NSW MPs say they were ambushed" with a proposal to extend sitting weeks by a day, despite cutting question time from the schedule.

A Qantas flight from Melbourne has been diverted over regional Western Australia after reports of a minor mechanical issue".

A cult-favourite fast-food snack will return to the menu after almost a decade following pleas from diehard chicken fans.

Giving evidence at the trial of a double murder-accused pilot, a weed sprayer has shared how he thought a drone flying in a national park was a bit rude".

The NSW Premier has sacked a Labor MP from his parliamentary role, after he accused police of using violence at pro-Palestinian protests.

Labor has shelved a major change to gas approval processes, in return for Greens support for its fuel efficiency standards.

A coin collector has revealed the small error to look out for that could mean your $1 coin is worth a whole lot more.

A growing number of councils are forcing cat owners to keep the felines confined to their homes to protect wildlife - and most Aussies support the policy.

All services of a major public transport network have been cancelled, creating disruption for commuters.

CCTV footage has captured the moment two men, one armed with a large knife, allegedly raiding a petrol station and feeling with food.

A three-bedroom townhouse rented out by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for half-market rent" could soon go up for sale. Here's what's inside.

The Senate has moved to denounce a controversial phrase a day after a Labor senator broke ranks to use it.

A small e-prescription company says a major data breach was likely caused by one if its third-party vendors.

The government has struck a new deal marking one the biggest changes the car industry has seen" in decades.

Pro-Palestine protesters have taken over a building on a Melbourne uni campus, cancelling classes for thousands, but the group has supporters as high as the Senate.

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is bracing for an early election, and will lay out his vision for the country in a speech on Thursday night.

A murder charge against a 12-year-old girl accused of stabbing a woman to death has been dropped.

While the prime minister expected to spend his week spruiking the federal budget, he's instead facing a completely different kind of fight.

No Division One winners were drawn in a historic $100m Powerball draw, setting up a $150m prize next week.

A confronting" drawing depicting a soldier being subjected to a graphic hazing ritual has caused a stir after being uploaded to the Australian War Memorial website.

A local Aussie council is copping backlash from drivers after a controversial change to roads in two key city suburbs.

A third Melbourne school has been caught up in a sexist ranking" of female students, after a disturbing list was found in one of the bathrooms.

The fast food restaurant chain has been fined after sending millions of marketing messages to customers within four months.

A new twist has emerged in the ongoing legal battle between Hillsong and a woman indecently assaulted by a church staffer.

Police are warning Australians not to click on any links sent in unsolicited text messages about a Coles Rewards program.

A bikie shooting has been caught on CCTV as police make a renewed push for information a year on from the attack.

An Australian artist has responded to criticism levelled by mining billionaire Gina Rinehart, who reportedly demanded his painting of her be removed.

Police and security guards were on scene as protesters became fired up over a controversial ban on same-sex parenting books.

Pro-Palestine activists have taken over a building at the University of Melbourne and have said they won't leave" until demands are met.

Anthony Albanese has revealed why he served a long-time tenant an eviction notice, after the man made a public plea for the PM not to kick him out.

In an attempt to neutralise criticism over a key Labor policy, the Treasurer said households needed immediate support.

A cross-dressing drug dealer who supplied vulnerable teenage girls with meth before sexually assaulting them has learnt his fate in court.

The Prime Minister has hit back against claims his budget will take money out of border protection as the government grapples with a rise in illegal boat arrivals.

An Adelaide woman has recounted how she was left holding back tears" and fearing for her life after her driver performed a disgusting act behind the wheel.

Early morning texts sent by a mum to her daughter's alleged killer the day after the girl was allegedly shot have been read out in court.

The nation's richest woman has reportedly told the National Gallery of Australia to remove an image of her because she doesn't like it.

Households in one state will have the majority of their energy bills paid for a year following Tuesday night's federal budget.

A 13-year-old boy who allegedly threatened staff and students with a knife at school has lost his bid to have a court-imposed 24-hour curfew relaxed.

The mother of a nine-year-old girl who vanished sent messages saying she was devo' her daughter was missing, but didn't report it to police until the next day, a jury has been told.

A religious group accused of depriving a girl her lifesaving medication have told a court they have no intention' of being involved in pre-trial hearings.

Federal authorities are investigating reports of a large-scale data breach on a major health provider.

In the immediate wake of nationwide rallies, laws are being introduced to make one group of Aussies safer.

Australians should get their umbrellas prepared, with signs a climate driver, which generally means above-average rainfall, may form later this year.

An attempt to hurry a suite of major reforms that would make it harder for people accused of serious domestic violence offences has failed.

One of Australia's largest financial services providers is going cashless at its offices but has promised customers cash withdrawal fees from ATMs will be covered.

A politician in her 40s has detailed her fight with the beast" in an emotional moment at parliament.

Fed up farmers have walked out of a major post-budget speech amid backlash on Labor's contentious plans to phase out live sheep exports.

Wife killer Chris Dawson has been accused of having a complete lack of sentiment" for his children over a run in with a young artist.

Former St Kilda star Sam Fisher broke down in tears on Thursday after he was jailed for more than five years for drug trafficking.

The daughter of a slain camper had told a jury her mother had been in a relationship for 14 years with the married man she was camping with.