Coroner warns top official to be ‘truthful’ at hearing
A coroner has reminded WA's deputy corrections commissioner she is under oath amid tough questions at an inquest for a teen who died in custody.
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Call for ad ban on easy credit for groceries, medicines
A popular form of credit to encourage online shopping has morphed into a crutch for trying to stay a step ahead of financial disaster, an inquiry has been told.
Hillcrest jumping castle to be re-inflated, examined
A coroner has granted permission for a jumping castle involved in the deaths of six primary school students to be examined as part of legal proceedings.
Indigenous population reaches more than one million
The number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in Australia has hit one million, comprising 3.8 per cent of the nation's population.
Boy catastrophically injured trying to save his brother
A distraught mother has detailed hearing a car run over her two sons as they were playing, telling a court her eight-year-old son will never be the same.
Pilot ejects to escape crash during military exercise
An Italian fighter pilot is recovering in hospital after his warplane "encountered an unknown issue" and crashed during military exercises in remote Australia.
Strong confidence in AUKUS despite ‘riveting’ US events
A storm of political drama has engulfed the US and UK, but the acting prime minister is confident this will not hurt Australia's nuclear submarine partnership.
Extremist groups exploit popular social media platforms
Neo-Nazi groups are exploiting mainstream social media sites to supercharge their audience numbers and fundraise to promote violent beliefs, an expert warns.
Man jailed for Christmas Day stabbing murder of ex-wife
Darren Mark Wake has been jailed for 26 years for the stabbing murder of his former partner at her Hobart home on Christmas Day.
‘Whack-a-mole’ warning for curbing online extremism
Experts have weighed in on attempts by ASIO to access the encrypted messages of online extremists, warning it could simply lead to users migrating elsewhere.
Roundup class action loss a ‘win for farmers’: Bayer
The makers of Roundup have welcomed a Federal Court ruling that the popular herbicide cannot be proven to cause cancer.
Bruce Lehrmann fights $2m bankruptcy threat with appeal
Bruce Lehrmann's bid to appeal a defamation loss and findings he raped Brittany Higgins could be tripped up as Ten tries to bankrupt him over a legal bill.
As Canada cuts rates, RBA doves come home to roost
After hitting inflation hard and early, the Bank of Canada is already cutting rates while their dovish Australian counterparts contemplate another rate hike.
Shipwreck mystery solved decades after deadly disaster
More than 20 people were killed when a freighter sank off the NSW coast, but 55 years on researchers hope a new discovery will bring closure for their families.
‘Right thing’: Australia acts against Israeli settlers
Israeli settlers linked to beatings, sexual assaults and the torture of Palestinians in the West Bank have been sanctioned by Australia.
Aged care food staff re-class amid mass malnourishment
A bid to stretch resources has resulted in aged care food staff being re-classified as personal care workers as four in 10 residents remain malnourished.
Origin Energy backs big batteries to support east coast
Origin Energy will invest $450 million in the Eraring big battery project as part of a plan to accelerate its renewable energy generation and storage footprint.
Senior minister leaves legacy as Indigenous trailblazer
Linda Burney has left a legacy of improving justice and the well-being of Indigenous people, advocates say, after she announced her resignation from parliament.
China food giant sued for Aussie wheat-market meddling
Australia's corporate watchdog has taken a Chinese state-owned food processor to court over accusations it manipulated the market for wheat prices.
War games resume as Italian jet crash recovery starts
Defence and police are working to recover part of an Italian fighter jet that crashed in a remote part of the Northern Territory during military exercises.
‘I was … hurting kids’: ex-justice chief breaks down
Children were subjected to cruel punishment that amounted to institutional abuse in youth detention, a former justice department boss has told an inquest.
‘Battery passport’ call to solve electric car recycling
An influx of old electric vehicle batteries will pose a significant challenge but also an opportunity to recover critical minerals, an inquiry has been told.
‘Destroyed me’: miner wins landmark black lung payout
A coal miner diagnosed with black lung after eight years of working has won hefty compensation for what he says has destroyed his life.
Doctors sore over radical pharmacist treatment plan
Patients could bypass GPs and be treated by pharmacists for some conditions under a proposed overhaul which has raised the ire of doctors.
Newspaper reporters strike over pay as Olympics loom
Reporters covering the Paris Olympics for the Nine newspapers will join colleagues across Australia in going on strike over pay and conditions.
Farmers roundly welcome weedkiller court decision
Farming groups have welcomed a Federal Court ruling that popular herbicide Roundup cannot be proven to cause cancer as lawyers ponder a possible appeal.
Berejiklian stays defiant despite corrupt finding loss
A civil court has upheld findings ex-premier Gladys Berejiklian engaged in corruption through her clandestine relationship with a disgraced party colleague.
Balancing act as prime minister mulls cabinet reshuffle
Labor MPs are tight-lipped about who could be in line for a promotion with two cabinet spots opening up and the prime minister set to unveil changes.
‘Not enough action’: pressure mounts as DV deaths spike
Political leaders are being accused of losing interest in finding urgent solutions to Australia's domestic violence crisis as the death toll climbs higher.
‘Grinding halt’: shortage could cause hospital chaos
Australia's health system could come to a "grinding halt" within days if a shortage of intravenous fluid isn't addressed, a leading doctor has warned.
Keeping reef off in-danger list sends ‘false message’
A decision not to include the Great Barrier Reef on a global list of in-danger sites is a case of "political convenience trumping science", an expert says.