Stopped from testifying. Coal fraud whistleblower talks with MWM
The failure of regulators to prosecute large mining companies in Australia’s biggest coal fraud is a crushing disappointment for whistleblower Justin Williams. Stephanie Tran interviews the whistleblower. In July 2019,…
Money can’t replace people: robodebt victims after win
Nathan Knox was a young man paying off a crippling robodebt when a split second decision stopped him from stepping in front of a train. He is one of the…
PM gets a call with Donald Trump, no word on a meeting
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has had a “warm and constructive” phone call on trade and security with US President Donald Trump. Mr Albanese revealed the call – the fourth between…
Knocking down tradie border walls in treasurers’ sights
Treasurer Jim Chalmers and his state and territory counterparts have been urged to move quickly to knock down “archaic, colonial-era” rules holding back the economy when they meet for the…
‘Taken a dig’: senator slammed for migration vote claim
A coalition senator’s claim migration policy is used to bolster votes has been widely rejected and risks fuelling harm to migrant communities, for questionable political pay-off, critics say. NT senator…
PM discusses trade, critical minerals with Trump
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he has had a “warm and constructive” call with US President Donald Trump. “We discussed our trade and economic relationship as well as areas for…
Fight goes on as defence suicide reforms slowly kick in
A mother who successfully lobbied for a royal commission into defence and veteran suicide says people are still fighting for justice and accountability as reforms are introduced. Nine recommendations had…
Solemn farewell for officer slain in the line of duty
An avid traveller with the world at his feet, Senior Constable Vadim De Waart-Hottart should be plotting his next holiday adventure. Instead, policing colleagues will form a guard of honour…
Daniel Andrews breaks silence on China parade outing
Former premier Daniel Andrews has defended a controversial visit to China to attend a military parade alongside dictators despite criticism from both sides of politics on the optics of his…
Roberts-Smith’s appeal bid reaches end of the road
Australia’s most decorated soldier Ben Roberts-Smith’s appeal of a defamation case that branded him a war criminal has been shot down by the High Court, spelling the end of a…