‘Embarrassed’: ABC’s Lattouf legal bill to top $2m
Defending its sacking of a radio presenter will likely cost the Australian public broadcaster more than $2 million, a year after rejecting a settlement offer.
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CCTV cameras in childcare amid surge in safety breaches
Allegations about careless childcare centres have triggered extensive new powers including hefty fines and CCTV cameras to monitor how children are treated.
Greenwashing lawsuit to test ‘overstated’ gas claims
Claims about the future of renewable gas will be tested in Federal Court after the competition regulator launched its biggest greenwashing lawsuit to date.
Student couldn’t hack parking fees before $40k ‘ransom’
An aggrieved student has allegedly taken out her frustrations on her university, engaging in a years-long campaign of cyber attacks and financial extortion.
All Night Long: fan frenzy as AC/DC tickets go on sale
Thousands of fans have flocked to ticket offices and online queues as they try to snag highly sought -after tickets to see rock legends AC/DC perform.
Australia sticks to guns on defence as allies shell out
Australia is doubling down in resisting US pressure for its allies to lift defence spending, as retaliation is promised for nations refusing to comply.
New approach needed to fulfil closing the gap promise
Governments must self-reflect and begin to work in new ways with Indigenous organisations if they want to close the gap in health, a report has found.
Virgin soars in ‘luckiest’ Aussie share debut of year
Virgin Australia shares are trading higher as the nation's second-biggest airline returns to the ASX five years after it went bust.
‘Unacceptable risk’: no bail for teen gang rape accused
Two young men accused of joining a prolonged gang rape of a 17-year-old girl have been denied bail after they were found to be a danger to the community.
Servos urged not to price gouge after oil price hike
The consumer watchdog is being urged to make sure motorists aren't ripped off at the bowser after Middle East strikes led to a surge in fuel costs.
Tech boss fears AI regulations will hamper innovation
The leader of one of Australia's top medical technology companies warns strict regulations on artificial intelligence could hamper local innovation.
YouTube in frame for youth ban after safety spin claims
The online watchdog has launched its case for YouTube to be included in a "world-leading" social media ban for kids as the platform fights for its exemption.
Australia’s Iran fallout warning despite uneasy truce
Australia has been warned it might face long-term ramifications from the conflict between Israel and Iran after supporting air strikes by the US.
‘Cancel culture’: fired pro-Gaza ABC host awarded $70k
The ABC could face significant penalties after being ordered to pay $70,000 in damages to a fill-in radio host fired for posting about Israeli actions in Gaza.
Hope for home owners as inflation hits four-year low
Expectations are growing interest rates will be cut again soon as the Reserve Bank's preferred measure of inflation falls to its lowest level in years.
‘Boring’ budget to get finances ready for future shocks
Having sped up home approvals, a building laggard is shifting focus to getting construction going in a bid to reduce the biggest strain on family finances.
Liberal leader open to quotas after election drubbing
The Liberal Party must endorse more women after a thumping election defeat, its leader Sussan Ley says, declaring herself a "zealot" on gender representation.
Treasurer seeks trade balance in latest US tariff talks
Australia is still negotiating an exemption to tariffs imposed by Donald Trump as the deputy prime minister tries to score a meeting with the US president.
Jailing is failing: youth prison numbers under scrutiny
Tough on crime approaches are failing to make communities safer, instead undermining the rights of children and increasing incarceration rates, advocates say.
Trump may help Australia sail ahead in green shipping
Australia has a unique opportunity to cut emissions from international shipping but it could be boosted by a carbon price and policy changes in the US.
Reward to help crack outback killer’s body secret
The killer of British backpacker Peter Falconio has long refused to reveal where he hid the body, but police hope a $500,000 reward will help solve the mystery.
MAFS ‘adventure’ sours as screen couple face court
A Married At First Sight groom has lamented how the program wasn't the "adventure I had planned" after taking out protective orders against his on-screen bride.
Surplus in sight but few sweeteners in ‘careful’ budget
A nation-first approach to back up housing projects headlines Australia's largest state budget as critics attack surplus projections and support for services.
Orderly, coherent or flat-footed: PM rejects criticism
Anthony Albanese has dismissed suggestions he was "flat-footed" after US bombing raids on Iran, as he called for a ceasefire to hold between Iran and Israel.
‘Not a court of morals’: judge to mushroom cook jury
A judge has urged the jurors who will decide the fate of accused triple murderer Erin Patterson not to let prejudice or sympathy impact their verdict.
Health levy a bitter pill to mend sick territory budget
Ratepayers will cop a $250 levy to help plug a health funding shortfall in the ACT budget, which also included investment in housing and cost-of-living relief.
Australia urges de-escalation as US strikes Iran
The US president's decision to enter the conflict in the Middle East has sparked calls for de-escalation from Australian politicians.
Spotlight on inflation as state treasurers come clean
Monthly inflation data and state budget updates are set to dominate the economic agenda and shape the Reserve Bank's next cash rate call.
Major boost for tradie students to solve housing crisis
Tradies will be able to complete their apprenticeships for free as a state government tries to ease the housing crisis.
Renters fearful of speaking up about essential repairs
Half of Australia's private housing tenants are living in homes in need of repair but are too scared to ask their landlord about it, according to a study.
PM breaks silence to back US military strikes on Iran
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has backed the US in its attack on three Iranian nuclear sites, while again calling for "dialogue and diplomacy" not war.