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‘Don’t give up’, mother urges veterans after inquiry

The mother of a navy officer who took his own life says the fight to change the system is not yet over after the federal government responded to an inquiry.

Major overhaul coming for defence and veterans’ affairs

An independent inquiry will be held into sexual violence in the Australian military, under the biggest cultural overhaul of Defence and veterans' affairs. The Albanese government on Monday released its response to the...

Raiders legend Daley ‘honoured’ to be appointed NSW Origin coach

Canberra Raiders legend Laurie Daley is set for a second stint coaching the men's NSW State of Origin team.

Victim’s family ‘struggling’ with freedom for Taser cop

A senior constable found guilty of a 95-year-old's manslaughter has been granted bail despite prosecutors arguing he should immediately be taken into custody.

Australia passes world-leading social media age limit

Children younger than 16 will be barred from using social media within a year, under laws that have passed federal parliament.

Social media ban ‘significant risk’ to child’s rights

Serious concerns have been raised about limiting children's rights and unduly encroaching on privacy under a blanket social media ban for those under 16.

Raiders prop Josh Papalii pleads not guilty to abusing police in bar

Canberra Raiders star Josh Papalii will fight charges stemming from allegations he behaved aggressively and threw glasses on a night out drinking.

Lidia Thorpe taunts senators, stares down suspension

Independent senator Lidia Thorpe has tested the limits of her suspension as she yelled from the Senate's press gallery, after being booted from the chamber.

Climate protesters detained at parliament house

Around a dozen demonstrators with the Rising Tide group were detained after forcing the closure of roads outside Parliament House in Canberra.

Cop guilty of manslaughter for tasering 95yo great-grandmother in Cooma

A police officer who fatally tasered a 95-year-old woman has been found guilty of manslaughter after a jury rejected claims he acted lawfully.

NSW government to repay over $5m of COVID fines

All fines handed out during the pandemic in Australia's most populous state will be reimbursed, except those currently being fought through the courts.

Ben Hunt joins Broncos until 2026 with unfinished business

Ben Hunt has signed a two-year deal with Brisbane, ending speculation about his future in the NRL.
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