Consumer prices surge 7.3 per cent over the past year, as the cost of housing construction and elevated fuel prices lead a huge jump in the cost of living.

When Sydney recruitment officer Annabelle Gonzales heads into the office, she packs lunch for herself and her furry friend Lola.

Medibank has confirmed the criminal entity behind the cyber attack on the company had access to the data of about 4 million current customers, and many former ones too.

Jim Chalmers unveiled his budget in a precarious economic environment and amid fears of a looming global recession. But while the national conversation is focused on short-term economic pressures, the world is entering unprecedented territor...

A "confident young fella" had his life torn apart when he joined the army in 1996. More than two decades on, the Indigenous veteran says he's still picking up the pieces.

The brother of murdered American mathematician Scott Johnson says he has accepted the possibility of a trial as the man jailed over the killing after pleading guilty launches an appeal.

ANZ was issued the fine in the Federal Court after the bank failed to provide benefits such as fee waivers and interest rate discounts to approximately 689,000 customer accounts.

The jury in the trial of former Liberal Party staffer Bruce Lehrmann has been trying to reach a unanimous decision for more than five days.

A manager at Queensland's state-run forensic lab faces a tense grilling over his response to grave concerns about DNA testing, and for allowing police to be misled.

Methylamphetamine consumption has risen across Australia while the use of other drugs has dropped, according to the latest results from national wastewater analysis.

A Supreme Court jury has been shown police bodycam vision of an officer telling alleged victim to "c'mon, keep breathing" as he lay injured at the doorstep of a carnival caravan.

A Great Southern doctor pleads guilty to attempted murder for giving a prescription to a woman who allegedly used the medication to try to kill her daughter, who has a severe disability.

There are growing concerns about the sustainability of a central Labor policy following new budget projections showing the extent of National Disability Insurance Scheme cost blowouts. 

The Australian Institute of Architects accuses the NSW premier of "twisting tales" and making "false remarks" over their support of Sydney's Barangaroo redevelopment and demands an apology.

His defence lawyer argued his client's actions showed no "express intention" to make the proposed entry to Australia "easier" for people.

A 62-year-old registered nurse is behind bars in Western Australia accused of attempting to murder her husband, after being his carer for almost a decade.

Elysia Keygan is due to give birth at any moment, but with significant traffic delays on Cam River Bridge, she is scared she will not get medical attention on time.

A former AFL player and Nine News Adelaide presenter will likely resolve his legal dispute with the broadcaster over a COVID-19 vaccine mandate, his lawyers say.

Taiwan's Foreign Minister Joseph Wu says he is expecting Beijing to ramp up its "security threat and diplomatic suppression" on the island.

Bitter enemies in the same chambers, a golliwog defender firming as mayor in one municipality, and other political careers shredded — who said Tasmania's council elections would be boring?

Police believe the two burglaries that took place in a small locality near Ballarat are linked, with one of the vehicles used during the crimes believed to be a stolen, white-coloured Toyota HiLux.

After decades of pleading with authorities, the families of people killed at passive level crossings have welcomed a landmark promise to fund safety upgrades across regional Australia.

A company wants to print 100 honeycomb-shaped cabins across from a Dubbo tourist attraction as the council makes space for a housing development using the technology.

Prisoners at Australia's largest jail face being confined to the cells as prison officers walk off the job after rejecting an 11th-hour offer from private operator Serco.  

Doctor Who will no longer appear on the ABC beyond the current season.