Human rights commission unveils proposed federal act
Governments would have to consider 28 human rights in their decisions under a landmark proposal by the Australian Human Rights Commission.
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Greens lawyers told me to say I dated bikie: Thorpe
Senator Lidia Thorpe says she only shared one kiss with a former bikie despite previously admitting the pair had been in a relationship.
Ex-Qld mayor pleads guilty years after watchdog probe
A former Queensland mayor has pleaded guilty to offences that arose from an investigation by the state's corruption watchdog, five years after being charged.
Wade Graham holds technique concerns after NRL ban
Wade Graham has been banned for four matches at the NRL judiciary for a high tackle, calling into question his technique after changes to avoid concussions.
Wannabe social media croc hunter fined $12,000
A would-be social media crocodile hunter has been fined $12,000 for catching or attempting to catch 16 reptiles in northern Queensland.
Aussie amateur seeks giant-killing in English RL cup
Australian primary school teacher Jack Payne was once on the books of St George Illawarra Dragons, now he aims to upset one of English RL's famous clubs.
Russians claim control over Bakhmut, Ukrainians defiant
Wagner Group's troops have extended their gains in the key Ukrainian stronghold of Bakhmut, the Russian mercenaries' chief says, as fierce fighting continues.
Department misled independent watchdog on robodebt
Key documents flagging robodebt's potential illegality were withheld from the independent watchdog investigating the department running the scheme.
Reserve Bank closer to hitting pause on rate hikes
After delivering 10 interest rate rises in a row, the Reserve Bank could put further increases on hold to gauge the impact on soaring inflation.
Call to support female engineers to avoid mass shortage
Australia could face a shortage of 200,000 engineers by 2040, according to a new report that found women represent just two in 10 engineering students.
Debate to resume in parliament on safeguard mechanism
Federal MPs will resume debate in parliament on the safeguard mechanism, despite the emissions reduction scheme yet to have the numbers to pass.
Pro-Ukraine group blamed for gas pipeline sabotage: NYT
Ukraine's government has denied any part in the sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines, after a New York Times report linking it to a pro-Ukrainian group.
UK says Channel migrants will be detained and removed
The United Kingdom says asylum seekers arriving in small boats across the Channel from France will be detained.
Energy giant launches electric vehicle subscriptions
One of Australia's biggest energy firms will launch a subscription car service to get more EVs on the road and offer some customers free power to fuel them.
RBA fires off another rate rise but the end is in sight
The Reserve Bank of Australia has lifted interest rates again but toned down its language, opening the door to a pause or only one more rise.
We had a responsibility to act on super tax: PM
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he had a responsibility to act on superannuation tax changes following official advice on larger balances.
Crows boast most potent attack in years, says Laird
Adelaide's triple club champion Rory Laird says the Crows boast their most potent forward line since the 2017 group of attackers who reached the grand final.
Silence on the airwaves ahead of fatal chopper crash
The initial investigations into a fatal helicopter crash include an assessment of radio transmissions in the seconds ahead of the collision.
Luke Keary leaps to defence of NRL independent doctors
Sydney Roosters star Luke Keary fully supports having independent doctors ordering HIA tests from the NRL Bunker, saying it's the players who can't be trusted.
Abuser pleads not guilty to Tame harassment charges
Nicolaas Ockert Bester, who abused former Australian of the Year Grace Tame, has pleaded not guilty to allegations he menaced or harassed her online.
Content Casboult relishing King pairing at Suns
Key forward Levi Casboult stepped up at his new AFL club last season and now wants to reap the rewards alongside the fit-again Ben King on the Gold Coast.
Sexual assault survivors put at centre of law changes
A parliamentary inquiry will hear from sexual assault survivors and consent advocates in a bid to strengthen and streamline laws around Australia.
Vixens set to bounce back from Super Netball final blow
With the Super Netball grand final already locked-in to Melbourne, the Vixens are determined to be a part of it as they bounce back from last year's title loss.
Title fire burns for Townsville WNBL coach of the year
Townsville's WNBL coach and former Australian under-19 talent Shannon Seebohm won't be satisfied until his side's dominance translates into a title.
Buckley: Ginnivan’s AFL feats will speak for themselves
Collingwood great Nathan Buckley says the proof will be in the pudding when Jack Ginnivan returns from suspension in round three.
NRL clear Amone to return from stand-down
St George Illawarra five-eighth Junior Amone has been released from mandatory stand-down after a change in the conditions surrounding his impending court case.
Trial over: Vic to stick with drug-injecting facility
A supervised drug injecting centre in inner Melbourne will become permanent, with the state government introducing legislation following a five-year trial.
Hotter than summer: Mercury soars in NSW heatwave
Sydney baked through its hottest day in two years while bushfires in NSW's west sparked emergency warnings for two communities.
Indigenous voice campaign funding a coalition red line
Changes to referendum mechanics proposed by the Albanese government will be shot down by the opposition unless Labor meets two key demands.
Fifita vows NRL contract talks won’t hurt his football
David Fifita has promised to ensure the ongoing speculation around his future won't impact his football after starring in Gold Coast's round-one win.
Traditional owners fight to stop SA nuclear waste dump
A group of traditional owners are seeking to overturn plans for a nuclear waste dump on South Australia's Eyre Peninsula in a Federal Court case.