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ABC won't reveal wages of best-paid staff

<p>The ABC's managing director has refused to disclose the pay packets of its highest-paid staff to a Senate estimates hearing.</p>

The long-lasting tail of flood devastation

<p>While flood waters come and go across rural Australia, they expose lingering financial, emotional and physical scars.</p>

Blue Sky crash spurs second class action

<p>Angry shareholders have filed a second class action over Blue Sky's 2019 implosion when its market value was wiped unexpectedly.</p>

Worry brews over Qld mine objection review

<p>Environmental groups are concerned that a review of mining objections processes in Queensland could mean a smaller role for the state's Land Court....

Hayden calls for ruthless T20 overhaul

<p>Matthew Hayden says Australia's selectors should follow the path of their counterparts from 20 years ago, making ruthless calls to overhaul a white...

Diverse showcase at 2023 Adelaide Festival

<p>The program for the 2023 Adelaide Festival has something for everyone - but some shows may prove more challenging than others.</p>

Qld urged to speed up Lake Eyre protection

<p>Activists are calling on the Queensland government to publicly release its assessment of plans to protect the Lake Eyre Basin before Christmas.</p>

Twitter risks becoming 'dog's breakfast'

<p>Australia's eSafety Commissioner has written to Twitter owner Elon Musk after warning the social network could become a "dog's breakfast" due to st...

Transport Tuesday on Vic election campaign

<p>Free car registration for apprentices, a new regional bypass and cheaper public transport fares are the latest promises rolled out for the Victoria...

Police investigating returned Syria cohort

<p>Australian Federal Police is investigating whether repatriated Australian women and children from a Syrian detention camp have broken any domestic...

Blushing moon lights up Australian skies

<p>Australians have been treated to their last total lunar eclipse until 2025 as the moon turned blood red when entering the earth's shadow.<br></p>

NSW MPs warned to stop 'weaponising' ICAC

<p>The chief commissioner of the NSW ICAC has warned MPs to stop using the agency to level political scores ahead of state elections.</p>

Aust life expectancy up despite COVID

<p>The average Australian's life expectancy rose during the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the few nations to experience an increase.</p>

Guy defends anti-vax mandate election ad

<p>Matthew Guy has been asked to clarify his position on vaccine mandates after a Liberal election campaign ad attacking the government.</p>

Madden wants Broncos NRL start with Walsh

<p>Key Brisbane signings Jock Madden and Reece Walsh appeared on day one of NRL pre-season training and Madden wants to push Ezra Mam for the starting...

Vic police probe attempted copper theft

<p>An investigation continues after police were called to an abandoned factory in inner-city Melbourne on Tuesday morning over an attempted copper the...

Bates misses out on All-Australian squad

<p>While Emma Kearney's All-Australian streak could continue, reigning AFLW best and fairest winner Emily Bates has been overlooked in the initial squ...

Why one in three vets wants career change

<p>New research has shed light on the long-running crisis in the veterinary industry, as nearly 30 per cent of vets plan to leave within the next five...

Slain mum complained ex was 'chasing her'

<p>A Brazilian student complained her ex was chasing her and he was not leaving her alone before he allegedly stabbed her to death in a jealous attack...

Vic doctor who scammed patients jailed

<p>A doctor who swindled his patients to fund his gambling habit has been sentenced to jail in the County Court of Victoria.</p>