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Alternative murder suspect 'preposterous'

<p>A defence barrister's claim that there's an alternative suspect to the murder of Melbourne mum Judy Bednar is preposterous, prosecutors say.</p>

Nuclear power possible in Australia: forum

<p>A number of coalition MPs have attended a parliamentary forum on nuclear power, in a bid to generate community discussion on the issue.</p>

Bondi becomes nude beach for Tunick shoot

<p>Part of Bondi Beach has been declared a nude beach for what's believed to be the first time, for a photo shoot by Spencer Tunick.</p>

Work law reform hinges on small business

<p>The government continues to negotiate with crossbenchers on its proposed changes to workplace laws as the spotlight turns to the size of businesses...

Review panel pledges to revitalise RBA

<p>An independent panel set up to examine the Reserve Bank of Australia says it will make recommendations to "revitalise" the central bank.</p>

Group calls for social services shake-up

<p>A leading social services group says NSW needs major reform of key sectors after three years of upheaval that have affected the state unevenly.</p>

Woman charged with child sex offences

<p>A 51-year-old woman has been charged with 26 offences after allegedly sexually assaulting a 12-year-old child at a school in regional Victoria in 1...

Final Vic election push as costs revealed

<p>Final costings for the major parties' election commitments have been revealed, while Liberal Leader Matthew Guy pledged to lower the driving age in...

Cost of living data top of watch list

<p>Fresh data will reveal how sharply costs are rising and how well households are faring as financial pressures mount.</p>

Veterans honoured at employment awards

<p>Australian Defence Force veterans who have transitioned into civilian employment have been honoured at an awards ceremony in the national capital....

Juukan owners lash out at govt response

<p>The federal government has pledged to better protect Indigenous cultural heritage but the Juukan Gorge custodians say they weren't meaningfully con...

Health system 'racist to Indigenous Aust'

<p>A new report has found First Nations people facing racism in Australia are vulnerable when accessing health services, which in some cases could pro...

Karoon Energy eyes acquisitions, dividends

<p>ASX-listed oil producer Karoon Energy is looking to spend the $A266m on its books after being the beneficiary of high oil prices and strong product...

MP Robert's lobbying contract links probed

<p>Federal coalition MP Stuart Robert has been accused of secretly helping and advising a Canberra lobbying and consulting firm but denies any wrongdo...

Detective 'did his best' on shooting case

<p class="">A senior retired police officer has been questioned about gaps in the evidence he collected around the death of aquaculturist Jeffrey Lawr...

Nets' Simmons on song in NBA at Toronto

<p>Ben Simmons has enjoyed another positive night on the floor for Brooklyn while Boston, Cleveland and Charlotte joined the Nets in recording NBA win...

Ex-indy MP supports fresh NSW contender

<p>The local GP who sparked a run of independent representation in the Sydney beachside electorate of Manly has thrown his support behind a new teal c...

India perfect World Cup prep for Kookas

<p>The Kookaburras are back together for the first time since claiming Commonwealth Games gold, for a five-match series against India ahead of the Wor...

Qld baby murder suspects face court

<p>Queensland police are urging people to come forward if they have evidence about a couple charged with murdering a baby boy at a Logan caravan park....

Perrottet calls for national health reform

<p>Premier Dominic Perrottet wants to fix the national health system after it endured a battering as the COVID-19 pandemic put unprecedented pressure...