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Banks lashed for ripping off poorer customers

The market watchdog has slammed four major banks for causing financial distress to more than two million Australians by systematically overcharging on fees.

AAP · Jul 14, 2024

Former prison guard who raped women has appeal rejected

A former NSW prison guard sentenced to more than two decades in jail for sexually assaulting nine women has lost a bid to overturn his conviction and sentence.

AAP · Jul 8, 2024

Australians frozen out of Kiribati as China eyes prize

A string of visa issues and access roadblocks for diplomats and journalists have raised questions about Australia's influence in the Pacific nation of Kiribati.

AAP · Jul 5, 2024

What the world needs just now: a portrait of Bob Katter

Little-known committee meets to discuss commissioning a portrait of "colourful" MP Bob Katter

AAP · Jul 2, 2024

State challenges compo for Sydney light rail disruption

Findings that businesses affected by extended construction of the Sydney light rail should be compensated were wrong, lawyers for the NSW government have said.

AAP · Jul 1, 2024

New governor-general to put an arm around Aussies

Former lawyer and gender equality advocate Sam Mostyn promises to put humanity as a top order of her time as 28th governor-general.

AAP · Jun 30, 2024

Assange lawyer urges support for Hong Kong's Jimmy Lai

Australia is being urged to back a campaign for the release of newspaper founder Jimmy Lai after Julian Assange won his bid for freedom.

AAP · Jun 30, 2024

MPs cautious as threats and abuse rise over war in Gaza

A rise in death threats, abuse and office attacks have parliamentarians and authorities on higher alert for danger as the Gaza war frays community cohesion.

AAP · Jun 28, 2024

NDIS reform delays to 'burn $1 billion' taxpayer funds

NDIS Minister Bill Shorten has warned delays to passing reforms to the National Disability Insurance Scheme will cost $1 billion to taxpayers.

AAP · Jun 27, 2024

Lack of play on betting ads a year from landmark review

A lack of action to stop the ubiquitous nature of betting ads targeting young people has been branded disappointing a year after a landmark review.

AAP · Jun 26, 2024