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'Defensive' police missed opportunity in gay hate probe

'Defensive' police missed opportunity in gay hate probe

A special inquiry into suspected gay hate crimes in NSW has heard police took an "adversarial" approach to the landmark probe.

Accused auditors dodge black mark by resigning: ASIC

Accused auditors dodge black mark by resigning: ASIC

Accused auditors dodge black mark by resigning: ASIC

Accused auditors dodge black mark by resigning: ASIC

A Senate committee has heard auditors accused of committing misdemeanours could escape consequences and scrutiny by resigning.

Potential misconduct intel not shared with premier

Potential misconduct intel not shared with premier

Potential misconduct intel not shared with premier

Potential misconduct intel not shared with premier

Tasmania's premier says intelligence was provided by a child abuse inquiry about potential public servant misconduct to a state lawyer but not shared with him.

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No misconduct notices sent to public servants: premier

No misconduct notices sent to public servants: premier

An MP's claim under parliamentary privilege, that public servants were issued misconduct notices by a child abuse inquiry, has been rejected by the premier.

Advocates call for end to compulsory income management

Advocates call for end to compulsory income management

A senate inquiry into poverty has heard from a range of First Nations representatives about how Indigenous people are frequently excluded by the system.

Ex-guard's abuse an 'open secret' among prison officers

Ex-guard's abuse an 'open secret' among prison officers

Poor workplace culture within a prison where an ex-guard assaulted multiple inmates meant rumours of his conduct went unreported, an inquiry has heard.

Frontline services urged to help end modern slavery

Frontline services urged to help end modern slavery

The current caseload of modern slavery victims in NSW could cost as much as $9.6 billion as the state continues work to stamp out exploitation in workplaces.

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'Not credible': minister in dark on Comm Games axing

'Not credible': minister in dark on Comm Games axing

'Not credible': minister in dark on Comm Games axing

'Not credible': minister in dark on Comm Games axing

Senior Victorian government minister Harriet Shing has claimed she only learned the 2026 Commonwealth Games could be axed a week after lawyers were hired.

Six-hour ambulance wait while 'distressed and in pain'

Six-hour ambulance wait while 'distressed and in pain'

Six-hour ambulance wait while 'distressed and in pain'

Six-hour ambulance wait while 'distressed and in pain'

A woman has told an inquiry in Tasmania her 82-year-old mother waited six hours for an ambulance while distressed and in increasing pain.

Societal norms led to kids being abused with impunity

Societal norms led to kids being abused with impunity

Societal norms led to kids being abused with impunity

Societal norms led to kids being abused with impunity

Child sexual abuse remained relatively invisible during the mid-20th century with societal norms relegating children's rights as less important.

Inquiry to shine a light on Christchurch terror attacks

Inquiry to shine a light on Christchurch terror attacks

Inquiry to shine a light on Christchurch terror attacks

Inquiry to shine a light on Christchurch terror attacks

A coroner has begun six weeks of public hearings into the murder of 51 worshippers in 2019 at Christchurch's Al Noor mosque and Linwood Islamic Centre.

Games chief reveals funding pledge before shock axing

Games chief reveals funding pledge before shock axing

Games chief reveals funding pledge before shock axing

Games chief reveals funding pledge before shock axing

Premier Jacinta Allan assured Commonwealth Games representatives Victoria would make good on funding the 2026 event that was later dumped, a top official says.

Snowy Hydro 2.0 project on track for end of 2028

Snowy Hydro 2.0 project on track for end of 2028

Snowy Hydro 2.0 project on track for end of 2028

Snowy Hydro 2.0 project on track for end of 2028

The Snowy Hydro 2.0 project will deliver taxpayers their bang for buck despite the massive cost blowouts, a parliamentary committee has been told.

PwC partner at centre of tax scandal banned by watchdog

PwC partner at centre of tax scandal banned by watchdog

PwC partner at centre of tax scandal banned by watchdog

PwC partner at centre of tax scandal banned by watchdog

Peter-John Collins has been banned by ASIC from providing financial services for eight years following his role in the PwC tax advice scandal.

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Lack of dental care leaves DV survivors missing teeth

Difficulties accessing dental care means survivors of domestic violence may be forced to live without teeth for years while on waitlists for dentures.

Reviews after abuse inquiry findings 'hampered' by laws

'Out-of-step' laws and public servant legal fees covered by Tasmania's government will be examined by reviews called after an inquiry into child sexual abuse.

NSW needs to 'catch up' on mental health services

NSW has fallen behind other states on mental health care and will take a significant funding boost to meet the needs of patients, a parliamentary inquiry heard.

Consultants' 'bang for buck' questioned on Sydney Metro

The use of private consultants on the embattled Metro West project in western Sydney has come under scrutiny at a NSW parliamentary inquiry.

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Comm Games promo $600k price tag money 'well spent'

Victoria's canning of the 2026 Commonwealth Games has increased interest in people coming to the state, the head of the government's tourism company insists.

Flood loss a return to past trauma for retiree

A retiree forced from his home in mismanaged floods says the ordeal made him relive the trauma he experienced fleeing war-torn Europe as a child.

Officials defend Flemington flood wall after disaster

A racing industry official has defended a wall built around Flemington Racecourse which locals believe worsened the impact of floods on surrounding homes.

Mayor decries 'wildly fluctuating' advice before flood

A Victorian mayor has criticised the warnings given ahead of a major flood along the Maribyrnong River in October last year.

Premier stands by silence on 'unacceptable' Games costs

Victoria's premier has defended not publicly flagging potential cost pressures on the 2026 Commonwealth Games in the lead-up to the event being canned.

Workplace laws an 'incoherent mess': industry group

A leading industry group has railed against the government's overhaul of workplace laws, saying the changes would be unworkable for business owners.

Forensic advance reveals suspect in decades-old murder

An inquiry has uncovered a potential suspect in the frenzied killing of Sydney man Ernest Head in the 1970s, in what was believed to have been a gay hate crime.

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