Nowra bushfire brought under control

Firefighters have gained the upper hand against a bushfire that raged toward homes on the NSW south coast with the help of waterbombing aircraft.

Battle brews over Qld procurement policy

The Queensland government is facing fresh criticism from Federal Trade Minister Steven Ciobo over its plan to dismiss a free-trade deal with New Zealand in favour of its own local procurement policy.

Driver stayed near fatal NSW hit-run: cops

The driver who hit and killed a teenage girl in Sydney's west was caught on CCTV driving near the scene minutes after the incident - but fled again, police say.

Turnbull holds onto gas reserve threat

Malcolm Turnbull has his finger on the trigger for gas export controls but is giving energy companies one last chance to make up a shortfall in supply before he pulls it.

Fund misuse kept secret to protect NSW RSL

The expenses of former NSW RSL president were kept secret to protect the charity's reputation and its members, a legal advisor to the organisation has revealed.

Hobart pub robbed at gunpoint

A masked armed robber is on the run after an early morning heist at a Hobart pub.

Children speak out on NT care system

By the time AI's troubled mother was ready to "surrender" to authorities, her children were starving, covered in bruises and lice, and the house was full of rotten food and maggots.

The world welcomes Aussie space agency

The world's leading space agencies are ready to work with a new Australian body, declaring the "door is open" to close co-operation.

Study confirms ‘Angelina Jolie’ effect

Angelina Jolie's announcement detailing her decision to undergo a double mastectomy to reduce the risk of breast cancer influenced hundreds of women to do the same, an Australian study has confirmed.

Gastro’ no excuse for speeding in WA

Western Australia Police ignored a truck driver's excuse for his excessive speeding on his urgency to use a toilet after his children gave him gastro.