liberals and Greens attack Labor's stance on salmon farming, after the party threw its support behind Tassal's expansion plans but at the same time announced policy around tighter industry regulations.

  4. Turnbull criticises UN's suggested resolutions to Israeli-Palestinian conflict

    Malcolm Turnbull rebukes the United Nations for adopting "one-sided resolutions" critical of Israel, as Benjamin Netanyahu arrives in Australia for the first official visit by an Israeli prime minister.

  5. Order of Australia recipient charged with growing cannabis, stealing electricity

    Melbourne man Boris Trajkov, lauded for services to the Macedonian community, is charged with serious drugs offences and is being pursued over millions of dollars missing from a charity he helped found.

  6. US not asking Australia to commit more forces to fight IS, Bishop says

    The United States are not calling on Australia to increase its military presence in Iraq and Syria, Julie Bishop says after meeting with Vice-President Mike Pence.

  7. High debts, house prices mean no more rate cuts likely: Reserve Bank

    The Reserve Bank wants to lower interest rates to boost the economy, but says it cannot make any cuts without driving up housing prices in the hot markets of Sydney and Melbourne.

  8. Egg the pug still missing but owner charged with allegedly making up dognapping

    Many Sydneysiders were shocked to hear about Egg the pug's alleged dognapping at knifepoint, but in a twist his owner has been charged with making a false report of armed robbery.

  9. 'We're not talking Mercedes-Benz here': Sex worker advocate slams raids

    Police have seized cars, computers, phones, and loose change out of the purses of people suspected of working in the sex industry, a South Australian parliamentary committee hears.

  10. Australian model saves New York teens from icy Central Park pond

    An Australian model and his skateboarding friend are hailed as heroes in New York after they save seven teenagers who fell through ice in Central Park.

  11. Loos with views for when nature calls

    What does it take to service the 330 public toilets in some of the most remote and difficult places to get to in Tasmania.

  12. Volkswagen accused of attempting to 'hoodwink' consumers

    Volkswagen is accused of pressuring drivers to accept a software upgrade for vehicles implicated in the global emissions scandal, or face the possibility of no compensation.

  13. Egg the pug still missing but owner charged with allegedly making up dognapping

    Many Sydneysiders were shocked to hear about Egg the pug's alleged dognapping at knifepoint, but in a twist his owner has been charged with making a false report of armed robbery.

  14. 'Shock' as Coca-Cola announces it will close SA plant in 2019

    A Coca-Cola employee in Adelaide says workers did not expect the company to close its Thebarton manufacturing facility, and that he fears his reemployment prospects.

  15. Mexican family looking to sue US border officer over son's death takes case to Supreme Court

    US Supreme Court justices appear split over the rights of a Mexican family to sue over the death of their teenage son, who was shot while on the Mexican side of the US-Mexico border by a US Border Patrol officer standing on US soil.

Top Stories

  1. Government approves sale of medicinal marijuana

    For the first time in history, the Federal Government is helping Australians with chronic illnesses to get their hands on medicinal marijuana, by further establishing local supply and fast-tracking importation.

  2. Order of Australia recipient charged with growing cannabis, stealing electricity

    Melbourne man Boris Trajkov, lauded for services to the Macedonian community, is charged with serious drugs offences and is being pursued over millions of dollars missing from a charity he helped found.

  3. 'Shock' as Coca-Cola announces it will close SA plant in 2019

    A Coca-Cola employee in Adelaide says workers did not expect the company to close its Thebarton manufacturing facility, and that he fears his reemployment prospects.

  4. Don't lose perspective on Essendon Airport safety: Premier

    Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews defends the safety record of Essendon Airport after yesterday's deadly plane crash, but says safety improvements will be made if they are needed.

  5. Turnbull criticises UN's suggested resolutions to Israeli-Palestinian conflict

    Malcolm Turnbull rebukes the United Nations for adopting "one-sided resolutions" critical of Israel, as Benjamin Netanyahu arrives in Australia for the first official visit by an Israeli prime minister.

  6. High debts, house prices mean no more rate cuts likely: Reserve Bank

    The Reserve Bank wants to lower interest rates to boost the economy, but says it cannot make any cuts without driving up housing prices in the hot markets of Sydney and Melbourne.

  7. US not asking Australia to commit more forces to fight IS, Bishop says

    The United States are not calling on Australia to increase its military presence in Iraq and Syria, Julie Bishop says after meeting with Vice-President Mike Pence.

  8. 'We're not talking Mercedes-Benz here': Sex worker advocate slams raids

    Police have seized cars, computers, phones, and loose change out of the purses of people suspected of working in the sex industry, a South Australian parliamentary committee hears.

  9. Mexican family looking to sue US border officer over son's death takes case to Supreme Court

    US Supreme Court justices appear split over the rights of a Mexican family to sue over the death of their teenage son, who was shot while on the Mexican side of the US-Mexico border by a US Border Patrol officer standing on US soil.

  10. Volkswagen accused of attempting to 'hoodwink' consumers

    Volkswagen is accused of pressuring drivers to accept a software upgrade for vehicles implicated in the global emissions scandal, or face the possibility of no compensation.

  11. Egg the pug still missing but owner charged with allegedly making up dognapping

    Many Sydneysiders were shocked to hear about Egg the pug's alleged dognapping at knifepoint, but in a twist his owner has been charged with making a false report of armed robbery.

  12. Australian model saves New York teens from icy Central Park pond

    An Australian model and his skateboarding friend are hailed as heroes in New York after they save seven teenagers who fell through ice in Central Park.

  13. Costs blowout in NT's three utilities companies could cost Territorians

    There are now 200 more people employed by the NT's three utilities companies than before they were split, which has cost more than $70 million so far, insiders say.

  14. NT Government may have breached own laws regarding mine clean-up funds

    Environmental lawyers and the mining industry are calling for greater transparency over the Northern Territory Government's handling of millions of dollars collected through the legacy mine levy.

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  2. Ned Kelly's mum Ellen was never far from a headline

  3. From dogs to frogs: The life of a pet photographer

  4. Australia too 'one-sided' to help in West Bank, Palestinian officials say

  5. Travelling Australia in the Caravan of Crazy

  6. Addicted to social media? There's an app for that

  7. Dolphin-mounted cameras give scientists a glimpse of mammal's underwater life

  8. Trump's three wrongs could make a right

  9. Unpaid overtime rampant in Australia's 'brutal' jobs market, experts say

  10. How predictable are the Oscars? More than you might think

  11. Why the odds are stacked against Gordon Wood

  12. Derelict boats using Sydney Harbour as a 'parking lot'

  13. Mushrooms in the shower: Australians share their rental nightmares

  14. 'A bullet would be better': Vietnamese asylum seeker returned by Australia

  15. Doogue: Without strong institutions, emotion is replacing prudent politics

  16. Inside the biggest battle anywhere on the planet

  17. A personal trainer's letter to her 20-year-old self

Features

  1. Oscars 2017: The ultimate form guide

  2. Ned Kelly's mum Ellen was never far from a headline

  3. From dogs to frogs: The life of a pet photographer

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  5. Ned Kelly's mum Ellen was never far from a headline

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Asia Pacific

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  2. 'Triumph of dictatorship'

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  3. Four more suspects

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Business

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  2. Woolies bounces back

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  4. Fortescue's profit soars

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  4. Horn v Pacquiao still on standby as uncertainty over bout grows

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  2. Milk production hits 21-year low

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