Weaker-than-expected jobs growth defies expectations
Economists had predicted a fall in the nation's unemployment rate but the figure has held steady - a key reading ahead of the RBA's next interest rate decision.
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Serious questions are being asked of mental health services after two patients absconded from a hospital and were allegedly involved in three deaths.
It's outrageous the Muslim community is being subjected to intimidation, particularly as the holy month of Ramadan begins, the prime minister says.
Furious political debate continues to surround the fate of 34 women and children who've been trying to return to Australia after years in a Syrian camp.
Police
Missing boy: police vow to continue evidence hunt
Police have found no evidence in their latest search of a property where a four-year-old boy vanished but they will keep returning until the case is solved.
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Queanbeyan’s Monaro Street to close for six months
Construction on the $17.25 million Monaro Street Refresh in Queanbeyan will begin on March 12, with the main street to close to vehicle traffic for six months.
Politics
Hanson partially backtracks on ‘no good Muslims’ claim
One Nation's leader has partially apologised for controversial comments on Islamic Australians, while also attacking criticism of her remarks.
An 89-year-old man is in a critical condition after he was struck by a car in Lyneham on Tuesday afternoon.
Measles outbreaks globally and less than ideal vaccination rates for children are negative signs as clusters of the contagious disease emerge in two states.
Complaints about telecommunications services are rising in Australia and faulty and disconnected mobile phone connections are making the biggest impact.
Australia must urgently review road safety amid a dramatic lift in road deaths in 50 km/h areas, a roads industry lobby group says.
Buyers are turning to regional Australia for housing affordability, but little relief can be found in some of the fastest-growing areas outside the cities.
"I get stopped all the time; a bloke just has a bit of a chat, says thank you and shakes your hand… That’s your success right there. One young fella at a time.” TIA PRIEST-WILLIMOTT meets Menslink's Ben Gathercole.
Health insurance customers are set to pay even more for their policies after the biggest premium hike since 2017 was confirmed.
Liberal leader Angus Taylor has unveiled his shadow cabinet, with conservatives returning to the fold after being pushed to the outer.
Muslim leaders have challenged Pauline Hanson to explain exactly what policy changes she would like to see after an incendiary rant on late-night television.
A man accused of throwing a homemade bomb into a crowd of Australia Day protesters in an act of terrorism can be named after a suppression order was lifted.
A 12-year-old boy is in hospital with serious injuries after an e-bike carrying three young riders collided with a utility at a Melba intersection. Police are seeking witnesses and dashcam footage.
Back-rower Charlie Cale has conceded he let the Brumbies down after back stress fractures cruelled his chances of playing last season.
