18.7 C
Canberra
Saturday, November 30, 2024

National

Gallagher has questions to answer on Higgins: McKenzie

National senator Bridget McKenzie says there are still unanswered questions on knowledge of rape allegations by Brittany Higgins before they were made public.

Victorian shiraz wins National Wine Show of Australia top award

When it comes to Australia's best wine, the shiraz has it, with Victorian winery Yarra Yering’s Underhill Shiraz winning the top award in Australia’s most important wine show, for the second time in four years.

Dutton to address Liberals after booting Vic senator Van

The federal council of the Liberal Party is meeting following allegations of inappropriate conduct made against Victorian senator David Van.

Labor pledges $2b extra housing support as bill stalls

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has upped the ante on housing spending, proposing a new $2 billion fund as the Greens block a key election promise.

Shea Kirk’s winning portrait ‘a celebration of photography’

Melbourne artist Shea Kirk’s portrait of friend and fellow-artist Emma Armstrong-Porter has won the 2023 National Photographic Portrait Prize, announced today by the National Portrait Gallery.

More allegations raised against senator David Van

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has confirmed further allegations have been brought against Senator David Van, who he sacked from the Liberal party room.

Sydney MP sues Mark Latham over ‘homophobic’ tweet

Independent MP Alex Greenwich alleges Mark Latham defamed him in a statement of claim filed against the former federal opposition leader in the Federal Court.

Former senator Stoker accuses Van of inappropriate touching

Former senator Amanda Stoker has accused Senator David Van of inappropriately touching her during a parliamentary gathering.

Voice would be nothing but window dressing: Thorpe

Independent senator Lidia Thorpe has hit out against the voice referendum, saying the body would be a powerless advisory group.

‘Unimaginable’ grief and suffering after bus crash

A vigil will be held to remember the victims of the Hunter Valley bus crash and thank paramedics, nurses and frontline workers who have helped in the crisis.

‘No interaction’ with Queensland officers prior to fatal gunfire

Bodycam video shows two police officers and a neighbour were shot without warning during a deadly firefight at a Queensland property, a coroner heard.

No apologies as defiant Ben Roberts-Smith returns

Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith says he is weighing up appealing a devastating court ruling after he was found to have committed war crimes.

Liberal senator urges inquiry into Brittany Higgins text leak

A Liberal senator says there needs to be an investigation into how private material from Brittany Higgins' rape investigation was made public.

Minister Katy Gallagher rejects claims she misled parliament

Finance Minister Katy Gallagher says she didn't reveal private information about Brittany Higgins' rape allegations as she denies misleading parliament.

Support for Indigenous voice slips to losing position

Australians in favour of an Indigenous voice to parliament are in the minority as support for the constitutional change drops in a major poll. The share of people nationally who approve of enshrining...

Distraught first responders confronted by bus carnage

NSW paramedics and police were confronted by a chaotic scene and had to navigate a "complex operation" to rescue the survivors of a fatal wedding bus crash.

Driver going ‘too quick’ before fatal Hunter Valley bus crash

A bus driver was allegedly driving dangerously fast moments before a crash that killed 10 wedding guests in the NSW Hunter Valley.

AFP to investigate leaked Brittany Higgins messages, recordings

The attorney-general has confirmed text messages and recordings of Brittany Higgins leaked to the media have been referred to the Australian Federal Police.

Plans help put dent in feral cat and fox numbers

Communities across Australia trying to come to grips with feral cats and foxes will be better equipped with the release of two new planning guides by the Centre for Invasive Species Solutions.

Ten killed in horror NSW Hunter Valley bus crash, driver arrested

Ten people are dead and 25 have been taken to hospital after a bus crash in the NSW Hunter Valley, with police arresting the 58-year-old male driver.

Murder charge to come after WA officer Anthony Woods dies in hospital

Police expect to lay a murder charge against the Perth driver accused of running over Constable Anthony Woods, 28.

Barry Humphries one-ups Dame Edna with very nice medal

The late comedian Barry Humphries has been given another gong, having delighted and outraged audiences for more than half a century.

Labor, Greens fail to break stalemate on housing fund

A deal is yet to be brokered on the contentious housing future fund, which will unlock finance for public housing, ahead of the upcoming sitting fortnight.

Giant tree kangaroo bones tell an ancient story

Different species of giant tree kangaroos were once widespread across Australia and adapted over time to changed conditions, a study of fossils has revealed.

Opposition attacks ‘flimsy’ Labor defence over Brittany Higgins

The opposition has sharpened its attack on Katy Gallagher as the finance minister doubles down on her assertion that Labor did not leverage Brittany Higgins' rape claims for political gain. Shadow attorney-general Michaelia...

Loneliness puts millions of Australian men at risk

Loneliness can be bad for one’s health – and two-fifths of Australian men are at risk, according to research released by Healthy Male.

Pandemic pet boom escalates wildlife kills 

New data reveals the number of native animals killed by pet cats across Australia has escalated 34 per cent since the pandemic pet boom.

Lisa Wilkinson apologises to Senator Price over recording

Lisa Wilkinson has apologised to Jacinta Nampijinpa Price over a leaked audio clip of her seemingly mocking the senator, saying she was taken out of context.

Katy Gallagher denies misleading parliament over Higgins case

Senator Katy Gallagher says Labor did not "weaponise" Brittany Higgins' rape claims for political gain and has denied misleading parliament over the case.

Leaked Brittany Higgins texts ‘calculated to pressure witnesses’

The leaking of text messages sent by Brittany Higgins could be part of an effort to influence Bruce Lehmann's defamation action, a court has been told.
canberra daily

SUBSCRIBE TO THE CANBERRA DAILY NEWSLETTER

Join our mailing lists to receieve the latest news straight into your inbox.

You have Successfully Subscribed!