Dozens of jobs are being axed at the government agency that’s charged with reforming how Victoria handles family violence but the premier says it won’t affect frontline services. Family Safety Victoria was set …

Volunteer firefighters are scorching Australia’s forest undergrowth, reducing fuel for what is expected to be the fiercest fire season since the monster “Black Summer” blazes. Deadly wildfires have devastated forests …

More pandemic-era measures could be rolled back in NSW after the state government moved to scrap a system allowing people to register positive tests. Residents will no longer be able …

It’s hoped affordable new treatments will be created to help fight childhood genetic muscle diseases following the establishment of an Australian first biobank. The National Muscle Disease Bio-databank will be …

Media mogul Rupert Murdoch has been likened to a Russian dictator and accused of enormously damaging democracy as Australian politicians reflect on his retirement. The surprise move from the 92-year-old …

Unlimited flights into Australia would lead to lower prices, better quality services and more opportunity to travel, the Productivity Commission says. The federal government’s independent economic adviser called for the …

A series of incidents in a matter of hours in Melbourne’s Greek neighbourhood of Oakleigh have caused chaos. A shop was set on fire – with damage to nearby businesses …

Those who try to escape paying an incoming levy on short-term rental properties in Victoria will be caught and forced to pay up, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has warned. In an …

Aircraft, boats and four-wheel-drives will head to the most remote parts of the country next week to enable the first votes in the Indigenous voice referendum to be cast. Remote …

Lockdowns and state border closures will be exempt from an inquiry into Australia’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Health Minister Mark Butler announced a 12-month inquiry into …