AI inquiry urges independent safety checks, security access and copyright review
Australia should require AI companies to submit to independent safety checks, reserve computing power for local use and…
Family of missing woman Janine Vaughan describe shortcomings, 25 years after her disappearance
The family of missing woman Janine Vaughan has criticised the police investigation into her disappearance while giving evidence…
Parliamentary inquiry into Melbourne waste-to-energy plants prompts calls for tougher regulations
Melbourne’s outer suburban residents have called for tougher standards on rubbish burning after the tabling of a waste-to-energy…
Queensland parliamentary committee recommends speed limits for e-bikes and e-scooters be watered down
Contentious speed limits proposed for e-bikes and e-scooters in Queensland should be watered down, a parliamentary inquiry has…
NSW Electoral Commission reopens investigation into Chris Minns political donations allegations
The NSW election watchdog has quietly reopened an investigation into allegations that Premier Chris Minns conspired to evade…
Tobacco giant’s secret appearance at inquiry raises questions, health minister says
The federal health minister and health groups are raising concerns about a secret appearance of cigarette giant Philip…
Billions of NDIS funds lost to ‘integrity leakage’ last year, executive tells parliamentary hearing
About $3.7 billion of National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) money was handed out inappropriately last financial year, and…
‘Absolutely horrified’: Community left in the dark about PFAS contamination
Among the remnants of an ancient rainforest, sits a small wetland rippling with insect life — drawing birds…
NSW parliamentary inquiry to investigate mould and maggot issues at Newcastle’s Mater Hospital
A state parliamentary inquiry will be established to probe a NSW hospital that was impacted by mould and…
Geraldton e-scooter contract with Beam Mobility up for renewal as crash victim urges people not to ride
E-scooters are more popular than ever across Australia, but Geraldton resident Stuart Wise will never ride one again.…
Former Carmelite nun accuses order of abuse at Victorian parliamentary inquiry
Mary Hughes had just turned 17 when she decided to join the Carmelite Monastery in the Melbourne suburb…
Migrant workers raise concerns at modern slavery inquiry in Coffs Harbour
Ezekiel Nita says he felt “happy and lucky” when he was approved to work as a fruit picker…