Women modernists stand in for postponed APY lands show
An exhibition of Australian women modernists will go on show following the postponement of a major Aboriginal art display due to allegations of interference.
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Watchdog concerned by Transurban EastLink road takeover
The ACCC has raised preliminary competition concerns over Transurban's proposed acquisition of Horizon Roads, the operator of Melbourne's EastLink toll road.
Van Onselen ‘has a megaphone and will use it’, Ten says
Peter van Onselen has been accused in court of breaching his contract with Network 10 by writing a scathing column about its business prospects and management.
Liberal darling, pandemic titan tainted by secret lover
The ICAC has determined Gladys Berejiklian acted corruptly but the former NSW premier spent years in politics and has left her mark on the state.
Roberts-Smith agrees to pay costs of defamation loss
Ben Roberts-Smith has agreed to pay the costs of three media firms he sued after a judge found reports of war crimes in Afghanistan were substantially true.
Former MP Stuart Robert denies kickback allegations
Former Liberal MP Stuart Robert says allegations he helped a consulting company win government contracts were a "by-election witch hunt".
Retail trade beats forecast as sales lure shoppers in
Cash-strapped consumers are taking advantage of sales and pushing up retail trade temporarily, with the spending slowdown expected to continue next month.
How teachers and tourism could keep mining towns afloat
Mining regions will need support from governments to diversify their economies as the demand for fossil fuels declines, a report shows.
Hundreds of electric car discounts nabbed in final race
A rush to beat the end of electric vehicle subsidies is on in Victoria while hundreds of subsidies remain available in other states.
Australia urged to invest $100b in battery industry
A think tank has called for a critical minerals compact with South Korea to electrify the start of an onshore battery minerals processing industry in Australia.
Ultra-Orthodox principal ‘allergic’ to court hearings
Prosecutors have claimed former ultra-Orthodox Jewish principal Malka Leifer is allergic to the legal system, feigning mental illness to delay hearings.
Ex-NSW premier defends record after corruption finding
Ex-NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian has called in her legal team after a watchdog made findings against her but decided against referring her for prosecution.
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Call to crack China’s dominance in critical minerals
Global demand for Australia's critical minerals is giving Treasurer Jim Chalmers optimism about mining's future in a net-zero emissions world.
Foster mum demands evidence of Tyrrell criminal case
William Tyrrell's foster mother is demanding police reveal any evidence linking her to the boy's disappearance amid reports she could face criminal charges.
Family won’t give up on missing mum and sibling
The children of Veronica Lockyer, who vanished in WA more than 20 years ago with their baby sister, say they'll never give up looking for the pair.
Flood towns say response from governments does not wash
Residents of the flood-hit northern NSW town of Lismore are feeling abandoned by governments following sluggish recovery efforts.
Rising religious vilification draws move to toughen law
Anti-discrimination laws are being amended in NSW to stem the rising tide of religious vilification being reported by faith groups.
Bondi cliff deaths deemed possible gay hate murders
The 1989 death of a Bondi barman police ascribed to an accidental cliff fall is now under scrutiny as part of a gay hate inquiry.
Tas couple jailed after shooting dead former son-in-law
Cedric Harper Jordan and Noelene June Jordan have been found guilty of murdering their former son-in-law, Shane Geoffrey Barker.
Sisters fight darkness after Orthodox principal’s abuse
Melbourne sisters Elly Sapper and Dassi Erlich have spoken of overcoming darkness after sexual abuse by former ultra-Orthodox Jewish principal Malka Leifer.
Consultant alleges ex-MP Stuart Robert took kickbacks
A consulting company sought ex-Liberal MP Stuart Robert's help to win federal government contracts, evidence released under parliamentary privilege shows.
Ex-cop loses bid to block questions at shooting inquest
A Northern Territory court has ruled against ex-constable Zachary Rolfe in his bid not to answer questions at an inquest into the death of an Indigenous teen.
Spotlight on school’s ‘vile’ historical sexual abuse
A special board of inquiry will be set up to investigate allegations of sexual abuse at a school in Melbourne more than five decades ago.
Australian universities climb in world rankings
For the first time, three Australian universities are ranked among the top 20 higher education institutions in the world after the criteria were refined.
Consumers, communities guide mining on sustainable path
A mining conference has heard values-driven consumers don't want 'dirty' electric cars that use unsustainable minerals in their production.
Ad ban considered to stop next generation of gamblers
The gambling sector faces a staged crackdown on online advertising if the recommendations of a federal parliamentary inquiry into gaming harm are accepted.
Inflation figures boost hopes of hold on interest rates
A softer-than-expected inflation number could be enough to keep interest rates on hold next week but the battle against rising prices is not over yet.
Wife-killer guilty of sex with student, judge finds
Judge Sarah Huggett has found convicted wife-killer Christopher Dawson had an unlawful sexual relationship with a student in 1980.
Porter Davis creditor talks fail to answer debt queries
Representatives of hundreds of creditors owed millions of dollars by builder Porter Davis have met liquidators for an update on getting their money back.
Albanese boards campaign train ahead of by-election
Voters in the federal seat of Fadden have 13 candidates to choose from, including a councillor, a health educator and an Aboriginal community worker.
Flight path fracas over Western Sydney Airport noise
Blue Mountains residents are concerned about plane noise impacting the World Heritage site after flight paths for the Western Sydney airport were released.