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Claims Higgins ‘mocked’ Reynolds after hospitalisation

Linda Reynolds' lawyer has told a defamation trial that Brittany Higgins and David Sharaz mocked his client after political attacks triggered a breakdown.

Family top of mind for yachties rescued in wicked seas

Family reunions are in order for two yachties rescued 300 kilometres off Australia's east coast before one gets back on the water this week.

No Jab, No Pay, No Way!

Federal Member for Monash, Mr Russell Broadbent, is calling for a review of the Australian Government’s ‘No Jab, No Pay’ policy, saying it is discriminatory and punishes families for personal health choices.

Tiger mauls handler in Dreamworld attack

A tiger has attacked an animal handler at the Gold Coast theme park, Dreamworld, leaving them hospitalised.

Anthony Albanese’s approval rating slides in Newspoll

Newspoll puts Labor and the coalition neck-and-neck on a two-party-preferred basis while the prime minister's personal approval rating has slipped.

Teen’s custody death triggers call for justice overhaul

The death of a second Indigenous teenager in custody in less than a year has prompted calls for an overhaul of the youth justice system.

Trans question won’t make census despite Labor’s U-turn

Trans and intersex people should not be left out of the census, LGBTQI groups say after forcing Labor to backtrack on a plan to scrap a question on sexuality.

‘Extreme shocks’ felt over cost-of-living: CBA boss

The head of the Commonwealth Bank has told a parliamentary inquiry younger people are being disproportionately affected by high inflation and interest rates.

‘Sick freak’: hunt for man after baby badly burnt

Police have released new images as they try to identify a man after a baby boy was badly burnt when a stranger allegedly poured hot coffee on him in a park.

Baby doused in hot coffee in ‘callous’ attack in Brisbane park

A nine-month-old baby boy has undergone surgery for serious burns after a man poured hot coffee over him in a 'callous and cowardly' attack in a park.

Annual inflation cools to 3.5 per cent in July

Australia's annual inflation rate rose to 3.5 per cent in the 12 months ended July, which was a little hotter than expected but down from 3.8 per cent in June.

I’ve made poor decisions, admits Latrell Mitchell

NRL superstar Latrell Mitchell has released his first comments about the white-powder scandal that landed him before the South Sydney board.

Gerard Rennick senator to ‘stir the pot’ after LNP defection

Former LNP senator Gerard Rennick wants to use his independence to push for tax reform, making super voluntary and scrapping a generous defined benefits scheme.

Workers, bosses clash over right to ignore calls, texts

A right to disconnect means workers can ignore their bosses' calls out of hours when reasonable but businesses are up in arms about what that means.

Country Liberals hand Labor crushing defeat in NT election

Labor has been bundled out of office in the NT after a massive election swing, with the incoming leader heralding "a new day and a new chapter".

Three stab victims after car crash in southern Sydney

Four people including a police officer have been injured in a car crash and stabbing in southern Sydney that has closed a major highway in both directions.

‘Forever chemicals’ to fall under the microscope

Synthetic chemicals linked to cancer and other worrying health impacts could soon be better understood as parliament launches an inquiry into PFAS substances.

More engagement needed with men to prevent DV: report

The first report into how the nation is tracking towards the goal of ending gender-based violence recommends 'redefining' masculinity as a focus area.

Wieambilla ‘terrorist’ response if NSW threats known

A counterterrorism unit would have been consulted before police entered a property where six people were killed if threats were known, a court has been told.

Higgins’ alleged rape an ‘appalling act’: Payne

Brittany Higgins' alleged rape in parliament was a devastating, incomprehensible and appalling act, former foreign affairs minister Marise Payne has told a defamation trial. Senator Linda Reynolds is suing her former staffer Ms...

Hope dwindles for missing father, son on fishing trip off NSW south coast

Police say they haven't given up hope of finding a missing father-son duo who presumably have been swept into the sea after fishing on the NSW south coast.

Boy swallows the Logies as Larry Emdur wins the Gold

Veteran host Larry Emdur wins the Gold Logie, while Boy Swallows Universe wins five awards, with Best Lead Actor going to 15-year-old Felix Cameron.

Federal Labor running behind coalition in voter poll

A new poll shows Labor still appears to be struggling to get voter recognition for its cost-of-living measures announced in the federal budget in May.

Gallagher ‘hopeful’ of striking deal on NDIS changes

A deal on NDIS reform that would see the disability scheme's funding capped each year is close to being reached, a federal minister says.

Dutton accused of whipping up fear with visa ban calls

Calls by the opposition to ban Palestinians fleeing Gaza from entering Australia are only being made to "whip up fear", the prime minister says.

One-in-three kids falling short of NAPLAN standards

Australia's education system needs urgent reform as thousands of students are not achieving basic standards in the annual NAPLAN tests.

Scott Morrison to testify in Reynolds-Higgins trial

Former Prime Minister Scott Morrison is expected to give evidence when a defamation trial pitting Senator Linda Reynolds against Brittany Higgins resumes.

Pilot dead after helicopter crashes into Cairns hotel roof

Queensland Police have confirmed the pilot of a helicopter that crashed into the roof of a hotel in Cairns in the state's far north has died.

Can’t take bullet for PM from home: AFP officers strike

Australian Federal Police officers will take protected industrial action for the first time this century to protest what they say is an inadequate pay offer.

News Corp puts Foxtel up for sale as revenue lifts

Media group News Corp is considering selling Foxtel after receiving third-party interest for the pay TV provider amid a strategic review of its assets.
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