politics
Hanson risks accusations of political point-scoring
By speaking publicly about the threats she’s facing, the One Nation leader has shone a light on a growing problem facing our democracy but pinning them on routine political rhetoric risks accusations of political point-scoring. Source link
Darwin hospital opens new ward with hopes of easing capacity pressures
A new multi-purpose ward at the Northern Territory’s largest hospital has received its first patients this week, with hopes the $24 million investment will help ease capacity pressures in Darwin’s health sector. Source link
Telstra outage caused by failure to address well-known network issues
Telstra failed to prioritise fixing known vulnerabilities in its systems despite being warned about them months before they triggered a major nationwide outage. Source link
Four more Australians confirmed safe in Nepal-Tibet flood disaster — as it happened
Four more Australians have been confirmed safe after the Nepal-Tibet flood, with the number of unaccounted-for Australians revised down to 38. Source link
Housing target at risk as AI boom pushes worker shortfall to 72,000
A government-established jobs and skills commission is calling on urgent action to add thousands of skilled tradespeople to the workforce and address poaching across projects. Source link
Rescue package to help vulnerable families care for children at home
The in-home childcare sector says the relief package is “monumental” but warns longer term problems still need to be addressed. Source link
Authorities investigate reports former ADF soldier killed in Ukraine
The soldier, known by the nickname “Mozzie”, was serving as a combat medic with Ukraine’s 1st Foreign Legion Squadron. Source link
Labor MP has 'no recollection' of serious car crash
Backbencher Ed Husic returns to work after suffering a concussion and fractures as a result of the collision. Source link
Attorney-General calls on Pauline Hanson to reflect on her own behaviour
Attorney-General Michelle Rowland has called on Senator Pauline Hanson to reflect on her own behaviour after she accused the prime minister of inciting political violence. Source link
Live: Labor rebukes Hanson claim PM 'crossed a line' with criticism
Attorney-General Michelle Rowland has urged Pauline Hanson to reflect on her own actions after the One Nation leader accused the prime minister of crossing a line in his criticism of the minor party. Follow live. Source link