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PM defends Katy Gallagher on Brittany Higgins text allegations

Anthony Albanese has defended Finance Minister Katy Gallagher following texts relating to rape allegations of former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins.

Australia firm on feta as EU trade talks hit roadblock

The Australian government is prepared to pull the pin on trade talks with the European Union if negotiations break down further over naming of cheeses and wine.

A quarter of Australian homes are bought mortgage-free

More than a quarter of homes were bought without a mortgage last year, suggesting there's a sizeable cohort insulated from aggressive interest rate rises. 

National Gallery postpones major Aboriginal art show

A major exhibition of Aboriginal art at the National Gallery of Australia has been postponed as the gallery investigates accusations of interference.

Kathleen Folbigg enjoying life as ‘forever free woman’

After 20 years in jail, Kathleen Folbigg is finding joy in the small luxuries of everyday life while she continues to grieve the loss of her children.

Labor says ‘doing everything’ it can to help households

Ahead of the latest news on Australia's economic performance, the federal government says it's determined to provide as much cost-of-living relief as it can.

Lehrmann claims ABC ‘actuated by malice’ in publishing Higgins speech

Ex-Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann claims the ABC maliciously broadcast a speech by Brittany Higgins about her alleged rape that prejudiced his criminal trial.

New blow for home owners as interest rates rise again

The battle against inflation is not over yet as the Reserve Bank board hikes again and takes the cash rate to its highest level since April 2012.

Indigenous voice support under 50 per cent: Newspoll

Newspoll indicates fewer than half of all respondents say they'll vote 'yes' in a referendum to enshrine an Indigenous voice to parliament in the constitution.

Transport costs pile up for families with record rises

Families in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane are spending more than $500 a week on transport for the first time as new research shows the cost of getting around is taking off.

Another nail-biter interest rate call looms

The Reserve Bank's June interest rate decision and the economic growth numbers for the March quarter are the top agenda items to watch this week.

Humpback whale freed after eight-hour rescue on NSW coast

Two vessels were called to free a whale entangled in a series of lines and floats off the NSW south coast.

Ben Roberts-Smith resigns from role at Seven, War Memorial considering displays

The Australian War Memorial Council is considering the future of public displays featuring Ben Roberts-Smith's equipment, as he resigns from the Seven Network.

Wages to lift 5.75 per cent for lowest paid workers

Millions of low paid workers will enjoy an 5.75 per cent pay boost that will still fall shy of the rising cost of living.

Man and teenage boy found dead with gunshot wounds in NSW

The bodies of a man and a teenage boy have been found at a home in NSW's Northern Rivers region.

Impact of Ben Roberts-Smith defamation case ‘hypothetical’

Former commando Ben Roberts-Smith won't automatically face criminal charges, despite a Federal Court judge finding he committed war crimes in Afghanistan.

Ben Roberts-Smith suffers massive defamation loss

Military veteran Ben Roberts-Smith committed multiple war crimes including murder while deployed in Afghanistan, a Federal Court judge has found.

Brittany Higgins’ support person fronts Lehrmann inquiry

The balancing act of upholding a person's right to the presumption of innocence while also supporting victims of crime is being examined at an inquiry.

British cardiologist calls for inquiry into mRNA vaccines

Three hundred Canberrans gathered this week to hear British cardiologist, Dr Aseem Malhotra, who is calling for the suspension of mRNA injections pending an inquiry into emerging evidence of harm

Toddler stabbed to death, man critical in Sydney unit

A three-year-old child has been found dead and a man critically injured in what police believe is a domestic violence-related incident in Sydney.

Long-range drones to be trialled by Life Saving NSW

The state government is funding a project to trial new drones that could improve emergency disaster response times.

Man in court over death threats to Brittany Higgins, fiance

A man who has appeared in a NSW court charged with making threats on social media is banned from having contact with Brittany Higgins.

Research weighs up sourdough or #sourfaux?

Sourdough or #sourfaux? New research from UNSW Sydney shows that sourdough may not be the healthiest choice in the bread aisle – unless it’s whole grain.

Lower house votes to set up voice referendum

The House of Representatives has voted 121-25 in favour of a bill to set up the Indigenous voice referendum, ahead of the poll later this year.

No camera on new tasers, call for NSW police to de-escalate

NSW police are in the process of rolling out tasers without cameras, following the fatal tasering of 95-year-old grandmother Clare Nowland.

Bruce Lehrmann settles defamation case with News Corp

News Corp and former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann have settled a defamation case over the media firm's coverage of Brittany Higgins' rape allegations.

Australians not racist if they don’t vote for voice: PM

As federal parliament returns to debate a proposed constitutional alteration, Anthony Albanese says Australians who don't vote for the voice are not racist.

Greens reject Lidia Thorpe’s racism claim

The Greens have rejected an accusation levelled by former member Senator Lidia Thorpe that there is racism within the party.

Lighter tremors to come after quake shakes Melbourne

Melburnians might feel some light but insignificant aftershocks after a once-in-a-century earthquake struck north of the city centre.

Nine PwC partners stood down after tax advice scandal

PwC has stood down nine partners as the head of the consultancy firm issued a public apology after confidential advice on Treasury tax changes was leaked to clients.
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