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Coalition psychology session pledge 'lazy': Butler

Health Minister Mark Butler has described a coalition call for extra subsidised psychology sessions as lazy policy which ignored a review of the servi...

Government chose foreigners over farmers: Nationals

David Littleproud has accused the government of not understanding regional Australia as he calls for a levy on importers to pay for biosecurity measur...

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...

Ambulance Victoria data breach sparks calls for probe

Ambulance Victoria says it is providing wellbeing support to staff following an internal data breach that exposed confidential information online.

Date locked in for NSW treasurer's first budget

NSW cabinet has locked in the date Treasurer Daniel Mookhey will deliver his first budget, as he says tough decisions need to be made on programs' fut...

Perre's death ends NCA bombing appeal

A South Australian court is set to dismiss the appeal by Domenic Perre over his conviction for bombing the NCA office in Adelaide following his death.

New chief for under-fire SA child protection agency

Senior education official Jackie Bray has been appointed by the South Australian government to head up its troubled child protection department.

Victorian Liberals arrive to vote on booting exiled MP

Victorian Liberal MPs have arrived to vote on whether to expel Moira Deeming after she threatened state party leader John Pesutto with legal action.

'Litany of failings' in Indigenous death in custody

The South Australian deputy coroner has ruled that multiple factors were involved in the death of Indigenous man Wayne Fella Morrison in custody in 20...

Description of frog poison death 'galling' for family

The brother of a man who died at a wellness retreat after ingesting frog poison says a description of his brother's death as "beautiful" was terrible...

Workmen escape through window in resident gun stand-off

Three workmen escaped via a first-floor bathroom window after allegedly being threatened by a resident armed with a handgun.

Virtual kidnappings targeting students on rise in NSW

Reports of virtual kidnappings, where people receive a ransom demand to free a loved one they believe is under threat, are on the rise in NSW.

Subsidised psychology sessions 'lazy' policy: Butler

Health Minister Mark Butler has described extra subsidised psychology sessions as "lazy" policy, while admitting there is more need for mental health...

News Corp calls for 'fair share' of AI revenue

News Corp chief Robert Thomson revealed better-than-expected revenue figures, but warned AI poses a threat to the company's future intellectual proper...

Aussie group Voyager through to Eurovision final

Perth rock band Voyager will represent Australia at the final of the Eurovision song contest, after making it through to the top ten acts.

Men face attempted murder charge over violent carjack

Two men accused of a violent carjacking west of Brisbane are set to face court charged with attempted murder after their dramatic arrest.

News Corp revenues hold up despite declining ad takings

News Corp has posted better-than-expected revenue, despite a drop in earnings attributed to cost savings and a strong performance at Dow Jones & C...

Eerie take on beloved Queenslander homes at Botanica

An exhibition of outdoor contemporary art features a tribute to Queensland architecture that brings a new meaning to downsizing.

Tower of smoking bubbles delights at Botanica

Brisbane's outdoor contemporary art show offers some wondrous installations, including bluetooth connected butterflies and clouds of smoke-filled bubb...