Nurses, physio reveal aged care deficiency

Nurses and a physiotherapist have told the aged care royal commission they are struggling to provide adequate "person-centred care" due to low staffing levels and a "tick-a-box" approach to delivering some services.

‘Lawyer X’ case subject to Vic appeal

A man found guilty of acting as the getaway driver for an infamous Melbourne gangland murder could walk free from jail following the 'Lawyer X' scandal.

Thompson drug use blamed on AFL scandal

Fallen AFL legend Mark "Bomber" Thompson says he used drugs to mask his pain after the Essendon supplements scandal left him ruined.

Federal crime risk in Vic euthanasia talks

Talking by phone or internet to a Victorian wanting to access the state's euthanasia scheme could be a federal crime.

Morrison tax plan in hands of crossbench

The Morrison government is closer to finding out whether it has convinced minor party Centre Alliance to back its full $158 billion tax plan.

Federal minister eyes workplace law reform

Casual employment could soon be redefined and unfair dismissal laws changed under an upcoming review of the nation's workplace relations laws.

Tasmania plots more mainland power cables

Tasmanian energy bosses are planning to link the island with the mainland through a series of power generation cables, as the nation shifts from coal-fired plants to renewable energy.

Folau thanks supporters as donations rise

The "quiet Australians" are still backing Israel Folau's bid to raise $3 million for his legal battle against Rugby Australia after ANZ bank denied pressuring netball officials over his wife's support.

ABC asks to join whistleblower legal case

The ABC has sought involvement in the case of whistleblower David McBride, who has been charged over leaking documents to the broadcaster.

State agency fails vulnerable Victorians

Some of Victoria's most vulnerable people have been failed by the state agency in charge of managing their finances, including one woman whose life possessions were sent to the tip, a damning probe has found.