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Defence Minister Richard Marles, centre, admits there are ‘issues of culture’ in his department.

Culture issues inside defence that need to be challenged

Defence Minister Richard Marles admits there are ‘issues of culture’ within his department and military leadership, hinting at problems getting accurate and timely advice.

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US Ambassador Caroline Kennedy will drive a beat-up Ford Falcon in a charity rally. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

US royalty hitting road for S...box Rally — with armoured SUV in tow

Caroline Kennedy will swap a chauffeured BMW for the driver’s seat of beat-up Ford Falcon to take on the outback.

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NSW Premier Chris Minns told a budget estimates hearing he prefers action over an inquiry. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

'I'd prefer action': Premier defends asbestos response

As NSW authorities trace the spread of recycled asbestos-tainted mulch, the premier has dismissed a call to establish an inquiry into the waste industry.

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A YouTuber who aired footage of the case against Lisa Wilkinson and Ten has failed to show in court.

Blame game: Wilkinson says Ten legalled her controversial speech

The 2022 speech led to Wilkinson being widely condemned in the media after the rape trial of ex-Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann’s was delayed as a result.

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Former Queensland judge Walter Sofronoff and columnist at The Australian Janet Albrechtsen.

Trial and errors? Lehrmann inquiry chief’s calls to journo probed

Links between Australia’s media and its legal eagles have always been close. But phone calls between a senior reporter and an ex-judge scrutinising the prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann has raised big questions.

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There are 739 people recognised in the 2024 Australia Day Honours List. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Every inspirational Aussie on the Aus Day Honours List

Hundreds of Australians have been recognised with a 2024 Australia Day Honour, including four who have been appointed the highest, AC, distinction.

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A man holds up the Aboriginal flag during an Invasion day rally at Belmore Park on January 26, 2024 in Sydney,

Invasion Day protests across Australia as tensions grow

Invasion Day and Survival Day protests are being held in every capital city around Australia with thousands of demonstrators expected to attend.

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It would have been ‘desirable’ for the team behind a TV report on Brittany Higgins’ alleged parliamentary rape to double check her claims, a court has heard.

Ten could have probed Higgins claim further, court told

It would have been ‘desirable’ for the team behind a TV report on Brittany Higgins' alleged parliamentary rape to double check her claims, a court has heard.

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The National Zoo and Aquarium in Canberra is shut after a woman's body was found in the kitchen. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Screams heard as woman fatally stabbed in Canberra zoo

A 29-year-old man has been arrested after his co-worker was found stabbed to death at the National Zoo and Aquarium in central Canberra.

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