Sportsbet and TAB have denied explosive claims they offered a young gambler access to illicit drugs and escorts as part of an inducement program. 

Current and former Aboriginal community police officers have launched a class action alleging they were racially vilified, abused and underpaid while working for the NT Police Force.

A man accusing Alan Jones of indecently assaulting him has detailed in court a night at the broadcaster's farm, where he said Mr Jones demanded he have a shower and come out wearing "a robe and nothing else".

The head of a peak Jewish body has criticised the conduct of protesters at a pro-Palestinian rally in the wake of Hamas's attack on Israel, prompting a tense exchange at the antisemitism royal commission.

Sam Amine is awaiting sentence in the NSW District Court after pleading guilty to brokering the supply of the drugs and firearm.

According to experts, nature is a great social facilitator, and these groups are taking advantage.

A few years ago when I was visiting my mother’s house and going through boxes of things from my childhood, I came across a planner I’d had in high school.

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Australia's poultry industry is racing to keep H5 bird flu out of commercial farms amid fears a single infection could send egg prices soaring.

This year’s Melbourne International Film Festival has kicked off. Here we take a closer look at what’s on the schedule.

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The quake struck about 35km northeast of Luganville in Vanuatu.

A car was also driven at partygoers and a number of vicious assaults reported.

70-100 people could be seen gathered in groups near the scene in Mt Albert.

Police said the accident near Ōtara has blocked multiple lanes.

Police believe they have found everyone from inside the vehicle, but divers will check.

Workers at Arnott’s have laid down their tools and walked off the job, taking industrial action for the first time in 30 years.

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Australia's poultry industry is racing to keep H5 bird flu out of commercial farms amid fears a single infection could send egg prices soaring.

The man, 19 at the time, gathered chemicals and ammunition, and wrote a Reddit post so disturbing the FBI intervened. But he has been released after 600 days behind bars without supervision.

Dramatic video of a police officer driving through a suburban car park, dodging cars to track down an offender, is gaining international attention.

Donald Trump has warned Iran that the country is facing its last chance for a deal to open the Strait of Hormuz.

In Shenzhen, thousands of companies are jumping in on the robotics boom, creating intense competition and raising concerns about jobs.

How many people contributed to prolonging the lie that David Hearn and others vandalised the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, and sat silent until the legal system forced their hand?

Kim Aris says the Red Cross did not have a doctor with them when a representative met with his mother, but they relayed to him that she appeared well.

Footage appears to show the 26-year-old suspect wheeling a suitcase through central Athens before police say it was dumped inside a derelict building.

Bill Shorten has sparked a political storm over sudden policy moves that appeal to the Labor Left.

Progressive politics is close to killing off the worthy idea of constitutional recognition of the indigenous peoples.

Queensland Treasurer Curtis Pitt has ordered sweeping raids to prop up the cash-strapped state’s ailing budget.

Shares fell yesterday, wiping more than $30 billion in value, as investors braced for a British vote to leave the EU.

Efforts to increase the number of people studying science and maths are wrongheaded, says Productivity Commission.

Bill Shorten has sparked a political storm over sudden policy moves that appeal to the Labor Left.

Progressive politics is close to killing off the worthy idea of constitutional recognition of the indigenous peoples.

Queensland Treasurer Curtis Pitt has ordered sweeping raids to prop up the cash-strapped state’s ailing budget.

Shares fell yesterday, wiping more than $30 billion in value, as investors braced for a British vote to leave the EU.

Efforts to increase the number of people studying science and maths are wrongheaded, says Productivity Commission.