Latest National news
AEC still grappling with new Senate system
Noel Towell 9:42 PM Scanning machines are set to be used for the first time to count 12 million "below-the-line" Senate ballots.
Public service boss slams 'corrosive' sackings
Noel Towell 9:30 PM Warning on public service messiahs.
Public servants told it's Armidale or find new jobs
Noel Towell 9:30 PM Canberra can manage with a few hundred less public servants, minister says.
'Lives are being put at risk'
Kate Aubusson 9:06 PM A health budget injection to recruit just 85 new paramedics is 'quite simply not enough', unions say.
'I just wanted a free laptop,' court told
Eryk Bagshaw 8:59 PM A woman has told a court a saleswoman helped her answer questions to qualify for a diploma that would put her in more than $20,000 debt.
Fears grow for three children missing in Adelaide
Allison Worrall 8:51 PM Police hold concerns for three missing Adelaide children who vanished after football training on Wednesday evening.
What would happen if Victoria legalised euthanasia?
Michelle Griffin 6:12 PM Is euthanasia going to be legalised in Victoria?
Antidepressant warning for children, teens
Kate Aubusson 3:45 PM Study findings have "disturbing implications" for treating depression in young people, psychiatrist warns.
'We do lots of interesting work': Public service department takes to YouTube
Noel Towell 12:23 PM Don't believe the hype, says Finance, we are interesting and Canberra is...sunny.
Ghost students 'bamboozled' college teacher
Eryk Bagshaw 11:29 PM Penny Martin was assigned to teach 80 students, but she never heard from one of them, a court has heard.
Defence public servants maintain the election rage
Noel Towell Coalition marginals in the sights of Defence public servants and techies.
Junk food advertising in Canberra could be restricted to tackle childhood obesity
Natasha Boddy 12:15 AM As most parents know, "pester power" is a real struggle when taking children to the supermarket. It might soon become a thing of the past under changes being considered in Canberra, including bans on junk food at the checkout.
The 'tremendous challenge' of mental health
Michael Koziol People born overseas who speak a language other than English at home are far less likely to use mental health services, new data reveals.
How healthy is your workplace?
Anna Patty When James Karki finally found a job working for a restaurant for just $5 per hour, he felt like he was treated like a slave.
'By far the biggest ever month'
Peter Hannam A windy May across south-eastern Australia helped smash wind energy generation records.
Delivery driver's message to family before being swept away in floodwaters in Tasmania
Chris Clarke A man presumed drowned in floodwaters called his family from the roof of his van to say goodbye before being swept away on Tuesday morning.
Chief scientist attacks uni entry standards
Kelsey Munro Chief scientist lashes out at universities accepting students without two-unit maths as one Sydney university becomes the first to publish full ATAR data.
TAFE cuts carpentry, plumbing and painting teachers
Eryk Bagshaw Core trades are out the door in TAFE's biggest campus, as a restructure pushes training towards the scandal-plagued private sector.
Meet the fish that's taken control of a jellyfish
Esther Han Underwater photographer Tim Samuel was in search of sea turtles when he encountered the most bizarre pairing he'd ever seen in his life.
Eyeliner recalled over eye infection fears
Craig Butt Imported cosmetic has been found to have high levels of bacteria that could lead to unpleasant conditions including conjunctivitis and blepharitis.
Arthritis doubles among young Aussies
Rania Spooner More young people are jogging than ever before but if they're doing it wrong they could be adding to the growing rate of young chronic osteoarthritis sufferers.
Tasmanian flood peak still to come
Darren Gray The rain has eased but Tasmania's flood crisis is far from over with flood peaks expected in the state's north on Wednesday morning.
Cardinal George Pell to tender resignation to Pope Francis
Australia's most senior Catholic cleric Cardinal George Pell will tender his resignation to Pope Francis on Wednesday.
People can't stop laughing at this anti-plain packaging ad
Kate Aubusson ''That accent is about as authentic and credible as the facts alleged.''
Scots College asks church for advice on same-sex parents
Eryk Bagshaw Sydney's most expensive private school wants to be prepared in the event that a same-sex couple asks to enrol their child at the school.
Little merit in the latest public service review
Paddy Gourley The 'Unlocking potential' report didn't mention the APS's biggest personnel problem.
Public servants once again the target of election numbers games
Public Eye This is quite possibly the worst modelling we've seen from a treasury.
'It's a very nasty way to die'
Kate Aubusson Accidental overdosing of a drug used to treat arthritis and other common conditions has been linked to multiple avoidable deaths.
