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Morrison to appear at robodebt inquiry

<p>Scott Morrison and his former ministerial colleague Marise Payne have been confirmed to appear at the next round of robodebt royal commission heari...

Watchdog takes casino giant Star to court

<p>A federal watchdog has started civil penalty proceedings against gambling giant Star for alleged failures to comply with anti-money laundering laws...

Witness recounts Sydney man's garage death

<p>A witness at the murder trial of a NSW woman accused of running down her ex-partner has recounted the moment she saw her neighbour bleeding and gas...

Seniors to earn more without pension cut

<p>New measures to allow older Australians to earn more before their pension gets cut will come into effect on Thursday.</p>

Field firms for Vic leadership showdown

<p>Veteran Liberal MP Ryan Smith has withdrawn from the race to become party leader, while contender John Pesutto has reclaimed his seat to set up a s...

Workplace law overhaul comes to a head

<p>The government is pushing to have its workplace law overhaul passed by Christmas, saying it will get wages moving and ease cost of living pressures...

Toddler dies in Tasmania shed fire

<p>A shed fire at a home in northern Tasmania has killed a three-year-old boy and badly injured a four-year-old boy.<br></p>

NSW voters urged to update enrolment early

<p>The NSW Electoral Commission is urging voters to update their enrolment four months before the state election.</p>

Deal to cut energy costs closer, says PM

<p>The federal government is edging nearer to a plan to ease energy costs, with the prime minister confident a deal can be struck.</p>

Changes to paid parental leave on table

<p>The first of several changes to the paid parental leave scheme aiming to make the program fairer and more flexible have been presented to parliamen...

Vic custody officer on assault charges

<p>A Victoria Police custody officer is accused of assault with a weapon while on duty and has been summonsed to court.</p>

Aussie science to join intergalactic club?

<p>Australian astronomers could join their international peers on a different wavelength and find life-supporting planets beyond our solar system.</p>

Inflation down but consumer pain lingers

<p class="">Cost of living pressures eased slightly last month, although it's still too early to call the turning point for inflation.</p>

Climate protesters interrupt Qld premier

<p>Ten Extinction Rebellion protesters have been kicked out of Queensland parliament after launching a protest while the premier was speaking about en...

Vic woman 'sorry' for part in $10m fraud

<p>A Victorian mum described as a principal partner in a $10 million international cybercrime fraud has apologised to her victims ahead of being sente...

Car-sharing services battle for Aussies

<p>A new car-sharing service will attempt to change summer holiday rentals in Australia but its biggest rival is pulling out stunts to divert attentio...

Treasurer slams lack of women in NSW Libs

<p>NSW Treasurer Matt Kean has fired shots at his own party for sidelining women from prominent roles after Natalie Ward failed to win a preselection...

Greens seek new Morrison inquiry referral

<p>Greens leader Adam Bandt says he'll seek a new referral to parliament's privileges committee relating to Scott Morrison's secret ministries.</p>

Caddick's disappearance still a mystery

<p>Further hearings are required before a NSW coroner delivers a finding, but the mysteries surrounding Melissa Caddick's disappearance will remain lo...

PM raises Assange release with US

<p>Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he has personally raised the release of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange with US government officials.</p>