Berejiklian’s differential access was ‘just politics’
There is nothing wrong with preferring advice from people you like, lawyers for Gladys Berejiklian have said in a bid to quash corruption findings against her.
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Call for action on gender equity as pay gaps exposed
Australian employers are under pressure to close their gender pay gaps and could face hurdles getting contracts with government if they don't change.
Coles CEO defends making profit, says competition tough
Coles Group chief executive Leah Weckert says the supermarket chain earns less than $3 for every $100 spent in its stores, and its profit has dropped.
Electric joy rides in Canberra to support fuel standard
Expect to see more politicians behind the wheel of a small electric car in a show of support for new vehicle efficiency rules.
Weights, grinder and hose: cop’s alleged kill cover-up
A triple zero call made from Jessie Baird's phone after shots were heard in his Sydney home may have been the first of several cover-ups by his alleged killer.
University student safety watchdog set for 2025 entry
A new student ombudsman who will be able to handle complaints about how universities respond to sexual assault and other issues is slated to start in 2025.
Tax brawl firms up as parties push for more relief
The coalition has flagged a tax policy that would let people keep more of what they earn if elected as it prepares to support Labor's revamped reforms.
Rolfe pushed child, dragged him from bin during arrest
Former Constable Zachary Rolfe, who shot and killed teenager Kumanjayi Walker in 2019, has given evidence about the arrest of a child a year earlier.
Homebuyer scheme on shaky ground as calls for help echo
Opponents of a homebuyer scheme that would split upfront costs with the government are being urged to back the plan to help more people buy their first house.
‘No doubt’: ICAC backs Berejiklian corruption findings
ICAC says it acted properly in finding ex-NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian engaged in corruption because of her secret relationship with Liberal MP Daryl Maguire.
Prison terms for bosses, $33m fines over waste cartel
Two top waste firms and their former bosses have been punished for taking part in the "most egregious form of anti-competitive behaviour".
Samantha Murphy unlikely to be found alive, police
Ballarat mother of three Samantha Murphy, who has been missing for three weeks is unlikely to be found alive, police say.
Students to get greater rights over uni sexual assaults
An independent student ombudsman will oversee the handling of sexual assault and harassment complaints cases at universities in a bid to bolster safety.
‘Concerning’ NT land council referred to integrity body
The federal government is set to investigate allegations of misconduct at the Anindilyakwa Land Council after a damning audit.
Taylor urged to fight for the swifties of the sky
A federal senator has urged Taylor Swift to join the life-and-death fight for swifties of the feathered kind.
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Electric vehicle charging sparks concern among drivers
More than two in three Australians think the nation needs more electric vehicle charging stations even though their number almost doubled last year.
Battle rages on as fire destroys at least one home
Fire crews are set to fight a massive bushfire in western Victoria for days before another spike in severe conditions is forecast.
Rolfe recorded 46 use-of-force incidents during stint
Sergeant Lee Bauwens has wrapped up giving evidence in the inquest into the death of Kumanjayi Walker, four years after he was shot dead in his home.
Cop charged with murder, alleged victims still missing
NSW Police are still searching for two men after a serving officer, who dated one of the alleged victims, was charged with two counts of murder.
Discovery of deadly opioid in US wastewater bodes ill
Australian scientists have detected an opioid that is three times more potent than fentanyl in wastewater in the United States, in a worrying discovery.
Toyota reboots it’s unbreakable, ever-popular flagship
Toyota's LandCruiser Sahara has been a long-standing flagship for the Japanese brand, but a complete rebuild has made it an even more compelling package.
Teen who fired gunshots at Perth school wanted to kill
A 15-year-old boy, who admitted firing three shots at his school sending it into lockdown, told West Australian police he planned to kill people and himself.
Fire rages as Vic braces for ‘worst day in four years’
A bushfire west of Ballarat is expected to burn for days if not weeks but firefighters are concerned about changing weather conditions on Wednesday.
Tributes flow for Sydney couple feared murdered
Friends of two men feared murdered have left flowers outside a Sydney home as former colleagues posted condolences on social media.
Taylor Swift sings up a storm in rain hit Sydney show
Rain and lightning could not stop Swifties dance through the night in her sold out show in Sydney with star studded fans also in attendance.
Waterway search expands in hunt for Sydney couple
Police divers were sent to a waterway southwest of Sydney in the search for the bodies of former Ten reporter Jesse Baird and his boyfriend Luke Davies.
Welcome rain for WA as Lincoln heads south
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Lincoln, now a tropical low, is expected to dissipate as it moves across the WA interior.
Saving first languages a mission to preserve cultures
Elders, professors and others are working to preserve Aboriginal and Torres Strait languages, and the ancient cultures they maintain.
Higher education revamp to ‘lift handbrake on economy’
A sweeping new blueprint could make higher education easier to attain as Australia grapples with demand for skills of the future.
Six homes destroyed, bushfire tipped to burn for weeks
Communities affected by a bushfire west of Ballarat have been warned it is not safe to return, with six homes confirmed to have been destroyed by the blaze.
Liberals vow to ‘rip up’ hydro charter if re-elected
The Liberals have promised to "rip up" a hydro ministerial charter, which they say focuses on exporting energy to the mainland, if elected for a fourth term.