Federal politics: In a late night move in the Senate, independent senator Lidia Thorpe has withdrawn allegations, made under parliamentary privilege, that Liberal senator David Van had "harassed" and "sexually assaulted" her.
Federal politics | Video: Parliamentary pressure continues on Finance Minister Katy Gallagher and the Albanese Labor government over allegations, raised in private published text messages, that she misled Parliament two years ago.
Public service: The federal government's central welfare agency has been slapped on the wrist for failing to show value for money on its $180 million office furniture bill.
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Court: The victim of a bonfire explosion caused by an aerosol can has described the burn injuries she suffered as "the worst pain I have ever experienced in my life".
Court: The alleged victim of a murder attempt has denied a "dope-chopping" neighbour stabbed him with scissors in self-defence, rejecting claims he was the real aggressor.
ACT politics: The nurses union has said even the loss of one nurse or midwife in the ACT government's takeover of Calvary Public Hospital Bruce will have real implications.
