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Qld watchdog's laptop probe questioned

<p>Queensland's corruption watchdog may have unlawfully signed off an investigation report, a parliamentary inquiry has been told.</p>

Don't gag debate on workplace laws: Libs

<p>The Albanese government should allow lengthy debate on its new workplace laws, which it wants to pass by Christmas, the opposition says.</p>

Golf coach jailed for indecent treatment

<p>A successful mind coach who once worked with former world No.1 golfer Jason Day - Sean Patrick Lynch - has been jailed on indecent treatment, groom...

Minjee Lee off the pace early in Japan

<p>Australian golf star Minjee Lee has made a slow start to the LPGA Tour's TOTO Japan Classic, dropping three shots late in an even-par round of 72.<...

Legal advice on robodebt not passed on

<p>A royal commission has been told a government department had failed to relay information about the unlawfulness of the robodebt income averaging ca...

Cheaper medicine for thousands of seniors

<p>The income test for senior health concession cards has been bumped up to allow thousands more seniors to access cheaper healthcare.</p>

Gas takes top bill in politics of power

<p>As power and gas bills rise, so does the pressure on federal and state politicians to take action to solve the energy and climate crisis.</p>

ASX dives after Fed pledges to keep hiking

<p>The local share market has fallen 1.8 per cent after Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell said the US campaign of aggressive rate hikes would con...

Regional housing crunch causes legal spike

<p>People at high-risk of homelessness in NSW because of a lack of affordable housing are turning to lawyers to help keep a roof over their head.</p>

More charged over alleged Tas stab murder

<p>A man and woman are the latest to face criminal charges over the alleged stabbing murder of a man in northern Tasmania.<br></p>

Aussie Daniels rues missed shots in NBA

<p>Two late misses from the free-throw line by Australian rookie Dyson Daniels have thwarted the New Orleans Pelicans in their NBA clash with the LA L...

NSW cop says foster mum knows where boy is

<p>The former foster mother of missing boy William Tyrrell knows where he is, a detective has told a court examining accusations the woman lied to inv...

Climate group calls for donations overhaul

<p>Climate 200, the group which helped with the election of teal independents, has called for changes to political donation laws.</p>

Qld BHP workers launch industrial action

<p>Workers at four BHP-Mitsubishi Alliance coal mines in central Queensland have launched industrial action in a dispute over job security. </p>

Hamstrings and T20 maths on Finch's mind

<p>Hamstring and mathematics are on the mind of captain Aaron Finch ahead of Australia's must-win T20 World Cup game against Afghanistan. </p>

Tigers poised to pursue NRLW elite players

<p>Botille Vette-Welsh says the Wests Tigers must make plays for elite rugby league players Jess Sergis and Kezie Apps ahead of their inaugural NRLW s...

Many suspects in WA woman's disappearance

<p>Claremont killer Bradley Robert Edwards is not believed to have been involved in the 1988 disappearance of Perth woman Julie Cutler, an inquest has...

Finch hopeful of playing T20 crunch game

<p>Australia's captain Aaron Finch rates himself a 70 per chance of playing against Afghanistan in their key T20 World Cup clash.</p>

Borrello worthy of World Cup call: Rudan

<p>Western Sydney Wanderers coach Marko Rudan believes Brandon Borrello is putting forward a strong case for selection in the Socceroos' World Cup squ...

NSW failed Lismore flood victims: report

<p>Local and state authorities failed to protect at-risk Lismore residents - the elderly, disabled and pregnant - from record-breaking floods, a new r...