Markets Live: ASX's early spring wilts
Hopes that the first day of spring would bring a thaw to the ASX have wilted as a chill once again returns to the banks, while miners enjoy a jump in the iron ore price.
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Legalise same-sex marriage for the 'common good', says Catholic priest Frank Brennan
Leading religious scholar says increasing prevalence of same-sex couples with children was an argument in favour of marriage equality, not an argument against.
Flat August: Has the heat gone out the housing market?
Home prices in the nation's major cities rose only marginally in August as Sydney's blistering run stalled, a tentative sign of cooling that would be a relief to regulators seeking to head off a debt-driven bubble.
Adrian Bayley stabbed with 'fork' inside Barwon Prison
Murderer and rapist Adrian Bayley has been attacked inside Barwon Prison, with sources confirming that the notorious killer of Jill Meagher was stabbed by another inmate on Thursday night.
Staff call police during McDonald's Braddon robbery
Staff at McDonald's Braddon have been praised for their quick-thinking.
Bankwest services 'returning to normal'
"Filthy angry. I got my boys up early to have a special Father's Day breakfast at the school but have no access to funds - crying boys, disappointed father," a disgruntled customer posted to Facebook.
Hundreds laid low by highly infectious gastro bug
Hundreds of people across NSW have been struck down by gastroenteritis.
Archer fined $2000 for punching runner at under-15 game
'Are we allowed to appeal this?' former AFL star said before his lawyer told him sit down.
Eighth person charged over bodies-in-a-toolbox killings
A man extradited from New Zealand over the Logan toolbox murders has had his case briefly mentioned in a Queensland court.
After Brexit, can WA really be thinking of seceding?
After Britain voted to leave the European Union in a move known as Brexit, and some Californians agitated to leave the United States after President Donald Trump's election, has "threatening to leave" become the new political solution to thorny problems?
Woman critical after being hit by car in Perth CBD
The woman was rushed to Royal Perth Hospital with serious injuries.
After a 'beautiful' year without cancer, doctors found a spot in Evie's head
Cancer is the leading cause of death of Australian children, by disease. But only a tiny percentage of government funding goes to this research area.
Government claims cashless welfare card a success, third trial site to be named
The government will push ahead with a third trial site for its cashless welfare card, despite opposition, after a final evaluation of the policy found it had "considerable positive impact" in its original trials.
'Transformer' Cheika may be back after getting lost in 2016
In a strange way Australian rugby's woes suit the coach's streetfighter qualities and project management skills.
Owners band together to get foothold in hot housing market
Dozens of new homeowners have found a way to avoid the home-hunting 'just beyond reach and too expensive' or 'missing out at auction' nightmare.
Defence watchdog calls for witnesses to alleged war crimes in Afghanistan
The military watchdog has made a rare public plea for soldiers and veterans to come forward with any information they have about possible war crimes committed by Australian troops in Afghanistan.
Is your sushi made by a robot?
Kisaku Suzuki once ran a company that made lolly-wrapping machines. And he was angry. And that's when the it came to him: he would use his firm's knowledge of sweets-packaging machines to develop the world's first sushi robot.
US bombers drill over Korean peninsula
South Korean and Japanese jets have joined exercises with two US B-1B bombers above and near the Korean peninsula on Thursday, two days after North Korea sharply raised tension by firing a missile over Japan.
Bankwest services restored after outage
A 'system issue' left Bankwest customers with limited access to internet banking, ATMs and even over-the-counter services in bank branches.
Retailers look to galaxy far, far away to boost profits
Myer, Target and Big W are among retailers looking to a galaxy far, far away for a much-needed boost to their profits as Star Wars' Force Friday II rolls out today.
Kingston IGA shuts as locals left in the dark
The Kingston IGA closed seemingly overnight this week.
Metro Trains fined $1.2m after July 'rail fail'
Melbourne's train operator has been fined $1.2 million over a computer glitch that shut down the entire system during peak hour.
Cashless welfare card heads to the Goldfields
A federal government trial of cashless debit cards for welfare recipients in remote communities is being hailed as a success as the government expands the sites to the Goldfields in Western Australia
Fate of missing 18th century explorer could lie in Great Barrier Reef
It's the high-seas mystery that's confounded historians for almost 200 years: what happened to the famous French navigator Comte de La Pérouse?
Bodies wash up in Bangladesh as Rohingya flee Myanmar
Tens of thousands of Rohingya Muslims are making desperate attempts to flee the violence.
Spring in Melbourne is terrible. Here is the proof, in charts
If you live in Melbourne, this season of renewal and regeneration can suck. These are the main reasons why.
Apple to debut new iPhone at 'spaceship' campus
Apple has invited media to the first-ever event at Apple Park, colloquially known as its 'spaceship' headquarters: the giant, circular building in Cupertino, California, which the firm started building in 2013.
Have you seen missing Canberra teen Kristy-Leigh Wetton?
Canberra police are calling on the public to help find a missing 14-year-old girl.
8@eight: ASX set for flat start to September
Wall Street pushed higher overnight, setting up the local sharemarket for a slightly higher open.
Melbourne Express: Friday, September 1, 2017
Melbourne Express is your morning primer - a live blog with breaking news, headlines, transport updates and weather.
Then there were three: Electoral Commission confirms new seat
Victoria and the ACT gain new seats in Parliament, South Australia goes backwards.
House guest 'cut off man's finger' during argument
Police said a disagreement turned physical and a resident lost the top of his finger after a 26-year-old pulled a knife.
Why fake news spreads so quickly on Facebook
The very nature of social media networks could be making us peculiarly vulnerable.
Ice-affected taxi driver caught on Tullamarine Freeway
An ice-affected taxi driver has been caught on the Tullamarine Freeway.
Return of shark nets at metro beaches revives tangled debate
Shark nets are back in the water for Sydney's beach but their effectiveness remains a contentious issue.
Chemicals ignite at flooded plant in Texas as Harvey's devastation lingers
Authorities warned of the danger posed by the plant in Crosby, located 5 km northeast of Houston.
Canberra Now: Barr ruled out and tennis legend's swipe
Plus new details for the ACT's third electorate and a 200-year-old French mystery.
'We only kill black people,' US police officer says during traffic stop
A police officer was recorded trying to convince a white woman that she had nothing to worry about during a traffic stop because she was not black.
Harriet Tubman on $US20 bill a matter for review: Steven Mnuchin
A decision to drop plans to replace Jackson, a slaveholder who advocated the removal of Native Americans from the US, with Tubman would be certain to prompt criticism.
US orders closure of three Russian diplomatic buildings
The moves was retaliation for Russia's decision ordering the US to cut staff at its embassy and consulates.
Charlie Hebdo depicts Texas flood victims as neo-Nazis
The latest cartoon drew swift outcry from many Americans on social media
France unveils labour overhaul in big test for Macron
The move will test Macron's pledge to reshape France's social and economic landscape.
Picture Editor's Choice, Sept 1, 2017
Some of the world's most stunning images from around the world.
Gallery of this week's editorial cartoons
The day's burning issues as seen through the eyes of the Herald's editorial cartoonist.
Harbour precinct open to the public for the first time in 150 years
One of Sydney Harbour's hidden gems is opening to the public for the first time in more than 150 years.
Spring outlook tilts towards wetter conditions eventually
Prospects are improving for a wetter-than-average spring for coastal NSW but the shift away from the recent dry spell may not occur until later in the season, the Bureau of Meteorology says.
'Incredibly hard': Dustin opens up about his father and staying at Tigerland
Dustin Martin is realising his dream of playing finals football and possibly winning an AFL grand final and a Brownlow medal. Just one thing would make it perfect - his father being there to watch him.
Hands on Sphero R2-D2 and BB-9E Star Wars: The Last Jedi droids
Cool remote control robots that are compatible with Sphero's educational programming apps, Artoo and new friend might be the droids you're looking for.
Wattle Day: Could a new, golden Australia Day bloom in the springtime?
The fluffy golden flowers are being floated as a settling of the growing national argument over the date of Australia Day.
AFLW stars expect high-quality state of origin clash
AFLW stars Daisy Pearce and Chelsea Randall believe the upcoming women's state of origin match between Victoria and the Allies will be the highest quality game of women's footy ever seen.