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Optus chief blames human error for triple-zero disaster

Optus chief blames human error for triple-zero disaster

A major Optus outage that left Australians without access to emergency services has been blamed on human error as its embattled CEO fights to keep his position.

Where's it going?: expert's grim warning on algal bloom

Where's it going?: expert's grim warning on algal bloom

Where's it going?: expert's grim warning on algal bloom

Where's it going?: expert's grim warning on algal bloom

Effective methods for treating algal blooms have so far only been successful on outbreaks that are significantly smaller than SA's bloom, a US expert says.

Environmentalists have to be 'sneaky' as markets bloom

Environmentalists have to be 'sneaky' as markets bloom

Environmentalists have to be 'sneaky' as markets bloom

Environmentalists have to be 'sneaky' as markets bloom

Markets are coming for nature and the environment and those with more than a financial interest have had to adapt to achieve their goals.

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Aircraft debate rages ahead of summer bushfire threat

Aircraft debate rages ahead of summer bushfire threat

Experts are calling on the government to urgently invest in its own firefighting aircraft as the planes are increasingly used to fight blazes overseas.

'Children over shareholders': sector grilled for lapses

'Children over shareholders': sector grilled for lapses

A childcare inquiry has prompted apologies from publicly listed providers for any harm caused to the thousands of kids under their protection.

Call for top cop dismissal after assault charge at demo

Call for top cop dismissal after assault charge at demo

Pressure is mounting on the police force after an officer was charged with assaulting an ex-Greens candidate at a pro-Gaza protest that quickly turned violent.

Top law officer under pressure over hit-run driver link

Top law officer under pressure over hit-run driver link

An attorney-general has failed to declare a conflict of interest before commenting on the case of her sister's stepson, who fatally struck a man with his car.

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Nature fixes 'futile' if government keeps enabling harm

Nature fixes 'futile' if government keeps enabling harm

Nature fixes 'futile' if government keeps enabling harm

Nature fixes 'futile' if government keeps enabling harm

Ministers agree Australia's "broken" environment system needs fixing but land managers criticise continued funding of damaging projects.

Vibrant memorial to kids lost in jumping castle tragedy

Vibrant memorial to kids lost in jumping castle tragedy

Vibrant memorial to kids lost in jumping castle tragedy

Vibrant memorial to kids lost in jumping castle tragedy

Life will be celebrated by a memorial to six children killed in a freak accident, with the permanent space for activity and reflection intended to be "joyous".

New murder charge over street slayings of young boys

New murder charge over street slayings of young boys

New murder charge over street slayings of young boys

New murder charge over street slayings of young boys

Another teenager has been charged over the deaths of two boys who were walking home from basketball, with police patrols stepped up in the area.

Time to get hands dirty in fight to protect farms, land

Time to get hands dirty in fight to protect farms, land

Time to get hands dirty in fight to protect farms, land

Time to get hands dirty in fight to protect farms, land

Farmers and the community need to trust one another and work together to tackle challenges facing the land - and outdated laws need to catch up, an expert says.

Ex-partner charged after mother's body found in river

Ex-partner charged after mother's body found in river

Ex-partner charged after mother's body found in river

Ex-partner charged after mother's body found in river

Seven months after a mother of two's body was found in a river, her ex-partner has been charged with murder following an extensive police investigation.

Other Australian preaching to mend plight of children

Other Australian preaching to mend plight of children

Other Australian preaching to mend plight of children

Other Australian preaching to mend plight of children

An Australian pastor known for helping kids on the street is one of three faith envoys chosen to spread the word about helping children in famine and war.

Half of Australians anxious about retirement savings

Half of Australians anxious about retirement savings

Half of Australians anxious about retirement savings

Half of Australians anxious about retirement savings

An increasing number of Australians say it would take a miracle for them to retire financially secure, according to multiple surveys.

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Teens charged after shots fired, police cars rammed

Two teenagers have been charged after a car rammed three police cars during a pursuit, with one officer firing his weapon in an attempt to stop the driver.

Australia's looming landfill crisis is fixable but ...

Australia's landfill woes need to be met with mandates to push manufacturers and consumers towards reusable not recycled products, experts say.

Murder charge after DV incidents end in two deaths

Two people have died following separate suspected domestic violence attacks, including a man who was unable to be revived after he was arrested.

Seven teens in custody charged with murder of two boys

Investigators continue to gather evidence into the alleged slayings of two boys walking home from basketball, as seven teens face murder charges.

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Body recovered after plane crash in national park

A body has been recovered from wreckage following a plane crash in a wilderness area.

Police bill tops $25m as weekly Gaza protests bite

City traders say weekly protests against the war in Gaza are crushing business as independent costings put the police bill at $25 million.

'Unliveable': sobering climate change warning for north

A territory considered a cultural and natural wonder is on track to become unliveable within decades due to climate change, a conference has been warned.

Finding next police chief not a search for perfection

NSW could soon have a new police commissioner after the premier said the state was close to making a call on the role.

Coercive control laws defended despite few charges

Coercive control laws are on the right track, officials say, despite just nine charges being laid since the legislation took effect a year ago.

Teens arrested over 'senseless' murder of two boys

Police have arrested seven teenagers over the stabbing murder of two boys on suburban streets as they were heading home from basketball.

Rape accused 'threatened to distribute intimate images'

Dozens of sexual assault charges have been laid against a man who is also accused of threatening to distribute graphic images.

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