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Fri, 24 Jun 2022 06:27:22 +0000
Defence officer promoted despite history of repeated 'unacceptable behaviour and poor performance', commission hears
The Chief of the Australian Defence Force says there was no "profound systemic failure" in the case of an officer promoted despite "unacceptable behaviour" and accusations of bullying that contributed to the suicide of a fellow soldier. ...

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 02:19:24 +0000
Company fined $600k over death of second-week apprentice just minutes after WorkSafe visit
Dillon Wu, 20, died cleaning out a tanker just 10 days after starting a work placement as a trainee welder.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 02:23:25 +0000
'It's not my list': China's new ambassador distances himself from 14 embassy demands
The ambassador, appointed earlier this year, was asked about the fate of detained Australians and the reasons for Beijing's diplomatic deep freeze.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 06:47:24 +0000
'If you get it once, it's bad. If you get it twice, it's even worse': The risks of COVID-19 reinfections
COVID-19 is set to be one of the leading killers of Australians this year, and it doesn't seem to be letting up as early research suggests severity increases with re-infection.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 04:04:13 +0000
Adelaide father tried to kill daughter 'out of spite' towards his wife, court hears
An Adelaide father who tried to kill his young daughter "out of spite" and "vindictiveness" towards his wife hopes to one day "regain" his child's trust, a court hears.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 02:06:41 +0000
How the Sri Lankan economy ran out of money to pay for food and fuel
The Prime Minister says the island nation is headed for economic "rock bottom" as it asks for help from neighbouring nations. So how serious is the crisis, how is it affecting real people and why did they end up here?

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 04:23:39 +0000
Secret report reveals huge backlog of veteran requests for compensation
The Department of Veterans' Affairs keeps secret a damning report on its own staff shortages and delays in processing compensation.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 08:29:43 +0000
'Serious biosecurity breaches' uncovered in CCC Murdoch University misconduct report
The Corruption and Crime Commission finds "serious misconduct" by Murdoch University livestock manager, which put Australia's biosecurity at risk.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 05:58:29 +0000
CEO of Investment NSW to front hearing into John Barilaro's plum US trade job
A parliamentary inquiry will investigate the appointment and recruitment process behind John Barilaro's US trade job. It will hold a two-hour public hearing next week, with only one witness.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 03:48:29 +0000
Qantas cuts flights on domestic routes to cope with fuel costs, staffing shortages
The airline says the impact on customers is expected to be "minimal" as flights will be removed "mostly from high frequency routes".

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 01:22:26 +0000
Airports are tipped to be the busiest they've been since COVID. Here's what you can do for a smoother ride
People are being told to expect long queues at airports across the country as the winter school holidays kick off in Queensland, Victoria and the Northern Territory.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 08:31:48 +0000
Live: Queensland going for three straight wins as Women's State of Origin kicks off
The Maroons are coming off back-to-back wins in 2020 and 2021, but face a star-studded NSW line-up in Canberra tonight. Follow live.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 08:41:06 +0000
AFL live: Bulldogs meet Hawks for danger game in their finals chase
Every game will be crucial for the Western Bulldogs in the race for the finals, and Hawthorn will prove a serious challenge. Meanwhile, West Coast and Essendon meet in Perth. Follow our live AFL ScoreCentre for all the scores, stats and resu...

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 07:23:04 +0000
Researchers are digitising plants in a bid to examine how the natural world is changing
A new high-resolution camera at the CSIRO is set to photograph one million plant specimens in nine months, as researchers look into how the natural world is changing.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 05:28:24 +0000
Unexploded bombs and missiles left scattered around Ukraine as Russian offensive continues
New pictures from Ukraine's front lines reveal the lingering danger left behind by unexploded bombs and other failed weapons — some of which could still detonate.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 19:20:07 +0000
When will petrol prices go down?
Dreaming of taking a long drive this weekend? Even with the government halving the fuel excise to 22 cents a litre, petrol prices are still high. So what's going on? 

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 20:22:48 +0000
With night curfews, higher council rates and restrictions on pets, governments are targeting Airbnb, Stayz
As more Australians find it hard to secure housing and the cost of goods and services skyrockets, governments are aiming their considerable legislative weaponry at short-stay accommodation.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 22:40:09 +0000
Sunshine Coast paediatrician charged over child abuse material after flag raised by US agency
An investigation into the 43-year-old began after Australian officials received a report from their US counterparts about an online user uploading child abuse material using Yahoo and Google accounts.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 04:33:31 +0000
US Senate passes first gun control law in decades, as Supreme Court loosens handgun limits
The US Senate passes the first significant gun control legislation in three decades as the Supreme Court rules Americans have a constitutional right to carry handguns in public for self-defence.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 06:51:23 +0000
Breaking a Super Netball taboo: Let's talk about the umpires
Players and umpires aren't always going to see eye-to-eye, but as the penalty count grows in Super Netball, so does the frustration from the playing cohort. So how do we navigate the discussion? 

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 01:50:16 +0000
China and US set to be locked out of high-level Pacific leaders meeting
The decision by the Pacific's peak diplomatic body to exclude major international powers from a crucial meeting next month will give leaders the opportunity to discuss regional issues without outside pressure.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 02:16:13 +0000
NBA number eight draft pick Bendigo's Dyson Daniels scooped up by New Orleans Pelicans
With a 6'11" wingspan, Bendigo's 19-year-old Daniels is beginning his career in the NBA with the New Orleans Pelicans picking him up in today's draft.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 23:35:46 +0000
Behind the scenes footage shows Trump and his family after the Capitol riot. Here's how you might see it
The committee investigating the January 6 Capitol riot has privately interviewed a British filmmaker who was documenting former US president Donald Trump's final weeks in office.  Here's what we know about the footage and his time with the...

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 22:49:04 +0000
There are two words you'll hear over and over at the Jan 6 hearings. They could have ramifications for Trump
The US committee investigating the Capitol riot hears of efforts by an increasingly desperate Donald Trump to stay in power after he lost the election. These are the biggest revelations.  

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 20:02:29 +0000
Purple or blue? Weekends or weekdays? Mum or dad? Bluey shows us the hard choices all children face
From making difficult decisions about who to support and spending time with family yelling at the TV screen, Bluey has captured the magic of sport in its State of Origin episode, writes Kyle Pollard.



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