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Teenager faces court over alleged murder of young sister

Police are investigating the events that led to a 17-year-old girl allegedly stabbing her 10-year-old sister to death near Newcastle. The older girl faced court today charged with domestic violence-related murder.

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Researchers make major flu vaccine breakthrough

Researchers at the Peter Doherty Institute in Melbourne have uncovered a new method of developing Influenza B vaccines offering promising targets for universal immunisation methods.

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Teenager faces court over murder of 10-year-old sister

A 17-year-old girl charged with the stabbing murder of her 10-year-old sister in a suburb of Lake Macquarie in New South Wales will remain in custody.

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PM visits Alice Springs after youth crime crackdown

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has toured Alice Springs just weeks after a youth curfew propelled the Northern Territory town into the spotlight. It comes amid growing pressure for authorities to address anti-social behaviour and crime.

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Thousands block Tel Aviv streets in protest

Israeli protesters have shut down streets in Tel Aviv demanding the release of hostages and the political end of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Anger has been growing inside Israel as the Gaza war drags on for more than 200 d...

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China asks couples to have more babies

For two years in a row China’s enormous population has been shrinking. As the country grapples with a declining birth rate, an ageing population, and a slowing economy, the government is urging families to have more children.

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Israel 'gearing up' for Rafah ground offensive

After weeks of delays, negotiations, and distractions, Israel appears to be gearing up for its ground invasion in southern Gaza. Dozens of Israeli tanks and armoured vehicles have been seen near Rafah, Gaza’s last 'safe zone'.

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Australia to introduce national firearms register

Nearly three decades after the Port Arthur massacre, a national register allowing Police across the country to easily share information about guns and the people who own them is finally being established in Australia.

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The secretive U.S. spy base in outback Australia

Nestled in the Australian outback is one of the world’s most secretive intelligence bases, a U.S. military facility called 'Pine Gap'. But questions are being raised about its role in conflicts overseas and the risk is poses to Australia...

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Magistrate calls for bail law review after murder

The murder of Molly Ticehurst in central NSW, allegedly at the hands of her ex-boyfriend, has sparked a review of the states' bail laws. Now, a former magistrate says the case has exposed a gap in the legal system that is putting victims...

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Islamic group calls for terror law change

An alliance of peak Islamic groups has called for the classification of ‘religiously motivated terrorism’ to be removed from Australia’s terror laws. The group, led by national Imams council, says the laws marginalise the Muslim communit...

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Calls to tax big polluters to pay for HECS debt

There are calls for the Federal Government to raise taxes on fossil fuels to pay down the spiralling student HECS debt. Struggling students and graduates are preparing for a near five per cent increase on their loans as a result of index...

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Hundreds of whales saved from WA beach stranding

Authorities are on high alert for another whale stranding after a large group of pilot whales got stuck in shallow waters off the WA coast yesterday. Dozens of beached whales died or needed to be euthanised near Dunsborough.

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Fewer Chinese tourists visiting Australia

The economic recovery from the COVID pandemic continues to be slow with a multi billion dollar hole in the tourism sector. China is by far the most important tourism market for the state but new figures show it's still far behind where i...

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Family of security guard arrives in Sydney to pay tribute

The family of the security guard killed in the mass stabbing attack at Bondi Junction has paid tribute to their brother. Faraz Tahir rushed to help others during the incident inside the shopping centre before he was fatally stabbed.

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Northern Territory unveils ten-year plan for managing crocodiles

The Northern Territory government has released its ten-year plan for how to manage crocodile populations across the top end. The plan will mean more crocodiles will be removed each year, but experts say the plan is a step in the right di...

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Mass whale stranding in southwest WA

Dozens of whales have died after 160 became beached during a mass stranding event in WA's south-west. Community members turned out this morning to the mouth of Toby Inlet at Geographe Bay near Dunsborough, where dozens of pilot whales we...

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Thousands of veterans take part in ANZAC Day marches

Thousands have lined the streets of Sydney's CBD to honour veterans and those who made the ultimate sacrifice for the annual Anzac Day march.

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The Diggers who don't march on Anzac Day

Thousands of veterans have taken part in ANZAC Day marches across the country but there are some who choose not to be part of the commemoration. One of them is the country's oldest living World War II veterans, 106-year-old Colin Wagener.

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The 'mega ramp' helping our skaters prepare for Paris

Two teenagers vying for a spot at the Paris Olympics have built the largest skate ramp in the southern hemisphere to prepare. Aaliyah and Keefer Wilson's 90-metre long 'mega ramp' helping them prepare to jump for gold.

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Aussie scientist preparing for a trek across the Arctic

The rolling hills of Queensland’s Sunshine Coast hinterland is the last place you'd expect to find a polar explorer. But that's where one intrepid researcher has been training to prepare himself for a 560km trek across the arctic.

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RBA refuses to rule out interest rate hikes

Hopes of an interest rate cut this year have been dashed after worse than expected inflation figures. It puts more pressure on the Federal Treasurer and his upcoming budget as more households struggle to balance their own.

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Prime Minister walking the Kokoda Track

After a tribal welcome to the mountains of Papua New Guinea, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has spent the night camping on the Kokoda Track in an Anzac Day trek aimed at drawing the two countries closer.

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Police could be handed powers to search for knives

New South Wales police may be handed more power to search people for knives. The State Government is looking at giving officers the right to stop members of the public without a warrant and without reasonable suspicion.

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Sydney's Crown Casino allowed to keep operating

Crown Casino at Barangaroo will keep its doors open, despite concerns the company turned a blind eye to criminal behaviour. The state's independent Casino Commission says the operator has earned the right to stay.

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Report finds rental affordability 'worst its ever been'

There is not a single property across Australia – or even a room in a shared house – that's affordable for someone on youth allowance, according to a new report from Anglicare Australia.

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Bruce Lehrmann refused settlement before court case

Court documents have revealed Bruce Lehrmann refused an offer to settle with Network Ten and journalist Lisa Wilkinson before his failed defamation case had begun hearings.

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Man accused of murdering Sydney couple faces court

The lawyer representing a former NSW Police officer charged with murdering Jesse Baird and Luke Davies says his client's defence may involve mental health elements.

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Farmers worry about sand mining plans

Farmers and locals in Victoria are worried about a surge in applications to mine and explore for mineral sands on prime farming land. Six different proposals are at various stages of development as mining companies chase critical minerals.

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China deepens ties with Papua New Guinea amid Pacific push

China's Foreign Minister has used a visit to Papua New Guinea to take a swipe at Australia's nuclear submarines, claiming it isn't in the best interests of Pacific islands. It comes as the two countries signed an agreement deepening econ...

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