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No 'proactive' payment for wrongfully jailed Folbigg

No 'proactive' payment for wrongfully jailed Folbigg

Waiting for pardoned mother Kathleen Folbigg to ask for a financial remedy for her decades in jail will be an extra burden to carry, an MP says.

Navy veteran left 'broken' after treatment by military

Navy veteran left 'broken' after treatment by military

Navy veteran left 'broken' after treatment by military

Navy veteran left 'broken' after treatment by military

An inquiry into defence suicide has been told how the military heightened the anguish of a former navy diver over the death of his brother by his own hand.

Australia, Singapore map routes to greener shipping

Australia, Singapore map routes to greener shipping

Australia, Singapore map routes to greener shipping

Australia, Singapore map routes to greener shipping

Australia is working with maritime leader Singapore to cut greenhouse gas emissions from shipping, which is the world's biggest source of transport pollution.

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Optus fined $1.5 million for 'alarming' safety breach

Optus fined $1.5 million for 'alarming' safety breach

The communications watchdog has fined Optus $1.5 million for not meeting obligations to an emergency services database.

Bowen's plea for car makers ahead of fuel standards

Bowen's plea for car makers ahead of fuel standards

The energy minister has urged car makers to act in good faith ahead of talks on new fuel efficiency standards.

False hope fears as MH370 families search for closure

False hope fears as MH370 families search for closure

Family members of the 239 people who disappeared on flight MH370 have called for another search in a bid for answers and closure on the 10th anniversary.

Wide search for regional rescuers as SES chase recruits

Wide search for regional rescuers as SES chase recruits

There's more to life in an orange uniform than wading through floodwaters and cleaning up after storms, as the search begins for new SES volunteers.

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Call to mandate minimum training for aged care workers

Call to mandate minimum training for aged care workers

Call to mandate minimum training for aged care workers

Call to mandate minimum training for aged care workers

Aged care workers should have minimum training standards to ensure better quality care for patients and greater career progression, a new report says.

Higgins and Reynolds defamation court case continues

Higgins and Reynolds defamation court case continues

Higgins and Reynolds defamation court case continues

Higgins and Reynolds defamation court case continues

After a marathon mediation session, Liberal senator Linda Reynolds says her defamation case against Brittany Higgins and David Sharaz is ongoing.

German officer used unsecured line for hacked call

German officer used unsecured line for hacked call

German officer used unsecured line for hacked call

German officer used unsecured line for hacked call

A participant on a German military call about Ukraine intercepted by Russia had dialled in via a non-secure line, Germany's defence minister says.

Premier apologises, coercive control law debate begins

Premier apologises, coercive control law debate begins

Premier apologises, coercive control law debate begins

Premier apologises, coercive control law debate begins

Queensland Premier Steven Miles has apologised for misleading parliament, while debate into coercive control laws has begun months after legislation was tabled.

Crocodile cuddles as regional leaders snap family photo

Crocodile cuddles as regional leaders snap family photo

Crocodile cuddles as regional leaders snap family photo

Crocodile cuddles as regional leaders snap family photo

Australia will launch a $2 billion program to turbocharge trade with Southeast Asia, as regional leaders get up close and personal with crocodiles and koalas.

Nine backs reports of corruption by consulting firm, MP

Nine backs reports of corruption by consulting firm, MP

Nine backs reports of corruption by consulting firm, MP

Nine backs reports of corruption by consulting firm, MP

Nine has hit back against a defamation lawsuit by Synergy 360, saying reports of corruption between the consulting firm and former MP Stuart Robert were true.

Women voters send Labor 'a wake-up call'

Women voters send Labor 'a wake-up call'

Women voters send Labor 'a wake-up call'

Women voters send Labor 'a wake-up call'

Be it perceived inaction, a 'lack of vision' or something else, poor poll results for NSW Labor are being treated as a wake-up call.

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Economy unlikely to have contracted but growth muted

The Australian economy looks to have narrowly missed a quarter in decline based on economic indicators released ahead of official growth figures.

WorkCover changes to pass after 'unimaginable' deal

WorkCover premiums for businesses will be frozen for a year under a deal to pass changes to the worker insurance scheme's eligibility and testing requirements.

Some green shoots ahead for agricultural production

Agricultural production is expected to rebound slightly for 2024/25 following predicted falls of 15 per cent to $80 billion for 2023/24.

Beekeepers to help keep track of invasive species

Beekeepers will play a role in tracking invasive species as part of a multi million dollar investment to protect Australia's biosecurity.

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Probe into COVID 'cooker culture' driving up road toll

A small but dangerous group of drivers could be disproportionately causing crashes as they disregard safety in pursuit of civil liberty, a NSW minister says.

Defence's data base for sexual offences not 'reliable'

Defence lacks an integrated data set for sexual misconduct, meaning it is unable to properly respond and prevent the issue, a royal commission has been told.

'Move right now': warning on racecourse housing plan

Those considering whether to turn a century-old racetrack into 25,000 homes are being told there will be no second chances for the proposal.

Calls for health insurance oversight after premium rise

The largest increase in health insurance premiums for five years has been signed off on by the federal government.

Interim PwC boss 'disappointed' to leave mid-crisis

The former acting head of PwC says she'd wanted to lead the company after a tax leak scandal, but wasn't surprised an international recruit was brought in.

Liberals pre-select consultant to succeed Morrison

Consultant Simon Kennedy has been pre-selected by the Liberals to contest former prime minister Scott Morrison's seat of Cook ahead of an upcoming by-election.

Coalition reshuffle portfolios after by-election loss

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has unveiled his shadow leadership team, rejigging portfolios to fill vacant spots in portfolio allocations.

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