Experts demand new reef plan with rising climate threat
An expert panel that advises the government says Australia needs another plan to protect the Great Barrier Reef from escalating climate threats.
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Andrews to shirk federal and state Comm Games inquiries
Federal and state inquiries into Victoria's decision to cancel the 2026 Commonwealth Games are set to hold public hearings without the premier giving evidence.
Lawyers denied extra $32m for pelvic mesh class action
A law firm's bid to take more than a third of a $300 million pelvic mesh class action settlement has been described as putting "lipstick on a pig".
Lehrmann inquiry report to be released after media leak
The ACT government will release the findings of an investigation into Bruce Lehrmann's rape trial after the report was given to various media outlets.
Rich Aussies might have to pay for aged care with super
Wealthy Australians might need to save a portion of their superannuation to pay for their own aged care as the government looks for ways to fund the sector.
Trial begins over alleged killing of country postmaster
A man is on trial accused of killing a beloved country postmaster at a service station by allegedly throwing a one-litre drink at his head and kicking him.
Insurance costs, claims under microscope after floods
Insurance affordability and the handling of claims after devastating floods in several states in 2022 will be examined in a parliamentary hearing.
Lawyer couldn’t live without murderer hubby, jury told
Soon after his arrest for murder, a lawyer told her husband she "couldn't do life without him" before allegedly destroying evidence linking him to the crime.
Progress on treaty won’t come until after referendum
Negotiations for a treaty between Indigenous people and the federal government won't begin until after a successful referendum, the government has declared.
Story of military nursing set in bronze at war memorial
A sculpture of Lieutenant Colonel Vivian Bullwinkel, a nurse and midwife, has been unveiled as the first statue of an individual woman at the war memorial.
National tour lifts the lid on wonders of ancient Egypt
The finest treasures from ancient Egypt will be on display for Australians to wonder at, with a major exhibition based in the Netherlands touring the country.
Heat on premier to front probe into Games dumping
Victoria's decision to cancel hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games will be put under the microscope after the state government lost a key vote.
Almost 200 Victorian schools facing child abuse claims
A law firm is pursuing action against multiple Victorian schools after hundreds of former students made historical abuse allegations.
Murder-accused 92 year old to be moved to prison
A 92-year-old man has been charged with the murder of his wife after a care worker reported her death to police.
Lawyer accused of hiding her husband’s link to murder
A solicitor told her husband not to do anything stupid before he committed murder and she allegedly tried to wipe CCTV footage linking him to the crime.
Boost for welfare payments as calls grow for more
Welfare recipients will get an increase in their payments after key legislation passed federal parliament.
Calls for child abuse registry after ‘horrific’ case
Better information-sharing between jurisdictions could be introduced after a childcare worker was charged with 1623 child abuse offences.
Woolworths accused of underpaying staff $1m in leave
Woolworths underpaid more than $1 million in long service leave to 1235 former employees, Victoria's wage watchdog says.
Why more Australian women are commuting on two wheels
Women are closing the gap with their male electric scooter-riding counterparts in Australia with research showing they have different incentives.
Protesters push to make paper homes bricks and mortar
Victorians have called for action on the housing crisis as Queensland sets out a plan for the southeast and NSW contends with a backslide in housing approvals.
NSW minister quits, misconduct claims referred to ICAC
The NSW government has lost its first minister after Tim Crakanthorp failed to disclose his wife and in-laws' substantial property interests.
Hells Angels score High Court win over anti-gang laws
The High Court has ruled against the South Australian government's move to prevent members of a bikie gang gathering at a rural property.
Paul McCartney gets back to Australia with stadium tour
Former Beatle Paul McCartney is touring Australia for the first time in six years, ready to rock Down Under with his Got Back Tour.
Dark web link to childcare worker’s 1623 abuse charges
Police have revealed details of the long, painstaking operation that led to an ex-Gold Coast childcare worker being charged with 1623 offences against children.
Andrews tried to conceal report findings: ex-IBAC boss
Daniel Andrews' claim that a corruption report made no findings against his government was disingenuous, the former boss of Victoria's integrity watchdog says.
NSW nets trap few sharks but lots of threatened species
Threatened species accounted for more than 70 per cent of everything caught in shark nets at NSW beaches in the last eight-month netting season.
Australia’s answer to Silicon Valley are tech clusters
Top tech innovators are scattered through 96 "tech clusters", a report reveals, including four major hubs expected to create the jobs of tomorrow.
Hit-run victim’s family hear mum and son’s guilty pleas
The cousin of an Indigenous woman partially buried after a hit and run has stared down a mother and son in court telling them they did the wrong thing.
Borrowers spared further pain as RBA stays on hold
The Reserve Bank has kept the cash rate on hold for a second month in a move that has some experts speculating the hiking cycle might be over.
Industry groups urge backing for ‘vital’ housing fund
Labor is trying to break a political stand-off over the government's $10 billion fund for social and affordable homes, which has industry support.
Push to end driving fear for medicinal cannabis users
Roadside drug laws are particularly harsh on rural and outer suburban people who cannot use public transport, but proposed laws could change that.