The Reserve Bank increases interest rates by 50 basis points, taking the cash rate target to 0.85 per cent — well ahead of most economists' expectations.

The Reserve Bank is looking to shake the economy up, let go of its extreme stimulus and move forward to normalise rates.

A Chinese defence ministry spokesman says the Australian aircraft seriously threatened China's sovereignty and security, warning Australia to restrain its actions or "bear all the serious consequences".

The government-funded Legal Aid agency in NSW has been accused of racism and discrimination by a number of its own employees. 

The family of Katherine Leadbetter and Matthew Field, who were killed in a hit-and-run last year, give emotional victim impact statements after it was revealed the teenage boy responsible has already pleaded guilty to downgraded charges. ...

Jim Chalmers says a rise in interest rates is "difficult news" for home owners and warns life in Australia is set to become even more expensive.

Two witnesses giving evidence in the Chris Dawson murder trial say his second wife shared suspicions that he had killed his first wife Lynette.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says his government's approach to tackling climate change is winning Australia praise from foreign nations.

A coroner finds speed, weather and road conditions did not contribute to a deadly crash that left three teenage children in the car orphaned last year.

More than 7.3 million cases of COVID-19 have been recorded in Australia so far. While that's probably not the true number of cases, there's still a lot of us who have not contracted the virus — yet.

An AFP investigation reveals the infamous 'Ndrangheta and other Italian crime gangs are allegedly "flooding Australia with illicit drugs" and laundering billions of dollars in the country.

Dennis Basic's defence says he is "embarrassed by his conduct", as he pleads guilty to several charges including assaulting an emergency worker, recklessly causing injury and animal cruelty.

Forensic biologist Kirsty Wright says there's "nothing anywhere in the world" like the DNA testing failures at the Queensland-run forensics lab. What could the consequences be for criminal cases?

New Resources Minister Madeleine King says restoring ageing coal plants that went offline due to unexpected outages would provide quick relief to the east coast gas crisis.

Finance Minister Katy Gallagher says the incoming Labor government has inherited the worst set of budget books in history. Is that correct? RMIT ABC Fact Check investigates.

A police informant will be called as a witness during a two-day court hearing for William Tyrrell's foster mother, who denies giving misleading or false information to the NSW Crime Commission.

ANZ has introduced a new entitlement allowing employees based in Australia and New Zealand to take paid leave while they are affirming their gender. We look at what gender affirmation leave is, which major companies already have it, and oth...

Colombia discovers two more wrecks close to the coveted San José galleon, with its billions of dollars worth of sunken treasure, the ownership of which is heavily disputed.

The cost of living is rising, and with everything from mortgage rates to grocery prices going up, more Australians are under financial pressure. We want to hear how it's impacting you. 

Kalyn Ponga has worn plenty of shots this season, but the Queensland fullback has everything to gain and very little to lose in the 2022 Origin series. 

A boy who allegedly came to the aid of a 17-year-old who was fatally stabbed during a brawl at Sydney's Royal Easter Show pleads guilty to two offences.

US authorities order the seizure of two aircraft owned by Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich, including a Boeing jet believed to be one of the world's most expensive private planes.

Ukrainian and Russian troops are fighting street-by-street for control of the key industrial city of Sievierodonetsk, even as the UN warns the war is creating a "human trafficking crisis".

Melbourne AFLW captain Daisy Pearce will kick off her coaching career at Geelong as part of the AFL's women's coach acceleration program after she finishes playing.

Since their find, Kate and Tim Wagstaff have been pulled into an adventure that most fossil enthusiasts can only dream of, working with palaeontologists across Australia to document and further investigate their discovery.