Roberts-Smith witnesses allegedly colluded
Media outlets being sued for defamation by Ben Roberts-Smith have accused upcoming witnesses for the war veteran of colluding in their evidence.
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Alleged wife-killer Dawson to stand trial
The High Court has dismissed an application by accused wife-killer Chris Dawson, who pushed for a permanent stay of the matter.
Chronic shortage of psychiatrists for vets
Poor pay and the challenging work mean many psychiatrists are reluctant to take on the demands of treating mentally ill veterans, an inquiry has been told.
Compo system ‘unintelligible’ to veterans
The royal commission has been told lawyers have to navigate a confusing maze of different legislation to make compensation claims for injured veterans.
No prospect of Russia peace deal: envoy
Ukraine's ambassador to Australia says Russia is committing heinous war crimes and cannot be trusted with peace negotiations.
Children of those who suicide take blame
The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has been told children of those who suicide often blame themselves and feel abandoned.
Man charged over 2020 Melbourne murder
Detectives will apply to have a Queensland man extradited to Victoria after he was charged with the 2020 murder of a woman in Melbourne.
Roberts-Smith witness denies memory issues
A former soldier has stood by comments he told war veteran Ben Roberts-Smith to "pull your head in" after he allegedly ordered a mock execution in training.
Ex sailor shares story of bullying, abuse
The Australian public would be "absolutely horrified" by the victimisation of a former navy sailor, a royal commission has been told.
Witness laments ‘weak leadership’ in SAS
Ben Roberts-Smith and his patrol members were let down by weak leadership in the ranks of the special forces, the Federal Court has been told.
Hannah Clarke gets last word at inquest
The death of Hannah Clarke and her three children at the hands of her controlling, paranoid estranged husband has been the subject of a confronting inquest.
Parliament rape suspect ruling reserved
The ACT Supreme Court will hand down its judgment on whether there will be a halt to criminal proceedings against rape suspect Bruce Lehrmann next week.
Five dead in Victorian helicopter crash
Four men and a woman are among five people who perished after a helicopter crashed in regional Victoria.
Concern over alleged war criminal entry
Human rights groups are calling for an inquiry into how an accused war criminal was able to enter Australia at least twice and attend public events in 2019.
Rowan Baxter a ‘monster’: Clarke’s parents
Hannah Clarke's parents have described Rowan Baxter as a "true monster", saying nothing could have stopped him from killing their daughter.
Star junket ceased only after CEO arrest
A junket operator was allowed to stay at Sydney's Star casino for years despite money laundering risks, the arrangement only ending when its CEO was arrested.
Roberts-Smith punched junior SAS soldier
Ben Roberts-Smith punched a soldier in the face after a mission in Afghanistan, the trooper has told a defamation trial brought on by the decorated war hero.
SAS witness excused from ‘murder’ evidence
An SAS witness has not been compelled to confess to an alleged murder Ben Roberts-Smith is accused of ordering in the defamation trial launched by the war hero.
Ukrainian president to address parliament
Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelenskiy will address federal parliament on Thursday, just hours before the opposition leader will deliver his budget reply.
SAS witness may be forced to talk ‘murder’
A new SAS witness may be compelled by the Federal Court to speak about an alleged murder in Afghanistan Ben Roberts-Smith is accused of ordering.
Family of missing NSW woman renew search
The family of missing NSW woman Niamh Maye are hoping a new website and podcast will elicit answers to her disappearance 20 years ago.
Soldier refuses to give evidence in court
Government MP and former soldier Andrew Hastie has defended speaking to journalists about alleged war crimes, while a fresh SAS witness has refused to speak.
Climate protests hit coal terminal again
A Sydney shipping terminal has been blockaded by climate activists for a fifth successive day, with eight people now charged by police over the incidents.
Aust journalist to face Chinese court
Australian citizen and former Chinese state media television anchor Cheng Lei is set for a court hearing in Beijing, Foreign Minister Marise Payne says.
Tas girl found alive after 3-day search
Police have found four-year-old Shayla Phillips alive and well after she went missing on the remote Tasman Peninsula.
Hastie no longer ‘proud’ of Roberts-Smith
Government MP and former soldier Andrew Hastie has told a court he once looked up to Mr Roberts-Smith but is no longer proud of him.
Charged MP suspended from NSW parliament
NSW MP and former Liberal minister Gareth Ward has been suspended after a vote in the state parliament.
Daniel Johns in alleged drunk-drive crash
Former Silverchair frontman Daniel Johns says he's heading to rehab after being been charged with high-range drink-driving after a car crash in the NSW Hunter.
Roberts-Smith was a bully in SAS: Hastie
Former SAS officer Andrew Hastie has told a court that war hero Ben Roberts-Smith severely bullied at least one of his comrades.
Nev Power spared jail over WA virus breach
A Perth magistrate has handed a suspended prison sentence to high-profile businessman Neville Power after he and his son breached WA's COVID-19 laws.
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Hillsong founder Brian Houston resigns
Pastor Brian Houston, who founded the global Hillsong Church, has resigned following allegations of his mistreatment of women.