Consultancy giants load up on $3.7b Defence contracts
Australia's biggest four consultancy firms raked in billions of dollars from Defence contracts, new analysis shows, sparking calls for greater transparency.
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Black box found in Taipan military helicopter crash
A key voice and flight data recorder has been recovered from the wreckage of a helicopter that went down during a military exercise and killed four crewmen.
Lehrmann report sparks sexual assault training for cops
More staff and training over sexual assault are among responses by ACT Police to an inquiry into how the justice system handled a rape investigation.
Latham says tweet enhanced, not harmed MP’s reputation
Mark Latham has claimed an allegedly defamatory tweet describing graphic acts by Alex Greenwich enhanced rather than hurt the independent MP's reputation.
Renters’ rights and housing supply on leaders’ agenda
Housing talks will be front of mind when state and territory leaders meet with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for national cabinet next week.
Controversial cultural heritage laws dumped in backflip
The West Australian government has scrapped controversial laws designed to protect Aboriginal cultural heritage following months of anger among farmers.
UK uses Australia’s east as launch pad into the Pacific
A UK commanding officer says China's engagement in the Pacific cannot be overlooked as Britain attempts to expand its own presence in the region.
Lehrmann inquiry head could face probe over report leak
The ACT government is seeking advice on whether legal action will be taken following the leaking of a high-profile inquiry report.
Barney over barley continues despite China tariffs axe
The trade minister is calling for all barley producers to have Chinese market access with the largest exporters remaining blocked despite tariff removal.
Ukraine says air defence systems ‘effective’
Ukraine says US and German air defence systems are delivering significant results.
Lehrmann inquiry reveals poor choices and behaviour
It was appropriate to prosecute a former Liberal staffer over Brittany Higgins' rape allegations but there were missteps in the case, a report has found.
PM shrugs off poll pointing to voice vote failure
Anthony Albanese says the coalition has walked away from the process of constitutional recognition, as polling shows voice support has dropped.
ACT’s top prosecutor resigns following inquiry report
Shane Drumgold has resigned from his role as ACT Director of Public Prosecutions but disputes many of the adverse findings made against him.
Huge fines on table as tax avoidance crackdown ramps up
Tax advisors and firms could face fines of more than $780 million if they help clients avoid paying tax as part of a Commonwealth push to stamp out misconduct.
QLD youth crime climbs, opposition calls for action
Queensland's opposition says the number of "hardcore" repeat youth offenders has doubled in the past two years and the Palaszczuk government must act.
Pakistan’s Imran Khan sentenced to three years in jail
Police have arrested former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan after a court sentenced him to three years in jail for illegally selling state gifts.
Pakistani court hands ex-PM Khan three-year sentence
A court has sentenced Imran Khan to three years in prison for illegally selling state gifts, potentially barring him from contesting an upcoming election.
Consumer confidence in the spotlight this week
A peak inside the minds of consumers, courtesy of two major surveys due this week, will reveal how households are faring as the economic challenges mount.
Niger’s ousted PM hopes talks can end military coup
Niger's ousted prime minister Ouhoumoudou Mahamadou says he thinks diplomacy can reverse a military coup in his country.
Australia gets wake-up call on materials manufacturing
Australia must ramp up its ability to make the materials and components needed for big renewable energy projects coming down the pipeline, industry heads say.
Voice negativity is ‘political ruin’- ex-Nationals MP
An ex-Nationals MP turned Independent says the federal coalition's strident opposition to an Indigenous voice to parliament is the road to political ruin.
PM urges people not to miss reconciliation opportunity
The prime minister is confident a referendum to enshrine an Indigenous voice will be successful despite a new poll showing people intend to vote against it.
Majority intend to vote against the voice, poll shows
Most voters across the country intend to vote no in the upcoming referendum to enshrine an Indigenous voice to parliament in the Constitution, a poll shows.
Former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan arrested
Police have arrested former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan after a court sentenced him to three years in jail for illegally selling state gifts.
Firefighters’ compo laws expanded to include 20 cancers
Western Australia's government has announced presumptive laws will be expanded to allow firefighters to be compensated if they develop eight additional cancers.
Truckies hit the road to demand transport reforms
Transport workers have taken to major cities to demand the federal government implement better standards following a spate of workers' deaths.
WA Labor ‘still considering’ cultural heritage laws
A senior West Australian minister has refused to be drawn on whether the state government will dump its controversial Aboriginal cultural heritage laws.
Trump pleads not guilty to three new document charges
Former US president Donald Trump has entered his second not guilty plea in as many days, this time in the case surrounding his handling of classified documents.
Teachers say mounting workload affecting students
A national survey sheds light on the views of teachers, parents and students of the school system which will feed into an education overhaul.
Wine on the menu after China drops barley tariffs
The federal government hopes China will lift tariffs on Australian wine after China confirmed it will drop duties on barley.
Contest for Pacific influence shows no sign of slowing
As Australia and the US look to increase their standing with Pacific nations, there are growing concerns Chinese security deals could destabilise the region.