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Investigator grilled over fatal aged care outbreak

A magistrate has demanded answers about a fatal COVID-19 outbreak at an aged care home, quizzing an investigator about why he didn't interview a key w...

Irish Government ‘will move heaven and earth’ for older renters faci...

A report published on Thursday found that one-quarter of older tenants expects to stay within the private rental sector.

Anglo Coal put workers at risk but not guilty of death

Anglo Coal contravened health and safety regulations but is not responsible for the death of a worker at a central Queensland mine in 2019, a court ha...

Sats English paper ‘left pupils in tears’

There have been calls to scrap the assessments for 10 and 11-year-olds.

Chalmers defends billions in NDIS budget savings

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says eligibility for the NDIS won't be tightened following billions of savings outlined in the budget for the service.

Fixing 'systemic issues' is what politics is about: MP

Fresh-faced MPs have vowed to fight for society's most vulnerable and combat the cost of living crisis as they make their first remarks in NSW parliam...

New Zealand republicans unimpressed by PM Hipkins

Supporters of a New Zealand republic believe King Charles' coronation has brought about a time of "peak monarchy" and Kiwis will eventually back their...

Yousaf: Ban on disposable vapes not off the table

He was pressed on the environmental and health impact of the devices during First Minister’s Questions on Thursday.

Extremist who praised French teacher’s killer jailed for five-and-a-...

Ajmal Shahpal, 41, used Twitter to call for ‘blasphemers’ to be beheaded, after a string of terrorist attacks in Paris.

Biden: Irish visit was to ensure ‘Brits didn’t screw around’

The US President made the comments at a Democratic Party event in New York on Wednesday.

German firefighters and police officers injured in explosion at flat...

Television footage showed police snipers positioned on a balcony across the road from the building in Ratingen.

SNP accused of ‘campaigning for Tory government’

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar made the claim during First Minister’s Questions at Holyrood.

Irish Government ‘won’t be found wanting’ on A5 upgrade financing –...

Sinn Fein said 47 people had died on the road since the project was approved in 2007.

Turkish presidential candidate withdraws in boost for Erdogan’s main...

Muharrem Ince, the leader of the centre-left Homeland Party, said he was standing down ‘for my country’.

Lehrmann prosecutor revises political conspiracy claim

Chief prosecutor Shane Drumgold says a police skills deficit, rather than political conspiracy, was to blame for strange events in Bruce Lehrmann's ra...

Unlawful information gathering authorised at top levels of publisher...

High-profile figures including the Duke of Sussex are bringing High Court claims against Mirror Group Newspapers.

Five hurt in golf buggy crash on Hamilton Island

Police are investigating after a golf buggy crash on Queensland's Hamilton Island left five people injured, including one seriously.

School and homes evacuated after van carrying oxygen tanks explodes...

The driver suffered minor injuries in the blast.

Experts slam premier over terrorism link to detainees

Problems at the Banksia Hill Youth Detention Centre are not new and Premier Mark McGowan's description of children as terrorists is unhelpful, advocat...

Colourful farewell for footballer felled by head knock

The family of a SA footballer who died after an on-field collision say they are in awe of the depth of his friendships and the outpouring of love for...