The Commonwealth is launching its largest-ever legal claim, suing the manufacturer of a firefighting foam containing PFAS chemicals that contaminated 28 Defence Force bases across Australia.

This week a few people got a grilling at Senate estimates, the tax debate heated up and whispers of a new centre-right party fluttered through the press gallery.

Joshua Brown, who has been charged with 156 offences, including sexual assault, has appeared in the Melbourne Magistrates' Court via video link.  

The Queensland government wants site work to begin on Brisbane's $3.6 billion Olympic stadium on Monday as residents plan a court challenge and Indigenous protesters refuse to move.

Senior Reuters executive Simon Robinson takes over from former director Justin Stevens who announced his resignation yesterday after four years in the job.

The teams are in for the opening game of round 12, and they spell good news for the Hawthorn faithful.

Nine's Allana Ferguson analyses the Origin III match between the Blues and Maroons.

South Australian Police have said no evidence to suggest that Gus Lamont was abducted has been found following a renewed search.

While the Melbourne Rebels believed they had the full backing of Rugby Australia, a text message reveals a director privately advised colleagues to “let them fall over”, a court heard.

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The quake struck about 35km northeast of Luganville in Vanuatu.

A car was also driven at partygoers and a number of vicious assaults reported.

70-100 people could be seen gathered in groups near the scene in Mt Albert.

Police said the accident near Ōtara has blocked multiple lanes.

Police believe they have found everyone from inside the vehicle, but divers will check.

Actor Erik Thomson on the financial realities of his choice of career – and the extra pressure he felt to overcome them.

South Australian Police have said no evidence to suggest that Gus Lamont was abducted has been found following a renewed search.

A council executive sent derisive messages to the former chief executive about employees, months before either of them were hired.

New laws passed in parliament will give police powers to seize and crush e-bikes.

Police have crippled Sydney's notorious Coconut Cartel after a string of raids across Sydney.

Five villagers trapped inside a flooded cave in Laos for more than a week have been found alive, while two are still missing.

The US has carried out renewed strikes on Iran’s south, as hopes of an imminent peace deal fade.

Joseph Vaa and Steve Tofa are accused of the murder of Lorenzo Lemalu in Hi Chi Minh City.

Donald Trump initially said he had chosen the contractor himself because it had worked on the swimming pool at his golf club in Virginia but later said he did not know the firm.

Since last year, Donald Trump’s Justice Department has pursued a slew of investigations against the president’s antagonists.

Bill Shorten has sparked a political storm over sudden policy moves that appeal to the Labor Left.

Progressive politics is close to killing off the worthy idea of constitutional recognition of the indigenous peoples.

Queensland Treasurer Curtis Pitt has ordered sweeping raids to prop up the cash-strapped state’s ailing budget.

Shares fell yesterday, wiping more than $30 billion in value, as investors braced for a British vote to leave the EU.

Efforts to increase the number of people studying science and maths are wrongheaded, says Productivity Commission.

Bill Shorten has sparked a political storm over sudden policy moves that appeal to the Labor Left.

Progressive politics is close to killing off the worthy idea of constitutional recognition of the indigenous peoples.

Queensland Treasurer Curtis Pitt has ordered sweeping raids to prop up the cash-strapped state’s ailing budget.

Shares fell yesterday, wiping more than $30 billion in value, as investors braced for a British vote to leave the EU.

Efforts to increase the number of people studying science and maths are wrongheaded, says Productivity Commission.