Commuters who once endured hour-long trips to the Sydney CBD will have their travel time slashed, as a historic $25bn rail line opens.
Jack Nivison
Australia Post will face a fresh parliamentary probe into its long-term viability, as the 200-year-old institution faces mounting sustainability challenges.
Emma Kirk
A worker was seriously injured after a forklift crushed her in a shopping centre loading bay, with the centre later found guilty over safety failures.
Andrew Hedgman
More than a year after being diagnosed with breast cancer, NSW Deputy Premier Prue Car has shared a heartfelt update on her health battle.
A major Aussie airport has lost power during a bushfire emergency, leading to delays for passengers.
A woman is fighting for life after being trapped and transported to hospital, following a horror three-car collision.
A senior minister has made an emotional appeal to the Coalition to back internet safety laws, pointing to a teen’s tragic suicide in the US.
Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer
The outgoing chair of the company behind Bunnings and Kmart has used his final AGM address to take a parting shot at federal and state tax reform failures.
Cameron Micallef
Australia’s major banks and real estate stocks have powered the ASX 200 higher, defying hotter-than-expected inflation data and looming RBA rate hike fears.
A major tunnel closure caused widespread delays across Sydney on Thursday after a tow truck burst into flames underground.
Three of Australia’s most powerful retailers have simultaneously flagged slowing sales as cost-of-living pressures bite hard.
The corporate watchdog is examining if bankers misrepresented demand for shares in an Australian AI company’s $44bn float.
CCTV has captured the wild moment thieves made off with $20,000 worth of meat from an up-market Melbourne steakhouse.
A night out with friends ended in tragedy when an innocent 19-year-old woman, “in the prime of her life”, died days after a shooting outside a pub.
A 53-year-old man has been charged with the domestic violence murder of his long-term partner, who was found dead in a unit.
Naomi Toy
Sam Wood’s former multimillion-dollar fitness empire has been rebranded following domestic violence allegations against the reality TV star.
Woolworths has warned many Australians face a “tighter Christmas” as the supermarket giant revealed four in 10 customers struggle to make ends meet.
An accused killer’s chat with a colleague as police tried to get in contact with him days after he allegedly killed a couple has been aired in court.
Clareese Packer
The boss of the Australian Taxation Office admits he “jumped to conclusions” as sweeping changes to card payments were brought in, distressing thousands of small businesses.
Blair Jackson
Police have revealed more details on the allegations surrounding a teen being charged with terror offences, alleged violent extremist material was posted online.
Joanne Williamson, Emma Kirk
A coroner has revealed how a Melbourne stuntman and actor who worked alongside martial arts legend Chuck Norris died.
Steve Zemek
The children of a man accused of murdering his wife told a court their mother was “a different person” away from him and that they installed security cameras to monitor his visits.
Kate Stephenson
A promising new Australian clinical trial could mark a major step in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease, and help patients stay home longer.
A “devious and dishonest” man has been sentenced after more than 100 dogs were found living in squalor behind his home.
