Shock number of health practitioners referred
Inappropriate sexual relationships with patients, and wrongfully issuing vaccination exemptions were among the referrals made about Australian health workers.
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Warrior master off road with the bumps to prove it
Nissan has added some additional go-anywhere capacity to its latest customised ute, the Navara Warrior.
Water-damaged scooter batteries ‘ticking time bombs’
Firefighters warn e-scooter riders to keep an eye on their battery's condition after water damage sparked a house fire in the latest of several similar blazes.
Protester in hospital after Iran embassy police tackle
A video posted to social media shows a protester outside the Iranian embassy in Canberra being thrown to the ground by police after a verbal altercation.
Young man jailed over stabbing boy in gang fight
A Melbourne teen has been jailed for two years for fatally stabbing 15-year-old Solomone Taufeulungaki during a fight inside a shopping centre car park.
Third alleged sex victim to testify against footy great
Another witness is expected to accuse Australian rules football great Barry Cable of sexually abusing them during a civil trial.
Aussies missing as rescuers fly to Turkey quake zone
Two Australians remain unaccounted for amid earthquake devastation in Turkey as seasoned rescue teams travel to the disaster zone.
Point blank killer who burnt woman’s body jailed
Nicholas James Cross, who shot a Victorian woman at point-blank range and then burnt her body, has been jailed for 27 years for his horror crimes.
COVID deaths hit 12-month low
Case numbers of COVID have fallen significantly across the nation as new treatments provide hope in the fight against the deadly virus.
Reserve Bank flags higher rates to tackle inflation
Many Australians are facing a "painful squeeze" from the cost of living and rising interest rates, but the Reserve Bank is confident it's doing the right thing.
News Corp to slash one in 20 jobs amid earnings drop
News Corp will cut 1250 jobs in response to a big slump in second-quarter earnings as interest rates and inflation bite.
‘Come to us’: Indigenous leaders’ message to Dutton
A group of Indigenous delegates is seeking talks with Opposition Leader Peter Dutton on the voice to parliament to make the proposal a bipartisan one.
Dutton opts to be underdog as Libs fight to retain seat
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says it will be a difficult task to win the upcoming Aston by-election, despite history being on his side.
Bikie boss broke court order almost immediately: police
The boss of the Comanchero bikie gang has been arrested on the Gold Coast after allegedly contravening a NSW court's serious crime prevention order.
RBA backs power bills relief plan to help ease costs
As Treasurer Jim Chalmers has seized on support for a power bill relief plan as he meets his state and territory counterparts online.
Norfolk Island braces for a direct hit from cyclone
The centre of Cyclone Gabrielle is likely to pass very close to the Australian territory as it continues its path across the Pacific Ocean.
NSW leaders clash over privatisation, tolls and wages
Dominic Perrottet and NSW Opposition Leader Chris Minns have traded blows over privatisation, with the premier refusing to rule out selling more state assets.
Footy legend told alleged sex victim she was ‘lucky’
Football great Barry Cable is alleged to have told a teenager she was lucky and would eventually thank him when sexually abusing her more than 50 years ago.
Family joins dig for Aussie killed in Turkey earthquake
A Sydney man's body has been recovered from the rubble in Turkey following the devastating magnitude 7.8 earthquake that has killed more than 12,000 people.
Alan Tudge bows out of ‘unforgiving’ federal politics
Former coalition cabinet minister Alan Tudge has cited health and family reasons for his decision to quit federal politics in an emotional speech to parliament.
Four Australians missing after deadly Turkey earthquake
Four Australians are unaccounted for after the deadly earthquake in Turkey and Syria as the government and community organisations scramble to help.
Ex-Orthodox teacher Leifer’s trial behind closed doors
The trial for former ultra-Orthodox Jewish school principal Malka Leifer has headed behind closed doors for the first of the complainant's evidence.
Defence minister’s promise on three-way submarines deal
Australian sovereignty won't be affected when the country acquires nuclear submarines, despite a reliance on the US and UK for help, the defence minister says.
‘Be proud’: Political unity plea for Indigenous voice
Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney has called for solidarity on the voice to parliament as the political debate is consumed by administrative details.
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AGL posts $1.1b loss, warns price caps risk investment
AGL Energy has posted a $1.1 billion first-half loss on decarbonisation costs and warns gas price caps imposed by the federal government put investment at risk.
First coal shipments to China stokes trade optimism
Trade Minister Don Farrell has welcomed improvement in relations with Beijing as Australia's first coal shipments in years await Chinese clearance.
Coal mine rejection not broad precedent, says minister
Tanya Plibersek has defended her decision to block Clive Palmer's proposed coal mine in Queensland on the edge of the Great Barrier Reef.
Albanese vows justice for MH17 victims as probe ends
The federal government says Dutch prosecutors have provided conclusive evidence of Russia's involvement in the shooting down of Malaysia Airlines flight 17.
PM rules out taxpayer funding of voice campaigns
Anthony Albanese says public funds should not be used to finance the 'yes' or 'no' campaigns for the voice to parliament referendum.
First coal shipment to China stokes trade optimism
The trade minister says an improvement in the trade relationship with Beijing is welcome as the first coal shipment in years awaits Chinese customs clearance.
Russian involvement in MH17 ‘conclusive’, ‘unequivocal’
The federal government says Dutch prosecutors have provided conclusive evidence of Russia 's involvement in the shooting down of Malaysia Airlines flight 17.