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Lehrmann inquiry exposes tensions and 'strange events'

The ACT's top prosecutor has accused police investigators of having a skills deficit while defending his own conduct in Bruce Lehrmann's rape trial.

Lehrmann prosecutor grilled on advice to Lisa Wilkinson

The ACT's top prosecutor believes he warned Lisa Wilkinson against giving a Logies speech about Brittany Higgins, but conceded he should have been cle...

Child protection minister apologises to Aboriginal kids

Victoria's child protection minister has called the over-representation of First Nations children in Victoria's child protection system "shameful".

'Big step': Voting opens for Victorian treaty elections

Outgoing First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria co-chair Aunty Geraldine Atkinson has hailed the opening of voting in treaty elections as a big step.

Fourteen in court over death of 8yo diabetic girl

Six men and eight women charged over the death of an eight-year-old girl have appeared without lawyers in a Brisbane court during a review of the case...

Radiant eagle rays shine light on Indigenous histories

A new public artwork, hand-stitched by a collective of 100 artists, has transformed marine detritus into a school of rays that soar through the Sydney...

Fresh images of human remains at NZ's Pike River

New Zealand police continue to take images from deep within the collapsed Pike River mine for possible use in a criminal investigation into the disast...

Dogs 'dragged, unable to stand' in NSW country pound

A NSW council denies allegations of animal cruelty at one of its pounds after volunteers lodged a complaint with animal welfare investigators.

Libs in minority government as MPs quit over stadium

The Tasmanian Liberal government has been thrown into minority as two MPs plan quit the party over plans to build an AFL stadium in Hobart.

Grocery prices are set to rise again, truck groups warn

Farmers and trucking companies will face rising fees after this week's federal budget and may be forced to pass them on to consumers, groups warn.

Local shares weighed down by energy and materials

The energy and materials sectors are weighing down shares as the local market prepares for the release of wage and employment data next week.

Jury discharged again in Ricardo Barbaro murder trial

A Supreme Court jury has been discharged for a second time in the trial over the murder of Melbourne woman Ellie Price.

Reef island purchases protect sensitive habitats

Leases on two Great Barrier Reef islands are now in the hands of the Queensland government and will become protected areas for native habitats.

World's biggest steel maker eyes new green plant in WA

Trade talks in China have fired up the prospect of massive investment in green steel in Australia as the world's biggest steelmaker decarbonises the i...

AustralianSuper to repay $70m to double-billed members

AustralianSuper is apologising after it failed to detect about 100,000 members with multiple accounts who were inadvertently double billed for fees.

Ex-deputy principal sex offence sentencing delayed

A judge has lashed out at the chaotic legal team of a former deputy principal who attempted to lure a teenage girl into sex.

Lehrmann prosecutor grilled over 'conspiracy' remarks

Chief prosecutor Shane Drumgold is being questioned for a fifth day at an independent inquiry into the rape trial of ex-Liberal Party staffer Bruce Le...

Man who drugged, raped woman jailed for 29 years

A Victorian migration agent who drugged women at work and sexually offended against them, raping one woman 67 times, has been jailed for 29 years.

Liberals on brink of minority government in Tasmania

The Tasmanian Liberal government will be thrown into a minority as two MPs plan to quit the party over issues including plans to build an AFL stadium.

Woman jailed for sex with 14-year-old male student

A Melbourne teacher who claimed she "wasn't thinking about a number" when she had sex with her 14-year-old student, could be free from prison within a...