The Albanese government has quietly abandoned its own definition of the public service's external workforce, which it previously used to accuse the Coalition of a $20.8bn 'shadow workforce'. Discover the new audit figures.
Amy Remeikis argues the real threat isn't immigration, but politicians spreading hate. As Opposition Leader Sussan Ley visits Bondi, we examine the impact of divisive rhetoric on Australia's social fabric. Read more.
WA's Labor government spent $46.4m on external consultants in just 10 months, with the opposition slamming the 'alarming' outsourcing rate. Read the full breakdown.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces fierce backlash for rejecting calls for a Royal Commission into the Bondi Junction terror attack. Critics argue a full inquiry is essential for national security.
PM Anthony Albanese faces fierce criticism for dismissing calls for a royal commission into antisemitism as 'bulls***' following the Bondi attack. Read the full political fallout.
Australian and Philippines police investigate two Sydney men who travelled to the same location as the Bondi terrorists. Get the latest on the expanding terror probe.
ACT Policing is investigating after a man was found deceased in a Braddon unit late Saturday night. A woman is assisting detectives. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
A 17-year-old Cairns youth has been committed to stand trial in the District Court over an alleged violent home invasion and sexual assault in Manunda. Get the latest court details.
NSW Premier Chris Minns calls for calm and asks people to avoid a Sydney rally, while Barnaby Joyce urges attendance. The event follows the Bondi Beach terror attack, with new protest laws imminent.
ACT Police are investigating the suspicious death of a man found in a Lowanna Street, Braddon apartment overnight. A 37-year-old woman is assisting with inquiries.
NSW Premier Chris Minns calls for a royal commission into the Bondi terror attack and announces new laws banning hate symbols. A national day of reflection is planned.
A $5 million McDonald's proposal opposite Toukley Public School has been formally rejected by Central Coast Council, ending a year-long community fight over traffic and safety concerns.
Noel Radcliffe Hagan sentenced in Mount Isa District Court for a campaign of unlawful stalking against his former partner. Read the full court details and judge's remarks.
A critical security failure at Westfield Bondi Junction is under scrutiny. As the community mourns, demands grow for accountability to ensure such a blunder is never repeated. Read the full investigation.
Mark Kenny analyses Australia's response to the Bondi tragedy, exploring gun law debates, rising anti-Semitism, and a Jewish friend's nuanced perspective on national healing. Read more.
ACT Police say white supremacist flyers distributed in Canberra suburbs break no laws, as PM Anthony Albanese announces plans for tougher federal hate speech legislation. Read the full story.
Canberra faces a severe shortage of outdoor public pools as developers replace them with indoor facilities. With a population set to hit 800,000, experts warn the current trend is unsustainable. Read more.
A Geelong man accused of drug trafficking has been released on bail after a court heard DNA evidence was incorrectly analysed. Read the full details of the legal blunder.
Cairns Regional Council's grave buyback scheme has secured only five additional years of burial space. Mayor Terry James calls for urgent state government action on new cemetery land.
The WA government announces plans to increase penalties for hate crimes and introduce new offences, responding to community calls for stronger action against prejudice-driven violence.
The WA government is drafting new building contract laws to protect consumers and reform the troubled construction industry. Learn about the key changes and what they mean for you.
A week after Australia's worst mass shooting in 30 years at Bondi Beach, the nation pauses to honour the 15 victims. Discover the details of the attack, the community's response, and plans for a royal commission.
Water Corporation is forced to adjust thousands of customer bills after discovering systemic meter misreads. Find out if you're affected and what to do next.
The man accused of the Bondi Beach terror attack is set for prison transfer. Sydney marks a week since the massacre that killed 15. Read the latest on the investigation.
A Perth man previously convicted of racially harassing his neighbour is back in court, accused of spray-painting Nazi symbols on a public wall. Read the latest on this disturbing case.
Doug William Diver, former Shire of Ashburton deputy president, has been charged with multiple child sex offences. The 68-year-old will face court in Perth. Read the full details.
Outraged fishing groups take the Cook Government to court over a permanent fishing ban in WA's South Coast. Get the full story on the legal fight and its impact.
A Japanese company central to Australia's $10 billion Hunter-class frigate program is embroiled in a major fraud scandal. Get the full details on the investigation and its potential impact on the critical defence project.
Andy Pobjoy, owner of Geelong's Piano Bar, announces his bid for Liberal Party preselection in the seat of Corangamite. Discover his platform and local political ambitions.
A NSW Supreme Court judge has ruled claims by former Cessnock councillors over the Liberal Party's candidate nomination failure are 'reasonably arguable'. The case will proceed, seeking accountability.