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An independent national student ombudsman will be given sweeping powers to investigate on-campus sexual assault amid startling statistics one in 20 students had been sexually assaulted in their university career. The new role will allow the ombudsman to recommend an uni take specific steps, and respond to a complaint if the provider is taking unreasonable […]

Anthony Albanese’s efforts to get his legislative agenda across the line this year has been dealt another blow with the Coalition seeking changes on another key measure. Deputy leader Sussan Ley on Wednesday announced the Coalition would move amendments to the government’s Bill to pay superannuation on paid parental leave. The Coalition wants to give […]

Award-winning Australian actor Simon Baker has avoided a conviction for drink-driving, with a court being told officers were unable to get a blood alcohol reading due to the worldwide Microsoft outage. Mr Baker, who starred in The Mentalist and was nominated for multiple awards for his role in the Netflix drama Boy Swallows Universe, was […]

Australia’s national anti-corruption watchdog has revealed it is investigating the conduct of six current and former parliamentarians over their “conduct”. It is the first time the watchdog has publicly confirmed current and former MPs are under investigation. The identity of the six current and former MPs has not been revealed by the National Anti-Corruption Commission […]

Is Melbourne’s property market losing its shine? The Victorian capital used to have the second most expensive housing in Australia. But now Melbourne comes in at sixth place. Believe it or not, property in Melbourne is now cheaper than property in Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and Canberra. Darwin and Hobart are now the only cities […]

The mother of a baby boy left with horrific burns after a stranger poured hot coffee on him has described the horrific scene, as she calls for the attacker to be brought to justice. Luka, who is nine months old, was injured on August 27 while having a picnic with his mother at a Brisbane […]

Exclusive A new crackdown on social media companies allowing “criminal conduct” to flourish, and allowing scammers to rip off customers, is set to be unveiled on Friday, with draft legislation to go out for consultation. Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones has previously flagged new requirements on companies to contribute to disrupting financial scams. Outlining the roadmap […]

Australians will need to get permission to enter the UK as of January. The move is an extension of a scheme that requires citizens of countries that do not require a UK visa to get an electronic travel authorisation form. By April 2025, all visitors who do not need a visa – except British and […]

Protesters have clashed with police, throwing poo and rocks while officers use pepper spray as thousands of people swarm the Melbourne CBD to protest a military expo. More than 25,000 people are expected to surround the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on Wednesday, rallying against the Land Forces Defence Expo being held inside. On Wednesday […]

A bus driver behind the wheel when a wedding bus crashed, killing 10 people and injuring 25 more in NSW’s popular Hunter Valley, is expected to give evidence in court for the first time. Brett Button, 59, will appear before Newcastle District Court on Wednesday having pleaded guilty to 19 charges, including dangerous driving occasioning […]