Senior Liberal women express outrage after Queensland MP Keith Pitt suggests revisiting abortion laws, calling the remarks 'deeply offensive' and 'politically damaging' for the Coalition.
Historic crackdown sees Sydney tobacco retailers shut their doors as New South Wales implements world-leading anti-smoking legislation targeting community health.
Hundreds of native flying foxes have been hospitalised in Queensland after a freak hailstorm pummelled the region with tennis ball-sized ice chunks, raising urgent questions about climate change impacts on wildlife.
Marnus Labuschagne delivers a commanding Sheffield Shield century for Queensland against NSW, sending a powerful message to Australian selectors ahead of the Ashes series with a flawless display of batting technique and temperament.
Severe tropical cyclone Tino unleashes destruction across northern Philippines and Queensland coast, forcing mass evacuations and raising urgent climate change concerns as extreme weather intensifies.
Kabi Kabi First Nations people challenge Australia Zoo over custody of iconic crocodile, citing cultural significance and ancestral connections to the animal's original habitat.
Massive hailstones the size of cricket balls have pummelled South-East Queensland, causing widespread damage to property and vehicles as severe thunderstorms unleash chaos across the region.
The Minns Labor government secures parliamentary support through sweeping concessions on environmental planning, workers' compensation reforms and firearm regulations in landmark crossbench negotiations.
A 41-year-old man has been charged with murder following the grim discovery of a woman's body at a property in Kearsley, Hunter Valley, sending shockwaves through the local community.
Australia's Bureau of Meteorology issues urgent warnings as dangerous supercell storms threaten Queensland and northern NSW with destructive weather phenomena including giant hail and potential tornadoes.
Meteorologists warn of unprecedented October heatwave sweeping across Queensland and Northern Territory, with temperatures set to shatter historical records and pose serious health risks.
Disgraced politician Gareth Ward sentenced to three years in prison for sexually assaulting two men while serving as NSW MP, with judge condemning his 'serious breach of trust'.
Controversial new planning laws in New South Wales could allow major mining and power projects to be fast-tracked, as Premier Chris Minns concedes they'd likely qualify under the contentious system.
Exclusive details emerge about the devastating death of a British grandmother abandoned by a cruise ship during a shore excursion on a remote Australian island.
Every state-run correctional facility in New South Wales has been plunged into lockdown after prison officers launched unprecedented industrial action, citing dangerous understaffing and rising violence.
A controversial plan to construct a massive pipeline from the Great Barrier Reef to drought-stricken western Queensland has ignited fierce debate, pitting environmental concerns against regional water security needs.
Queensland announces groundbreaking public sex offender registry as Daniel Morcombe's parents push for Australia-wide implementation to enhance child safety.
After successfully overturning Queensland's controversial puberty blocker ban, activist Bridget Gilly now faces renewed legislation. Discover why she's not backing down from this critical healthcare fight.