As Australia mourns 15 lives lost in the Bondi attack, the nation faces a critical choice. This editorial examines the call for a royal commission, community solidarity, and the path forward against hate.
Queensland's corruption watchdog charges four over alleged bribes from a medical device company. One suspect remains at large as the investigation continues.
New crime data exposes Geelong's most dangerous suburbs. See the shocking figures for Corio, Norlane, and more. Find out what's being done to tackle crime in your area.
WA's corruption watchdog issues a stark warning after a senior Perth rail manager helped a friend's company win taxpayer-funded work. Read the full report.
Pressure mounts on the Albanese government to call a royal commission into the Bondi massacre. Analysis reveals leadership failures and delayed action on hate speech laws.
New data reveals more than a third of Australian Public Service agencies failed to meet targets for bringing core work in-house, despite overall savings exceeding $542 million. Discover which departments struggled and which excelled.
Former Treasurer Josh Frydenberg accuses the Albanese Government of being 'asleep' on radical Islamist threats and demands a Royal Commission into antisemitism. Read his full critique.
Tamika Chesser, a former reality TV star, has appeared in an Adelaide court charged with the murder and dismemberment of her partner, Julian Story, in Port Lincoln. The pregnant accused remains in a psychiatric facility as police await crucial evidence.
Mining and energy groups warn a Federal Court decision creates a 'two-tiered' workplace class, expanding union delegate powers beyond Fair Work Commission limits. Read the full story.
A Shell Cove handyman has pleaded guilty to a violent home invasion where he and a serving police officer stole $100,000 from an elderly man. The victim was bound and kicked during the ordeal.
Townsville's worst crime district is on track for a record year of reported offences. New police data reveals a sharp rise in property crime and assaults. Read the full analysis.
A Federal Court ruling paves the way for 13 former staff to sue the Saudi Arabian Embassy in Canberra for unfair dismissal, rejecting claims of sovereign immunity. Read the full legal analysis.
Peter Ryan, the former top cop who reformed the NSW Police Force after the Wood Royal Commission, has died. Read about his turbulent tenure and lasting legacy.
A second man has been arrested and charged by WA Police's Serious and Organised Crime Division over the arson attack on a Midland tobacco store. Read the latest details.
A Sydney warehouse worker fired after revealing her pregnancy has been reinstated. Learn your legal rights and employer obligations around pregnancy discrimination in Australia.
Nearly 20% of staff at the Australian Office of Financial Management report witnessing corrupt conduct, a figure that has doubled since 2024. CEO Anna Hughes says she cannot explain the alarming survey results.
A controversial $35 million commercial precinct in Woodvale has been recommended for approval, despite overwhelming opposition from residents and local councils. The final decision rests with the WA Planning Commission.
A man is in a life-threatening condition after a violent altercation in Brisbane's north. Police say the two men involved were known to each other. Read the latest details.
A 28-year-old man has died following an alleged hit-and-run in Mooroolbark. A 39-year-old man is assisting police. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
Victorian teens aged 14+ now face adult courts and life sentences for serious violent crimes under new 'Adult Time' laws. Premier Allan says jail is more likely.
Hunter-based Lifestyle Solutions hit with a landmark $2.5 million penalty for failing NDIS participants in a Central Coast group home. Read the shocking details of abuse and neglect uncovered by the court.
The State Planning Commission has rejected a major seven-tower proposal for Warwick Quarter, citing density and design concerns. Discover the details and what's next for the site.
A former Murdoch University manager has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for orchestrating a sophisticated $1 million fraud scheme. Discover the details of the crime and its consequences.
The Crownview apartment complex in Wollongong remains vacant due to serious defects, despite a severe housing crisis. Buyers await resolution a decade on. Read the full investigation.
Annual home electricity bills in the ACT have increased by 10%, but the regulator says competition is improving. Discover how shopping around can still lead to significant savings of over 20%.
Senior bureaucrats from Treasury and DFAT face senators on the last day of Senate estimates hearings. Key topics include ISIS brides, productivity, NDIS changes, and AI use in the APS.
WA Premier Roger Cook declines to guarantee extra funding for the Electoral Commission after Commissioner Robert Kennedy's resignation over polling booth chaos. What's next for WA's electoral integrity?
A controversial move to dismiss WA's Electoral Commissioner, Robert Kennedy, was dramatically paused just hours before a crucial vote. Discover the political manoeuvring and what it means for the state's electoral integrity.
A cognitively impaired 18-year-old has faced Ingham Magistrates Court on a break-and-enter charge. The court heard he was on bail at the time. Read the full details.
A major whistleblower has detailed systemic corruption in Australia's offshore detention contracts. Discover the shocking allegations and the political fallout. Read the full investigation.