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On Monday, an ABC’s Four Corners investigation reported shocking cases of abuse and neglect in Australian childcare centres. This included examples of children being sexually abused, restrained for hours in high chairs, and fed nutritionally substandard meals such as pasta with ketchup.

People earning $70,000 a year spend more than half of their income (52%) on the national median unit rent

From May 1, the oral contraceptive Slinda (drospirenone) will be listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). This means the price will drop for the more than 100,000 Australian women who currently use it – from around $A320 a year to around $94.

The reality of shorter working hours could be one step closer for many Australians, pending the outcome of the federal election.

Monarchists have slammed the central bank's decision not to include the King's portrait on the $5 note, saying the government is pushing to become a republic.

Fearless Indonesia are in Sydney this week as Patrick Kluivert takes charge for the first time and a five-way fight for World Cup qualification intensifies

Dutch national Paul Thijssen killed St Andrew’s Cathedral school water polo coach in October 2023 before killing himself in Sydney’s eastern suburbs

Exclusive: Lawyer Ted Hui says leaflet’s claims are ‘totally incorrect’ as Australian authorities raise concerns with China

The Australian share market has risen for a third session, but only just after an early rally gave way to a modest uptick by the close of trading.