‘This isn’t great’: Barilaro texts tabled
Explosive texts reveal public servants' reactions as news of John Barilaro's appointment to a plum US trade role filtered through to the government.
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Farm safety focus as study reveals deaths
A study of unintentional farm deaths across Australia shows older men are more likely to have fatal accidents, with vehicles and machines the biggest risks.
Littleproud given invite to jobs summit
David Littleproud has been invited by the government to its national jobs and skills summit, after Opposition Leader Peter Dutton dismissed it as a stunt.
Teenage NSW rapist called a ‘monster’
The victim of a teenage rapist found guilty of sexual assault and choking has called him a monster and said he belongs in jail.
‘Gutless’ Love Machine killers face court
Two men who shot dead a patron and security guard from a car outside Melbourne's Love Machine nightclub in 2019 have faced a pre-sentence hearing.
Recruit standards linked to risks in ranks
Lowered entry standards for military recruits have been linked to increased rates of physical and mental health issues among defence personnel.
Renewable energy project gets $160m boost
A landmark agreement to fast-track connection of Australia's largest wind farm precinct to the national electricity grid has been inked.
Urgent action for veterans focus of report
A Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide is due to deliver its much-anticipated interim report after months of confronting evidence.
Omicron wave sends office return backwards
Office occupancy rates plunged in most major Australian cities in July as COVID-19 cases spiked across the country.
Most farmers optimistic about the future
An agribusiness report into intergenerational report has found more than three quarters of farmers are optimistic about the future of farming.
Mining magnate Rinehart to expand Queensland gas
Mining magnate Gina Rinehart is partnering with South Korean steel giant POSCO to expand gas projects in Queensland in a move welcomed by local industry.
State unprepared for NSW floods: inquiry
A NSW inquiry into this year's devastating floods has found emergency services were unprepared and a restructure of state disaster agencies is needed.
ASX gains 0.1pct but banks lose ground
The local share market has closed modestly higher despite weakness in the financial sector and losses by the big three iron ore giants
Accused NRL player ‘unimpressive witness’
Manly Sea Eagles hooker Manase Fainu was an unimpressive and evasive witness who gave contradictory answers, a prosecutor has told the jury in his trial.
NSW closer to banning Nazi hate symbol
The NSW government is closer to banning the Nazi swastika as laws outlawing their display pass the Legislative Assembly.
Nation mourns global star Newton-John
Australian entertainer Olivia Newton-John is being remembered as an icon, mentor and friend after her death at age 73.
Mammoth warehouse delivers goods faster
A robotics centre in western Sydney is helping small and medium sized businesses deliver faster to their customers.
Newton-John family to accept state funeral
Olivia Newton-John's niece says a state funeral is needed, although a formal offer by the Victorian government is yet to be made.
NSW flood report set to be handed down
A NSW parliamentary inquiry is expected to release its final report on the state government's handling of this year's flood crisis.
Unions welcome aged care wage rise support
Unions have commended the federal government's submission to the fair work umpire advocating for a pay rise for aged care workers.
Olivia Newton-John dies at 73
Olivia Newton-John, the singing superstar who won viewers' hearts as Sandy in the blockbuster musical Grease, has died aged 73 at her home in California.
Birmingham parties Games to a close
Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath have made a shock appearance at the Commonwealth Games closing ceremony as Birmingham partied, then handed over to Victoria.
Tributes flow for ‘incredible’ Olivia
Australian entertainer Olivia Newton-John, who died in the United States aged 73, is being remembered as an icon, mentor and friend.
Mask mandate call to curb COVID cases
A leading Australian health expert has called for a return of mask mandates, saying governments dropped the ball responding to the COVID Omicron variant.
Govt pledges to fund aged care pay rise
Labor will advocate for a significant pay rise for aged care workers in a submission to the independent Fair Work Commission.
COVID-19 nation’s third biggest killer
More people are thought to have died from COVID-19 this year than some of the country's largest killers, such as lung cancer and cardiovascular disease.
Calls to brand Russia terrorist state
Foreign Minister Penny Wong met her Latvian counterpart in Canberra to discuss the war in Europe, China's aggression in the Pacific and the EU free trade deal.
Jacqui Lambie to speak at veterans inquiry
Long-term veterans advocate and senator, Jacqui Lambie, will on Friday give evidence at a royal commission examining suicide among ex-service personnel.
RBA outlook could line up with Treasury
The central bank will release its quarterly Statement on Monetary policy, setting out new forecasts for the economy, labour market, wages and inflation.
Barilaro’s former chief at NY job inquiry
John Barilaro's former chief of staff will give evidence to the NSW parliamentary committee examining his appointment to a lucrative overseas trade role.
Too early to tell virus has peaked: Butler
Health Minister Mark Butler says the government is yet to confirm the peak of the current COVID-19 wave has been reached.