MP's one-on-one dance used to attack sex abuse claims A man's decision to dance alone with a state MP at a party raised doubts whether claimed sexual abuse by the politician ever took place, a jury has heard. AAP · Jul 18, 2025
'Pioneer': Dawson's 60 years of pushing art to the edge For the first time at a state art gallery, patrons will be given a unique insight into the extraordinary artistic range of Archibald Prize winner Janet Dawson. AAP · Jul 18, 2025
Family plead for alleged China pilot trainer's freedom Australian Daniel Duggan faces up to 60 years in prison for allegedly training Chinese military personnel after leaving the US Marine Corps. AAP · Jul 17, 2025
'No-brainer': put women at centre of productivity push New president of Chief Executive Women Helen Conway says women's workforce participation should be a major part of the federal government's productivity push. AAP · Jul 17, 2025
Luxury designer handbags stolen in city centre ram raid Two stolen cars and tens of thousands of dollars in luxury goods are missing after a ram raid attack on an inner-city designer fashion store. AAP · Jul 16, 2025
Nine denies Lattouf contempt over pro-Israel lobbyists Lobbyists who complained about a pro-Gaza ABC host have said Nine should be prosecuted for contempt for publicising their names and exposing them to vitriol. AAP · Jul 14, 2025
'Grave concerns' over radio king's sexual abuse case A lawyer for Alan Jones has raised concerns about the legality of a police investigation as the ex-broadcaster prepares to defend sexual abuse allegations. AAP · Jul 8, 2025
Calls grow to back safety over access in childcare After shocking allegations of abuse, parents have grown hesitant to send their kids to childcare, prompting calls to prioritise child safety rather than access. AAP · Jul 6, 2025
Why 'racist' preacher couldn't be charged by police An Islamist preacher could not be criminally prosecuted for anti-Semitic sermons, but new laws could allow police to pursue similar cases. AAP · Jul 4, 2025
US firefighters' widows sue over 'tragic' plane crash The widows of two American airmen killed in a plane crash during the Black Summer bushfires have accused fire authorities of negligence and are seeking damages. AAP · Jul 1, 2025
Islamist preacher's court loss over 'perverse' sermons Sermons delivered by an Islamist preacher drew on fundamentally racist tropes and made "perverse generalisations" about Jewish people, a judge has found. AAP · Jun 30, 2025
Health is wealth: Fevers tell Luai to slow down Jarome Luai has been copping it from NSW teammates about a boil putting him in hospital, but he actually had fevers after a staph infection from a chest wound. AAP · Jun 30, 2025
What's gambling cost? Advocates slam political inaction Gambling harm reduction advocates have launched fresh calls for reform on the second anniversary of a landmark report into problem gambling. AAP · Jun 28, 2025
MP's alleged sex abuse victim quizzed on 'prank' A man has been grilled on whether he fell, passed out, or was pulling a prank in the moments before he was allegedly indecently assaulted by a state MP. AAP · Jun 26, 2025
AAP · Jun 26, 2025 CCTV cameras in childcare amid surge in safety breaches Allegations about careless childcare centres have triggered extensive new powers including hefty fines and CCTV cameras to monitor how children are treated.
AAP · Jun 25, 2025 'Embarrassed': ABC's Lattouf legal bill to top $2m Defending its sacking of a radio presenter will likely cost the Australian public broadcaster more than $2 million, a year after rejecting a settlement offer.
AAP · Jun 24, 2025 Virgin soars in 'luckiest' Aussie share debut of year Virgin Australia shares are trading higher as the nation's second-biggest airline returns to the ASX five years after it went bust.
AAP · Jun 23, 2025 Nurses rally over sick bubs 'parked in cramped unit' The stress of premature babies with serious medical conditions is magnified for many parents at a cramped neonatal unit in a major public hospital.
AAP · Jun 23, 2025 Fracking company hits out at 'failed' legal challenges A bid to stop a key fracking project has been dismissed as another "failed" attempt to deny economic and social benefits to a long-overlooked community.
AAP · Jun 19, 2025 Loneliness back in top causes of raised suicide risk Economic pressures and personal and family relationship breakdowns are still the leading causes of distress for Australians but loneliness is rising.
AAP · Jun 19, 2025 International students take notice as uni ranks tumble Many Australian universities have taken a hit in their global rankings and a number are struggling with their reputations in the eyes of employers.
AAP · Jun 16, 2025 'Wake up call': more Aussie kids missing milestones Australian kids are increasingly developmentally vulnerable when they start school, with rural and First Nations kids worse off than their city peers.
AAP · Jun 13, 2025 Jewish leaders 'let down' in fight with Muslim preacher Two Jewish community leaders claim they were left to fend for themselves after Australia's institutions failed to hold an Islamist preacher to account.
AAP · Jun 12, 2025 Cop who left bashed victim in fear spared further jail A police officer has been made eligible for parole on the day of his sentence after he bashed a woman and used his position to deter her from complaining.
AAP · Jun 11, 2025 Muslim preacher 'never' meant to insult 'vile' Jews An Islamist preacher says he did not mean to insult Jews by calling them 'treacherous' after comparing Christmas greetings to congratulating someone for murder.