‘Deep honour’: Allan ascends as Victorian premier
Victoria has its first female premier in decades, with Jacinta Allan sworn in as premier, replacing Daniel Andrews after his sudden exit from politics.
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Inflation jump complicates Reserve Bank’s job
Australia's consumer prices have risen 5.2 per cent in the latest figures, with fuel, housing, transport, food and insurance the biggest drivers.
‘Whatever it takes’: PwC’s poor behaviour laid bare
A scathing review into PwC following a tax advice scandal found the firm overlooked poor behaviour and took a "whatever it takes" approach to business.
COVID-19 third-leading cause of Australian deaths, ABS
Nearly 10,000 Australians died from COVID-19 last year, the first time in more than 50 years that an infectious disease has been in the top five killers.
Dugongs in steady decline along Great Barrier Reef
Dugong numbers are shrinking over a vast area of the Great Barrier Reef and it's been happening for almost 20 years, scientists say.
Treasury warns rent freezes would reduce housing supply
Rent controls have been found to limit housing supply and the quality of homes, as well as disproportionately befitting high income earners.
Indigenous voice is ‘not about race’: Noel Pearson
Indigenous activist and spearhead of the 'yes' campaign Noel Pearson says the voice is about recognition and isn't about dividing Australians down racial lines.
Access to pill eased and more pharmacy scripts in sight
Women in NSW will be able to get the oral contraceptive pill through their local pharmacy rather than visiting a doctor for a prescription in a year-long trial.
Retired MP falsely claimed more than $170k in expenses
Former Victorian MP Russell Northe is facing time behind bars after he pleaded guilty to misconduct uncovered by the state's anti-corruption watchdog.
Cloud-based micro businesses floated for future economy
Artificial intelligence in health, education or agriculture could fix many social challenges and is within reach for even the smallest firms, a report shows.
Renters at risk of having personal data hacked
Huge amounts of information being gathered on renters has left them exposed to being victims of massive data breaches, a parliamentary inquiry has been told.
Jacinta Allan wins race to become Victorian premier
Jacinta Allan will be Victoria's next premier, replacing Daniel Andrews and becoming the state's second female leader.
Annual inflation lifts 5.2 per cent in August
Australia's consumer prices rose 5.2 per cent annually, higher than the previous month, with housing, transport, food and insurance the biggest drivers.
‘Whatever it takes’: PwC’s poor behaviour exposed
A scathing review into PwC following the tax advice scandal found the firm overlooked poor behaviour and took a whatever it takes approach to business.
‘Shocked’ Qatar bosses lash government flights call
As calls mount for Qantas boss Richard Goyder to resign, Qatar Airways has revealed what happened when it asked the Albanese government for extra flights.
Jacinta Allan to replace Andrews as Victorian premier
Jacinta Allan will be Victoria's next premier, replacing Daniel Andrews and becoming the state's second female leader.
Challenger emerges in contest for new Victorian premier
Frontrunner Jacinta Allan faces a challenge for the Victorian Labor leadership from the state's transport minister following the resignation of Daniel Andrews.
Noel Pearson to issue rally cry for ‘yes’ campaign
Indigenous activist and spearhead of the 'yes' campaign Noel Pearson will address the nation to make the case for a constitutionally-enshrined advisory body.
PwC spin-off firm ethics under investigation
The finance department is considering whether the spin-off company of scandal-plagued consultancy firm PwC is ethically sound enough for government contracts.
Declining dugongs add to Great Barrier Reef alarm
Dugong populations are shrinking along a vast stretch of the Great Barrier Reef and it's been happening for almost 20 years, scientists say.
Labor gathers to pick leader after Andrews calls time
Jacinta Allan is poised to become Victoria's next premier after Daniel Andrews announced his resignation and hinted he would move to the private sector.
Sorry business as voice voting and mourning collide
Remote voting for the voice referendum has started in the Northern Territory, but not without its challenges as communities grapple with deep-rooted issues.
Hundreds rally for domestic violence ‘system in crisis’
A day of action has been held against domestic, family and sexual violence in the Northern Territory, where organisers say the system is in crisis.
‘Time to step away’: Labor on backfoot as Andrews walks
Labor MPs are preparing to quickly elect a new leader following Daniel Andrews' shock resignation as Victorian premier after almost a decade in the top job.
Robotics hub could enable self-driving cars and rovers
Advanced technology including autonomous cars, moon rovers, flying taxis and marine vessels could benefit from advances created in a new Sydney facility.
Technology exacerbates worst aspects of rental crisis
The real estate industry is accumulating huge amounts of information on homebuyers, renters and those looking to inspect homes, a housing inquiry will hear.
Kids in care sexually abused for decades, inquiry finds
Tasmania's premier has apologised to child sexual abuse survivors after an inquiry found failings across multiple government institutions.
Qantas chiefs to front Qatar flights knockback probe
Pressure on Qantas chairman Richard Goyder to quit is intensifying as the airline's bosses prepare to appear at a parliamentary inquiry probing its problems.
Deputy tipped for new Vic premier as Andrews calls time
Jacinta Allan is poised to become Victoria's next premier after Daniel Andrews announced his resignation and hinted he would move to the private sector.
Powerful public servant’s text scandal could harm trust
Hundreds of encrypted text messages exchanged between the Home Affairs secretary and a Liberal Party powerbroker have left integrity experts deeply concerned.
Andrews the latest ‘COVID-19’ leader to call it quits
Daniel Andrews is the latest premier to resign citing some level of burnout, with just two state or territory leaders still holding office since the pandemic.