Change a ‘step to healing’ after Indigenous man’s death
An inquest into the death of Ricky Hampson Jr, who was misdiagnosed at Dubbo hospital, has finished hearing evidence revealing a series of medical errors.
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Identity of man accused of killing missing mum revealed
A suppression order on the identity of 22-year-old Patrick Orren Stephenson, who is accused of murdering Samantha Murphy, has been lifted.
‘Often overlooked’ women are the future of agriculture
Women are increasingly being recognised for their success in the agricultural sector in production, biosecurity, science and as champions of future farmers.
Ex-defence minister’s son dead after parachute incident
The soldier son of a former Australian defence minister has died after a parachute training incident that has triggered a defence force investigation.
Indigenous rights advocate remembered at state funeral
Yankunytjatjara woman Lowitja O'Donoghue has been remembered as a groundbreaking advocate for Aboriginal rights, health and wellbeing at a state funeral.
Ten years on, Australia reflects on MH370 disappearance
Questions about what happened to Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, which disappeared over the southern Indian Ocean 10 years ago, remain unanswered.
Women unite in grief and resilience as violence remains
An annual day to celebrate women has put the spotlight on domestic and gender-based violence, housing and homelessness, and abusive relationships.
Cranbrook headmaster resigns after toxic culture claims
The headmaster of Sydney's prestigious Cranbrook School has stepped down following allegations of cultural failings.
Community vigil, mum’s alleged killer named
Locals have honoured Samantha Murphy at a community vigil in Ballarat, hours after the identity of her alleged 22-year-old killer was revealed.
Laws to tighten, school reopens after asbestos scandal
Authorities have completed a major investigation to identify all sites affected by asbestos-tainted mulch but are still waiting on a handful of tests.
Scammer jailed for stealing close to $400k from cousin
Angela Liberatore, 50, has been sentenced after she was found guilty by a jury of 33 counts of obtaining financial advantage by deception.
‘Unfair’ supermarket prices on watchdog’s hit list
The consumer regulator has vowed to find answers to shoppers' complaints of sky-high grocery prices and farmers' concerns about low supermarket payments.
Aussie stocks hit record as Fed chair talks rate cuts
The ASX200 has finished at its highest-ever level for the second time this month after Jerome Powell told Congress rate cuts are likely this year.
Ex-AFL player’s son charged with missing mum’s murder
A magistrate has concealed the name of a former AFL player's son as he faced court charged with the murder of missing Ballarat mother Samantha Murphy.
‘Ashamed’ police minister dismisses resignation call
Northern Territory police minister Brent Potter has apologised for a series of Facebook posts involving racist, sexist and homophobic slurs.
Dumpster diving on the rise due to rising grocery costs
A Senate inquiry has heard there has been an uptick in people resorting to getting groceries from supermarket dumpsters.
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Tesla resigns from car group over ‘misleading’ claims
Electric car maker Tesla has slammed Australia's peak automotive body for spreading misleading claims about a proposed fuel-efficiency standard.
Samantha Murphy killed the day she went missing: police
Police allege a 22-year-old man charged with the murder of Ballarat mum Samantha Murphy killed her on the day she went missing.
Healthy babies and land on track but other gaps wider
New data released by the Productivity Commission shows five of 19 Closing the Gap targets are on track to address inequity for First Nations people.
‘Unbalanced’ duopoly impacting shoppers, farmers
The major supermarkets have offered "rock bottom" prices for purchasing produce because of their influence, farmers have told a parliamentary hearing.
Defence minister cops grilling over veteran suicides
The defence minister has told a royal commission he doesn't believe people in his department are "hopeless" after airing issues about culture.
Super on paid leave kicks off broader equality push
A pledge to pay superannuation on commonwealth-funded paid parental leave is part of a broader federal government strategy to achieve gender equality.
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Why young women are Australia’s loneliest generation
Young women are suffering loneliness more than men, feeling a lack of companionship, isolation or feeling left out, according to a survey.
Palestine urges Australia to boost aid for Gaza
Australia is being urged to reinstate funding to an aid agency for Palestine whose staff are accused by Israel of involvement in the October 7 attack by Hamas.
Popular car brands ’emit more carbon than coal mines’
Analysis of the five most popular car brands in Australia has found their vehicles are responsible for producing more carbon emissions than some coal mines.
Call to extinguish cigarette vending machines
Australian businesses are still selling cigarettes from vending machines and cancer researchers want legislative reform as drug and alcohol usage rises.
Police minister defends racist Facebook posts
The Northern Territory's police minister has said he does not agree with racist posts he shared on his social media almost a decade ago.
No ‘proactive’ payment for wrongfully jailed Folbigg
Waiting for pardoned mother Kathleen Folbigg to ask for a financial remedy for her decades in jail will be an extra burden to carry, an MP says.
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More deposit bailout cash after home builder collapse
Victorian taxpayers will again come to the rescue of customers who lost their home deposit after the builder went belly up.
‘Incompetent or corrupt’ to employ rapist prison guard
Prisons across NSW will be scrutinised by a task force after a scathing report condemned processes that allowed a guard to rape several inmates.
Man charged after young Indigenous kids cable-tied
A man has been charged with aggravated assault after a confronting video went viral of three young Aboriginal children cable-tied at a home in Broome.