Six-car crash causing traffic delays on Pacific Motorway at Gold Coast
Delays stretched back about 10 kilometres to Stapylton and were continuing to build during the evening
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ARU admits 18-team Super Rugby model was a mistake
The Australian Rugby Union concedes expanding Super Rugby to 18 teams last year was a major mistake but is adamant the increase had no bearing on the decision to axe a local franchise.
Dreamworld theme park hit by Cyclone Debbie
Ardent Leisure, the owner of the Dreamworld theme park, has revealed a fall of 34.3 per cent in revenue at the parks.
'Not reasonable or fair' Ombudsman slams Centrelink's robo-debt scheme
Centrelink's demands on former welfare recipients targeted by its "robo-debt" program were neither "reasonable" nor 'fair", the Commonwealth Ombudsman has found.
Bryan Dawe pays tribute to John Clarke
The death of John Clarke has devastated his friend and long-time collaborator Bryan Dawe.
Bid to carve slice off Murdoch family’s Cruden Farm
A generous slice of the Murdoch family's Cruden Farm could be rezoned for housing, in a sale that its trustees say will guarantee continuing public access to one of Victoria's favourite gardens.
Hanson celebrates One Nation anniversary by banning ABC
Pauline Hanson has celebrated One Nation's 20th anniversary with an attack on the media.
RSL members to vote in ignorance of scandal probe outcome
RSL members will be forced to vote for a new state leadership without knowing the outcome of an investigation into recent financial scandals that have left some of the leadership candidates under a cloud.
Hawks gunning to 'beat the system': Ling
Geelong premiership captain Cameron Ling has likened Hawthorn's predicament to the one faced by his Cats after their run of premierships.
Go is right about sexism in league – but that's not why some Tigers fans want her gone
Marina Go has caused a stir by claiming she receives too much media attention because she's a woman
Woman charged over Main Ridge hit and run on Mornington Peninsula
Police have charged a woman following an alleged hit run collision in Main Ridge last week.
'I don't like being lied to': Ray Hadley bans Scott Morrison from radio show
The radio host has accused Scott Morrison of lying, being "boring" and "treating him like an idiot".
Another Guvera subsidiary goes into administration
Another Australian subsidiary of failed music streaming app Guvera has gone into administration, with the company now focused entirely overseas.
Crude Facebook post no reason to sack worker, commission rules
A salesman sacked after making an "offensive and vulgar" Facebook post during work hours has won an unfair dismissal case and been awarded $6238.
Former AWB Chairman Trevor Flugge banned for five years over oil-for-food scandal
The Australian Wheat Board's former chairman Trevor Flugge has been fined $50,000 and banned from managing a company for five years.
Force, Rebels threaten legal action over Super Rugby cull
While the Force and Rebels take legal advice on an ARU decision to remove one of them from Super Rugby, the only ARU director to vote for a five-team future says he is "uncomfortable" with how the governing body is going about its decision.
Snow at Thredbo, ACT lashed by hail, rain
Thredbo has recorded its biggest snow dump of the year, while Canberra copped 13mm of rain since 9am Sunday.
Stats show life's easier on the NRL road
Has the sting gone out of the NRL's once-feared home ground advantage?
Confusion over newborn's nationality after delivery at 42,000 feet
A Turkish Airlines jet arrived at its destination with an extra passenger after cabin crew helped a woman give birth mid-flight.
Call to fine parents idling car engines near schools
Parents who park the car but leave the engine running during school pick-up and drop-off times would be penalised under anti-idling laws proposed to cut harmful vehicle emissions.
Off-field stability the reason for Canberra Raiders' on-field success
Blake Austin's teammates have a running joke where they ask him if he ever played in the NRL before he arrived in the capital.
Beijing offers nearly $100,000 reward to dob in foreign 'spies'
Beijing:Â The Beijing government is calling on its citizens to catch foreign spies, offering a reward of up to 500,000 Chinese yuan ($97,000) for tip-offs to police.
Father guilty over dousing daughter in petrol
A Supreme Court Judge has found a Perth father guilty of lighting his children on fire at their home in 2015.
Softly-spoken Papalii a leader whether he likes it or not
Josh Papalii doesn't consider himself a leader, but the softly spoken giant's teammates still look to him for inspiration.
Richmond champion Martin a survivor who could thrive at other clubs: King
A more mature Dustin Martin would no longer be overwhelmed at the prospect of moving clubs, says Jake King.
ACT teachers explore introducing virtual reality to classrooms
Canberra students could explore international landmarks without leaving the classroom.
Mothers of men killed in Bilpin crash united in grief
One woke from an afternoon nap, the other turned on the news. Both instinctively knew something was terribly wrong.
MRP offers Port's Ryder one-match ban
Port Adelaide ruckman Paddy Ryder has been offered a one-match ban for his off-the-ball hit on Adelaide's Riley Knight.
Review into toddler Mason Lee's death won't be released publicly
The Queensland government will introduce legislation forcing more agencies to conduct internal reviews following the death of a child.
Stuck between IS and Sisi, Coptic Egyptians cling to their faith
Egypt is under a state of emergency again after suicide bombers targeting Christians on Palm Sunday ushered in the latest bloody chapter for the largest minority in the Middle East.
BHP drives ASX to two-year high
News that BHP is being urged to demerge its petroleum assets pushed the benchmark stock index to its highest since April 2015.
Wild ructions in commodities fail to worry investors
The recent high iron ore price was too good to be true anyway, say investors who refused to sell off the miners on Monday.
Publican claims Metro tunnel is destroying business
A popular student pub on Swanston Street could be one of the first business casualties of the Andrews government's $10.9 billion rail tunnel under the city centre.
Markets Live: BHP drives ASX to two-year high
The ASX tops 5900 points in broad-based gains led by BHP Billiton after a US hedge fund urges a restructure, while the Aussie dollar continues to fall.
Wells, De Goey set to return in VFL
Jordan De Goey's three-match suspension for a late-night incident is expected to start this weekend with the midfielder likely to line-up in Collingwood's opening VFL clash.
Eddie Obeid's family grilled over Circular Quay cash profits
As her husband serves a jail sentence over his business dealings at Circular Quay, Judith Obeid has been grilled in court about the cash profits.
Turnbull kills off Abbott's India free trade deal, for now
Malcolm Turnbull has admitted a potentially lucrative free trade agreement with India is now on the backburner.
Man suffers serious head injuries after wood chipper accident
Paramedics on scene suspected the victim had suffered a fractured skull and was airlifted to Princess Alexandra Hospital.
'Nasty campaign': head of elite Sydney girls' school resigns
The principal of Kambala School has resigned after parents and teachers mounted a campaign to have her removed.
Daydream Island closed until mid-2018, staff axed in wake of cyclone
Daydream Island will close its doors and for more than a year after category four Cyclone Debbie tore through the island at the end of March.
Wild weather update: expect a cold commute home
Houses are still without power and the temperature remains very cold.
Arsonist jailed for 14 years
A dangerous arsonist who perpetrated what he preached online has been jailed for 14 and a half years in a case a judge said had exposed the vulnerability of the justice system.
The National Museum of Australia gets its fashion debut
Two iconic Canberra buildings and one sculpture have been given their fashion debut as part of Zilpah Tart's Autumn Winter 2017 collection.
Why you should stick with blue chips
Australia's big miners and banks stand to benefit from a marked rise in foreign investors ploughing money into the ASX.
Abbot Point coal terminal water spill to cause 'significant damage'
The Queensland government is investigating water spills from the Abbot Point coal terminal into neighbouring wetlands as an expert predicts long-term environmental damage.
Panthers expect 'devastated' banned trio to make amends
Penrith's James Tamou expects the team's banned trio, including skipper Matt Moylan, to make amends when they make an expected return to the NRL team this week.
Motorway rampage causes traffic headaches near Gold Coast
Police reduced the motorway down to one lane, after a man's alleged dangerous drive, stretching more than 20 kilometres, came to an end.
Umpire right, rule wrong. Don't reward doing nothing
Kade Simpson did nothing and was rewarded. It's time to stop rewarding doing nothing.
Wildlife officer defends decision to euthanise baby dolphin in Mandurah
The decision to euthanise a baby dolphin found stranded in the Peel Harvey Estuary on Saturday drew criticism from the public, but the Department of Parks and Wildlife has defended its actions.
The Reject Shop cops $93m share-price wipe out
The Reject Shop's share price has continued to plunge, as market analysts suggest the discount retailer needs to start closing stores.