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‘Cozzie livs’ chosen as Macquarie’s word of the year

'Cozzie livs' may be two words but that hasn't stopped Macquarie Dictionary naming it as the 2023 word of the year.

Indigenous leader and Labor luminary Pat Dodson retires

Labor senator Pat Dodson is quitting politics after being diagnosed with cancer, with his resignation to take effect on January 26.

Bacterial outbreak at hospitals sparks safety warning

A bacterial outbreak in hospitals around the nation has been linked to more than 40 people, including an elderly patient who died in Queensland.

Ben Roberts-Smith ordered to pay publishers’ legal costs

Former soldier Ben Roberts-Smith has been ordered to pay the legal costs of several media outlets following a failed defamation action over allegations he committed war crimes.

ANU: 87% back Indigenous input, despite failure of Voice

An ANU survey suggests that scepticism of the government's proposed model, rather than racism, was the why the Voice referendum failed.

Bruce Lehrmann’s late night before hospital admission

Bruce Lehrmann is facing a fourth day giving evidence as Ten fights claims its interview with Brittany Higgins defamed the former Liberal staffer.

Huge support for Indigenous voice despite lost vote

A majority of Australians think First Nations people should get a say on issues affecting them, raising questions about Labor's model for the voice.

Optus inquiry to zero in on emergency calls, complaints

The federal government has announced the terms of reference for its review of this month's nationwide Optus outage, with a specific focus on emergency calls.

‘Missing chapter’ of maritime history honoured after 80 years

The greatest loss of life in Australia's maritime history will be commemorated nine months after the shipwreck's discovery and 80 years after its sinking.

Lehrmann sought cocaine after rape claim broadcast

Bruce Lehrmann says he sought hard drugs after watching a report on The Project where Brittany Higgins outlined her shock allegation of sexual assault.

109 climate protesters arrested after Port of Newcastle blockade

More than 100 climate protesters will face court, following a weekend blockade at Port of Newcastle against fossil fuels.

Labor’s poll slump linked to cost of living pressures

Newspoll suggests support for the Labor government has taken a hit and it is tied with the coalition on a two-party preferred basis.

Sharma pips Constance, Seselja to take Marise Payne’s Senate seat

NSW Liberal Party members have selected moderate Dave Sharma to take Marise Payne's Senate seat, pipping favourite Andrew Constance.

ANU: Hotter temperatures spell bad news for Aussie animals

Marine animals across the world, including the Great Barrier Reef, and land animals in tropical climates struggle to adapt to climate change.

Shoppers spend big on Black Friday sales

Australians are tipped to spend more than $6 billion on Black Friday bargains, providing a boost to retailers grappling with a slow year of sales.

‘Rough and forceful’ rape did not happen, says Bruce Lehrmann

Bruce Lehrmann has again denied sexually assaulting Brittany Higgins as she was unconscious or semi-conscious on a federal minister's couch.

Canberra faith groups to pray for climate action

Canberra's religious leaders will assemble on Capital Hill to pray for effective measures for addressing the climate crisis at COP28,.

‘Absolutely not’: Lehrmann denies Higgins rape

Bruce Lehrmann has vehemently denied raping Brittany Higgins in a Parliament House ministerial office, instead claiming it was an "innocuous night".

New coin commemorates the Queen

To commemorate the late Queen Elizabeth II, who died in September 2022, the Royal Australian Mint has issued a 50-cent coin, showing seven portraits of the Queen that appeared on Australian coins...

Liberals NSW Senate stoush sharpens as Dutton backs frontrunner

A slate of Liberals are hopeful of taking a vacant NSW Senate spot left by the retirement of a former minister as they race to convince members to back them.

Network Ten ‘utterly destroyed’ Bruce Lehrmann’s reputation

Ex-Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann wants vindication after he was defamed in an item on The Project detailing Brittany Higgins' rape claims, his lawyers say.

Most Australians back fuel efficiency standards to cut driving costs

Seven in ten Australian drivers have changed their driving habits in response to skyrocketing fuel prices, according to new national polling commissioned by the Climate Council.

Australian wellbeing survey reveals life satisfaction at record lows

A national wellbeing survey shows stark generational and income divides, as well as the need to support Australian carers.

Scam prevention top of list for Black Friday shoppers in Australia

92% of Black Friday shoppers are taking steps to avoid scams as 1.4 million Aussies say they’ve previously been scammed over the sales period.

Mark Latham tweet unleashed ‘torrent’ of abuse on gay MP

Independent politician Alexander Greenwich claims he was exposed to a "torrent" of homophobic abuse after a sexually explicit tweet by ex-NSW One Nation leader Mark Latham. The defamation case, which was launched by...

Wreckage of plane that crashed into Victoria’s Port Phillip Bay found

The wreckage of a jet that crashed into Victoria's Port Phillip Bay has been found.

Embattled Optus CEO Kelly Bayer Rosmarin resigns after fraught 18 months

Optus boss Kelly Bayer Rosmarin has resigned after the telecommunications giant suffered a fraught 18 months marked by a cyber attack and an hours-long outage that affected millions of Australians. Ms Bayer Rosmarin...

Australia’s largest survey of young people shows effects of COVID

The 10-year GENERATION study, led by the ANU, examined the experiences of more than 18,000 Year 10 students across Australia

Jumping castle operator charged over Hillcrest tragedy

Workplace safety charges have been laid over a primary school jumping castle tragedy in Tasmania that killed six students two years ago.

Lisa Wilkinson legal spat with Ten to be heard ‘promptly’

Journalist Lisa Wilkinson's civil action against Network Ten over legal fees relating to a high-profile defamation case will be fast-tracked.
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