‘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.
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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.
States urged to follow NSW lead in later Olympics trade
NSW licensed venues will be allowed extended trading hours if they screen Matildas games or other key events from the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
Son gave lethal drug dose to elderly mum, coroner rules
An 88-year-old woman was given a lethal dose of drugs by her doctor son who had the "express intention" of ending his mother's life.
Protests loom as PM set to address Labor faithful
The prime minister will unveil Indigenous land protections when he addresses NSW Labor delegates, with pro-Palestine activists expected to disrupt the event.
President election, court feud hang over Libs meeting
Victorian Liberal president Philip Davis will face a challenge for his position as party leaders, MPs and rank-and-file members gather in Melbourne.
Dutton attacks identity politics, CFMEU as Libs gather
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has received a hero's welcome from Liberal Party faithful, talking up the coalition's chances at the next federal election.
PM avoids Palestine, CFMEU at major party conference
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has addressed the NSW Labor Conference but didn't touch two key issues causing tension among delegates.
Range Rover younger sibling in with a sporting chance
What weighs 2.5 tonne, doesn't drink as much as its ancestors, and can get to 100km/h in less than six seconds? Meet the third generation Range Rover Sport.
Has the latest IT outage quietly slowed the cash crash?
The CrowdStrike outage exposed vulnerabilities in digital payment systems and shows Australia is decades away from a completely cashless society, experts say.
Dutton fires up faithful in call to unite for election
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has laid out his alternative vision for Australia while rallying Liberal Party MPs and members ahead of the federal election.
PM under fire as Gaza protesters front Labor conference
Pro-Palestine protesters amassed outside the NSW Labor conference while, inside, the Prime Minister did his best to ignore the chants attacking him.
NSW Labor demands government recognises Palestine state
A NSW minister has led a push for the state's Labor conference to demand the federal government reverse its opposition to recognising Palestinian statehood.
PM Albanese to unveil new look cabinet as MPs retire
A new federal cabinet will be unveiled for the first time in two years as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese freshens his frontbench ahead of the next election.
Pesutto to take centre stage at state Liberal forum
Rank-and-file Victorian Liberal members will shift their focus to state issues on day two of an annual meeting.
Liberal leader Pesutto centre stage at state forum
Rank-and-file Victorian Liberal members will shift their focus to state issues on day two of an annual meeting in Melbourne.