Cyclist charged with attacking Brisbane bus driver at depot
A cyclist has been charged after allegedly following a bus to a Brisbane depot and assaulting the driver.
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Love is not enough for marriage, says Turnbull government MP, as 'yes' campaign fires back
The 'yes' campaign has dedicated its first salvo in the same-sex marriage debate, arguing the only people who will be affected by changing the Marriage Act, are those who are gay.
Markets Live: ASX to creep higher
The ASX is set for mild gains this morning after US and European stocks rebounded overnight and as the last corporate earnings reports roll in.
Trump's attacks on media condemned by UN human rights chief
The UN human rights chief said Trump's repeated denunciations of some media outlets as "fake news" could amount to incitement to violence.
'Not a special massage': NSW MP Gareth Ward caught up in NYC blackmail
A NSW MP has avoided a blackmail attempt by two New York scammers who offered him a "special massage" and then threatened to tell the authorities they were underage.
Tim Cook is selling $54m Apple shares at a weird time
Sharemarket investors are over the moon about the prospects for Apple's next iPhone. But the company's top executive isn't sending the most bullish signal.
How composers deal with the passing of time
Antony Pitts says the company's 11th touring program ranges across many centuries.
Perth to get designer fashion outlet centre at Perth Airport
Perth Airport is set to be the location for a new designer fashion outlet centre, offering brands at up to 70 per cent discount to shoppers.
'F--- off Nazi scum': West End hits back at homophobic posters
It did not take the community long to fight back after posters attacking LGBTIQ families appeared in West End.
Melbourne Express: Thursday, August 31, 2017
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Electrical fault likely caused Inala shopping centre blaze
An electrical fault could have sparked the fire that tore through an Inala shopping centre, destroying businesses and causing multi-million dollar damage.
Cross River Rail to be delivered under public-private partnership
Deputy Premier dogged by gatecrasher as she announces funding model for Cross River Rail.
Seven inner-city Brisbane suburbs where speed limit may drop to 40km/h
A petition has been launched to reduce the speed limit in Brisbane's inner-southside by up to 20km/h.
Mother and son missing from Brisbane
Police are searching for a mother and son who went missing from Brisbane earlier this month.
Man found dead at Caboolture home
Police were investigating after the discovery of a body at a Moreton Bay home.
Bookstore owner appeals extortion conviction
The Queensland Court of Appeal has reserved its decision in an extortion case against Islamic bookstore owner Omar Succarieh.
LNP yet to fill seats but 'ready' for poll
The party is still finalising preselection in up to 10 seats but Mr Nicholls said the party would be in good shape even if an election was called this week.
Clive Palmer's 11th hour bid to have judge recused
The businessman accuses a Queensland Supreme Court justice of bias.
No bail for bandit accused of stealing from pokies over eight years
An alleged poker machine bandit has been denied bail after facing a Queensland court accused of a stealing spree.
The stolen coins, the missing wife and the Qld sailor
A former Queensland man is facing court in Florida charged with transporting stolen coins after he was rescued from a sinking boat, where his wife went missing.
Phones, watches, smart devices to replace Go Card system
South-east Queensland commuters could know more about who will build a system to replace the Go Card within weeks, according to the head of Translink.
Council refuses to publicly back yes vote on same-sex marriage
Lord Mayor Graham Quirk argued with Jonathan Sri that the public did not like to be told by the government how to vote.
AFL set to announce Lethlean's replacement
Fairfax Media understands the AFL will make the announcement on Thursday.
Bradyn Dillon's murder shattered Gungahlin neighbourhood
Neighbours described Bradyn Dillon as an "energetic" and "friendly" boy.
Philippines accepts Australia's help in militant fight
The Philippines has accepted Australia's offer to provide "technical assistance", including sharing counter intelligence.
Fraud probe underway at Department of Human Services
The probe relates to a network of secondary companies accused of creating false time sheets.
Perfume, a wedding dress and 'Da Beast' up for grabs at WA Police auction
The big ticket item appears to be a Gold Star boat named "Da Beast" – complete with a trailer supplied by Safety Bay Road Hondas.
Former gambling addict urges WA to continue to resist pokies
"It's been a gross mismanagement of power, and WA is the one place to do the right thing. At least when they are in a casino you know you are in a casino. When they are in a social setting they become normalised."
Man dies after being shot by police near Bathurst
A man has been fatally shot by police after a "confrontation" in the NSW Central West.
Diana, 20 years on: a nation pours out its grief
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Despite the hype, PM settles for low wattage price relief
The Prime Minister dialled it up to 11 but the resting face of Energy Minister Josh Frydenberg presaged the modest scale of the government's energy package.
8@eight: $A retreats, ASX set for flat start
The Australian dollar fell back towards US79c as the greenback rebounded while the local sharemarket is poised for a flat start.
Woman finds man dead inside home in Sydney's east
A woman found her friend dead inside a home in Sydney's east on Wednesday night.
'WAxit': Some WA Liberals pushing to secede
The motion is part of the fall-out over the long-running sore of GST distribution.
Rescued women make it to another nursing home
All the residents of the nursing home were rescued by emergency responders on Sunday afternoon.
Morrison accuses 'red' Bill Shorten of 'economic time travel'
Treasurer Scott Morrison has labelled Bill Shorten the leader of a new "red" Labor party, and accused the opposition of "economic time travel" by leading the most left-wing labour movement Australia has seen in generations.
Hinch's Senate eligibility under a cloud
Crossbencher Derryn Hinch has become the latest potential victim of a worsening citizenship saga after admitting he has links to the United States which could disqualify him from the Senate.
Canberra Now: A possible new ACT electorate and murder tragedy
Plus Ricky Stuart's chances as the new Blues coach and a replacement for legendary Laurie Oakes.
Charges laid after woman has cardiac arrest at beauty clinic
The 35-year-old customer remains in a critical condition in hospital.
Google is forming into a government of itself
Google has established a pattern of lobbying and threatening to acquire power.
At least 11 Afghan civilians killed in US airstrikes
At least 11 civilians were killed on Wednesday in US airstrikes in southeastern Afghanistan, witnesses and officials said.
Hello skipper: Rance leader of the AFL's finest
Alex Rance has been named captain of the AFL team of the year in his fourth successive nomination as an All-Australian.
'Talking is not the answer!': Trump warns North Korea
Hours later Trump's defense chief seemingly contradicted him, saying the US still has diplomatic options.
More than 1,200 dead in South Asia flood crisis
Hundreds have died in India, Bangladesh and Nepal in the worst flooding to strike South Asia in years.
States leave federal government in the shade
NSW has the most large-scale renewable energy projects under way in Australia, and lifted its share of clean energy markedly in the past year.
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Gallery of this week's editorial cartoons
The day's burning issues as seen through the eyes of the Herald's editorial cartoonist.
New prenatal screening test could identify causes behind pregnancy complications
A revolutionary screening test could hold the key to helping expecting parents find causes for serious pregnancy complications including miscarriage and fetal death.
Hyne's time to shine after signing new Brumbies deal
The Brumbies have put faith in the lanky back-rower, offering him another deal despite playing just four games this year.
Carve-up to cost Turnbull three seats and put Pyne at serious risk
Looming electoral changes could cost Malcolm Turnbull three seats before the next election.