Tasmania mourns for Hillcrest anniversary
A ceremony has been held in Devonport ahead of the one-year anniversary of the Hillcrest Primary School jumping castle tragedy that killed six students.
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Robodebt inquiry to probe department role
A royal commission into the robodebt will hear from senior public servants after former-PM Scott Morrison shifted blame onto their departments.
Island dunnarts bounce back after blazes
A species of tiny marsupial that teetered on the brink after bushfires raged across half of Kangaroo Island is recovering with the help of a cat-proof fence.
Nation-wide impact of Qld police shooting
The rural Queensland community where two police officers were killed, as well as other officers around the country, may be traumatised by the shooting deaths.
Nine accused of ‘accosting’ cavoodle owner
Nine has been accused of stalking a Sydney barrister's husband as a defamation case over cavoodle custody reports continues.
Morrison clashes with robodebt inquiry
Former PM Scott Morrison has claimed he was not privy to departmental discussions over the legality of robodebt in a colourful royal commission hearing.
Former WA cop rapist jailed for 30 years
A disgraced former West Australian police constable is set to appeal his conviction for drugging and raping 13 women after being jailed for 30 years.
Robodebt concerns ‘dropped’ from briefings
Former minister Marise Payne says she doesn't know how concerns over the legality of the controversial robodebt scheme were left out of policy proposals.
Banking sector gains help push ASX higher
The local bourse was up 0.5 per cent at midday, boosted in part by the banking sector after a robust trading update from Bendigo and Adelaide.
Price relief before profits, says Bowen
Chris Bowen has responded to criticism from gas companies that the government's energy relief measures would only make the situation worse.
Algae mimics blood for meaty burger choice
An Aussie algae-based red pigment is taking on bloody alternatives to grow a more sustainable food supply, with emission reduction properties also on the menu.
Morrison sought foreign investment powers
Documents have been released showing former prime minister Scott Morrison sought to be sworn in as treasurer to hold foreign investment review powers.
Watchdog legal action on Star casino execs
Current and former Star Entertainment directors and executives are facing millions of dollars in fines for alleged failures of director duties.
NSW Labor call for power bills relief
NSW Labor leader Chris Minns is calling for parliament to reconvene to curb soaring power bills as social service groups urge more relief for consumers.
ACT flags Lehrmann rape trial inquiry
The ACT's attorney-general says he's considering his options regarding an investigation into how the rape trial of Bruce Lehrmann was handled.
Businesses forced to show emissions action
The treasurer says Australia could miss out if it doesn't act fast to improve the conditions for environmentally-conscious investors.
ATO ‘passive’ in providing robodebt data
Senior ATO staff failed to pursue concerns about the robodebt program despite sensing issues with how the personal tax information it provided was being used.
Energy price cap compensation in jeopardy
The Greens are expected to vote against a plan to compensate coal and gas companies for temporary price caps, as the industry wants to meet the prime minister.
Christmas delivery gift for late shoppers
Online shoppers will be able to order gifts just two days before Christmas this year, though not everything will be available at the last moment.
No compo for fossil fuel firms: Greens
As the coalition flags it has an open mind on whether to support the government's energy price relief, the Greens have set out their negotiating position.
Program ‘lied’ about cavoodle custody spat
A Sydney barrister has said "despicable" reports by A Current Affair lied that she stole Oscar the cavoodle in a custody dispute, damaging her reputation.
St Basil’s bosses ordered to give evidence
St Basil's Home for the Aged bosses have lost their challenge against giving evidence about the deaths of 50 residents during a COVID-19 outbreak.
Everyday racism is half the burden: ANU
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people experience intense psychological distress almost three times more than non-Indigenous people, a new study says.
ASX on pace for worst week since Sept
The local share market was up 0.2 per cent at midday, but three days of losses mean it is on track to close the week down 1.5 per cent.
COVID case rise slows, peak on horizon
Weekly COVID-19 infections have risen six per cent in the past week as new data shows Australia experienced higher-than-average deaths from January to August.
Healius shake-up: $140m day hospitals sold
A leading Australian healthcare company has shifted focus, selling its consortium of day hospitals and appointing a new CEO.
Houston’s urgent abuse meeting kept secret
Pentecostal church network executives agreed to keep an urgent meeting discussing Frank Houston's pedophilia a secret, a NSW court has been told.
Police to be investigated on Lehrmann case
The law enforcement integrity agency will investigate how police handled a rape allegation made by former Liberal Party staffer Brittany Higgins.
Florist accused of misleading customers
Australia's consumer watchdog is taking online florist Bloomex to court over allegations it misled customers with sales prices that were not genuine.
Petrol prices ease ahead of Christmas
Motorists would be wise to fill up while fuel is cheap because retailers could hike prices in the days before Christmas.
ASX gains, but finishes week down 1.2pct
The local share market has finished Friday 0.5 per cent higher, but three midweek days of losses made this its worst week since late October.