Tas premier says sorry to abuse survivors
Tasmania's premier has delivered a formal apology to victim-survivors of child sexual abuse in state institutions after harrowing evidence at an inquiry.
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Energy boom behind major profits: Treasury
Treasury officials have been grilled about the drivers behind inflation and confirmed external supply side shocks as the chief cause.
Demand strong, but biz confidence weakens
Australian firms are growing wary of an economic slowdown, but overall economic conditions remain robust, according to NAB's monthly business survey.
Long strikes underpin new defence mindset
Australia is transitioning to an "impact projection" mindset that will enable it to strike enemies long before they reach the shores, the defence minister says.
Hacker threatens release of Medibank data
A ransomware group claiming to have Medibank customer data has threatened to release it in 24 hours as the FBI provides federal police help to catch the gang.
IR laws will sacrifice Australians: Dutton
Peter Dutton says the government's proposed workplace laws would make life harder for businesses, as debate on the reforms continue.
Winners, losers named in electric car race
The world's car brands have been ranked and rated on their progress towards an electric future and some big names won't be happy with their spot.
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Australia’s gas economy tops $70bn a year
Amid pressure for an extra tax on gas profits, the industry is mounting a defence of its importance to the Australian economy.
Medibank won’t pay any hacker ransom
Health insurer Medibank won't pay any ransom fee to the hacker that accessed the personal data of all its customers.
Westpac says no stressed customers – yet
Westpac is seeing no signs that higher rates are causing mortgage delinquencies, but says it is inevitable they will eventually have an impact.
Flood-weary NSW towns face huge clean up
An aerial assessment of Forbes had indicated "hundreds" of homes and businesses in the NSW town have been impacted by flooding, the SES says.
Petrol prices soar on back of weak dollar
Motorists are getting hit hard at the pump since the return of the full fuel excise tax, with some cities still yet to reach the peak of their fuel cycles.
Labor to use WestConnex cash for hospital
Some funds from the sale of the WestConnex tollway network will be used to upgrade a key Sydney hospital if Labor wins government at the March election.
NSW approved UN jail visit before backflip
NSW reneged on an agreement to allow UN inspectors into its prisons the day the delegation landed in Australia, a federal official has told senators.
Govt denies cuts to regional Australia
Infrastructure department officials have revealed there was a $1.2 billion decrease in regional spending, but deny it amounts to a funding cut.
Snowy chief upset ministers with surprises
Performance and termination payments went to former Snowy Hydro chief Paul Broad, despite ministerial concerns about his conduct.
Family killed 19 days after daughter born
Abbey Forrest and Inderpal Singh planned to have four children, but they and their 19-day-old daughter died in a deliberately lit fire in December 2020.
Vic Crown Casino slapped with $120m fines
The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission has hit Crown Melbourne with two fines totalling $120 million for breaches of its service obligations.
Bail denied for Sri Lankan cricket star
Suspended Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka has had his bail application denied in a Sydney court, after being accused of raping a woman.
Scam bill to double in 12 months: Labor
Scammers are on track to rip off Australians to the tune of $4 billion this year, with authorities telling people to take time to check an offer or contact.
‘Broken’ immigration system to be reviewed
The federal government government has announced a review of Australia's immigration system, saying it is broken and is being exploited by criminals.
Rare ‘blood moon’ to excite skygazers
A total lunar eclipse where the moon will turn blood red is on the cards in a rare astronomical phenomenon that will not been seen again until 2025.
Qld power plant fail ‘unfortunate’: govt
Queensland Energy Minister Mick de Brenni has assured residents the state's power supply is solid heading into energy-intensive summer months.
Brisbane newborn saved from 2kg tumour
Doctors in Queensland have saved a newborn baby's life by removing a tumour from her spine that weighed double her birth weight.
Sri Lankan cricketer on sex assault charge
Police allege Sri Lankan international cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka sexually assaulted a woman in Sydney's eastern suburbs after the pair met for a date.
Bringing musicals to the deaf community
As the arts sector makes its post-COVID return, theatres have made it their mission to welcome all audiences - including members of the deaf community.
Farmers vent methane pledge concerns
Livestock producers warn a commitment to slash methane emissions by 30 per cent is creating unease amongst some in the farming sector.
Gas takes top bill in politics of power
As power and gas bills rise, so does the pressure on federal and state politicians to take action to solve the energy and climate crisis.
Aust man dies in Ukraine amid invasion
The death of Australian man Trevor Kjeldal in Ukraine has been described as tragic by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
Aged care unions welcome interim wage bump
Unions have welcomed a 15 per cent pay rise for some aged care workers but say the wage increases should be bigger and broader.
Pregnant woman ferried through NSW floods
Emergency responders helped a pregnant woman whose waters had broken get to hospital after the NSW town of Forbes was cut in two by floodwaters.