Australia wipes $16 billion off student loans
Australia’s parliament has passed a law to cut student loans by 20%, wiping more than $A16 billion in debt for 3 million people.
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Man shot dead after severing sister's arm: Vic police
Man shot dead after severing sister's arm: Vic police
A man has been shot dead by police near Melbourne after allegedly severing his sister's arm during an attack which left her in a coma with life-threatening injuries.
Negligence ruling upheld for Ruby Princess Covid cruise
Negligence ruling upheld for Ruby Princess Covid cruise
The operator of a cruise ship that embarked just as the Covid-19 pandemic gripped the globe will remain liable to pay passengers impacted by the virus after a failed appeal.
Australia adds YouTube to social media ban for children
Australia adds YouTube to social media ban for children
Australian children will be barred from accessing YouTube after the federal government confirmed the video-sharing website will fall under its social media ban.
Relative allegedly murdered man in home invasion
Relative allegedly murdered man in home invasion
Failing to locate stacks of cash during a home invasion, a masked man fatally beat an elderly relative over the head before fleeing, a jury has heard.
Fight looms as Gaza protest planned for Sydney Harbour Bridge
Fight looms as Gaza protest planned for Sydney Harbour Bridge
A pro-Palestine demonstration is planned for one of Australia's most recognisable landmarks, prompting a potential court showdown to block the rally.
Israel 'quite clearly' breaking international law - Albanese
Israel 'quite clearly' breaking international law - Albanese
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Israel has "quite clearly" breached international law by limiting food deliveries to starving civilians in Gaza as he escalates his criticism of the...
US 'will sell so much' beef to Australia after relaxed restrictions: Trump
US 'will sell so much' beef to Australia after relaxed restrictions: Trump
The United States will sell "so much" beef to Australia, US President Donald Trump said today after Canberra relaxed import restrictions.
Body in creek fourth grim discovery on Gold Coast
Body in creek fourth grim discovery on Gold Coast
A woman's body has been found in a creek at a popular tourist destination, the fourth grim discovery in the area's waters in less than a week.
Man 'duct taped, pointed gun at toddlers': police
Man 'duct taped, pointed gun at toddlers': police
An Australian man has been charged after he allegedly bound two young children with duct tape and took a photo while pointing a gun at them.
'Terrrible tragedy': Two men killed in plane crash
'Terrrible tragedy': Two men killed in plane crash
A pilot and flight examiner have died in a light plane crash that ignited a "fireball" in south-eastern Queensland.
Rare mpox strain detected in Australia
Rare mpox strain detected in Australia
Authorities in Australia fear the number of hospital contacts could grow as they trace health staff after a rare strain of mpox was detected in an overseas traveller.
Accused refused bail over $555m meth haul seizure
Accused refused bail over $555m meth haul seizure
One of three men accused of attempting to import more than $500 million worth of drugs into Australia inside rolls of fabric has been denied bail.
Outback killer's death robs family of hopes for peace
Outback killer's death robs family of hopes for peace
Notorious outback killer Bradley Murdoch has died, meaning the chance of recovering his victim Peter Falconio's body is considered remote at best.
Outback killer dies, taking secret to the grave
Outback killer dies, taking secret to the grave
A notorious Australian backpacker murderer has died without revealing where he put the remains of the man he killed in the outback.
Backpacker reveals why she left her car in remote WA bush
Backpacker reveals why she left her car in remote WA bush
A German backpacker who spent 10 nights lost in the outback says she abandoned her bogged van in a state of confusion after hitting her head.
Australia won't commit troops in advance - minister
Australia won't commit troops in advance - minister
Australia will not commit troops in advance to any conflict, Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy said on Sunday.
Machete man shot dead by police at Sydney mall
Machete man shot dead by police at Sydney mall
A man in his 20s has been shot dead by police after he allegedly threatened them with a machete at a suburban Sydney shopping centre.
German backpacker found alive in outback
'Remarkable story': German backpacker found alive in Australian outback
A "brave" German backpacker is recovering in hospital after being found alive following almost two weeks missing in the Australian outback.
Missing German backpacker's van found
Missing German backpacker's van found
A missing German backpacker's abandoned van has been found after she disappeared while travelling solo in Australia's outback.