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Audit finds minister's meeting breached probity rules

Audit finds minister's meeting breached probity rules

The auditor-general has highlighted a breach of probity in a meeting attended by now-retired minister Stuart Robert, but a department begs to differ.

Defence department mismanaging logistics worth $2.6b

Defence department mismanaging logistics worth $2.6b

Defence department mismanaging logistics worth $2.6b

Defence department mismanaging logistics worth $2.6b

An audit of the Defence department has criticised its management of items worth $2.6 billion, finding it couldn't demonstrate efficient or economic management.

Thousands leaving NSW emergency units without treatment

Thousands leaving NSW emergency units without treatment

Thousands leaving NSW emergency units without treatment

Thousands leaving NSW emergency units without treatment

NSW patients are facing long waits as new data shows demand for the state's ambulance and emergency departments reaching record levels.

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Nearly $400 million for disaster ready fund projects

Nearly $400 million for disaster ready fund projects

Almost $400 million will be spent on the first part of projects for the government's new disaster ready fund.

Cancer compensation push to cover women firefighters

Cancer compensation push to cover women firefighters

The expansion of Victoria's presumptive firefighter cancer scheme appears to be imminent amid a renewed push to include forms of the disease specific to women.

Contentious Australia-first rent bidding revamp shelved

Contentious Australia-first rent bidding revamp shelved

A new advocate for renters will get pricing powers more quickly after the NSW government parked a proposal to end secret rent bidding.

Traumatic miscarriage case triggers hospital review

Traumatic miscarriage case triggers hospital review

A government review has been ordered after a woman said she was traumatised by her treatment at a Queensland hospital following a miscarriage.

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Corruption watchdog launches review after mayor's death

Corruption watchdog launches review after mayor's death

Corruption watchdog launches review after mayor's death

Corruption watchdog launches review after mayor's death

Victoria's corruption watchdog will review its practices after being criticised for failing to keep witnesses up to date, following the death of a former mayor.

New assisted dying laws help 12 people end suffering

New assisted dying laws help 12 people end suffering

New assisted dying laws help 12 people end suffering

New assisted dying laws help 12 people end suffering

South Australia's assisted dying regime has received positive feedback after the first three months of operation, the state government says.

Inflation-beating pay rises can't be widespread: RBA

Inflation-beating pay rises can't be widespread: RBA

Inflation-beating pay rises can't be widespread: RBA

Inflation-beating pay rises can't be widespread: RBA

RBA governor Philip Lowe says the lowest-paid workers need to be insulated from high inflation but a surge in wages across the board could be a problem.

Treasurer heads to New Zealand for economic talks

Treasurer heads to New Zealand for economic talks

Treasurer heads to New Zealand for economic talks

Treasurer heads to New Zealand for economic talks

Treasurer Jim Chalmers is travelling to New Zealand to meet with key officials as the two countries mark 40 years of their trade pact.

Australia to scrap cheque payments within seven years

Australia to scrap cheque payments within seven years

Australia to scrap cheque payments within seven years

Australia to scrap cheque payments within seven years

Cheques are set to be replaced with digital payment alternatives under a new Commonwealth plan, but cash will remain a valid transaction option.

Treasurer maintains growth view despite fresh rate hike

Treasurer maintains growth view despite fresh rate hike

Treasurer maintains growth view despite fresh rate hike

Treasurer maintains growth view despite fresh rate hike

A recession is still unlikely, the treasurer asserts despite fears the Reserve Bank's aggressive interest rate hikes could tip the economy over the edge.

Ex-Labor MP convicted over restraining order breaches

Ex-Labor MP convicted over restraining order breaches

Ex-Labor MP convicted over restraining order breaches

Ex-Labor MP convicted over restraining order breaches

Months after being expelled by Labor, West Australian MP Ben Dawkins has been denied a spent conviction for breaching family violence restraining orders.

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Cook insists other states need to get finances in order

Incoming West Australian premier Roger Cook is looking to continue in the footsteps of predecessor Mark McGowan in defending the state's GST take.

Race to renewables as households face power bill hikes

Plans are under way to cut emissions and reduce prices but some energy company heads say a lack of renewable supply and investment threatens to increase costs.

T-bone steak and binge TV on Kathleen Folbigg's menu

Kathleen Folbigg is coming to grips with how the world has changed over the past 20 years as she settles in to life after her release from prison.

Losing myki bidder urges premier to rethink $1.7b deal

The Victorian government has defended its $1.7 billion public transport ticketing deal amid claims the successful bidder has not delivered promised upgrades.

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NSW premier defends blanket pay offer to public workers

The looming expiry of several NSW enterprise agreements means a universal wages offer was needed for public sector workers, Premier Chris Minns says.

Call to outlaw 'inhumane' use of spit hoods on children

The NT's youth commissioner has called for a ban on using spit hoods on children to be enshrined in law, describing the practice as "inhumane" in a new report.

ABC 'actuated by malice' in publishing Higgins speech

Ex-Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann claims the ABC maliciously broadcast a speech by Brittany Higgins about her alleged rape that prejudiced his criminal trial.

Minister taken to court over 'mega' coalmine approvals

Activists are taking federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek to court for not accepting the climate risk of three proposed coalmine expansions.

Kathleen Folbigg: 'I always miss my children'

In her first public comments since being released from jail, Kathleen Folbigg has said she loves her four children and will always grieve for them.

'We have to act': Pacific worker scheme shift defended

Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke says changes to the Pacific labour scheme will improve conditions for workers and prevent exploitation.

Pokie numbers cut amid ongoing gambling health concerns

Fewer poker machines are allowed in the NT with the government again lowering the maximum in community venues over their risk to public health.

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