Van Onselen loses Network Ten contract breach lawsuit
Peter van Onselen breached his contract with former employer Network Ten when he wrote a column criticising their business prospects and management.
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Peak agricultural chemical agency faces major shake-up
Agriculture Minister Murray Watt has released a damning report into mismanagement at the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority.
Sensitive government data leaked on the dark web
Victorian government data has been published to the dark web, authorities have confirmed, but they are still working out how much.
New RBA boss to follow Lowe’s lead on interest rates
Philip Lowe will leave his post as head of the Reserve Bank, with Michele Bullock promoted to the top job as the first woman to lead Australia's central bank.
Death warning as potent opioid spreads to four states
The death of an Adelaide man and two deaths in Queensland may be linked to a dangerous synthetic opioid which has been detected in at least four states.
ABC revives defence in ex-commando’s defamation case
An ex-commando's defamation case against the ABC will go to trial as a defence dropped in a "farce" by the public broadcaster two days ago has been reinstated.
Porsche’s updated baby soft-roader still fits to a T
Porsche continues its never-ending quest to build a car for every buyer, this time with the new Macan T soft-roader.
Labor talks down expectations of winning Fadden poll
Victory by Labor is not considered likely as voters head to the polls in a by-election to replace retiring former coalition minister Stuart Robert.
LNP candidate for Fadden says cost of living weighing
The LNP candidate for the federal seat of Fadden says voters aren't thinking about ex-LNP minister Stuart Robert's involvement in the robodebt scandal.
Cost of living weighing Fadden voters
Labor's Fadden candidate is hoping for any swing to her in the safe LNP seat, while the coalition candidate claims voters aren't concerned with robodebt.
Cost of living weighing on Fadden voters: candidates
Labor's candidate in Fadden says another swing to her in the safe LNP seat would be a "loss" for the party, whose candidate is vying to replace Stuart Robert.
Polls close in telling Fadden by-election
A Queensland by-election is shaping up to be the coalition's to lose as polling closes in Fadden, with Liberal candidate Cameron Caldwell the firm favourite.
Cross-cultural map is as functional as it is beautiful
In the Northern Territory desert, traditional knowledge and art are meeting Western science in a double-pronged approach to biodiversity conservation.
Speedy electric car adoption drives charging challenge
Australian drivers are adopting electric vehicles faster than expected but, while cutting pollution, the trend is driving challenges for public charging.
It only takes a minute to donate for a lifetime
A liver transplant recipient has spoken about her experience ahead of DonateLife Week, an annual event to raise awareness about organ and tissue donation.
New RBA governor to send the right message on rate talk
A leading economist says the Reserve Bank's new governor brings monetary policy credibility while the treasurer praises her leadership and communication skills.
LNP’s Cameron Caldwell takes out Fadden by-election
Liberal National Party candidate Cameron Caldwell has won the by-election for the federal seat of Fadden in the northern Gold Coast.
Coalition holds seat of Fadden in federal by-election
The Liberal National Party will hold the federal seat of Fadden vacated by Stuart Robert after candidate Cameron Caldwell swept ahead in a by-election.
‘No comfort’ for Peter Dutton after Fadden by-election
Labor has described the Liberal National Party's win in the Fadden by-election as "pretty lethargic", as cost of living issues bite.
Jobs data will be big ticket item for rates outlook
The official jobless rate could start to show some signs of lifting, as domestic economic conditions continue to deteriorate and weigh on hiring decisions.
Australia told to call out China corruption in Pacific
Western nations need to boost intelligence gathering in the Pacific and expose Chinese corruption to protect democracy in the region, a leading academic says.
‘I have a mountain of respect’ for Lowe: Treasurer
Treasurer Jim Chalmers is unable to say if inflation can come back down without a rise in unemployment but declined to comment on the RBA's July rate decision.
Change in carbon calculations could help manage buffalo
Pest species cause environmental damage across the Top End but new research is looking at ways to protect country and create investment in Aboriginal projects.
Aust warned of complacency as AI infiltrates workplaces
Artificial intelligence will likely have a significant impact on labour markets regardless of whether Australian companies are ready to embrace the technology.
State LNP continue crime, health push after Fadden win
A federal by-election with no major surprises gave the major parties latitude to make meaning of the result ahead of next year's Queensland state election.
Man faces murder charge after siege in Adelaide suburb
A 51-year-old local man will face court charged with murder after a woman died and another was injured after both were shot.
Farmers urged to always ‘stay on the safe side’ of life
Some 55 farm workers died on Australian farms last year, sparking a new campaign to encourage agricultural workers to 'stay on the safe side'.
LNP pushes back on ALP attempt to rain on Fadden parade
Labor has attempted to position the Liberal National Party's win in the Fadden by-election as "lethargic" by using a little-known metric.
Deloitte under the spotlight at consultancy inquiry
Deloitte executives are scheduled to face a Senate committee which is looking at problems with the federal government's use of consultants.
Coalition to target ‘Albo-nomics’ after Fadden win
Following an LNP win in a Queensland by-election, Deputy Liberal leader Sussan Ley will spearhead a coalition attack on Labor's economic management.
Consultancy firm issue worse than expected: Gallagher
Deloitte executives are scheduled to face a Senate committee which is looking at problems with the federal government's use of consultants.