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Victorian government sorry for 'truth-telling' delays

The Yoorrook Justice Commission says the Andrews government failed to provide evidence requested for its truth-telling inquiry.

Radiopharm (ASX:RAD) announces strategic collaboration with GenesisC...

Highlights,RAD's CEO and MD Riccardo Canevari has commented the partnership would "improve access to innovative therapies",Three Phase 1 clinical tria...

US firefighters did everything to prevent plane crash

The Rural Fire Service says three American firefighters killed when their plane crashed during Black Summer will always be honoured among Australia's...

Tassie tiger could have lived to early 2000s: study

Researchers who examined more than 1200 Tasmanian tiger observations say the marsupial could have survived in the wild for decades longer than thought...

Australian share market slightly higher, drop in energy

The local share market was up 0.3 per cent at midday, with losses for the energy sector and gains in every other part of the market.

Study to probe how electric vehicle drivers recharge

Almost four million electric vehicles could be driving on Australian roads by 2030. A new university study will investigate how drivers charge them.

Supreme Court blows off challenge to wind farm approval

The Victorian Supreme Court has dismissed a community group's challenge of a planned wind farm, finding state government permits for the project were...

Minns briefed, Libs told to better map 'the parish'

Labor premier-elect Chris Minns is getting to work while the Liberals sweat on the outcome of close counts in several NSW seats and consider their fut...

Australia will fail at Olympics without action: AOC

Australian sports face failure at the upcoming Olympic and Commonwealth Games without strong government action, the Australian Olympic Committee says.

Big wet 'a stay of execution' for Aussie environment

Australia's environmental health has improved after a few very wet years but it's unlikely to last in the face of climate change and relentless habita...

Latitude Group says 7.9m customer records stolen

Consumer finance company Latitude Group says 7.9 million Australian and NZ customers had their driver license data stolen in the hack on its systems.

Greens strike deal with Labor on climate safeguard plan

The Greens will back Labor's safeguard mechanism laws after a deal was struck with Labor on coal and gas projects.

Taliban threat to ex SAS soldier in jail, court told

A former SAS soldier charged with unlawfully killing a man in an Afghanistan wheat field has sought bail citing threats to his safety if he remains in...

More time for prisoner over 'vicious' jail bashing

A Supreme Court judge has increased a young prisoner's sentence by three years over the "vicious and cruel" bashing of another inmate at Barwon Prison...

Race to shore up support stalls $15b manufacturing fund

The government is desperately trying to get key crossbenchers across the line to pass its signature $15 billion manufacturing fund.

NSW upper house results hang in the balance

The NSW upper house's slim right-wing majority could shift left as minor parties vie to join the largest crossbench in modern history.

Labor's $10b housing fund at risk of falling over

A key Labor election pledge to build 30,000 new affordable homes under a $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund is in danger of being defeated.

Serial pedophile priest admits more child abuse crimes

A former priest who has been jailed for abusing almost a dozen children has admitted to the sexual assault and rape of two more boys.

Dentist found guilty of sexually assaulting patients

A Sydney dentist could face jail after jurors found he indecently assaulted and sexually touched multiple patients during consultations.

Tax office whistleblower loses bid to halt prosecution

Richard Boyle, who has been charged with releasing protected Australian Tax Office information, has lost a bid to stop his prosecution.