Victorian opposition leader Jess Wilson has relented and agreed to participate in a multi-party debate — on the condition one minor party is included.
Jack Nivison
More than $140,000 of gold bullion remains missing after a street magician was enlisted by scammers who cheated money from an Aussie business.
Liam Beatty
A teenager allegedly used a knife to slash another teen as an out-of-control house party was being broken up, police say.
The ASX 200 has closed modestly higher despite a volatile session, as a historic US$500 billion AI-linked wipe-out in Alphabet dragged local tech stocks sharply lower.
Cameron Micallef
The odds of Australia falling into recession at 50 per cent, as a key driving force behind the economy slumps due to rising rates.
An Adelaide Crows defender has admitted to a dumb mistake he made when he ran a red light, with a court being told his conduct fell “well short” of driving standards.
David Hannant
Derby Day punters and trick-or-treaters are in for a wet and woolly day, with strong winds and rain set to batter Melbourne.
Alexandra Feiam
Interest rates running at a 15-year high and the property market downturn have gouged more than $5bn out of one state’s budget.
Blair Jackson
A man accused of threatening to kill One Nation leader Pauline Hanson on Facebook has faced court.
Emma Kirk
Breakfast radio’s most famous duo has been described as “like a divorce” in court, as ARN directors argue Jackie O Henderson was not worth $10 million without Kyle Sandilands.
Naomi Toy
A childcare pedophile extradited from Queensland has been charged with more than 200 offences involving 23 children in Sydney.
Steve Zemek
Coles has extended two of its key programs ahead of the busy Christmas period, as shareholders sell its stock at the start of trading.
Veteran TV journalist Charles Wooley has made a surprise career change, while making history at the same time.
More details have emerged in court about how ex-Bachelor star Sam Wood allegedly struggled with “anger” issues and led a “party lifestyle”.
Kate Stephenson
Triple-murderer Erin Patterson did not react as she learned she was likely to die in prison.
Thousands have celebrated as a “world class” infrastructure project finally began operations, promising to slash commute times in one major city.
Australia Post will face a fresh parliamentary probe into its long-term viability, as the 200-year-old institution faces mounting sustainability challenges.
A worker was seriously injured after a forklift crushed her in a shopping centre loading bay, with the centre later found guilty over safety failures.
Andrew Hedgman
More than a year after being diagnosed with breast cancer, NSW Deputy Premier Prue Car has shared a heartfelt update on her health battle.
A major Aussie airport has lost power during a bushfire emergency, leading to delays for passengers.
A senior minister has made an emotional appeal to the Coalition to back internet safety laws, pointing to a teen’s tragic suicide in the US.
Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer
The outgoing chair of the company behind Bunnings and Kmart has used his final AGM address to take a parting shot at federal and state tax reform failures.
Australia’s major banks and real estate stocks have powered the ASX 200 higher, defying hotter-than-expected inflation data and looming RBA rate hike fears.
A major tunnel closure caused widespread delays across Sydney on Thursday after a tow truck burst into flames underground.
