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Barilaro out of inquiry due to illness
John Barilaro has pulled out of his second appearance at an inquiry probing his appointment into a plum trade role due to illness.
Google to pay $60m for misleading Aussies
The tech giant will pay the fine for misleading users when it told them it would not obtain data about their locations.
‘This isn’t great’: Barilaro texts tabled
Explosive texts reveal public servants' reactions as news of John Barilaro's appointment to a plum US trade role filtered through to the government.
Recruit standards linked to risks in ranks
Lowered entry standards for military recruits have been linked to increased rates of physical and mental health issues among defence personnel.
State unprepared for NSW floods: inquiry
A NSW inquiry into this year's devastating floods has found emergency services were unprepared and a restructure of state disaster agencies is needed.
NSW flood report set to be handed down
A NSW parliamentary inquiry is expected to release its final report on the state government's handling of this year's flood crisis.
Perrottet positive on US role: Barilaro
John Barilaro told a parliamentary committee the NSW premier told him it was 'great' he intended to apply for a lucrative trade commissioner role.
Alleged backpacker killer granted bail
Tobias Moran, accused of murdering Simone Strobel in 2005, will be released on bail after prosecutors decided not to proceed with an application for detention.
Jacqui Lambie to speak at veterans inquiry
Long-term veterans advocate and senator, Jacqui Lambie, will on Friday give evidence at a royal commission examining suicide among ex-service personnel.
Barilaro’s former chief at NY job inquiry
John Barilaro's former chief of staff will give evidence to the NSW parliamentary committee examining his appointment to a lucrative overseas trade role.
Investment CEO returns to Barilaro inquiry
Investment NSW CEO Amy Brown will make a second appearance at a parliamentary inquiry investigating John Barilaro's appointment to a New York trade role.
Missing Brisbane woman may be in Victoria
Brisbane woman Kathleen Riethmuller, who went missing in Sydney almost a year ago, could be living in Melbourne, NSW Police suspect.
Alleged spyware creator identified as 24yo
A 24-year-old Melbourne man faces six charges after he allegedly created spyware software used by domestic violence perpetrators and other criminals globally.
Cross-border crime network busted in raids
A bikie clubhouse under a suburban home was one of the discoveries in a multi-agency police operation across NSW and Queensland that led to multiple arrests.
Barilaro to appear at NY trade job inquiry
John Barilaro will appear at a probe into his hiring to a US trade job as the NSW investment minister is accused of having his "fingers all over" the process.
More arrests sought for backpacker killing
The boyfriend of slain German backpacker Simone Strobel charged with her murder 17 years ago on the NSW north coast has been mentioned in a Sydney court.
Roberts-Smith’s defamation trial concludes
The defamation trial launched by war veteran Ben Roberts-Smith has concluded more than a year after it began with the judge reserving his decision.
Truck driver bailed over SA freeway crash
A Queensland truck driver has been granted bail after being charged with a string of offences related to a major crash on Adelaide's South Eastern Freeway.
Dead backpacker’s partner to be extradited
The boyfriend of German backpacker Simone Strobel, whose body was found near a Lismore caravan park in 2005, will be extradited to NSW from Western Australia.
WA mother accused of murder faces court
A mother has faced a West Australian court accused of murdering her three children who died in a house fire in the regional town of Port Hedland.
Roberts-Smith alleged kick due to ‘laugh’
The motivation for Ben Roberts-Smith allegedly kicking an unarmed Afghan prisoner off a cliff was because he laughed at him, the Federal Court has been told.
Spike in racism compels national strategy
A spike in attacks on Asian, Jewish, Muslim and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people has highlighted the need for a national plan to fight racism.
Jail for ‘horrific’ rape, imprisonment
Robert Wilson has been jailed for more than 22 years for holding a woman he was dating captive in his home, and violently raping and beating her over five days.
Roberts-Smith’s lawyer says witnesses lied
Ben Roberts-Smith's lawyer says evidence given against him had not established any of the grave allegations made by the newspapers he is suing for defamation.
NSW premier resists fronting inquiry
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet is standing firm on not fronting an inquiry into John Barilaro's appointment saying he would be questioned at budget estimates.
Police raid cocaine house linked to cartel
Federal and state police have raided a cocaine production house in country Queensland which they say is linked to a Columbian cartel.
Defence admits sex misconduct ‘failures’
The defence department is encouraging members who have experienced sexual misconduct to report the incident, acknowledging failures in its previous responses.
Ex-lover feared Roberts-Smith, court told
The former lover of Ben Roberts-Smith both loved and feared him after an alleged attack and stereotypical reactions should be rejected, a judge has been told.
Sydney man jailed over $2 million fraud
A Sydney businessman has been jailed after defrauding $2 million from a Queensland printing business through shell companies and false directorships.
Lie alleged to cover up Afghan execution
War veteran Ben Roberts-Smith has been accused of colluding with four of his witnesses by inserting a lie into evidence to cover up an alleged war crime.