Former bank boss holds onto disability job

The controversial chairwoman of Australia's disability agency has had her contract extended, despite copping criticism for using her private email in the role.

Veteran appointed as war memorial director

A defence veteran serving as a diplomat abroad has been appointed as the next director of the Australian War Memorial.

Minister stands aside for personal reasons

Australia's immigration minister has taken indefinite leave for personal reasons.

Dairy farmers to be told prices in advance

Dairy farmers will be told what they will be paid over the life of their contracts under a new code of conduct.

Qld govt, council at odds on water mining

Queensland state and local government officials are at odds over who has the power to stop water being sucked from a Gold Coast mountain while a school runs dry.

National healthcare model for aged needed

Victoria has called for a national model of care to meet the health needs of people living in aged care facilities.

Backburning ahead of worsening NSW weather

NSW firefighters are taking advantage of cooler conditions to tackle blazes burning across more than 2.2 million hectares but they've been warned warmer weather will return next week.

Vic grassfires destroy shed and farmland

A spate of grassfires in regional Victoria have razed farmland and destroyed a shed, with police investigating the blazes which started in quick succession.

NSW Health issues measles warning

NSW Health is warning people to be alert to signs and symptoms of measles after an infected man returned to Sydney from overseas.

Press freedom report delayed again

A parliamentary report on press freedom has been delayed until next year having been previously marked for release by December.