LNP raises 'whistleblower' allegations of travel misuse by 'intimate' associate of former parole board president
A budget estimates hearing was adjourned on Friday night after the opposition repeatedly raised allegations of travel allowance misuse involving former Queensland Parole Board president, Michael Byrne.
Union members walk out on Albanese's speech at NSW Labor conference
Electrical Trades Union members have walked out of the New South Wales Labor Party conference in Sydney as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese delivered a speech to party faithful.
A critical fluid used in health care to rehydrate and administer drugs to patients is experiencing a global supply shortage. Here's how it'll affect you
Health authorities have assured the public there is ample supply of IV fluids for humans in hospitals, but have begun making moves to conserve stock levels of the crucial substance.
Analysis by Matt Eaton
analysis:The Gabba guess puts a whole new spin on budget estimates
Budget estimates became an Olympic sport in Brisbane this week, thanks to a billion-dollar admission from the head of the Department of Premier and Cabinet, writes Matt Eaton.
The judge knew Zak Grieve didn't commit murder. NT laws meant he got a life sentence anyway
Zak Grieve spent his 20s incarcerated alongside some of the Northern Territory's worst criminals. Now on parole, his life as a convicted murderer is under the microscope.
Anthony Albanese keeping cabinet reshuffle 'close to his chest'
Anthony Albanese is working the phones with Labor's factional bosses to maintain his government's much-vaunted cohesion as the prime minister moves to refresh a ministry under pressure over immigration, housing and the cost of living.
Albanese vows 'there will never be mining at Jabiluka' as mine lease ended
The federal government has refused an extension on the lease of the Jabiluka uranium mine, which has never been mined or developed, and will move to protect the site permanently as part of Kakadu National Park.
Alice Springs advocates demand 'pocket change' to fund domestic violence sector amid national crisis
People dressed in purple marched silently through the heart of Alice Springs as the Northern Territory grappled with the highest rates of domestic violence in the country.
Albanese joins Canada and NZ in urging immediate Gaza ceasefire
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese releases a joint statement with the leaders of Canada and New Zealand calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
Cat on lap, mobile phones, ice-creams: Adelaide drivers caught on camera flouting the rules
South Australian Police deliver a stern warning after more than 30,000 drivers in a month were caught using their mobile phones behind the wheel.
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Analysis by Michelle Grattan
analysis:Behind the scenes, something is preoccupying the government — and it's not the cabinet reshuffle
Analysis by David Speers
analysis:Albanese and Dutton are watching three potent issues bubbling away in the US
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Two private jets for premier and new top cop cost Queensland taxpayers $167,000
Queensland's police commissioner says taking two private jets to regional cities for a series of announcements in April with the premier and other MPs cost taxpayers about $167,000.
Justice boss admits 'blatant lies' about youth jail in bombshell testimony
'A series of grievous lies' led to WA's most controversial youth detention centre being created, says the former Department of Justice boss who oversaw it.
Queensland corruption watchdog chief hits out at government over review into reporting powers
Crime and Corruption Commission chair Bruce Barbour says the reporting model proposed for the watchdog is "not appropriate" and "inconsistent with the public interest".
Psychologists say evidence backs an increase to Medicare-rebated sessions for complex trauma
A peak body for psychologists is calling on the federal government to help victim-survivors of childhood trauma by boosting the number of rebated mental health appointments they can access. The government says that's not the answer.
As it happened: Mining and energy stocks push ASX higher
Mining and energy stocks are top performers on the ASX200 today. As it happened.
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