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PwC’s $1m review failed to question robodebt legality
Live A PwC audit of robodebt which cost nearly $1 million did not raise concerns about the illegality of the scheme, a…
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‘Nothing is off limits’: Bruce Lehrmann’s bombshell interview
The Seven Network has sparked controversy, revealing it has secured the first interview with accused Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann. Mr…
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Mizzy ‘hungry for attention’ and an example of ‘bad parenting’
TalkTV contributor Esther Krauke has slammed prankster Mizzy after he was arrested and charged for allegedly trespassing into a drivers…
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Man in court over threats to Brittany Higgins, fiance
Live A man accused of making death threats on social media against former political staffer Brittany Higgins and her fiance…
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Accused referee basher bailed after new video surfaces
Live The man who allegedly assaulted a referee at a suburban football game has been released on bail with strict…
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‘Doing it so tough’: Health workers are the ‘lowest-paid paramedics’ in Australia
NSW Paramedic Tess Oxley says health workers are “doing it so tough at the moment,” noting that they are the…
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Racism linked to Indigenous women’s homicides
Live Systemic racism within Australia’s criminal justice system has been linked to disproportionate levels of intimate partner homicides involving Indigenous…
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Voice legislation off to Senate, after passing in lower house
Live Australians are a step closer to having their say on an Indigenous Voice to federal parliament, with the legislation…
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Angus Taylor’s ‘monumental gaffe’ in Question Time ‘bemuses’ colleagues
Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor’s “monumental gaffe” in Question Time, confusing annual inflation figures with monthly figures, has “really bemused” his…
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Labor not giving ‘sweetheart deals’ to energy giants
Live Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek has rejected claims her government is cutting a “sweetheart deal” for Woodside in proposed tax…
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SA govt passes controversial protest law after marathon debate
The South Australian government has passed legislation to lift fines for obstructing a public place from $750 to $50,000 –…
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North Korea launches space satellite, warnings lifted
Live North Korea has launched what it called a space satellite toward the south, South Korea’s military says, prompting emergency…
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Ancient ‘wanderer’ megafauna named for unusual talent
Live Scientists have identified a brand new species of megafauna with the unusual ability to travel vast distances across ancient…
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Artificial intelligence could lead to human extinction: AI experts
Live Trailblazers in AI technology, including OpenAI and Google Deepmind, have warned that artificial intelligence could lead to the extinction…
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Bullet fired through public school window in Sydney
Live A bullet has been fired through the window of Macquarie Fields Public School in Sydney’s southwest. No students or…
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Michael Pascoe: Waiting for other PwC shoes to drop in Canberra
While the hunters are in full tally-ho mode pursuing the PwC fox finally flushed out of the Canberra thicket, there…
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Ruby Rose returns home to explore new territory on stage
Australian actor Ruby Rose is temporarily ditching Hollywood blockbusters for a paranormal play on an Australian stage. This week, GWB…
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Best airlines revealed: Kiwis take out top spot as Australia features
Air New Zealand has been crowned the best airline in the world in 2023, beating last year’s winner Qatar Airways…
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Why more foam makes for the best beer-drinking experience
What makes for the ultimate beer drinking experience? Some like theirs in a frosty glass, others with a wedge of…
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‘Mutual respect’ call as China foreign minister meets Elon Musk
Live Strained US-Chinese relations require “mutual respect”, China’s foreign minister has said during a meeting with Elon Musk, reassuring the…
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Max Purcell wins all-Sydney battle with Jordan Thompson
Live Max Purcell has won the first all-Australian battle at the French Open in eight years, downing his fellow Sydneysider…
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South Korea, Australia to strengthen defence ties
Live Australia and South Korea have agreed to strengthen bilateral ties on defence and other security-related issues. South Korean defence…
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Adam Goodes opens up on sole regret in rare interview
Sydney Swans legend Adam Goodes says the only regret in his life is not being able to save his late…
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Wrestlers threaten to toss medals into Ganges over allegations
India’s top wrestlers have threatened to hurl their medals into the river Ganges as they demand the arrest of the…
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‘Hard to imagine’ Clarkson coaching again this season: Susie O’Brien
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson looked “absolutely broken” when he announced he was stepping away from the game for his…
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Italian police arrest 40 Ndrangheta mafia suspects over drug ring
Live Italian police have arrested 40 people in a new crackdown targeting the ‘Ndrangheta mafia, with suspects accused of drug…
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City of Melbourne council severs ties with Russian sister city of St Petersburg | The New Daily
Live The City of Melbourne has severed ties with its sister city St Petersburg in protest against Russia’s invasion of…
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Injury, anger and timeless inspiration ahead of State of Origin
As New South Wales looks to shrug off injury and anger at the colour of its jersey for the State…
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No adverse findings made in Hawthorn racism investigation
The AFL has announced no adverse findings against Alastair Clarkson, Chris Fagan or Jason Burt over the Hawthorn racism allegations.…
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Roger Cook tipped to become WA’s next premier
Live Roger Cook is poised to replace Mark McGowan as Western Australia’s next premier after Health Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson dropped…
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‘Highly problematic: NSW Police Force’s new tasers will lead to ‘less accountability’
New South Wales Police will be replacing the current tasers that police officers use – which have integrated cameras –…
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Suli signs new deal with Reds
Wallabies coach Eddie Jones has hinted that Suliasi Vunivalu looms as a World Cup wildcard after the former NRL premiership…
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Air in childcare settings heavy with plastic pollution
Live The air inside Australian homes and offices is loaded with microplastic pollution but childcare centres are the worst of…
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Opposition ‘says no and then criticises’: Ed Husic
Industry and Science Minister Ed Husic has blasted the Opposition for questioning what the National Reconstruction Fund will do for…
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‘People have been so kind to me in real life’: Blaire White on the hate she receives online
Transgender commentator Blaire White says people have been “so kind” to her “in real life” despite the vitriol she receives…
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‘It’s completely unrecognisable to me’: Blaire White rips into new acronym ‘2SLGBTQ+’
Transgender commentator Blaire White says the new acronym to represent the LGBT – ‘2SLGBTQI+’ – is “completely unrecognisable” to her.…
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Energy price ‘mystery’: Energy Minister takes aim at Shadow Minister
Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen took aim at Shadow Minister Ted O’Brien for suggesting there was no evidence…
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‘These parents do have Munchausen by proxy’: Blaire White on parents of transgender children
Transgender commentator Blaire White says parents of trans and non-binary children “have Munchausen by proxy” after a mother complained about…
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Crown to pay $450m penalty for money laundering breach
Live Casino giant Crown has agreed to pay a $450 million penalty after it failed to comply with anti-money laundering…
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New details in alleged school shooter case
A boy, accused of carrying out a shooting at a school in Perth’s outer north made an emergency call to…
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Bruce Lehrmann settles defamation case with News Corp
Live Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann will not receive any damages after settling his defamation case over News Corp’s coverage…
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NRL Rd 14: Pre-Origin teams and SuperCoach Q&A
Welcome to our KFC SuperCoach NRL teams Q&A for round 14, and take this the wrong way but it all…
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Treasury not worried about existing PwC contracts
Live The head of Treasury says the PwC tax scandal is “disturbing” but there is “no cause for concern” over…
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Qantas eyes bag-tracking as it unveils app plans
Live Qantas has promised stressed passengers they will soon be able to keep track of their bags while flying with…
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