Teo admits ‘damaging’ patient but claims they knew risk
Prominent brain surgeon Charlie Teo says he does not dispute that he erred by going "too far" during surgery that left a woman permanently damaged.
Politics
Senate emotions run high during Nazi symbol ban debate
Liberal senator Sarah Henderson broke down after a Labor minister asked why her colleagues had not condemned her for supporting an under-fire state Liberal.
Greens confident of federal result repeat in NSW
The Greens are hoping to hold the balance of power in NSW even as both major parties gun for a clean sweep into government.
Perrottet calls Minns to concede in NSW election
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has called Labor leader Chris Minns to concede defeat as Labor is poised to form a majority government.
Voice support slides as experts reassure on sovereignty
A key figure in the design of the Indigenous voice says constitutional experts almost unanimously agree the federal parliament's supremacy won't be undermined.
Perrottet urges NSW to get behind Labor premier
Outgoing NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has urged people to get behind Chris Minns as premier regardless of their political persuasion.
Perrottet offers endorsement to new premier Minns
Outgoing NSW premier Dominic Perrottet has gifted a rare endorsement to his political opponent, telling people to get behind his Labor successor Chris Minns.
Indigenous advocates plead to ‘save sorry business’
The Save Sorry Business coalition is holding a "day of action" to call for help for the thousands of Indigenous people targeted by a failed funeral insurer.
SA parliament passes historic voice legislation
The SA parliament has passed historic legislation allowing for an Indigenous voice to parliament with the premier declaring it a powerful show of respect.
Ayres, Liberals hope tide turns on Sydney’s fringe
Vote counting in the NSW election will resume as the Liberal party remains hopeful of keeping a presence in outer suburban communities.
More than enough detail provided on voice: Albanese
The prime minister has challenged Peter Dutton to make his stance on the voice to parliament known, saying his request for more detail was a well-worn tactic.
Business activity goes off the boil as rate rises bite
Private sector activity is softening as rising interest rates, high inflation and softer economic conditions erode demand.
Labor hits winnable seats as Libs sandbag NSW heartland
Both NSW leaders have blitzed a dozen electorates across Sydney as they seek to win over undecided voters and firm up support in key electorates.
Filling up NT jails not the answer to crime: legal body
Legal services have cautioned against hasty bail reforms in the wake of a fatal stabbing of a bottle shop worker.
Australia, China military officials break ice for talks
Security dialogue between Australia and China's defence forces has taken place for the first time since 2019 as the diplomatic deep freeze continues to thaw.
Nationals seek nuclear submarine base in central Qld
The government should consider central Queensland as the home of a new nuclear submarine base, three Nationals parliamentarians say.
Walls closing in on Labor’s $10b social housing fund
The Greens and key crossbenchers are not convinced the Albanese government's social housing fund will do enough to ease Australia's worsening housing crisis.
Union lashed over $1bn Vic consultancy costs complaint
The Victorian Labor government has spent close to $1 billion on consultancy agencies since it was first elected in 2014, new union data shows.
Treasurer tips slimmer commodity budget boost in May
The treasurer has outlined eight areas of "heavy lifting" for the budget, including responsible cost of living relief and funding defence priorities.
Premier plans 100 days as Minns smooths path to victory
The NSW premier-turned-cake-salesman has laid out what's on the menu if the coalition is re-elected as his Labor opponent promised to fix roads in the south.
Teary PM reveals voice question, pleads for support
An emotional Anthony Albanese has revealed the wording of a referendum question to change the constitution and enable an Indigenous voice to parliament.
Army triggers Taipan probe after chopper ditches in sea
Ten ADF members, including special forces personnel, are lucky to be alive after the helicopter they were on plunged into waters off the NSW south coast.
PM stares down raucous caucus over nuclear subs deal
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is facing questions from within his party over the government's deal with the US and UK to buy nuclear-powered submarines.
All roads lead to Camden as NSW election race rolls on
Dominic Perrottet is campaigning hard to retain Liberal seats while Chris Minns has returned to western Sydney, which is set to decide the election result.
PM readies party room for voice referendum challenge
As the government finalises laws to set up the process of a referendum, the prime minister warns of the coming challenges for a successful vote.
Premier on back foot in final NSW election debate
In one of the few statements to draw applause, Labor's Chris Minns has claimed the coalition could again halt health workers' wages in an economic crisis.
Rules for Indigenous voice referendum take shape
Australians have more details about what will happen in the lead up to the referendum that seeks to constitutionally enshrine an Indigenous voice to parliament.
Dutton demands criminal ban on display of Nazi symbols
The federal opposition has called on the government to ban the display of Nazi symbols by changing existing criminal laws.
NSW election campaign marred by ‘terrifying’ violence
NSW Police stepped in to protect LGBTQ+ activists after they were attacked on a Sydney street ahead of a speech by NSW One Nation leader Mark Latham.
Samoan PM raises concerns over China security precedent
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has hosted his Samoan counterpart Fiame Naomi Mata'afa, with the two agreeing to foster better economic and security ties.
No special treatment in minister’s ambo call: Perrottet
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet says a call to the health minister that led to an ambulance being sent for his wife was not a request for special treatment.