Former senator accuses Van of inappropriate touching
Former senator Amanda Stoker has accused Senator David Van of inappropriately touching her during a parliamentary gathering.
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Devastated Beale faces trial on sexual assault charges
Rugby union star Kurtley Beale will now face trial as he fights allegations he sexually assaulted a woman in a Sydney licensed premises.
New builders found as Porter Davis collapse laid bare
Liquidators for collapsed company Porter Davis say the builder may have been trading while insolvent, as new builders are found to quote for unfinished homes.
Security fears leave Russian embassy plans in ruins
Russia will not be allowed to build an embassy near Canberra's Parliament House over security concerns, with parliament quickly approving the ban.
New tech to help electric vehicles soak up the sunshine
Next-generation technology could help electric car owners work out the best times to refuel their vehicles using energy from wind, sun and water sources.
Strong labour market puts more heat on interest rates
The jobless rate has fallen back and employment has jumped by much more than expected, bolstering the case for more interest rate hikes.
Housing and health at the heart of SA budget
The SA government is pouring nearly half a billion dollars into new affordable homes, public housing and to assist first home buyers.
Voice would be nothing but window dressing: Thorpe
Independent senator Lidia Thorpe has hit out against the voice referendum, saying the body would be a powerless advisory group.
Flood-devastated homes miss out on buyback: advocates
A Lismore community group has criticised the time government has taken to release the maps that effectively ruled homes in or out of help for flood assistance.
Review looks to simplify Sydney toll road patchwork
Mean-testing, toll zones and night-time discounts are being considered in a revamp of Sydney's patchwork of toll roads that slug drivers $2 billion a year.
Consumer confidence plunges to another three-year low
The latest interest rate rise has knocked consumers around and caused sentiment to sink closer to levels last seen at the start of the pandemic.
Former Coles executive admits $1.9 million fraud
Former Coles executive Aaron Baslangic stole more than $1.9 million in what a judge said was such a stupid scheme even a high school student could detect it.
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Gas code promises secure supply at ‘reasonable’ prices
A code of conduct will be imposed on gas producers to avert future price shocks for consumers but the industry fears it could stymie investment in new supply.
Health spending boost as SA budget slides into the red
South Australia's finances have taken a hit but the government has pressed on with extra health spending ahead of Thursday's state budget.
‘Well and truly time’ to make symbols of hate a crime
People who display Nazi insignia or the Islamic State flag could face prison time as part of proposed reforms to Australia's criminal code.
Former AFL stars may merge concussion damage lawsuits
Former AFL players, including Ty Zantuck, Liam Picken and Max Rooke, may have their concussion damage lawsuits against the league and clubs brought together.
Boyfriend’s charges dropped over backpacker murder
Tobias Moran has had charges dropped after he was accused of murdering his girlfriend, German backpacker Simone Strobel, in 2005 in northern NSW.
More rideshare drivers to go electric after $20m grant
Another 500 electric vehicles will be offered on subscription to rideshare drivers in Australia as part of an investment in replacing petrol cars.
GP shortage facing Australia after ‘decades of neglect’
Australia is being warned it may face a GP shortage of 10,000 doctors after years of neglect by successive governments, the nation's peak medical body says.
Australian cave researchers dig up quite a big skink
A newly confirmed giant prehistoric skink dubbed Mega Chonk could "break the internet" with its bulky bod and seriously spiky armour, researchers say.
MPs accused of harming women over Higgins discourse
Peter Dutton has been asked to explain why his party is attacking Labor over the Brittany Higgins rape allegations despite the hurt it may be causing.
Communities rally for victims of horror bus crash
Locals are reaching out to the families and injured victims of the NSW Hunter Valley bus crash, offering meals and accommodation as the site opens to mourners.
Voice shouldn’t be treated as political issue: senator
Moderate Liberal Andrew Bragg has hit out at opponents of the voice for saying it would bring race into the constitution.
Bus driver out of custody as community mourns dead
A bus driver blamed for one of Australia's deadliest crashes has been released on bail as the country wraps its arms around a grieving local community.
AFP to investigate leaked Higgins messages, recordings
The attorney-general has confirmed text messages and recordings of Brittany Higgins leaked to the media have been referred to the Australian Federal Police.
‘Praying helps’ make a phone call in regional Australia
Regional and rural Australians continue to endure unreliable mobile and internet reception, but satellites and AI could help address the problem.
Greens hammer demands as Labor pitches housing shift
The government is proposing changes to its $10 billion housing fund but the Greens say Labor is still not moving on its two key needs.
PM’s vision for a renewable energy superpower nation
Australia must break new ground and grab opportunities with both hands, the prime minister has declared in a major speech, stressing renewable energy uptake.
Nationals call for a pause in power lines project
The Nationals and Victorian farmers have called for a pause in the construction of transmission lines through farms, citing a lack of consultation.
Seatbelt laws back in spotlight after deadly bus crash
The deadly NSW bus crash has rekindled debate about seatbelt laws and a national approach to compliance.
Judge weighs timing of Dawson’s sex with teen student
Convicted wife-killer Chris Dawson's trial for alleged sexual activity with one of his students has closed as a judge considers when the activity first began.