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TikTok MP security risks not assessed

<p>Politicians haven't been told if they should avoid downloading TikTok on their work phones, despite similar recommendations being made in other par...

WA minister MacTiernan to quit politics

<p>Long-serving WA politician Alannah MacTiernan is to quit politics by the end of the year.</p>

Family killed 19 days after daughter born

<p>Abbey Forrest and Inderpal Singh planned to have four children, but they and their 19-day-old daughter died in a deliberately lit fire in December...

Qld election watchdog warning over laws

<p>Queensland's election watchdog has asked to be excluded from parts of proposed integrity laws warning its independence could be compromised.</p>

NRL's Rabbitohs re-sign Shaquai Mitchell

<p>South Sydney have re-signed prop forward Shaquai Mitchell, the brother of superstar fullback Latrell, whose own contract expires at the end of 2023...

Hampson farewelled at Redcliffe service

<p>The rugby league fraternity farewelled Liam Hampson at a public service in Redcliffe where he was remembered as a giving young man and outstanding...

Flood-weary NSW towns face huge clean up

<p>An aerial assessment of Forbes had indicated "hundreds" of homes and businesses in the NSW town have been impacted by flooding, the SES says. </p>

Safe drinking water in bush a $2.2b issue

<p>A new report has shed light on the massive cost and difficulty of providing safe drinking water to remote Indigenous communities.</p>

Temperature will add to flood fish deaths

<p>Despite better than expected floodwater test results, Victoria's environmental authority warns higher temperatures will contribute to more fish dea...

Outdated disability laws to be reviewed

<p>The public will have their say on an overhaul of disability services law as the Albanese government launches a long-overdue review into the legisla...

V'landys adamant funding can be resolved

<p>ARL Commission chairman Peter V'landys says peace can be reached with clubs on funding, but the NRL will not hand over the power wanted by players....

Proposal to keep NSW rideshare tax to 2030

<p>A $1 levy on every taxi and rideshare trip in NSW will be increased to $1.20 and last until 2030 under a new proposal to compensate taxi plate owne...

Aussie e-bike riders unlock safer map app

<p>An app designed to help nervous cyclists avoid hills and busy roads will reach more Australians as part of a new deal with an e-bike service.</p>

Data breaches surge throughout Australia

<p class="">A poll has found people want companies whose data is breached sanctioned by governments, with cyber attacks on the rise.</p>

SA Greens push to drop parly prayers

<p>The Greens will push for the South Australian parliament to drop the reading of Christian prayers at the start of each sitting day.</p>

Humble Polkinghorne set for 150th cap

<p>Matildas veteran Clare Polkinghorne is about to win her 150th cap, but she doesn't like the attention that comes with it.</p>

Vic's Crown put on notice after $120m fine

<p>Melbourne's Crown Casino has vowed to implement significant changes after being given 15 months to improve its gambling practices.</p>

Desert conference links Indigenous rangers

<p>A conference in the Red Centre is bringing together Indigenous rangers from across the desert to connect to country and share their ideas on land m...

Snowy chief upset ministers with surprises

<p>Performance and termination payments went to former Snowy Hydro chief Paul Broad, despite ministerial concerns about his conduct.</p>

Fair Work Commission president resigns

<p>Justice Iain Ross has resigned after more than a decade as president of the Fair Work Commission.</p>