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Brumbies the 'nail in the coffin' for at-risk natives

Brumbies the 'nail in the coffin' for at-risk natives

Environmentalists and brumby advocates are fiercely at odds about how best to manage feral horse populations in the Australian Alps.

Close eye on generative AI risk of child abuse, terror

Close eye on generative AI risk of child abuse, terror

Close eye on generative AI risk of child abuse, terror

Close eye on generative AI risk of child abuse, terror

Generative AI could be used to create child abuse images, promote terrorism and scam people if it fell into the wrong hands, a regulator warns.

Olympics boss 'confident' in Brisbane games organisers

Olympics boss 'confident' in Brisbane games organisers

Olympics boss 'confident' in Brisbane games organisers

Olympics boss 'confident' in Brisbane games organisers

Australian Olympic officials and Brisbane 2032 games organisers have been quizzed about their preparations for the world's biggest sporting event.

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Meta 'mindful of impact' in lead-up to voice vote

Meta 'mindful of impact' in lead-up to voice vote

Meta has become almost synonymous with hate speech, but the social media giant is trying to shake off its reputation in the lead-up to the voice referendum.

Person of interest found in AC/DC manager's 1993 murder

Person of interest found in AC/DC manager's 1993 murder

Forensic testing on a bloodstain found on the back pocket of musician Crispin Dye's jeans has uncovered a person of interest in his unsolved murder.

Sky-high airfares on the radar to meet emission targets

Sky-high airfares on the radar to meet emission targets

Net-zero emission targets may ramp up the price of plane tickets as airlines face accusations of wasting capacity, putting an artificial cap on demand.

Investigation after prisoner dies in police custody

Investigation after prisoner dies in police custody

The Queensland Police Service Ethical Standards Command is investigating the death of a man who was taken to the Beenleigh Watchhouse overnight.

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Gay hate inquiry extended after police, evidence delays

Gay hate inquiry extended after police, evidence delays

Gay hate inquiry extended after police, evidence delays

Gay hate inquiry extended after police, evidence delays

Ongoing investigations including testing and re-testing of exhibits and fingerprint analyses mean a landmark gay hate inquiry won't be complete in two weeks.

Scandal-plagued insurer icare transformed, says CEO

Scandal-plagued insurer icare transformed, says CEO

Scandal-plagued insurer icare transformed, says CEO

Scandal-plagued insurer icare transformed, says CEO

NSW public insurer icare has dismantled its "imaginarium" office space, among other changes, since it was called out for a series of failures.

Billion-dollar power link might be buried despite cost

Billion-dollar power link might be buried despite cost

Billion-dollar power link might be buried despite cost

Billion-dollar power link might be buried despite cost

NSW Energy Minister Penny Sharpe says multiple options are on the table as an inquiry looks into the feasibility of putting key transmission lines underground.

Poor in 'war of survival' as more face financial stress

Poor in 'war of survival' as more face financial stress

Poor in 'war of survival' as more face financial stress

Poor in 'war of survival' as more face financial stress

The devastating extent of poverty in Australia has been laid bare, with the nation's charities reporting people are struggling to survive.

Tax loopholes are 'stealing from next generation'

Tax loopholes are 'stealing from next generation'

Tax loopholes are 'stealing from next generation'

Tax loopholes are 'stealing from next generation'

Unions have warned tax loopholes used by multinational companies would impact ordinary Australians and lead to fewer government services.

RBA backs supply, not rent controls, to ease price pain

RBA backs supply, not rent controls, to ease price pain

RBA backs supply, not rent controls, to ease price pain

RBA backs supply, not rent controls, to ease price pain

The Reserve Bank governor says the focus should be on planning and zoning reforms to bring on new supply rather than short-term fixes to housing challenges.

RBA eyes 'credible' path to return inflation to target

RBA eyes 'credible' path to return inflation to target

RBA eyes 'credible' path to return inflation to target

RBA eyes 'credible' path to return inflation to target

The task of returning inflation to target is going according to plan, but the head of the Reserve Bank says it could still be thrown off course.

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Family law changes will protect women, children: expert

Current family law measures are not responsive enough to address family and domestic violence, an inquiry has been told.

Ex-PM Morrison avoids probe into robodebt comments

Scott Morrison will not be investigated for allegedly misleading parliament about his role in robodebt, in the wake of a royal commission report.

Rural schooling plan has achieved little, says audit

A four-year strategy aimed at closing the gap between regional students and their city peers has had little impact after two years, a report says.

Premier's pledge for child abuse inquiry report release

The release of a report into child sexual abuse in Tasmania's institutions will be trauma-informed, the premier says, after survivors raised concerns.

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Dodgy doctor found to have lied to staff and patients

An investigation has found a doctor who worked in a South Australian hospital while unregistered lied to staff and patients.

Higgins calls out police conduct in rape investigation

Several officers who investigated Brittany Higgins' rape allegations are on leave and could seek compensation for the impact of the case on their mental health.

Fire and rescue rebranding burns up millions of dollars

Fire and Rescue NSW spent millions of dollars re-marketing itself to the public, including paying one alleged "friend" of the commissioner $6000 a day.

Lehrmann inquiry reveals poor choices and behaviour

It was appropriate to prosecute a former Liberal staffer over Brittany Higgins' rape allegations but there were missteps in the case, a report has found.

Lehrmann inquiry head could face probe over report leak

The ACT government is seeking advice on whether legal action will be taken following the leaking of a high-profile inquiry report.

Criticism, possible damages claim after Lehrmann report

Bruce Lehrmann says he plans to sue the ACT government, which is dealing with the fall-out from the leaking of a report into the handling of his rape case.

Police appeal for public's help to combat child abuse

Senior police say people can provide crucial leads in child abuse investigations by identifying objects in the background of images.

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