Minister ‘bias’ in major gas project extension approval
A federal minister has been accused in court of favouring an energy giant over the environment by agreeing to extend the life of a major gas project.
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‘Security levy’: Jewish parents face extra schools cost
Parents are absorbing the costs of hiring armed guards at Jewish schools, with an inquiry told government funding caveats are complicating security efforts.
AFL legend dubs alleged home invaders ‘cockatoos’
AFL premiership coach Mick Malthouse has recounted the moment he caught three men allegedly trying to break into his home and was stabbed while letting them go.
Labor urged to hasten work on whistleblower reforms
Dozens of whistleblowers, their advocates and regulators have gathered for a symposium assessing the state of public disclosure in Australia.
‘Choked me’: rapper accused of violent rape after gig
A young woman has told a court she thought she was going to an after-party before she was allegedly raped by a British rapper after an Australian show.
Alleged ‘ISIS bride’ on terror charges to walk free
An alleged "ISIS bride" accused of joining the terror group has been granted bail after her lawyer successfully argued she posed a relatively low safety risk.
‘Nobody cares about us’: death at police hands probed
After her son was killed by police following a decades-long struggle with schizophrenia and addiction, a mother wants his inquest to be a positive experience.
Hanson’s billionaire friendship could prompt backlash
An unlikely alliance between Pauline Hanson and a billionaire benefactor threatens to undermine her relationships with colleagues, a political expert warns.
Young Australians urged to discuss organ donation
A teen back on the rugby field and a sister honouring a final wish highlight the life-changing impact of organ donation ahead of this year's DonateLife week.
‘Immense’ pressure stretches Jewish security group
Surging demand for security at Jewish community sites and events is pushing volunteer groups to their emotional and financial limit, an inquiry has been told.
‘Journalistic James Bond’: Hinch makes final headlines
Famous faces from across the media have sent off Derryn Hinch, with the broadcasting giant remembered as a fearless journalist and ladies' man.
New laws to force tech giants to unmask online trolls
Social media companies would be compelled to name and shame anonymous online abusers under state-first legal protections to help guard kids online.
Jobs data tops economic agenda as Iran war re-escalates
Resilient jobs data is a bright spot for Australia's economy but the longer the Middle East conflict drags on, the worse the prospect for growth and inflation.
Heat on Hanson for ‘insane’ trans, migration comments
Backlash is growing over One Nation leader Pauline Hanson's comments on transgender rights and migration during her address at a poorly attended London event.
AI job threats stoke concern as True Believers gather
As artificial intelligence begins to reshape the economy, unions are sharpening their policy demands in the lead-up to Labor's national conference.
Traditional owners call for Pine Gap spy base shutdown
Traditional owners of the land beneath Pine Gap are calling for the secretive US-Australian spy base to close
Muslims call for more funding, new action to fight hate
A government response to a landmark report on Islamophobia has been broadly welcomed, but advocates say many questions remain unanswered.
Australia expands its fuel buffer against Gulf turmoil
Australia's fuel reserves have hit all-time highs as the Iran conflict roils global oil markets, helping keep unleaded around $1.76 a litre in capital cities.
More action urged to tackle Islamophobia in key report
Greater action is being urged to tackle discrimination at its roots, as the federal government responds to a long-awaited report into Islamophobia.
Tourists warned after methanol-poisoning charges laid
A distillery owner has been charged after a mass methanol poisoning incident that killed two Australian teens, but there's concern justice may not be served.
Universities failed to be ‘trauma informed’ about Gaza
Universities have failed to properly care for staff and students affected by the war in Gaza, Australia's pre-eminent tertiary standards authority says.
Elderly man denies murdering AFL champ’s lost brother
A man in his 70s accused of killing the brother of an AFL legend more than a decade ago will face trial after declaring his innocence.
Olympic cyclist facing jail over driving breach
A top former cyclist has admitted driving while disqualified and faces jail for breaching a bond imposed over events leading up to the death of his wife.
Deal spares MS patients $33k annually in medicine costs
MS patients have avoided paying tens of thousands of dollars for treatment, with the government keeping key multiple sclerosis treatments on the PBS.
Liberals wave goodbye to controversial MP
The Victorian Liberals have voted to remove an MP as a candidate for the upcoming state election after she withdrew legal action against the party.
Pauline Hanson’s high-end summer Eurotrip draws heat
A luxury fashion show and meeting with a divisive UK podcaster has opened Pauline Hanson up to criticism as rivals question her anti-establishment persona.
Methanol victims’ families brace for poor legal outcome
The parents of a teen who died from methanol poisoning during a backpacking holiday feel disgusted after hearing the potential penalties for those responsible.
System ‘fails’ youth on intimate partner violence
Young men are slipping through the intimate partner violence safety net because of a lack of programs targeting their needs, a roundtable has heard.
Pianist loses court battle, but fills concert halls
A pianist who lost a court fight against the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra is filling concert halls on his own independent tour.
Warnings ignored over $30k part that crippled Telstra
Despite multiple warnings a bug in a piece of equipment risked causing a major outage, Telstra failed to update or replace the $30,000 bit of tech.
‘Deal with it now’: Hanson urged to sack senator
One Nation Senator Malcolm Roberts should be sacked for boosting conspiracy theories and anti-Semitic tropes, his parliamentary rivals say.