Veterans commission shifts focus to Darwin
Life at the Northern Territory's strategically significant military bases will be a new focus of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide.
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Higgins’ credibility put at trial’s centre
The trial of the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins inside Parliament House could soon be completed as a jury is urged to consider her credibility.
Relief on offer for flood-ravaged Victoria
Victoria is set to be pummelled with more rain this week after thousands of residents were already forced to flee their homes due to unprecedented floods.
Reserve Bank nervous about rate hike lag
The Reserve Bank wants to give its earlier aggressive rate hikes a chance to flow through and is worried consumers could slam the brakes on spending.
Extreme risks for ‘broken’ election system
An inquiry looking at the 2022 federal election has been told Australia must tighten campaign finance laws to stop big money distorting the political system.
Floods to push up price of fruit and veg
Consumers are being warned they're likely to pay more for fruit and vegetables in the wake of flooding across eastern parts of Australia.
PM rejects claims regions left behind
Anthony Albanese has hit back at opposition claims regional areas are being forgotten for infrastructure funding in the upcoming budget.
Star Sydney licence suspended, $100m fine
The NSW Independent Casino Commission has fined Star Entertainment a record $100 million and suspended the gaming licence for its Sydney casino.
Medicare rorts claims to be investigated
Health Minister Mark Butler has ordered his department to examine claims the Medicare system was being rorted by billions of dollars each year.
Surprise petrol price dip amid global fear
Motorists are seeing a mixed bag of petrol prices, with some retailers even charging less than the wholesale price, as global economic warnings abound.
NT cop incorrectly briefed team on teen
An inquest into an Indigenous teen's shooting death has heard the policeman who pulled the trigger incorrectly briefed his team before the bungled arrest.
Reynolds quizzed on Higgins’ alleged rape
Senator Linda Reynolds has denied accusations she tried to coach the cross-examination of Brittany Higgins or otherwise interfere at her rape accused's trial.
Finch ‘disgusted’ by his abuse messages
Former NSW state of origin star Brett Finch says he's ashamed at sending child abuse messages in a desperate bid to obtain cocaine, a court has heard.
Floods to hit federal, household budgets
The devastating floods hitting large swathes of the country will put more pressure on the already-pressured federal budget and the cost of some essential items.
New national plan targets family violence
A new government plan has been unveiled to try to end violence against women and children within a decade.
Floodwaters to cut off Vic town for a week
A Victorian town is preparing to be isolated by floodwaters, as the flooding disaster unfolds and the state announces a $351 million recovery package.
ADF called in to help flood-hit Victoria
The ADF has been called in to help flood victims in Victoria, with authorities predicting more than 7500 proprieties could be affected.
Weeknight visits driving city revivals
Visits at night during weekday peaks are up on pre-COVID levels in all of Australia's major cities but workers are still staying away from the office.
Govt defends big road and rail spending
The federal government hopes a near-$10 billion infrastructure investment won't do more to drive inflation as it prepares for October 25's budget.
Flood crisis worsens in Victoria’s north
Victoria has been hit for widespread flooding, with more than 600 homes and businesses inundated and dozens of people rescued fro the rising water.
NSW ‘short-changed’ in federal cash splash
The federal government is pledging $9.6 billion to boost road and rail infrastructure across Australia, but NSW says it has been short-changed.
Wasabi crop spicing up traditional farming
Angus Lam's vertical farm is inspired by the skyscrapers of his city birthplace. And wasabi, one of the hardest plants to grow, is thriving in his system.
Australia’s 1000 dark days of COVID-19
Australia will soon mark 1000 days since it recorded its first COVID-19 case - and experts reflect on the life-altering crisis of the pandemic era.
‘It’s time’: NSW Labor prepares for 2023
NSW Labor leader Chris Minns has promised a fresh start for the state if his party wins in March after nearly 12 years in opposition.
Higgins’ cross-examination ends in emotion
The second week of the trial for the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins ended with her final cross-examination following evidence from other witnesses.
Too late to leave for those in Vic’s north
Residents in Shepparton, Orrvale, Kialla West, and Mooroopna in Victoria's north have been warned it is too late to leave their homes.
PM hails parental leave to Labor faithful
Australian families will get an extra six weeks of paid parental leave under a policy designed to improve gender equity and help with the rising cost of living.
Elongated Jeep with seating for seven
Jeep has stretched its latest version of the Grand Cherokee to make room for another row of seats, but in some areas the crowd favourite model hasn't 'grown'.
Indigenous treaty is ‘unfinished business’
First Nations people could be negotiating treaty with governments and speaking about their histories under a proposal for funding in this month's budget.
Kiwis share treaty insights with states
New Zealand's treaty negotiations minister has met with officials from Victoria and Queensland as both Australian states pursue their own Indigenous agreements.
ASX jumps after Wall Street’s wild ride
Australian shares have finished up 1.75 per cent after a whipsaw session on Wall Street, which staged one of the biggest one-day reversals in its history.