Easy tax breaks set up for home offices

Thousands of Australians finding themselves working from home will get a shortcut to claiming expenses when it comes to tax time.

Bushfires royal commission goes virtual

The national bushfires royal commission will hold its first hearing online so it can complete its work amid coronavirus restrictions.

Pell jury should have had doubt: court

Seven of Australia's top legal minds have ruled the jury which convicted Cardinal George Pell should have found there was reasonable doubt about the sexual abuse charges he faced.

Coronavirus deters crowds at Pell decision

When Victoria's Court of Appeal heard the case for Cardinal George Pell's acquittal last year, more than 42,000 people watched the proceedings live.

NSW killer claims Jay-Z made him stab dad

A paranoid schizophrenic who stabbed his father to death in central NSW claimed he was Jesus and that US music mogul Jay-Z's "gangsta rap made me do it".

Pell still faces civil suits over abuse

Cardinal George Pell's legal battles are far from over, even though he is a free man.

Key quotes from the George Pell acquittal

KEY QUOTES ON THE ACQUITTAL OF CARDINAL GEORGE PELL

Virus a threat to sovereignty, PM declares

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, an outbreak of bipartisanship continues to spread through Australia's political ranks.

Vic learner driver fine revoked on review

A learner driver slapped with a $1652 fine for breaching coronavirus regulations is off the hook after a police review.

Pell verdict paves way for inquiry reports

A royal commission's findings about Cardinal George Pell's handling of child sexual abuse complaints won't be released for weeks.