Businesses unlikely to receive redress after IT outage
Commerce groups say that businesses hit by the global IT outage caused by CrowdStrike probably won't be compensated and should use it as a learning experience.
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Experts hit out at ‘gimmick’ LNP youth crime policy after shadow minister’s admission
Legal experts and youth advocates have criticised the Queensland Liberal National Party for playing politics with the youth crime issue, after an admission from the Shadow Police Minister that LNP crime policies are used as a tactic to garner political support at elections.
Doctors call for AI rules to prevent medical mistakes
Doctors and nurses are using AI tools in patient settings daily, an inquiry has heard, even though the technology falls outside regulations.
Qld freezes talks with union as Vic allegations unfold
No further meetings will proceed between the construction union and Queensland's Labor government while serious allegations develop interstate.
Big savings for patients travelling for healthcare
Queenslanders who have to travel from their regional home to metropolitan areas for health care will now have their accommodation subsidised from day one.
Kenyan police break up demos urging president to resign
Protesters have taken to the streets in several Kenyan cities to demand the resignation of the country's president.
Signs point to slow start for economy in new year
Australia can expect lacklustre economic growth into early next year, with small businesses particularly vulnerable to sour economic conditions.
Vow for justice remains, decade on from MH17 disaster
The fight for justice continues as victims' family and friends join ceremonies marking a decade since flight MH17 was shot down over Ukraine.
CFMEU loses Labor, peak union ties following suspension
An increasingly friendless CFMEU has had its links with the peak union body and Labor governments suspended following criminal allegations.
Trump endorsed by former rivals Haley and DeSantis
Donald Trump's former Republican opponents Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis have thrown their support behind the ex-president at the party's national convention.
Biden pledges ‘I am all in’, criticises Trump policies
US President Joe Biden was greeted by chants of "four more years" at his first political speech since the attempted assassination of Donald Trump.
Abbott calls for Putin apology on MH17 anniversary
A decade after the downing of flight MH17 Tony Abbott says responsibility lies with Vladimir Putin, who should pay compensation to the families of the victims.
Albanese urges vigilance in wake of Trump shooting
Following the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he is concerned about an increase in threats levelled at MPs.
King’s speech sets out plan to ‘get Britain building’
King Charles has outlined the agenda of the UK's new Labour government, which promises to revive the economy and "take the brakes off Britain".
Biden calls judge’s Trump documents ruling ‘specious’
Former President Donald Trump has had a legal victory with a judge throwing out the classified documents case against him.
Election Trump’s to lose, former ambassador to US says
Joe Hockey, who served as ambassador to the US during the Trump administration, says the Republican candidate is hungrier to win the presidency than in 2016.
Labor urged to give CFMEU the cold shoulder on projects
The CFMEU's alleged links to serious criminals and bikies has sparked calls to dump members of the construction union from major infrastructure advisory roles.
Republicans give bandaged Trump a joyous welcome
A bandaged Donald Trump has made a triumphant appearance at the Republican National Convention, two days after surviving an assassination attempt.
Biden returns to campaign trail after Trump shooting
President Joe Biden make his first political speech in Nevada after a pause in campaigning following the shock assassination attempt of his rival Donald Trump.
Australia urged to ‘take lessons’ from Trump shooting
Politicians should take note that Donald Trump's shooting follows increased division and anger in US society, an ex-Australian ambassador to the US says.
King Charles, Queen Camilla to visit Australia
King Charles and Queen Camilla will tour Australia in October as part of a trip that will take in NSW and Canberra.
CFMEU officials yet to be stood down over allegations
The union movement is pushing back against efforts to de-register the CFMEU but no individuals have yet been stood down over allegations of criminal links.
After attempt on his life, Trump wants to unite America
After surviving an assassination attempt, Donald Trump has told the New York Post: "I want to try to unite our country."
Time to cool down political rhetoric in US, Biden says
US President Joe Biden has addressed America from the Oval Office following the Trump shooting incident, urging people to tone down the political rhetoric.
Banks lashed for ripping off poorer customers
The market watchdog has slammed four major banks for causing financial distress to more than two million Australians by systematically overcharging on fees.
Biden scrambles after Trump shooting up-ends campaign
US President Joe Biden's re-election campaign is trying to form a new game plan after an assassination attempt on Republican rival Donald Trump.
FBI names shooter after Trump assassination attempt
Donald Trump is bloodied but unbowed after being hit in an assassination attempt that killed a member of the crowd at a rally in Pennsylvania.
Cops, watchdog called on to investigate ‘rotten’ CFMEU
Victoria and NSW want CFMEU officials facing possible criminal investigations to stand down and the Labor Party to suspend accepting its donations.
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Gridlock on new energy transmission adds to bill shock
Delays for energy transmission projects over the past decade, under both major parties, are adding to power bills and making the nation's network less reliable.
Watchdog warns on budget after cop’s serial child abuse
A police officer's child sex abuse crimes will lead to tougher investigation powers but a corruption watchdog has warned it needs more funding to enact them.
Australia to announce Ukraine aid as NATO looks east
Ukraine will receive further military support from Australia, the government has hinted as the defence minister shores up NATO support for the Indo-Pacific.