Labor urged to give CFMEU the cold shoulder on projects
The CFMEU's alleged links to serious criminals and bikies has sparked calls to dump members of the construction union from major infrastructure advisory roles.
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Calls for law as AI rogues plunder Australian creatives
One actor's voice was cloned after producers cancelled his contract while another's was used in a pornographic ad without her consent, an AI inquiry has heard.
Kiwi super trawler targets threatened fish in Australia
Australia is allowing a foreign super trawler to harvest a threatened fish species off Tasmania, amid serious concerns about a population crash.
Star casinos shut pokies after major technology glitch
The blows keep coming for the embattled Star Entertainment Group, which has been forced to switch off thousands of poker machines after a technology failure.
He ‘flipped’: woman recounts judge’s alleged tracking
A woman has told of the control and coercion she felt while in a relationship with a Tasmanian Supreme Court judge accused of intimidation and assault.
Australia urged to ‘take lessons’ from Trump shooting
Politicians should take note that Donald Trump's shooting follows increased division and anger in US society, an ex-Australian ambassador to the US says.
King Charles, Queen Camilla to visit Australia
King Charles and Queen Camilla will tour Australia in October as part of a trip that will take in NSW and Canberra.
CFMEU officials yet to be stood down over allegations
The union movement is pushing back against efforts to de-register the CFMEU but no individuals have yet been stood down over allegations of criminal links.
King Charles and Camilla to visit Australia and Samoa
Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla are set to visit Australia and Samoa in October, Buckingham Palace says.
Banks lashed for ripping off poorer customers
The market watchdog has slammed four major banks for causing financial distress to more than two million Australians by systematically overcharging on fees.
Cops, watchdog called on to investigate ‘rotten’ CFMEU
Victoria and NSW want CFMEU officials facing possible criminal investigations to stand down and the Labor Party to suspend accepting its donations.
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Gridlock on new energy transmission adds to bill shock
Delays for energy transmission projects over the past decade, under both major parties, are adding to power bills and making the nation's network less reliable.
Aussie shares close over key level for first time ever
The ASX200 rose 0.7 per cent to close above 8,000 for the first time ever, more than four years after it broke through the 7,000 level.
Australia facing unprecedented bird flu threat: CSIRO
Three different strains of bird flu are now circulating in Australia and scientists can not rule out more, with spill over from ducks and geese suspected.
Toxic factory fireball contained but will rage for days
A huge factory fire billowing toxic smoke is expected to burn for days, with residents told to stay indoors and a major freeway shut for health reasons.
Watchdog warns on budget after cop’s serial child abuse
A police officer's child sex abuse crimes will lead to tougher investigation powers but a corruption watchdog has warned it needs more funding to enact them.
Australia to announce Ukraine aid as NATO looks east
Ukraine will receive further military support from Australia, the government has hinted as the defence minister shores up NATO support for the Indo-Pacific.
Anzac Day trade ban to end ‘creeping commercialisation’
NSW is extending its Anzac Day trading bans to cover the full day, but retailers say the move is out of step with what staff and shoppers want.
Man in court accused of murdering woman found in tip
A 45-year-old man has been remanded in custody accused of murder after a woman's body was found at a Melbourne tip.
Social media age limits ‘likely to make things worse’
Bringing in age restrictions for social media could make safety issues worse for young users, child protection organisations have told a parliamentary hearing.
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Govt lagging on bird flu threat to wildlife: experts
Australia's environment ministers have been accused of being missing in action and doing little to get ready for bird flu impacts on native wildlife.
Warnings against ‘knee-jerk’ response to youth crime
The Victorian government must not let community fears of a crime crisis trigger backward steps on justice reforms, youth groups say.
Boy accused of killer crash has ‘harsh’ bail revoked
A 17-year-old boy who was released on bail five days ago has had it revoked after he went on the run and violated his conditions.
Killer croc shot after girl taken while swimming
A crocodile responsible for the disappearance of a 12-year-old girl southwest of Darwin more than a week ago has been destroyed, police say.
Australia isn’t ready for ravages of bird flu: warning
Australia's environment ministers are accused of being missing in action and doing little to get ready for the impacts of bird flu on native wildlife.
Porn linked to disturbing rates of sexual violence
Easy access to pornography and a lack of consequences for perpetrators fuel high rates of sexual violence, a criminology study shows.
Greyhound welfare claims dog embattled racing industry
The greyhound industry is in fresh turmoil with an investigation looming into claims deaths were hidden and dogs pushed to race at levels causing injuries.
Indigenous voice advocates ‘not giving up’ after defeat
Heartened by the millions of Australians who voted 'yes', advocates of an Indigenous voice to parliament will not give up despite the referendum result.
Plan sought for Alice Springs as curfew cools violence
Authorities will keep tabs on an influx of visitors to Alice Springs after the town emerged from a three-night curfew imposed after an eruption of violence.
Toxic waterway alert as factory inferno probe continues
Contaminated waterways near a toxic factory fire in Melbourne's west are causing concern, with the cause of the blaze still under investigation.
Cheaper materials take edge off home-building costs
Residential construction costs have finally stabilised after a prolonged period of strong price growth put pressure on the industry.