Report about military justice watchdog vanishes online
Two senators are demanding the defence minister reinstate the publication of a review into Australia's military justice watchdog after it has removed online.
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Climate case fails to stop gas exploration in NT
A test case claiming Tamboran Resources failed to mitigate future greenhouse gas emissions has been rejected by a Darwin Supreme Court judge.
Gobbo seeking non-Victorian judge for police lawsuit
Lawyers for police informant Nicola Gobbo will make an application to recuse all Victorian judges from presiding over her case against Victoria Police.
‘Time is ticking’: last chance talks for housing fix
Labor will have two months to win over doubters of a key housing bill after reaching a stalemate in negotiations with the opposition and the crossbench.
Cops ‘infected’ phones to spy on organised crime plots
The alleged creator of an encrypted communications app is among dozens of people arrested in nationwide raids led by Australian Federal Police.
‘Red flag’ over Russian operation targetting Aust media
Evidence has been uncovered to show a disinformation campaign targetting the Australian media is being operated from inside Russia.
Trade deal ushers savings as unions decry worker rights
Unions are protesting a free-trade pact with the United Arab Emirates over worker exploitation but the trade minister insists it's a good deal for Australia.
Envoy calls for more Palestine aid after probity pledge
Comprehensive ID and staff checks, stronger financial reporting and joint field trips aim to ensure Australian aid for Palestinian refugees isn't being misused.
Bikies targeted in administrator’s CFMEU clean-up
The man in charged with cleaning up the CFMEU has promised to target outlaw bikies and organised criminals in all areas of the construction industry.
Fearmongering fails to fire on workplace laws: minister
Concerns over industrial relations changes have failed to eventuate, the workplace minister says, using a major speech to tout improved employment conditions.
Thousands of tradies down tools, march in CFMEU support
Thousands of construction workers have turned out in mass rallies to support the CFMEU as the government promises to crack down on bikie infiltration.
Business leaders eye economic light at end of tunnel
Corporate leaders report feeling upbeat about their firms and the broader economy as the business lobby takes aim at anti-business sentiment.
Free childcare, more subsidies urged for those in need
About half of Australian families will benefit from more subsidies and free childcare if the federal government pursues a sustainable path to universal access.
PM’s early election warning labelled an ’empty threat’
The prime minister has threatened a double dissolution over resistance to his government's housing policy but experts don't think this will benefit his party.
Electric Mini Coopers recalled over major fire risk
More than 1400 electric vehicles have been recalled due to a serious issue with their batteries that could cause fires.
Defence scientists ready for China’s ‘grey’ warfighting
Defence science is proving crucial as smaller powers stand up to China and Russia but can also be used to deter war in an increasingly uncertain future.
Aussie shares climb to set new intraday record high
The ASX200 climbed a few points above its intraday record high set on August 1, a day after setting a new record closing high.
Opera Aust’s awkward 2025 launch after Jo Davies’ exit
Just weeks after the unexpected exit of artistic director Jo Davies, Opera Australia is spruiking the 2025 program she created.
‘Flipped universe’: legal fight for ladies’ lounge
Tasmania's Museum of Old and New Art is appealing a tribunal decision which ruled their ladies-only lounge discriminated against men.
Australians shiver through an unseasonal change
Southern states have shivered through plummeting temperatures while unseasonal rain soaks the top end.
Diabetic driver looked ‘wasted’ after deadly pub crash
A driver was seen looking "bloody awful" and "wasted" behind the wheel of a BMW after he crashed into patrons outside a pub and killed five people.
Unexpected recording to be played in Libs’ court battle
Victoria's Liberal leader has been accused of a "defamation roadshow" against an expelled MP, with an unexpected recording due to be played in court.
‘Joking around’: trio defend performing Nazi salutes
One of three men accused of doing Nazi salutes outside a Jewish museum days after deadly attacks on Israel told police they were "just joking around".
Report urges Australia to increase Ukraine aid efforts
Ukraine needs significant further military and financial support from Australia to help repel the Russian invasion, a committee has told government.
Andrew O’Keefe charged with drug possession
Former television host Andrew O'Keefe has been charged following his arrest at a police station in Sydney's eastern suburbs.
Early election ‘stunt’ to ram through housing bill
The government has failed to pass its housing legislation through the Senate a second time, giving it the first trigger to call a double dissolution election.
Deeming quizzed about gender views in defamation trial
Expelled Liberal MP Moira Deeming has taken to the stand in her defamation trial against Victorian party leader John Pesutto.
Let’s do business: PM reform plea to corporate leaders
As the prime minister comes under fire from a peak corporate sector lobby, he says business and government need to work together for crucial reforms.
‘We need justice’: families call for pub crash trial
The families of five pub patrons killed by a diabetic driver have called for "justice" outside his committal hearing.
AI-powered satellites to search for Aussie bushfires
A satellite constellation powered by artificial intelligence and machine-learning technology will launch from next year, watching the world for small fires.
Acquittals leave mystery of missing teen mum unsolved
The fate of a teen mother who vanished decades ago will stay unsolved after a couple accused of her murder were acquitted.