Victorian government considers giving police greater powers to protect family violence victims
Lawmakers are weighing up whether to give police the power to permanently ban family violence perpetrators from interacting with victims, without needing a court order.
Queensland MP Brittany Lauga allegedly drugged and sexually assaulted on a night out
Queensland police have confirmed they are investigating a sexual assault complaint relating to an incident in Yeppoon last Sunday.
Analysis by Lia Harris
analysis:Domestic violence campaigners agree there is one key thing all frontline services need to help protect women
A shelter north of Sydney says the number of vulnerable women and children who need their service has tripled in the past three years, but funding hasn't kept up with demand, writes Lia Harris.
'Heartbreaking' newborn removals at public birthing hospitals trigger review
SA's child protection minister orders a review of cases involving the removal of newborn babies from their mothers at public birthing hospitals, following damning whistleblower claims of "inhumane" practices.
Climate change is changing their island home, but whose fault is it? A judge will decide
In the fight for the survival of Torres Strait’s islands climate change looms large, but has the Australian government failed to protect them? A judge will make a ruling after a landmark Federal Court case wrapped up this week.
Analysis by Laura Tingle
analysis:There is so much to be done to combat the gendered violence crisis. Here are a few places the government could start
The question now for all politicians is how to ensure the momentum to properly address at least some of the issues fuelling the gendered violence crisis continues.
Partial tunnel collapse at Snowy 2.0 construction site raises fresh safety concerns
A fresh crisis has hit the beleaguered Snowy 2.0 hydropower project, with part of a tunnel collapsing and boring machine "Florence" once again struggling to progress through difficult geological terrain.
'You have to be rich to get a loan': Big bank bosses say too much regulation is locking many Australians out of home ownership
The major banks and mortgage brokers are calling for regulations on lending to be wound back to make it easier to give people homes loans, but consumer groups say this is dangerous amid a spike in cases of mortgage hardship.
Qantas reveals cause of 'major data breach' that exposed customers' personal information
Qantas has confirmed that a technology issue was to blame for a glitch affecting its app that allowed customers to view the personal details of other travellers in an apparent privacy breach.
Every year millions of Australians jet off overseas — so what happens if something goes wrong while a loved one is travelling?
From health issues to natural disasters, unexpected civil unrest or serious crimes, there can be real risks in travelling the world.
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Analysis by Michelle Grattan
analysis:O'Neil and Giles dodge the spotlight shining on blunders over ex-detainees
Analysis by Brett Worthington
analysis:'Be better my dudes': Why lots of men are feeling uncomfortable about the domestic violence conversation
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PM deflects blame for decision to drop detainee's ankle bracelet — but Border Force says final say rests with minister
The Border Force commissioner previously told parliament the final decision-making power over immigration detainee monitoring lies with the minister, despite the prime minister blaming the decision to remove Majid Jamshidi Doukoshkan's ankle bracelet on independent advice.
Australia to plough $492 million into the Asian Development Bank to better fund major projects in Pacific
Australia is set to plough $492 million into the Asian Development Bank as it continues to heap pressure on the organisation to overhaul the way it funds major projects in the region.
Preteen on waitlist for rape support, amid 25 per cent rise in demand for frontline help
Waitlist for sexual violence counselling in Queensland has hit six to 12 months as critics say the lion's share of funding goes towards reforms, instead of frontline services.
PM says it was 'wrong' to remove former detainee's ankle monitor
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says it was the wrong decision to remove the ankle monitoring device from a former immigration detainee who later allegedly was involved in a violent home invasion.
John Pesutto wants to be Victoria's premier in two years — can he turn his party's fortunes around?
Victorian Opposition Leader John Pesutto concedes the Liberal Party has "got to do more" to boost female representation among its ranks, but says the idea of quotas will not win support in the party.
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