Claims blowout hits Tasmanian workers' compensation scheme
The amount Tasmania's government has paid in workers' compensation has risen by more than $100 million in a decade,…
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Feud escalates as artist puts warning on 'racist' statue
An artwork exploring the legacy of a century-old statue of an African American boy on the main street of Maitland has…
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Man who beat his partner to death found 'not criminally responsible'
The family of a woman killed by her partner in western NSW has told a court about the devastating impact of her death…
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Join siguimi.com →Australian dies in Vietnam, DFAT confirms
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade confirms it is providing consular assistance to the family of an Australian…
Read at source →Governor-general 'shocked and troubled' by Sydney Swans allegation
Governor General Sam Mostyn says she is "shocked and troubled" by a sexual assault allegation linked to Sydney Swans…
Read at source →Two men jailed over raping 14yo girl in back of van
Two men who sexually penetrated a child in a van with a mattress in the back and seats removed will serve at least a…
Read at source →Australia's northern bases may be a 'juicy target' but the US is showing interest
Australia's northern borders are often highlighted as points of weakness but could the United States bolster our…
Read at source →Man sentenced for murder of caring neighbour in Melbourne's outer-east
The devastated family of a woman stabbed to death by her neighbour, days after she baked him cupcakes, is struggling to…
Read at source →Tassie growers spitting chips over Simplot spud contract
It's crunch time for Tasmanian potato growers in a contract dispute with US French fry giant, Simplot.
Read at source →Man faces court accused of defrauding over $200,000 intended for Indigenous community
Traditional owners have told a court they never saw any of the money Larry Joe Woosup was accused of taking as part of…
Read at source →Inquiry finds Catholic school discriminated against staff over sexual orientation
An inquiry into bullying and discrimination within Tasmanian schools has made 33 recommendations, including a blanket…
Read at source →Number of trees to be removed from North Adelaide Golf Course 'not certain', court hears
Government lawyers have contradicted South Australia's premier over the number of trees to be cut down in the North…
Read at source →'Factory reset is a factory reset': ICAC told phone and iPad wiped
It comes as Dallas McInerney was asked to produce text messages between him and NSW Liberal Party figures central to…
Read at source →Canberra butcher saves neighbours after smelling something 'not quite right'
The occupants of the Dunlop house in Canberra's Belconnen district included a young girl.
Read at source →Men jailed for forcing man to urinate on partner in terrifying home invasion
The court hears a man was forced at gunpoint to urinate on his partner and walk her like a dog while their children…
Read at source →'Difficult to comprehend' that medics didn't notify authorities before fatal crash
The death of a woman in a two-vehicle crash in Adelaide's north in 2022 came after "missed opportunities" to remove…
Read at source →Cooperation critical for 'future growth' is key message at mining forum
The struggle for control of the world's rare earths market will be front of mind as thousands of mining industry…
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Ex-NRL player reveals drug offers during crippling gambling addiction
Luke Bateman says gambling company employees unofficially offered him illicit drugs in order to cultivate a…
Read at source →Citizenship rule takes effect amid spike in Qld gun licence applications
New restrictions on who can own guns in Queensland come into effect today, amid a spike in new applications to register…
Read at source →Quick hits: Delta stuns with Aussie classic, 76yo claims history-making gold
Delta Goodrem belts out an Aussie classic, a 76-year-old makes Commonwealth Games history and a cycling star is proud…
Read at source →Blues pay tribute to 'hero' Daley as he stands down as coach
The NSWRL pays tribute to Blues "hero" Laurie Daley as the coach stands down from his role after this year's series win…
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Commonwealth Games don't need to mean anything to you to mean the world
Australian chef de mission and eight-time Olympic medallist Petria Thomas cried as she spoke about the importance of…
Read at source →Hundreds gather at Harts Range for red dirt racing and rodeo
In its 79th edition, more than 1,200 ringers, pastoralists and residents from across the red centre gathered for the…
Read at source →Morocco blames social media, human traffickers for Spain migrant rush
Morocco's Interior Ministry says at least 11 people died, most by drowning, while trying to cross the border into the…
Read at source →Vehicle with 1 million kilometres on the clock hits the market
A west Victorian stock agent lists his 2009 Toyota LandCruiser for sale, having driven it 300 metres shy of 1 million…
Read at source →Outback businesses blame Live Traffic NSW for customer downturn
Small businesses in the outback say inaccuracies on Live Traffic NSW about whether roads are open or closed, or if they…
Read at source →Cronulla coach's belief grows as Sharks surge towards NRL finals
The Sharks are circling the top two as they chase a second NRL premiership a decade after their elusive first.
Read at source →Residents hope to raise $750,000 to fix small town's aged care problem
Residents in Texas are kept awake at night wondering what will happen to them as they get older, but they are dreaming…
Read at source →Single mum has front-row seat to first home buyer struggles
Tess McKenna is an example of how hard it is to find an affordable home in Perth, saying it is not getting easier…
Read at source →Live: Big tech faces higher tax if it does not reach deals with local publishers
Tech companies will be forced to pay a 2.5 per cent tax on digital advertising revenue if they do not reach deals with…
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Live: ASX set to tumble despite Wall St rallying on Amazon earnings
The ASX is priced for a sharp decline this morning despite Wall Street rallying strongly on Friday. Follow the day's…
Read at source →Lorena Wiebes sprints to second straight win at Tour de France Femmes
Dutch rider Lorena Wiebes continues her early dominance at the Tour de France Femmes, winning a second straight stage…
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Kellie Sloane needs clear air, but ICAC claims are starving her of oxygen
This week, ICAC's gaze is likely to feel even closer for state opposition leader Kellie Sloane, as the anti-corruption…
Read at source →Staff get 52 long weekends a year as council trials four-day work week
In an Australian first, Murrumbidgee Council staff will get long weekends every week from next year when a four-day…
Read at source →Cut-price cars, pay rises and trips by foster care charity execs face scrutiny
A New South Wales charity responsible for finding foster homes for children spent more than $40,000 of taxpayer money…
Read at source →Ben Carroll to fill one of three vacancies in Victorian cabinet, ABC understands
MPs tell the ABC Victoria's new premier is only expected to fill one of the three vacancies in cabinet.
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