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The Federal Government says it will invest an extra $18 billion over the next decade to upgrade and strengthen defence bases across northern Australia.
McBride sentence coming
Australian whistleblower David McBride has appeared in court for his sentencing hearing.
DV bill to boost response
The NSW Government has announced a $230 million domestic violence prevention and support package.
Big fine for cobalt exposure
Orica has been fined $1.2 million for exposing workers to harmful cobalt dust.
Fight erupts on QLD rail
Violence has erupted between union and non-union workers at the site of Queensland's $6.3 billion Cross River Rail.
Millions saved in vaccine age
A global study has reviewed the global, life-saving impact of vaccines.
Bug study looks at hospital loo
A new study finds hospital toilets are hoarding harmful bugs, and men's are worse than women's.
Hospital spread stats emerge
Thousands of patients have contracted COVID-19 in Victorian public hospitals over the past two years, data shows.
Triple-0 changes called
A report into the Optus triple-0 catastrophe has recommended industry-wide changes.
Defence heads report green risk
A former Defence chief says climate risks have been overlooked in Australia’s National Defence Strategy.
Breach exposes health data
A major data breach has affected thousands of family violence and sexual assault victims.
Funds flow to leaving scheme
The Federal Government has announced its new, $925 million Leaving Violence Program (LVP).
Tech harassment tallied
A concerningly high rate of people admit to using technology to sexually harass colleagues at work.
MP booted for staff misconduct
Victorian MP Darren Cheeseman has resigned from the Labor Party following a series of allegations of misconduct towards his staff.
CFMEU cases disappear
Reports say the workplace watchdog has dropped 30 per cent of cases against the CFMEU.
Billions paid for dam disaster
Mining giants BHP and Vale have proposed a $38 billion settlement over the catastrophic failure of the Samarco tailings dam in 2015.
Online power boost outlined
The Government wants public input on a plan to expand the eSafety Commissioner’s powers.
Fines tightened for emergency attacks
Queensland is looking at tougher penalties for people who ram emergency services vehicles.