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‘Cheap, nasty’ Reynolds involved in cover-up: Wilkinson

Journalist Lisa Wilkinson has given evidence in the Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial, accusing Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds of "deplorable" conduct.

Freed and vindicated, Kathleen Folbigg cleared of killing kids after two decades in jail

Kathleen Folbigg's long-held hope of having her name cleared over the deaths of her four children has been answered with an appeal court decision.

Peter Dutton is Australia’s least trusted MP: poll

Federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is Australia's least trusted politician, according to a Roy Morgan poll.

New initiative aimed at stamping out violence and crime in retail liquor industry

Retail Drinks Australia is ensuring liquor stores across the country are Safe to Serve this festive season, launching a national initiative to better protect its 75,000 strong workforce.

Lehrmann defence plan to quiz Toowoomba rape case witnesses

In an attempt to prevent rape allegations proceeding to trial, former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann's legal defence team intends to cross-examine witnesses.

Ten faces further grilling over Brittany Higgins rape report

Witnesses from Network Ten including journalist Lisa Wilkinson will be questioned by Bruce Lehrmann's lawyers over a report on Brittany Higgins' rape claim.

Australia won’t sign ‘death certificate’ climate deal

A draft deal from the world's biggest climate talks has been decried as a "death certificate" for island nations and Australia, the US and Japan won't sign it.

Higgins’ allegations raised ‘unanswerable questions’

A Network Ten producer has said Brittany Higgins' allegations of parliamentary interference weakened "very strong" claims she was raped by Bruce Lehrmann.

‘I could not have consented’: Brittany Higgins to colleague

Brittany Higgins said she could not have agreed to have sex with Bruce Lehrmann as she was like a "log" when he allegedly raped her, a court has heard.

66yo William Swale charged over pub crash that killed five people in Victoria

66-year-old man William Swale has been charged over the Daylesford Hotel beer garden crash that killed five people in Victoria.

Heatwave wanes across NSW, ACT as SA braces for flooding

Temperatures have plunged by an average 10C across NSW as the heatwave that gripped much of the state starts to wane while soaring temperatures in South Australia give way to flooding rain.

Australia leads research push on livestock emissions

A global alliance of farmers led by Australia says agriculture must be at the centre of global efforts to mitigate and adapt to climate change.

FNQ residents warned of Cyclone Jasper’s destructive power

Queensland's far north is bracing for the likely arrival of Tropical Cyclone Jasper on Wednesday.

‘Time for renewal’: Queensland premier Annastacia Palaszczuk quits

Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced she will quit as Queensland premier next week, saying now is the time to find out what else life has to offer.

Real connections trump virtual gatherings: The magic of in-person events

From virtual dance parties and raves to virtual happy hours and potlucks – online gatherings reached new heights during COVID-19, helping individuals stay connected during lockdowns.

Government urged to act on rental crisis

Everybody’s Home is urging the Albanese government to act on the rental crisis by listening to the people on the frontline who continue to bear an unaffordable housing market. 

The case of a persistent bully: from victim to perpetrator

The new kid, the class clown, the popular kid, the troublemaker, or the loner. We all know children and young people who may be labelled in this way.

Remote Indigenous women’s shelter seeks funds for urgent upgrades

Galupa, a First Nations women’s domestic violence shelter in NT Arnhem Land seeks funds for urgent upgrades to keep women and children safe and connected to country.

Cyclone Jasper swings towards Australia

Tropical Cyclone Jasper has started to swing towards Australia and is set to weaken before intensifying again as it approaches the Queensland coast.

Reading the key to a good job, but students limited by digital divide

Australian school children value reading to help them “get a good job”, but when it comes to digital reading opportunities, only a quarter have daily access to devices, new Australian Catholic University research shows.

Drive calls for Australia to implement a towing licence

With road traffic about to hit seasonal highs across Australia, leading automotive network Drive.com.au, is calling for a nationally recognised towing endorsement for Australian drivers' licences as a crucial step toward safer driving.

Brittany Higgins in ‘tug of war’ between job and rape complaint

Brittany Higgins felt she could not keep her parliamentary job and go to police with an allegation she was raped by Bruce Lehrmann, her counsellor has said.

Man ‘posted online video threat’ after Queensland police shootings

A US citizen has been accused of posting a video online threatening violence against police days after a religiously-motivated terrorist attack in Queensland.

Outback Wrangler Matt Wright to face trial over fatal crash

Outback Wrangler star Matt Wright will face trial accused of perverting the course of justice in a deadly crash that killed his co-star.

Tropical Cyclone Jasper set to intensify off Queensland

Tropical Cyclone Jasper has been upgraded to a category 3 system and is expected to strengthen further as it moves towards the Queensland coast. 

‘No choice, no control’: NDIS needs major, rapid change

A review of the National Disability Insurance Scheme has made 26 recommendations, that will return balance to an inadequate and overstretched support ecosystem.

Coles and Woolworths to front supermarket prices inquiry

Supermarket giants Coles and Woolworths will face a parliamentary committee into price gouging and record profits amid the cost-of-living crisis.

‘Keep the glow’: tributes flow for courageous MP Peta Murphy

Anthony Albanese has led tributes on the floor of parliament to the late Labor MP Peta Murphy, praising her determination and resilience.

FBI arrest man in US over 2022 Queensland shooting deaths

The FBI have arrested a man in connection to a domestic terror attack in Queensland that claimed six lives a year ago, including two police officers.

Higgins, Lehrmann ‘quite touchy’ before alleged rape

Bruce Lehrmann and Brittany Higgins were touching each other and kissing passionately before her alleged rape on a senator's couch, a court has been told.
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