ASX loses $26b in Trump slump
The ASX shed $26 billion on Wednesday, its worst day since Donald Trump's November election victory.
All Sections
Markets Live: ASX loses $26b in Trump slump
In a big shake-up after months of gains, shares record their worst day since the US election amid growing doubts that Trump will deliver on his pro-growth policies.
Oncologist's jail term for drugging and assaulting colleague slashed
A disgraced former senior oncologist, who indecently assaulted a junior colleague after spiking her drink with a powerful sedative, has had his jail term cut to nine months.
Late rule change for AFLW grand final
The AFL has imposed a significant rule change for the inaugural women's grand final, mandating time-on after points and for out of bounds for the first time all season. Set to play the premiership decider in the hottest part of a 27-degree Gold Coast afternoon on Saturday, Brisbane and Adelaide are now preparing for quarters to go up to three minutes longer than they have in the preceding seven weeks of competition.
Message in a bottle discovered off WA's South West
The bottle is believed to have been dispatched from an island near Antarctica.
Director-General removed from Queensland MP email review
The Director-General of Premier and Cabinet has been removed from the review of a Queensland MP's private email account after a self-referral to the state's corruption watchdog.
'If you can hear this': Family of missing Mustang owner make tearful plea
The family of a Brisbane man feared dead has made an emotional appeal for help more than two weeks after he disappeared, his distinctive car found dumped in New South Wales bushland.
More storms likely in Sydney, possibly severe, as change moves through
Another dark and damp commute awaits many Sydneysiders.
Folau back at fullback as one player keeps starting position in Tahs back line
Daryl Gibson says the time has come to blow up the Waratahs back line, with Israel Folau shifting to fullback and Nick Phipps dropped to the bench in what he admits is the biggest wielding of the axe in his time as NSW head coach.
The newcomer at your club set to make an impact this season
1. ADELAIDE. Curtly Hampton. From:
MP pushes to make medicinal cannabis cheaper through PBS listing
Health Minister Cameron Dick is calling for medicinal cannabis to be subsidised on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.
Council veto could sink multistorey Sorrento beachfront plans
Sorrento Beach is the scene of Perth's latest coastal development battle.
'We can work as one': Anglicans promise unity on child protection
Australia's most senior Anglicans have told a royal commission they will work together to improve child protection.
Ravenhall riots still a trauma for prison officer
Ravenhall prison officer Matt Kent can still hear the sounds of inmates smashing glass and yelling abuse.
Black lung inquiry to look at tunnels
Queensland's interim report into black lung disease has recommended the inquiry be widened to include tunnel workers.
Morrison softens on $50b company tax-cut plan
Treasurer Scott Morrison has left the door open to the government dumping part of its 10-year, $50 billion company tax plan in the 2017 May budget.
New day care centre and children's respite service for Fyshwick
A new mainstream children centre and an associated respite service for seriously ill children and babies is opening in Fyshwick.
Nardella and Languiller accused of electoral fraud
Embattled political duo Don Nardella and Telmo Languiller have been accused of electoral fraud, as the fallout from the Labor entitlement scandal deepens.
Former minister Peter Reith rushed to hospital with suspected stroke
Former Howard minister Peter Reith has suffered a suspected stroke.
Ex-luxury car retailer chief to appeal against jail term for drink driving
Wealthy businessman Matthew Duncan was slurring his words, swaying, and closing one eye to see clearly, all while telling police he hadn't been drinking alcohol
'I think it's horrible and it makes the world a horrible place'
A 42-year-old man was knocked out after being elbowed on Sydney Road in Brunswick earlier this month.
Calvary Private Hospital opens mental health unit upgrade, with more beds and services
Calvary Bruce Private Hospital opened its expanded mental health unit on Wednesday, boosting patient capacity by 40 per cent.
CBA's Bankwest in corporate banking retreat
Commonwealth Bank subsidiary Bankwest will shut its corporate banking services outside of its home state as it refocuses on its core customers in Western Australia.
Canberra's Josh Bruce part of St Kilda's leadership group
St Kilda leader Josh Bruce started his career collecting wooden spoons, but that seems like an eternity ago.
Drivers escape fireball car crash uninjured
Two drivers have miraculously walked away from a dramatic car accident in regional Victoria which saw their vehicles engulfed in flames.
More wet days for Brisbane as north prepares for 100mm downpour
As the Queensland coast is drenched, the far north is on tropical cyclone watch.
'Powers to deal with difficult patrons': ACT government proposes major liquor law overhaul
Drunk and disorderly patrons who loiter around licensed venues after being kicked out could soon face prosecution.
We should worry about corporate wrongs, not class actions: judge
Concerns that there are too many class actions against companies are ill founded, according to Federal Court judge Bernard Murphy.
The crazy statistic behind Keary's transformation to reborn Rooster
Luke Keary has firmed as a legitimate Dally M Medal contender and is already being hailed as the buy of the year ... while touching the ball less than any other half in the competition.
North Korea launches several missiles in failed test
North Korea has nothing to fear from any US move to broaden sanctions aimed at cutting it off from the global financial system and will pursue "acceleration" of its nuclear and missile programs.
Stalker given suspended jail term for 'revenge porn' posts
While out to dinner with a friend, a woman got a text message: "I have decided to ruin you."
Fit Blues skipper Murphy ready to fire on all cylinders
With all of the intrigue and speculation surrounding Richmond's leadership group in the build up to round one, Carlton's high profile captain has flown under the radar.
WA mining downturn adds to statewide mortgage stress
Western Australia is driving a nationwide rise in Aussies falling behind on home loan repayments.
Nikolic 'not a changed man', loses VCAT bid to get back in the saddle
Danny Nikolic has lost a legal bid to get his riding licence back, with a tribunal member saying she does not believe the former jockey has changed enough to return to work following a history of abusive exchanges with officials.
'We are short sellers. We are biased. So is TFS'
US short seller Glaucus Research Group has made a full-frontal assault of local sandalwood producer TFS, with some success.
Medich's barrister launches tirade of insults at Crown's star witness
A jury has heard a blistering tirade of insults about the credibility and character of the Crown's star witness, Lucky Gattellari, in the closing stages of the murder trial of property developer Ron Medich.
Matterson thrives after forward shift
Ryan Matterson's shift from five-eighth to the back row is already paying dividends for the Roosters.
Perth driving instructor four times over limit... while supervising L-plater
A Perth driving instructor has allegedly blown four times over the legal alcohol limit while supervising a learner driver.
Reasons for Rayney murder suspicion
A WA detective who investigated Corryn Rayney's murder has told her husband's defamation trial that physical evidence and his behaviour made the barrister a suspect.
Storm avoids "disaster", retains Finucane
Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy admits it would have been a "disastrous" if Dale Finucane left the club after other recent player losses.
World stocks seen as most overvalued in 17 years
World stocks are their most expensive in 17 years, but bond yields will need to be much higher than they are to trigger an equity bear market.
'Extremely violent' Sydney gang emerges in Gold Coast
The Gold Coast is a "melting pot" for organised crime thanks to the high level of both supply of and demand for illicit trade, detective inspector says.
There is no done deal on recognition, say Aboriginal MPs
High-profile Aboriginal politicians insist they are waiting on the work of the Referendum Council.
City of Perth $500k audit a 'waste', says McGowan
The City of Perth and its embattled Lord Mayor Lisa Scaffidi are risking raising the ire of new Premier Mark McGowan even more by engaging an independent audit of its operations.
Demons season preview: The big improvers
Expectations are high that Simon Goodwin's "fearless footy" mantra will take the Demons to their first finals appearance since 2006.
Arthur Sinodinos likens climate change denial to anti-vaccination movement
Industry Minister Arthur Sinodinos has likened denial of climate change to the anti-vaccination movement, saying that science and innovation are required to combat these views.
Minister intervenes to stop deportation of 92-year-old war veteran
"I can't believe it. It's made my day. God bless him."
Canberra in the clear for major thunderstorm, but NSW severe warning remains
ACT residents have been given the all-clear - there will be more rain, but severe thunderstorm now unlikely to hit Canberra today.
St Kilda season preview: Meditating on levitating into the eight
Saints footy is back and they’ll make the eight. Won’t they? Our experts are divided and Alan Richardson may need all his Indian ashram teachings.
Pilbara kids hitch ride to school with cops after heavy flooding
Some students in the state's northwest had to hitch a ride to school in the back of a police paddy wagon on Wednesday after a tropical low dumped more than 100 millimetres in the region overnight, causing major flooding.