Refugee hotel detention found lawful, lacks humanity
Australia's use of hotels as makeshift detention centres for asylum seekers and refugees awaiting medical treatment is lawful but lacks humanity, a court finds.
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Lawyer warns against ‘misuse’ of Liberal Party status
The Liberal Party ignored serious complaints of misconduct because its legal status was a "shield" against it being sued, a former ministerial staffer has said.
Five-minute rest all it takes to kick-start attention
The Pomodoro Technique involves inserting five minute breaks after 25 minutes of study and researchers believe the student who invented it was on to something.
Kangaroos legend fined after crashing into cyclist
AFL legend Glenn Archer, who played more than 300 games for the Kangaroos, has been fined after unknowingly hitting a cyclist with a trailer in January.
Laws to stop ‘idiotic hooning’ on menacing petrol bikes
Petrol-powered bicycles are likely to be banned in Tasmania with serious injuries behind a government push to outlaw hoons on wheels.
Man faints as jury finds him guilty of murdering singer
Paul Ross Charlton has collapsed and been taken to hospital as a Victorian jury found him guilty of the murder of his singer girlfriend Joanne Howell in 2007.
Liberal senator makes legal threat to Brittany Higgins
Brittany Higgins says she is considering her legal options after a defamation threat from Senator Linda Reynolds, who is already suing Ms Higgins' partner.
Elders’ efforts are being celebrated during NAIDOC Week
Events are being held all around the country to mark NAIDOC Week, the annual celebration of Indigenous cultures. This year's theme honours the roles of elders.
Robodebt prosecutions loom after ‘gross betrayal’
A royal commission into the unlawful robodebt scheme has recommended senior figures behind it be prosecuted over their roles in the troubled program.
Study examines why kangaroos never made leap to Asia
Findings of a study could help predict which animal species are better positioned to adapt to new environments as climate change impacts global biodiversity.
Labor rejects Dutton call on small nuclear reactors
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is due to make a speech on Friday and will reportedly say the government is "mesmerised" by alternative energy sources.
Teacher training overhaul as educators quit classroom
There are hopes improvements in training new teachers for the modern classroom will reverse a rise in the number of educators leaving the profession.
Top journalists to provide evidence in Lehrmann case
High-profile journalists Peter FitzSimons and Laura Tingle will provide evidence in the defamation action brought by former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann.
Sexual misconduct reports surge against health workers
Complaints about health workers violating boundaries have more than doubled since before the pandemic.
Crash course for parents on school mobile phone ban
An education plan will be rolled out for parents before Queensland institutes an all-day ban on mobile phones and smartwatches in public schools.
Jury to visit Charlise Mutten’s alleged murder site
Justin Stein will face trial next year over the murder of his fiancee's nine-year-old daughter, with police alleging he shot her dead at his family home.
Amber Haigh’s alleged murderers want judge-only trial
Robert and Anne Greeves have asked for a judge-alone trial for the alleged murder of Amber Haigh 21 years ago.
Health workers’ pay offer won’t cost taxpayers extra
Aged care workers, hospital staff and allied health professionals in NSW are being offered an extra $67 a week after a public stoush with the state government.
Top jockey charged by stewards over ‘white powder’ pics
Racing Victoria has charged top jockey Jamie Kah over pictures that appeared to show her and two others with a white powder.
Ministers taken to task for unlawful robodebt scheme
The report of the royal commission into the robodebt scheme has found a series of failures by ministers, but the consequences for them are unclear.
Slave keeper jail time increased for contacting victim
A woman in prison for keeping a Tamil woman as a slave has had her jail term increased for trying to stop her victim giving evidence against her.
Canine case cracked: stolen dog found 300km from home
NSW police have recovered a blind Australian shepherd that went missing from its Queensland home several days ago as Victorian police hunt for a pomeranian.
Latest model makeover shows Nissan is on the right path
It's been on the Australian market for almost 30 years but the Nissan Pathfinder is just starting to show its true colours.
Arrest warrant for ex-little league coach over abuse
Former primary school teacher and little league coach Ray Cosgriff has failed to appear in court to face 26 historical indecent assault charges.
Solo sailor in distress in Great Australian Bight
A diverted merchant ship is heading for the area where a distressed sailor issued an emergency beacon in the Great Australian Bight.
Robodebt report evidence now in hands of crime fighters
Evidence is being considered by federal police and the anti-corruption watchdog following a damning report on the robodebt scheme.
Sailor spends night stranded in Great Australian Bight
A solo sailor has been forced to spend the night awaiting rescue in the Great Australian Bight after running into trouble in severe winds and giant waves.
Claims govt milked political advantage from Robodebt
Peter Dutton has accused Anthony Albanese of milking political advantage following the release of a damning report into the Robodebt scheme.
Albanese heads to Europe for talks on Ukraine, economy
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is heading to Germany and Lithuania as European leaders seek Indo-Pacific views on global security and Ukraine.
Half a billion more dollars needed to fight fire ants
An audit report of efforts to eradicate highly invasive fire ants has revealed an extra half a billion dollars will be required to complete the task.
The battle to save Australia’s ultra rare grumpy fish
A grumpy looking Tasmanian fish with flashy Broadway features is the poster child for an extraordinary battle against extinction.