Compo system ‘unintelligible’ to veterans
The royal commission has been told lawyers have to navigate a confusing maze of different legislation to make compensation claims for injured veterans.
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New sanctions imposed on Russian officials
Australia has issued sanctions on 67 more Russian officials, including the country's deputy prime minister.
Changing climate is creating a looming health crisis: health academy
Climate change is also an urgent health crisis, health and medical researchers warn as the federal government commits $10 million for modelling the impacts.
More economists expect June rate rise
More economists have brought forward to June their expected date for a first rise in the RBA cash rate in a decade.
Push to move away from COVID death reports
Australia may shift to reporting "excess deaths" from COVID-19 instead of total fatalities, with the chief medical officer saying the time is right to change.
Court weighs whether to hear Lib fight
A battle over the selection of NSW Liberal federal election candidates is set to continue after the High Court agreed to hear a special leave application.
Liberal candidate fight to return to court
A legal stoush over the selection of Liberal election candidates in NSW is set to continue with disgruntled party members seeking a High Court appeal.
Poor forecasts blamed for flood response
NSW emergency agency heads have told a parliamentary hearing the flooding in Lismore earlier this year far exceeded the forecasts they had prepared for.
‘Obsolete’ safety in yachtie’s fatal trip
A coroner has ruled an 86-year-old solo yachtsman who went missing in Bass Strait likely fell overboard while operating a vessel that was too much to handle.
Scarborough gas venture wins key approvals
The Commonwealth-Western Australian Joint Authority has granted Woodside key approvals for the massive LNG Scarborough Project off the coast of Karratha.
NSW, fed govt floods stoush continues
The NSW premier says the federal government doesn't fully understand the extent of flood damage in the state's north, ahead of more heavy falls from Wednesday.
Hypersonic missile ‘could hit in 14 mins’
As Australian, British and American leaders commit to cooperate on hypersonic weapons, the deputy prime minister has highlighted the nature of the threat.
Labor zeroes in on Morrison’s character
As the prime minister weighs up calling an election, ructions within the NSW division of the Liberal Party threaten to damage the government.
Star lawyer resumes casino probe evidence
A senior lawyer at Star Entertainment will take the stand for a second day at an inquiry into whether The Star Sydney should hold a casino licence.
Children of those who suicide take blame
The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has been told children of those who suicide often blame themselves and feel abandoned.
Many moving parts gauging inflation: RBA
Reserve Bank officials have told senators they are seeking clarity on the state of inflation as many factors have emerged since its last set of forecasts.
Thousands receive winter COVID-19 boosters
More than 14,000 people have received their winter booster for COVID-19 since the rollout began this week.
Liberals hijack Albanese web address
A web address bearing the name of Labor leader Anthony Albanese has been registered by the Liberal National Party ahead of the election.
New high-tech home for priceless treasures
A priceless treasure trove of plant specimens scientists rely on to chart environmental declines has a new high-tech home in Sydney.
RBA warns watching inflation, wages data
The Reserve Bank of Australia board has left the cash rate unchanged, but warns it will be monitoring inflation and wages figures in coming months.
Labor lays out commitment to farmers
Labor leader Anthony Albanese has outlined a new $500 million National Reconstruction Fund for the farm sector and a plan to improve regional communication.
Ease isolation rules, PM encourages states
The debate over the future of COVID-19 isolation rules is hotting up as Scott Morrison urges premiers to weigh up the benefits of lifting restrictions.
Qld ditches vaccine rules at pubs, cafes
Rules barring unvaccinated patrons from public venues including pubs, cafes and restaurants will be ditched in Queensland from April 14.
NSW defends pay ahead of health strike
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has shot down any discussion of a pay increase ahead of a planned health worker strike
Grand Prix sued for $8.7m over Robbie show
The Australian Grand Prix Corporation is being sued for more than $8.7 million over the cancellation of a Robbie Williams concert in March 2020.
PM defends intervention in local branches
A court has dismissed a challenge to Liberal candidate selection in three NSW seats, clearing one of the last hurdles for Scott Morrison before the election.
Ukraine envoy invokes ANZAC identity
Australia has added a range of luxury goods on an export embargo to Russia, as Ukraine's envoy likens Kyiv's war effort to the Anzac experience in World War I.
Aust defence missiles package fast-tracked
Defence Minister Peter Dutton has announced new missiles with a 900 kilometre strike range will arrive years ahead of schedule to arm the RAAF and navy.
NSW court upholds Liberal candidate picks
The endorsement of three federal Liberal MPs as candidates in the upcoming election has been upheld by a NSW court in a win for Prime Minister Scott Morrison.
Roberts-Smith witness denies memory issues
A former soldier has stood by comments he told war veteran Ben Roberts-Smith to "pull your head in" after he allegedly ordered a mock execution in training.
Star lawyer failed on ‘do the right thing’
A senior lawyer at Star Entertainment has been quizzed over whether he lived up to the gaming giant's corporate values at an inquiry into The Star Sydney.