Stress disorder link to poor gut health among veterans
Veterans diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder are more likely to undergo medical procedures for gut-related health problems, new research suggests.
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Lead detective reveals he is a sexual assault survivor
The lead investigator of Brittany Higgins' rape allegations has disclosed his personal experience as a sexual assault survivor to an independent inquiry.
Australia determined to boost defence, clean power
Australia will work with its Quadrilateral Security Dialogue partners to strengthen security and shore up clean energy supply chains, the prime minister says.
Police felt ‘significant pressure’ during Higgins case
A senior detective who investigated Brittany Higgins' rape allegation says police erred in providing her counselling notes to prosecutors and the defence.
Aussies urged to triple bus, train, bike and hike trips
Australians will need to walk, cycle and catch more trains to significantly cut emissions by 2030 and cannot do it with electric cars alone, a report warns.
Queensland continues to lead in carbon farming reform
A report shows Queensland is leading support for carbon farming industry, while the federal government, WA and NSW made big improvements.
Clampdown on buy now, pay later following abuse claims
The federal government will regulate buy now, pay later services in a bid to protect Australians against financial abuse and hardship.
Police officer guilty of assaulting Indigenous teen
An Indigenous teenage boy yelled "you don't have to hurt me" while being assaulted by a NSW police officer, a Sydney court has been told.
Heartbreak as Aussie dies on Mt Everest charity climb
Australian engineer Jason Kennison has been described as courageous and adventurous after he died while returning from the summit of Mt Everest.
Government eyes tougher response to PwC scandal
The federal government remains under pressure to ban contracts with consultancy giant PwC after the firm leaked confidential government information to clients.
Dutton labels referendum a ‘reckless roll of the dice’
The proposed Indigenous voice to parliament would be an "overcorrection", the opposition leader told parliament during a debate ahead of this year's referendum.
Human rights abuses in spotlight during Indian PM visit
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is being urged to raise human rights abuses in India when he hosts his counterpart Narendra Modi.
Green power target will require ‘huge’ investment surge
A huge surge of investment will be needed for the government to achieve its green energy ambitions, senators have been told.
Ex-CEO behind waste cartel still working for firm
The former CEO of a Sydney waste firm caught fixing prices in a criminal cartel still advises the company's management team as a "consultant".
Court paves way for compensation for traditional owners
The Federal Court has rejected the Commonwealth's arguments regarding the potential for compensation to Gumatj people over leasing land to a mining company.
Vow to spare Victorian families COVID debt budget bill
Victorians are bracing for bad news as the state government prepares to hand down its 2023/24 budget, which is expected to tackle record debt.
Grant’s daughter tells of fight against racist ‘filth’
Stan Grant is struggling after being the target of racist attacks and trolling, leading the Q+A host to step away from his role at the ABC, his daughter says.
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Power bills to surge despite budget tipping modest rise
The energy regulator has confirmed double-digit power price rises will continue from July 1 despite the May budget's claims of curbing cost of living pressures.
Pastoralists and traditional owners in fear of fracking
Traditional owners and Rallen Australia, which owns cattle stations in the Beetaloo, are worried a mining company is breaching its own environmental plan.
Q: How do you stop hate culture? A: Meet it with love
Stan Grant says he will respond to hate speech with love, but Australia's deputy prime minister is troubled by comments targeting the Indigenous journalist.
Parks chief struggled to find cash for pest control
The managers of Australia's national parks had to make tough choices during a decade of underfunding that prevented basic activities from being carried out.
Businesses, landlords slugged to claw back Vic debt
A tax will be levied on big business and landlords under a $31.5 billion state budget plan but there are fears it will flow through to ordinary Victorians.
Farming export success linked to sustainability
Australian producers are increasingly being asked to prove their sustainability with export sales dependent on growers being able to back up their claims.
PM announces Australia-India centre at Modi rally
Thousands of people at Sydney's Olympic Park have given the Australian and Indian prime ministers a rapturous welcome ahead of further talks between the pair.
Dutton accused of ‘using race’ to score votes on voice
The Greens have the federal opposition leader in the firing line as debate continues on the Indigenous voice in federal parliament.
Top cop in Higgins case details tense relationships
The lead officer who investigated Brittany Higgins' rape allegations says police felt the chief prosecutor would proceed with the case no matter what.
Aussies encouraged to sound off on electric car safety
Australians are being asked whether electric vehicles should make more noise, technology that one report says could save dozens of lives.
Australia to see 50 per cent increase in back pain
Lower back pain is the greatest cause of disability burden worldwide and can become a precursor to chronic health conditions such as diabetes, researchers say.
Qantas reports sky-high profit and plans more flights
Australian flag-carrier Qantas will soon be operating more domestic flights that it did before the COVID pandemic, while international capacity is also rising.
Aged care worker receives death threat in Taser fallout
The 33-year-old NSW senior constable who tasered a great-grandmother has been suspended and a worker at the aged care facility has received a death threat.
Victoria swings axe to fell native logging industry
The Victorian government will phase out native timber logging in 2024 and has announced a transition package in the state budget.