41 h. ago This Sydney woman lost $200K to a notorious street scam. Her family blames a ‘zombie drug’

Dozens of Sydney women have been targeted on the city’s streets in the past two years. The fraudsters may be using a dangerous drug that sends victims into a compliant delirium.

Politics

53 h. ago ‘This got me through’: A DV survivor’s guide to being an ally

If you suspect someone is a victim of domestic abuse, it can be difficult to know what is the best approach to take. But there are practical ways to help.

Events

59 h. ago Victims’ Commissioner responds to LNP criticism of DVConnect helpline

Beck O’Connor has spoken out after the release of a review into DVConnect found the service was struggling to meet demand during her time as chief executive.

Events

59 h. ago Please explain: Victims’ Commissioner to face grilling over DVConnect

Beck O’Connor has been ordered to front up to a ministerial meeting to answer questions over the struggling service she previously helmed.

Events

65 h. ago The Perth artists using technology to give a new perspective on the city’s shot

The shot-hole borer plague is one of the subjects of an innovative immersive art project leading to a $75,000 commission.

Technology

4 d. ago ‘Questions to be answered’: Premier weighs into DVConnect failings

A review of the government-funded domestic violence service has led to scrutiny of Queensland’s first Victims’ Commissioner.

Politics

4 d. ago Wall Street surge makes billionaire CEO one of the richest women in the world

Jayshree Ullal’s first client was one of the biggest victims of the global financial crisis but her fortunes have certainly turned since then.

Politics

4 d. ago ‘Emotionally devastating’: Victims of IVF data breach seeking class action

One of Australia’s largest IVF providers has sought to suppress details of how sensitive medical information was breached and put on the dark web for sale.

Events

7 d. ago Cop accessed DV victim details and sent photos to alleged offender

The then officer illegally searched the NSW Police system 700 times. He exchanged photos of official reports with an alleged DV offender and accessed victim details.

Events

7 d. ago Date set for mushroom killer Erin Patterson’s plea for leniency on murder convictions

The mushroom cook killer will face the Supreme Court in Melbourne later this month for her pre-sentence hearing which will reveal more details about Patterson’s life and the impact of her crime on her victims.

Events

7 d. ago Productivity Commission wants our big mining companies to pay more ‘rent’

There are many companies and individuals earning “economic rent” that we can’t do much about. The commission sees this as a problem.

Events

8 d. ago AI copyright exemption idea has set the robot among the pigeons

The Productivity Commission recommendation to give Big Tech free access top Australia’s copyrighted work is naive.

Politics

9 d. ago Australia news as it happened: Productivity commission urges soft touch on AI regulation; Tasmanian politics; eSafety commissioner slams big tech on child abuse material

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Politics

9 d. ago Ellenbrook teen avoids jail for shopping centre coward punch

A Perth teenager who coward-punched a fellow student at an Ellenbrook shopping centre has avoided jail time, with the victim’s father labelling the sentence as ‘a slap in the face’.

Events

9 d. ago WA news LIVE: WA Police assistant commissioner denies harassing colleague

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Events

9 d. ago A $200 billion boost to the economy – but it may mean losing your job

It could be the biggest change to our lives since the invention of steam engines. But even the Productivity Commissions concedes AI could cost jobs.

Economics

1 week ago Burger chain latest restaurant to push products into supermarkets

Grill’d has become the latest restaurant to cash in on the fakeaway trend with a new supermarket range.

Politics

1 week ago I know what a khawd can mean. Here’s why the NRL is struggling to understand Tigers gesture

As someone of Middle Eastern background who grew up in the heavily Arab-populated western Sydney suburb of Merrylands, few are better qualified to explain the connotations of the khawd.

Politics

1 week ago Australia news LIVE: Japanese firm awarded $10 billion warship contract; BHP boss takes aim at Productivity Commission’s tax plan

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Economics

1 week ago WATCH LIVE: Demons explain decision to sack Goodwin with a year left on his contract

The call to move on from the premiership coach was made at a board meeting on Monday night and comes after a disappointing 2025 campaign.

Politics