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Fears new domestic violence police powers may backfire

Fears new domestic violence police powers may backfire

Victims of domestic violence could be at greater risk of criminalisation under a plan to give police rapid protection powers, advocates warn.

Labour hire companies exploiting slavery rule gaps

Labour hire companies exploiting slavery rule gaps

Labour hire companies exploiting slavery rule gaps

Labour hire companies exploiting slavery rule gaps

Australian workers in "modern slavery" conditions are being exploited by their employers, left in debt and often assaulted, an inquiry has been told.

Intent irrelevant as caravan hoax dubbed anti-Semitism

Intent irrelevant as caravan hoax dubbed anti-Semitism

Intent irrelevant as caravan hoax dubbed anti-Semitism

Intent irrelevant as caravan hoax dubbed anti-Semitism

A senior police officer resisted describing a hoax explosive-laden caravan as a "criminal con job", saying it was anti-Semitic regardless of motivation.

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Army chopper crash report delivers families answers

Army chopper crash report delivers families answers

A report into a fatal army helicopter crash that killed four men will be released in May after families were briefed on the findings.

'Pest infestations': inmates held in inhumane prison

'Pest infestations': inmates held in inhumane prison

Conditions in a remand facility are cruel and degrading, with inmates held in unhygienic cells infested with pests, a watchdog has found.

Probe into $39 million school building contract

Probe into $39 million school building contract

A terminated contract part of a $39 million infrastructure program building dozens of schools around Australia's most populous state is under investigation.

Oliver Stone calls for reinvestigation of JFK's killing

Oliver Stone calls for reinvestigation of JFK's killing

Director Oliver Stone has called on the US Congress to reinvestigate the 1963 assassination of President John F Kennedy.

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Inquiry pours scorn on government over Games debacle

Inquiry pours scorn on government over Games debacle

Inquiry pours scorn on government over Games debacle

Inquiry pours scorn on government over Games debacle

Flawed costings, hasty decisions and a lack of due diligence have been identified by a scathing report into Victoria's handling of the Commonwealth Games.

Hospital partnership ban a legacy of toddler's death

Hospital partnership ban a legacy of toddler's death

Hospital partnership ban a legacy of toddler's death

Hospital partnership ban a legacy of toddler's death

Private operators will be banned from getting involved in acute care in one state after a toddler's tragic death at a controversial hospital.

Shaming all males over violence backfires, expert warns

Shaming all males over violence backfires, expert warns

Shaming all males over violence backfires, expert warns

Shaming all males over violence backfires, expert warns

Men and boys need to be called into the conversation around preventing violence instead of being spurned by shame-inducing measures, a men's health expert says.

Shadow of doubt: cricket appeal for stadium roof review

Shadow of doubt: cricket appeal for stadium roof review

Shadow of doubt: cricket appeal for stadium roof review

Shadow of doubt: cricket appeal for stadium roof review

Cricket's national body is unsure whether the sport can be played at a planned new stadium because of shadows caused by the design of its roof.

Roles for parents and schools in reducing harms of porn

Roles for parents and schools in reducing harms of porn

Roles for parents and schools in reducing harms of porn

Roles for parents and schools in reducing harms of porn

Parents are being encouraged to start conversations about pornography with their children early to help reduce the impact of accidental consumption.

More Aussies seeking help for sex and porn addiction

More Aussies seeking help for sex and porn addiction

More Aussies seeking help for sex and porn addiction

More Aussies seeking help for sex and porn addiction

The growing popularity of platforms such as OnlyFans has been linked to an increase in the number of Australians seeking help for pornography addiction.

Cross-party nod for probe into 'rogue' childcare firms

Cross-party nod for probe into 'rogue' childcare firms

Cross-party nod for probe into 'rogue' childcare firms

Cross-party nod for probe into 'rogue' childcare firms

Shocking claims of rampant child mistreatment in privately operated centres have triggered a government-backed inquiry into the early education sector.

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Coles, Woolies guilty of increasing margins: watchdog

Treasurer Jim Chalmers promised a crackdown on major supermarkets following a consumer watchdog report, but warned breaking them up would be counterproductive.

Lehrmann probe head committed 'serious corrupt conduct'

A former judge engaged in serious corrupt conduct leaking an inquiry report sparked by the prosecution of former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann.

'Scuttlebutt': information black-out after power outage

Outback communities cut off from reliable power for 19 days also experienced an information black-out when telecommunications systems failed.

Pay on delay protections would increase costs: airlines

Australia's airlines have argued a mandatory compensation scheme to passengers would pass on costs and wouldn't strengthen protections for customers.

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Toddler's death prompts probe into hospital's safety

A privately run public hospital will be the focus of a parliamentary inquiry after the death of a toddler whose parents waited for hours in an emergency room.

'Hazard approach' needed to control forever chemicals

An inquiry has been told greater action is needed by government to safeguard against "forever chemicals", which can be found in common products.

'Scary': town could not call triple zero after storms

An outback town is still "flat out" recovering months after rolling power outages, which shut down a major mine and cut off phone services.

Billionaire founder retakes control of his $32b company

Richard White has been named executive chairman of WiseTech Global, four months after stepping down as CEO amid an inquiry into his conduct.

Coalition irked as report brands nuclear a non-starter

Establishing nuclear power generation in Australia would face major challenges and fall prone to delays, says a report critics brand as politically motivated.

Hazy outlook fuels Reserve Bank caution on disinflation

Caution has been urged over future cash rate changes as uncertainty looms large over global policy, the impacts of rate decisions and the labour market.

Committee to spotlight harmful impacts of pornography

A committee examining pornography impacts on mental, emotional and physical health will hear from anti-violence advocates, sex workers and youth advocates.

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