Australia

Truck drivers killed in horrific head-on collision east of Perth

Firefighters and paramedics rushed to the scene after receiving a triple-zero call from a motorist.

Natasha Lawton: South Australian teacher’s aide dies on Halloween after climbing Rosemont Hotel drainpipe

A teacher’s aide who died after falling from a drainpipe outside a popular Aussie pub while celebrating Halloween has been identified. Here is what…

ACT will work 'bloody hard' to attract and keep skilled young people: Barr

Chief Minister reveals plan to keep 'talented people' in Canberra.

AFLW boss consults with Saints on coach search, opens up on the chance of an earlier season start

Laura Kane confirmed the AFLW is considering bringing the start of the season forward to overlap with the men’s.

Murder conviction restored for man who killed partner by throwing her from bonnet

High Court rules on overturned jury verdict of murder.

Former defence chief urges rethink of Australia’s relationship with China

Chris Barrie warned Australia must not blindly follow the US, as he joined ex-Labor minister Peter Garrett to launch a report demanding the AUKUS…

Support package bid a test case for new net-zero laws

Workers at a closing gas-fired power station are using landmark net-zero laws to seek up to $3.3 million in support packages to help transition to…

‘Red unions’ push for industrial relations bill to go further

While the changes unveiled by the deputy premier last month have spooked major unions, ‘red unions’ say they don’t go far enough.

Front-line ACTPS staff invited to put their hand up for redundancies

Union warns job cuts put community at risk as directorate eyes savings.

Staggs says he means no harm by refusing to sing Australian anthem

Kotoni Staggs has earned criticism for staying silent during the Australian anthem at the Rugby League World Cup, but says his decision is a personal…

Former NRL star arrested over alleged backyard peptides lab

A former NRL star has been arrested over his alleged involvement in a suburban peptide manufacturing facility.

Live battleground tracker: Here’s where the race stands in 11 key contests

Several key races – particularly in the Senate – were at the heart of this emphatic win. We track which seats were flipped and retained – and which…

How my love affair with America was betrayed - and still needs repairing

The Democrat stunning triumphs won't easily bring back trust in the Rotten Republic.

Brisbane’s best vegetarian sanger? This glorious thing is a contender

It may be outshone by a chook-based stablemate, but even non-vegos need to get around this brilliant sandwich.

Learner motorbike rider caught doing 50kmh over speed limit in Canberra's north

The motorbike also did not have L-plates on display.

Cult favourite fashion brand goes into administration and could be sold

The Brisbane brand with fans such as Miley Cyrus, Katy Perry and Whoopi Goldberg could be sold, with the administrator seeking potential buyers who…