Parliament Security Failure: Contractor Had No Clearance
A contractor without security clearance accessed 100,000+ parliamentary emails. Senator McGrath calls it 'extraordinary failure of leadership'. Senate inquiry underway.
A contractor without security clearance accessed 100,000+ parliamentary emails. Senator McGrath calls it 'extraordinary failure of leadership'. Senate inquiry underway.
Department heads face the final Senate estimates hearings of 2025, with scrutiny on email transfers and over 8000 unanswered questions on notice. Follow the live coverage.
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The Trump administration is requesting migrant crime data from Australia, a move experts warn will scapegoat vulnerable people and spread harmful misinformation.
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A WA mother accused of stealing most of her hero son's compensation from the 2016 Dreamworld tragedy has been found unfit to stand trial due to cognitive impairments.
Forensic scientists reveal DNA and blood evidence search in Toyah Cordingley murder trial. Key details from Cairns court proceedings uncovered. Read the latest developments.
Chad Hardy, diagnosed with schizophrenia, stands trial for murdering his NDIS-funded housemate. The case raises questions about mental health support in group homes.
Pauline Hanson's repeat of her 2017 burqa stunt in the Senate has led to suspension and widespread condemnation, revealing deeper issues in Australian politics. Read the full analysis.
Pauline Hanson faces bipartisan condemnation after controversial comments about the burqa during Senate debate. Political leaders unite in criticism of her remarks.
Federal judge compels Donald Trump to give deposition in James Comey defamation case. Legal showdown set for December 2025. Read the latest developments.
Australian National University releases details of Genevieve Bell's $362,587 exit payment and new $500k professor role following senate estimates questioning. Learn the full financial breakdown.
Forensic pathologist reveals devastating injuries in Cairns murder case as trial continues. Key evidence presented in Supreme Court hearing.
The Albanese government faces Senate hurdles with environment legislation as political divisions echo Rudd's climate wars. Analysis reveals falling GDP per capita and rising One Nation support.
Pauline Hanson sparks outrage with repeated burqa stunt in Australian Senate. Political leaders condemn the controversial demonstration as racist and divisive.
Donald Trump faces mounting political challenges as approval ratings slump to 38% ahead of midterm elections. Cost of living and Epstein files handling erode support.
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Explosive audio recordings reveal Donald Trump's interactions with Jeffrey Epstein. New evidence surfaces in ongoing investigations. Listen to the full analysis.
ACT police defend drawing a gun on a public bus during the arrest of an innocent Aboriginal teen, sparking allegations of racial profiling. Committee hearing reveals details.
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Cairns Supreme Court hears how police whittled down 219 vehicles using CCTV and phone data in the Toyah Cordingley murder investigation. Key witnesses describe seeing an Indian man at Wangetti Beach.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers calls on WA industry leaders to pressure senators for swift environmental reforms. Key legislation faces crucial Senate vote amid business concerns.
US President Donald Trump called a female reporter 'piggy' during questioning about the Epstein files and later labelled another journalist 'terrible'. Get the full story.
Key witness testifies about seeing mysterious man near where Toyah Cordingley's body was found. Read the latest developments in the Cairns Supreme Court trial.
President Trump issues veiled threat to Democratic-run World Cup host cities, suggesting games could be moved if crime remains high. Read the latest developments.
Bruce Lehrmann's rape trial scheduled for March 2025 in Adelaide District Court. Key developments and legal proceedings detailed in this exclusive report.
The jury in Rajwinder Singh's murder trial has inspected Wangetti Beach where Toyah Cordingley was allegedly killed. Key evidence examined during scene visit.
Marjorie Taylor Greene breaks with Trump, siding with Democrats to force a vote on releasing Jeffrey Epstein files. The public feud escalates as Trump withdraws his support.
Groundbreaking international trial testing if weight loss medications can treat alcohol addiction and liver disease. Australian researchers report promising early results.