Claims govt milked political advantage from Robodebt
Peter Dutton has accused Anthony Albanese of milking political advantage following the release of a damning report into the Robodebt scheme.
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Albanese alleges lack of contrition over Robodebt
Anthony Albanese claims his predecessor Scott Morrison has displayed a lack of contrition following the release of a damning report into the Robodebt scheme.
PM accuses his predecessor over Robodebt failings
Anthony Albanese has hit out at Scott Morrison for his lack of contrition, days after the release of a damning report into the infamous Robodebt scheme.
Morrison ‘has to live with robodebt impact’: Clare
Education Minister Jason Clare has added to criticism of former prime minister Scott Morrison and public service bureaucrats over the robodebt scheme.
Morrison has to live with Robodebt impact, says Clare
Education Minister Jason Clare has added to criticism of former prime minister Scott Morrison and public service bureaucrats over the Robodebt scheme.
Coalition apologises for ‘regrettable’ robodebt scheme
The federal opposition is sorry for the harm caused by the robodebt scheme, as former coalition ministers insist they've done nothing wrong.
STI test vending machines for sexual health hotspots
Two custom-built STI test vending machines will be rolled out across regional Victoria to improve communities' sexual health.
Deal triggers global rush as state seeks 500 new cops
Thousands of overseas police have expressed interest in joining Queensland's ranks and hundreds will soon begin training under the state's recruitment drive.
Indigenous focus in milestone suicide prevention plan
Australia's first legislated plan to prevent suicide includes a focus on reducing risk among Indigenous communities.
Trial begins over toddler’s death in neighbour’s unit
A man is on trial accused of killing toddler Jordan Thompson in the NSW Hunter region after the 21-month-old was found unresponsive more than 18 years ago.
Bail tightened for cop accused of tasering grandmother
A senior constable accused of tasering a 95-year-old grandmother has had minimal bail conditions imposed as his case progresses through the courts.
Man found guilty of toddler’s murder
A Melbourne man has been found guilty of murdering his girlfriend's two-year-old son in the boy's bedroom almost four years ago.
Time ticking for submissions to Defence suicide inquiry
Veterans and their families have been urged not to miss the looming deadline for submissions to the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide.
Magistrate blasts accused Taser cop not fronting court
A magistrate has blasted a decision for the police officer accused of tasering a 95-year-old grandmother not to appear in person before court over the incident.
Childcare fee hikes hitting low-income families hard
Out-of-pocket childcare expenses climbed during the past four years and low-income families are faring worse as fees rise.
$1m boost to protect pets of people fleeing violence
The Queensland Government has announced a $1 million boost to a program that takes care of the pets of people fleeing domestic violence.
Higher power prices locked in but relief elsewhere
Tweaks to the aged care pension, new places on the home guarantee scheme and higher super contributions are among the top changes coming into effect on July 1.
Childcare fee hikes on watchdog’s list as subsidy rises
Federal Education Minister Jason Clare says childcare centres lifting fees are in the sights of the ACCC as subsidies for parents increase.
Young Archie winners stun with intimate portraits
The winners of the Young Archie 2023 competition have been revealed, showcasing stunning works from the minds of Australia's best artists under 18 years old.
Council wheels out tiny homes to tackle housing crisis
A council's move to soften restrictions on caravans and tiny houses could ease the housing crisis and offer fertile ground for new industry, an expert says.
Aussie charities take $13.4 billion in donations
Australian charities, including churches and universities, recorded a jump in donations to $13.4 billion in 2021 and employed more than 10 per cent of workers.
Judge blasts ‘shambolic’ police at gay hate inquiry
The blood-stained jeans and shirt of murdered AC/DC manager Crispin Dye were never sent for analysis and evidence has been lost, an inquiry has been told.
Push to find missing NSW woman with $250,000 reward
On what would have been the 40th birthday of Niamh Maye, a $250,000 reward is being offered to help find out what happened when she disappeared 21 years ago.
New Zealand allege racism, abandon Qatar friendly
The All Whites, NZ's men's soccer team, have abandoned a friendly match against Qatar after alleged racist abuse was aimed at defender Michael Boxall.
Top sporting body backs hormone limit for trans women
Transgender women should comply with testosterone limits if they want to play high-level sports, Australian Sports Commission guidelines suggest.
Australians leaving NSW in droves for WA and Queensland
More Australians are leaving NSW to live interstate than any other state or territory with 121,071 mostly young people leaving last year alone.
Watchdog cracks down on dodgy sleep products for kids
Rockers and bassinets, toys with button batteries and toppling furniture are in the ACCC's sights as it cracks down on unsafe products for young children.
‘Praying helps’ make a phone call in regional Australia
Regional and rural Australians continue to endure unreliable mobile and internet reception, but satellites and AI could help address the problem.
Task force to bring aged care back from the brink
The future of aged care will focus on helping more Australians live in their own homes for longer and a new task force will examine how this can be paid for.
X-Factor singer charged with baby girl’s murder in 2018
A former contestant on The X-Factor has been charged with the murder of a baby girl in central western NSW nearly five years ago.
Six Hawthorn AFL racism complainants revealed in letter
Hawthorn great Cyril Rioli has been revealed in an open letter as one of six complainants to have gone public in the AFL club's ongoing racism saga.