Vic Police Chief Commissioner formally apologises for force's role in Stolen Generations

Shane Patton acknowledged significant harm caused by forcibly removing Indigenous children from their families.

More than 100 people feared dead after PNG landslide

It happened around 3am local time - and villagers are recovering bodies from the rubble. 

Fed Gov dispatches two more Air Force flights to New Caledonia; Australia's newest multi-millionaire comes forward

Hundreds of citizens remain stuck, though more than 180 Aussies have already been evacuated.

Mackay leading the State in Aquaculture production

Also new rent reforms pass in parliament overnight.

Rise in violence against hospital staff

An Australian Worker Union survey from January to April with more than 1,200 responses shows workers feel unsafe in public hospital

Unclear when hospitalised Aussies injured on Singapore flight will return home; And one lucky Aussie took out all of last night's $150m Powerball

Unclear when hospitalised Aussies injured on Singapore flight will return home; And one lucky Aussie took out all of last night's $150m Powerball

Police Officer recovering in hospital after Melbourne hit and run

Police Officer recovering in hospital after Melbourne hit and run

Communications watchdog launches legal action against Optus over data breach

The ACMA alleges Australia's second-biggest telco failed to protect customer data as required under the Telecommunications Act.

NSW gov extends life of coal-fired power station; Accused mushroom killer returns to court

The NSW government has intervened to extend the life of Australia's largest coal-fired power station until August 2027. 

The debate to split Queensland in two is back in parliament

KAP leader Robbie Katter moving the motion in parliament yesterday, claiming the North gets neglected by power brokers in the South East.