Dutton’s $35k defamation win appealed
A refugee advocate ordered to pay Defence Minister Peter Dutton $35,000 and some legal costs over a tweet has lodged an appeal in the Federal Court.
politics (general)
Qld posts 24 local cases, braces for more
Workers and visitors to hospitals and other health facilities are among 24 new locally acquired COVID-19 cases detected in Queensland.
State parochialism spreads in COVID-19 era
State parochialism has flared after state border closures and COVID-19 restrictions literally and metaphorically divided Australians, experts say.
Vic has 1510 new COVID-19 cases, 7 deaths
Victoria has recorded another 1510 COVID-19 cases and seven deaths, as Premier Daniel Andrews leaves isolation after testing negative for the virus.
Melbourne tunnel to cost Vic extra $1.9b
The Victorian government has struck a deal to pay $1.9 billion for cost blowouts stemming from Melbourne's problem-plagued West Gate Tunnel.
Premier Daniel Andrews in COVID-19 scare
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has been instructed to get tested and isolate after attending the same event as a COVID-positive person.
Gillard awarded honorary doctorate by RMIT
Former prime minister Julia Gillard has been awarded an honorary doctorate by RMIT University for her commitment to education, gender equality and inclusion.
Truck drivers COVID-infected while in WA
Three truck drivers have tested positive to COVID-19 after having spent time in Western Australia last week, prompting a major contact tracing operation.
Melbourne council moves to dump slave name
A council in Melbourne's inner north will next year begin finding a new name after learning it was named after a Jamaican slave estate.