Top Stories Politics Courts General Finance Sport World FactCheck

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Support AAP with a free or paid subscription

Subscribe to AAP News Download our app

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Support AAP with a free or paid subscription

Subscribe to AAP News Download our app

Latest news: General

Man charged over second illegal euthanasia death

Man charged over second illegal euthanasia death

A man charged over an illegal euthanasia operation faces a string of new allegations, including the death of a second man.

Second possible 'kill car' found after police pursuit

Second possible 'kill car' found after police pursuit

Second possible 'kill car' found after police pursuit

Second possible 'kill car' found after police pursuit

The discovery of a second potential "kill car" has led police to heap more charges on three men who sparked a pursuit from a different staged vehicle.

Top Enders urged to prepare as tropical cyclone nears

Top Enders urged to prepare as tropical cyclone nears

Top Enders urged to prepare as tropical cyclone nears

Top Enders urged to prepare as tropical cyclone nears

A weekend of intense rain, destructive winds, felled trees and power cuts awaits the Top End as the first cyclone of the season approaches.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

'Getting worse': inquiry's chilling child abuse warning

'Getting worse': inquiry's chilling child abuse warning

Australia's most senior police admit they have been powerless to stop a massive increase in child exploitation, conceding the abuse is getting worse.

Teen charged after ebike crash kills eight-year-old

Teen charged after ebike crash kills eight-year-old

Weeks after an eight-year-old boy was killed in a e-bike crash, police have charged a teenager with a number of offences following an investigation.

Host Brazil pushes for progress on big issues at COP30

Host Brazil pushes for progress on big issues at COP30

COP30 UN climate talks host Brazil is spearheading a push for a detailed road map for the world to phase out or transition away from fossil fuels.

Right to disconnect laws slashing unpaid overtime hours

Right to disconnect laws slashing unpaid overtime hours

Laws designed to prevent employees from having to pick up the phone outside of work hours appear to be having their intended effect, a report shows.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

Murder charges after stabbing at child's first birthday

Murder charges after stabbing at child's first birthday

Murder charges after stabbing at child's first birthday

Murder charges after stabbing at child's first birthday

Ten months after a child's first birthday ended in the tragedy with two men stabbed to death, police have arrested and charged a man with murder.

CFMEU leaders adrift from 'civilised society'

CFMEU leaders adrift from 'civilised society'

CFMEU leaders adrift from 'civilised society'

CFMEU leaders adrift from 'civilised society'

The author of a shocking report alleging a culture of violence and intimidation inside the CFMEU says the union thought it ran industrial relations policy.

Minister supports 'necessary' CSIRO refocus, job cuts

Minister supports 'necessary' CSIRO refocus, job cuts

Minister supports 'necessary' CSIRO refocus, job cuts

Minister supports 'necessary' CSIRO refocus, job cuts

Science groups are warning of the impact to Australia's future while a government minister supports a CSIRO restructure that will axe up to 350 scientists.

Tributes for teen as charges laid over fatal hit-run

Tributes for teen as charges laid over fatal hit-run

Tributes for teen as charges laid over fatal hit-run

Tributes for teen as charges laid over fatal hit-run

A 17-year-old girl fatally struck in a hit-and-run crash has been remembered as a much-loved daughter and sister who cared deeply for those around her.

Two armed men gunned down in separate police shootings

Two armed men gunned down in separate police shootings

Two armed men gunned down in separate police shootings

Two armed men gunned down in separate police shootings

One man is dead and another is fighting for his life after they were shot by police during separate confrontations.

Big bank boss takes swipe at surcharge ban consequences

Big bank boss takes swipe at surcharge ban consequences

Big bank boss takes swipe at surcharge ban consequences

Big bank boss takes swipe at surcharge ban consequences

As the Reserve Bank considers a ban on credit card surcharges, the head of the nation's biggest bank has warned of "wrong assumptions" about the payments.

Man on the run after pursuit of suspected 'kill car'

Man on the run after pursuit of suspected 'kill car'

Man on the run after pursuit of suspected 'kill car'

Man on the run after pursuit of suspected 'kill car'

Three men have been charged while a fourth is on the run after police pursued and stopped a suspected "kill car".

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

Suspects investigated in mother-daughter murder probe

Detectives investigating the suspected murder of a mother and teenage daughter have identified several people of interest.

'Go home': neo-Nazi's visa torn up after shock protest

One of the 60 demonstrators who took part in a fascist protest touting Hitler slogans outside a state parliament has had his visa cancelled.

Secret speed cameras urged for road crash black spots

Multiple warning signs to drivers that a speed camera is ahead could be contributing to a rising road death toll, triggering a new approach.

Community spirit praised after demolition derby crash

The mayor of a regional shire where 13 people were injured in a demolition derby crash has praised locals for stepping up in the wake of the incident.

Access five free articles per month

Subscription Options

Already a member? Sign in here

Hundreds charged in police domestic violence crackdown

More than 750 people have been charged in a four-day domestic violence blitz by one state's police force, amid a crisis of violence against women.

One million pushed to brink amid child poverty crisis

Advocates are renewing calls for Australia to adopt a nationally-agreed definition of child poverty, as concerning data shows almost one million are struggling.

Almost 70 schools to close as asbestos concerns spread

An asbestos scare linked to coloured sand products has prompted dozens of school closures as decontamination work continues.

Australian push for zero US tariffs after beef reprieve

The Albanese government has taken credit for the lifting of US tariffs on Australian beef but the opposition says it's due to pressure from American consumers.

Storm barrage to continue lashing eastern Australia

More heavy rainfall, damaging wind gusts, and large hail are possible, as powerful storms continue to lash parts of eastern Australia.

Giant hail batters communities in two states

Golf ball-sized hail has pummelled towns as severe thunderstorms packing heavy rain and powerful winds lash two states.

Teen driver charged after crash kills pregnant woman

A 19-year-old P-plate driver has been charged over the deaths of a pregnant woman and her unborn baby, after she was struck by a vehicle at a car park entrance.

Topics

Politics Australia Crime, Law and Justice New South Wales Victoria Queensland Economy, Business and Finance Environmental Issue South Australia Police Homicide Death Weather Transport Crime Children Science and Technology Housing and Urban Planning Northern Territory South America

No opinion, no spin, no agenda.

Support AAP News

Already a member?
Sign in here