Shearers fined, barred from sheep after cruelty caught on hidden camera
Four shearers who admitted animal cruelty charges following the release of shocking, covertly-filmed footage have been fined and banned from being in charge of sheep.
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Haydar found guilty of stabbing murder of wife in front of daughter
A Sydney man who stabbed his wife 30 times in front of their youngest daughter has been found guilty of her murder.
Cyclist killed in fatal crash on the Monaro Highway
A cyclist has been killed in a fatal crash between their bike and a motor vehicle.
Woman recovering after hatchet attack is 'in a bad way', friend says
A woman attacked with a hatchet at Fountain Gate on Monday, allegedly by her estranged husband, is in a "bad way" and may never be able to work again due to her injuries, a friend says.
Man in court accused of murdering missing man Samuel Thompson
A man accused of murdering Brisbane man Sam Thompson has appeared in court.
Suspected plot to attack Venice's Rialto Bridge uncovered, men detained
Italian police announced on Thursday that they had dismantled a suspected jihadi cell whose members had discussed blowing up the Rialto Bridge.
Nauseating to see mistress drive car of murdered wife to morgue: daughter
The daughter of a Sydney high school teacher murdered by her GP husband in order to be with his secret lover says she was shocked and saddened by his "heartless" behaviour in the days after her mother's death.
Bourke St attack: Sixth murder charge for Dimitrious 'Jimmy' Gargasoulas
Alleged Bourke Street attacker Dimitrious 'Jimmy' Gargasoulas is facing an additional charge of murder, following the January 20 attack that killed six people and injured dozens more.
Ayaan Hirsi Ali and the cult of the anti-Islamic smoothie
To say that hundreds of millions of people are attached to a "nihilistic cult of death" is the remark of a lunatic – or a very canny self-publicist.
Ex-Trump NSA Michael Flynn asks for immunity to testify before Congress
Michael Flynn, Donald Trump's former national security adviser, has offered to be interviewed by House and Senate investigators who are examining the Trump campaign's ties to Russia in exchange for immunity from prosecution.
Staying in the ring and off the streets in youth crime fight
At 15, Henry Stowers stood 200 centimetres tall. It was a blessing and a curse. As a quiet teenager, being a colossus helped him make friends. But it also attracted bad company.
Flooding hits south-east Queensland rivers in wake of Cyclone Debbie
Record flood levels expected across rivers in south-east Queensland in Cyclone Debbie's aftermath.
Mosquito fleet has Essendon buzzing
They buzz around, getting under the feet of the bigger guys. Fast. Annoying. Persistent. And already Essendon's new mosquito fleet have started drawing blood.
Markets Live: ASX gets altitude jitters
The 5900-point level looks a hurdle too high to take for the ASX, for now, as investors digest this week's surprisingly strong rally.
Six Pointers: Your guide to round two
Severe turbulence buffets Swans for Bulldogs' flag unfurling, Saints return to Perth slaughterhouse and will Ross Lyon unveil his own purple hit squad?
Ex-NRL player must pay $1.6 million: US judge
A New York judge has ordered Matthew Lodge to pay the victims of his Manhattan rampage $US1.234 million in damages.
Samsung Galaxy S8's Bixby on hold for Australian market
Consumers in Australia will have to wait for Bixby, the feature of the new Samsung Galaxy S8 that could decide the handset's fate.
Record Mr Fluffy block sale among mid-week auctions
Almost $18.5 million was paid for 19 former Mr Fluffy blocks at a competitive auction on Thursday.
Ex-WA minister Dean Nalder admits burning Roe 8 money was wrong
Former West Australian transport minister Dean Nalder admits it was "inappropriate" to start work on the contentious Perth Freight Link during the state election campaign.
No twilight AFL grand final this year: McLachlan
The 2017 AFL grand final will be played in the traditional afternoon timeslot with the league resisting calls to shift the match to a twilight hour.
Omar Succarieh found guilty of extortion
A Brisbane standover man has been found guilty of threatening to break the legs of a middle-aged cafe owner over a perceived $50,000 debt.
Walter Sofronoff becomes new president of the Court of Appeal
Former Solicitor-General Walter Sofronoff has been announced as the new president of the Court of Appeal.
Your day - don't pay: The Perth birthday freebie experiment
It's your birthday and you should be treated. This is how you can spend your day, enjoying Perth by collecting free treats and discounts.
Why 10 mobile calls, 2 landline calls and 3 gigs cost Annie $142.50
She only uses three websites and seldom uses her phone, but Annie McQuisten has spent around $17,000 on telecommunications in the past decade.
Bank refunds 230,000 credit card holders for online shopping fees
The Australian arm of American giant Citibank has refunded $5 million to around 230,000 customers after it failed to properly disclose credit card fees on international online purchases.
'If you think I'm not good enough': Aung San Suu Kyi offers to resign
Bangkok: Twelve months after being swept into office on a wave of optimism, Myanmar's de-facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi has acknowledged disappointment over the state of her country, saying she is prepared to step down if people end up dissatisfied with her leadership.
Floods may hit Rockhampton next week
Rockhampton could be in the firing line for flooding next week, the Bureau of Meteorology warns.
Yarramundi Grasslands hazard reduction burn taking place on Saturday
The Yarramundi Grasslands will undergo a hazard reduction burn on Saturday from 10:00am to 7:00pm.
Sirens sound in Lismore as levee cracks and city floods
Thousands have abandoned their homes in northern NSW and hundreds of people rescued from floodwaters as the remnants of ex-tropical cyclone Debbie bore down, dumping a staggering amount of rain on the region.
Up-and-down night for high-flying Tiger Ben Griffiths
Richmond footballer Ben Griffiths played an eye-catching role in the gritty 19-point win over Collingwood, first rising high to put down his claim for mark of the year late in the first half and then suffering concussion after a heavy fall in the third quarter.
11 sentences to avoid saying to your boss at all costs
Here are 11 phrases you might want to avoid in conversations with your boss.
Banks will have to go it alone in Apple Pay fight
Australia's big banks will have to go it alone in their wrangle with tech giant Apple over the introduction of iPhone payments in this country.
Elon Musk's SpaceX just had its Wright Brothers moment
Tesla billionaire founder Elon Musk has just reached a significant milestone in his mission to make space travel cheaper.
Police call for limits on 'tap-and-go' bank cards as thefts soar
The state's top fraud investigator says police want to clamp down on daily tap-and-go use amid soaring rates of crime linked to the technology.
Drink-driver left family in flood waters: police
A drunk man who drove his partner and young children into flood waters west of Brisbane tried to flee after calling police to say his family needed help.
Vatican says Trump risks losing climate change leadership to China
The Vatican has urged US President Donald Trump to listen to "dissenting voices" and reconsider his position on climate change, saying the United States risked losing its environmental protection leadership to China.
Foley denies rugby return led to relapse
NSW Waratahs playmaker Bernard Foley says a relapse of his post-concussion symptoms had nothing to do with his Super Rugby return last week.
Senate 'won't rise' until company tax cuts are dealt with: Cormann
The federal government's attempts to deliver massive tax cuts to big business will come to a head on Friday.
NSW floods live coverage: Lismore, Northern Rivers hit in Cyclone Debbie aftermath
Torrential rain has flooded towns and cities in northern NSW, with fears lives have been lost.
New rules to cool down real estate
Banks have been slapped with new limits on interest-only and investor lending as the banking regulator responds to heightened risks of rising housing prices and household indebtedness.
'Running lights and going up one-way streets': The risks people take to bring you dinner
Deliveroo faces legal action from cycle couriers who claim they have been underpaid and denied work entitlements.
The trouble with rugby league agents
The NRL will inevitably move to ban agents from simultaneously representing both players and coaches.
Goldsack urges Pies to keep cool under pressure
Collingwood veteran Tyson Goldsack admits botched shots for goal have "hurt" the Magpies, urging his forwards to show greater composure when lining up to convert.
McCain riles North Korea, calling Kim Jong-un a 'crazy fat kid'
McCain told a TV interviewer that the "crazy fat kid that's running North Korea" is far worse than some of history's worst dictators.
What does manufacturing look like in 21st century Australia?
The days of low-value mass production in Australia are nearly at an end so we need to think about the areas where Australia has competitive edges.
'It was a game changer': Bennett to leave Kahu be on brain fade
Brisbane coach Wayne Bennett won't talk to Jordan Kahu about the line drop-out brain fade he says was the difference in the Broncos' 10-7 loss to Canterbury.
Police search for gold-nugget thieves after burglary spree in Melbourne's south-east
Police are searching for three men following a spate of break-ins in Melbourne's east, where thieves stole alcohol, cash and gold nuggets.
Dudley sees rising price risks
Risks to both US economic growth and inflation are gradually shifting "to the upside", said New York Fed boss William Dudley.
Cash splash: $30 million for new aquatic centre
The Berejiklian government has committed $30 million towards a new aquatic centre for Parramatta, announcing the funding as the Parramatta Swimming Centre prepared to close its doors for the final time on Friday.
'You're trash': Investors hurl abuse at Toshiba managers
Toshiba shareholders have lashed out at management and lamented the downfall of the Japanese icon after its disastrous foray into nuclear energy.