Brisbane 2032 CEO set to hand over Games baton Brisbane 2032 CEO Cindy Hook will depart from her role when her four year contract expires in early 2027, sparking a global search for her replacement. AAP · Oct 13
State backs gas as Labor leaders split on grid funding One state is preparing to support a gas peaking plant to shore up the renewable grid, as its government pledges fiscal restraint ahead of an upcoming vote. AAP · Oct 13
Vanishing gun marks on body probed in officer's trial How marks consistent with an "execution-style" killing of Beau Lamarre-Condon's ex vanished between the body's discovery and its autopsy has been questioned. AAP · Oct 13
It was all yellow: bumper canola crop after tough start Australia's canola crop is forecast to bring home the gold, with forecasts of a record crop and high prices despite tough conditions in some key growing areas. AAP · Oct 13
Territory legalises OC Spray for kids as young as 16 Children as young as 16 will be legally able to carry and use pepper spray for self defence under law changes in a crime-troubled territory. AAP · Oct 13
'Wake-up call': CCTV shows worst light-rail near misses Pedestrians have been warned they are dicing with death as authorities release alarming vision of hundreds of near misses with trams in just a year. AAP · Oct 13
'Super pest' fire ant nest found in logistics warehouse A nest of red imported fire ants has triggered a comprehensive biosecurity response to stop the invasive pest from spreading. AAP · Oct 13
'Very comfortable': Roos defend trade for 'sorry' Swan After pulling off one of their biggest trades, North Melbourne won't say if Nick Blakey gave assurances about his role in the Pullman Hotel scandal. AAP · Oct 12
'Never attended': mosque rejects accused hijacker link A Melbourne mosque says the alleged attempted hijacker of a commercial plane never attended the centre despite suggestions to the contrary. AAP · Oct 12
Millions of abuse files allegedly found on man's phone A man will face court after three women were allegedly abused on camera over a seven-year period, as police allegedly uncovered millions of files. AAP · Oct 12
'Abhorrent': PM slams plans for US execution livestream Anthony Albanese is considering all options to prevent Australians from being exposed to the "completely abhorrent" proposed livestream of a US execution. AAP · Oct 12
Thousands lose power as storm hits outback town A clean-up is underway in Alice Springs after a severe storm toppled trees and knocked out power to thousands of residents. AAP · Oct 12
Australian engineer speaks after release from Iraq Robert Pether was overcome with emotion when he reunited with his family in Dublin after more than five years in Iraq, where he'd been charged and detained. AAP · Oct 12
Dangerous drivers targeted as state's road toll lifts A state government has announced a set of reforms aimed at holding reckless drivers accountable, including new offences for dangerous driving. AAP · Oct 12
AAP · Oct 12 Scientists solve mystery behind honeybee's sting The design that allows the honeybee's stinger to continue pumping after coming free of its owner has been discovered, and filmed, for the first time.
AAP · Oct 12 'Soldier on': workers face rising abuse and bullying Mental injury claims arising from workplace stress, bullying, harassment and abuse are increasing in regional areas, with fears employees will quit "in droves".
AAP · Oct 12 Proteas underdone ahead of heavyweight Australia clash Spinner Keshav Maharaj has conceded the fact South Africa entering the Test series against Australia without a red-ball match in 10 months has impacted them.
AAP · Oct 12 Payday looms for undervalued Aussie workers The federal government has announced a substantial payout to workers in the health, disability and community service sectors.
AAP · Oct 12 'Pre-vetting' accusation as politicians grapple with AI Labor and the coalition stand accused of interfering with a bipartisan committee's recommendations from an independent inquiry into rapid technological changes.
AAP · Oct 12 Tigers on course to maul Afghanistan in Test Afghanistan are 3-132 still 347 runs short of victory in the one-off Test match against Bangladesh, for whom Litton Das made a century.
AAP · Oct 12 New migrants make for proud but anxious Aussies Migrants value their Australian identity and feel they are improving productivity and innovation despite concerns with skilled migration settings from industry.
AAP · Oct 12 'More work to do': ageing population puts clamp on EDs More older Australians are arriving in emergency rooms, placing strain on hospitals and increasing the caseload beyond "bread and butter" work.
AAP · Oct 12 Telstra takes aim at nation's growing regulatory burden Telstra's chairman has cited mandatory mobile roaming as an example of a regulation that discourages investment at a time Australia needs more of it.
AAP · Oct 12 Women continue to face an 'uneven' pathway to the top A new workplace report reveals a stark executive gender gap, as rising female promotions flatten out before reaching the chief executive level.
AAP · Oct 12 Greens at odds over sending weapons to Ukraine Whether Australia should be giving tanks, vehicles and munitions to Ukraine to help it defend against Russia has divided the Greens.