Likely NSW speaker Greg Piper wants to bring ‘bear pit’ out of the gutter

Exclusive: The independent MP says the findings of the scathing Broderick workplace culture review should be addressed ‘quickly’ Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The New South Wales MP backed by the state’s new premier to be house speaker, Greg Piper, says he will prioritise improving parliamentary workplace … Read more

Penny Wong dismisses Paul Keating’s claim that the military has taken over Australian foreign policy

Foreign minister says foreign and defence policies are both essential for making the country stronger and more influential Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Penny Wong will dismiss Paul Keating’s claim that the military has taken over foreign policy in Australia, as she insists the defence department and … Read more

Company advertising and selling illegal cannabis vape products in Australia under investigation

Ethically Enhanced website sold Hubba Bubba-flavoured vapes containing cannabidiol, as owner of bubble gum brand considers legal action Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast A company advertising brightly packaged, Hubba Bubba-flavoured cannabis vape products to Australians through sponsored TikTok posts and selling them without checking for ID or … Read more

UN World Food Programme halts Sudan operations as fighting continues

Three of agency’s workers killed amid two days of violent clashes between army and paramilitaries Violence has been reported across Sudan for a second day as fighting continued in the capital and the UN World Food Programme (WFP) said it was temporarily halting all operations in the country after the deaths of three employees in … Read more

Spanish PM apologises for loophole in new sexual consent law

Pedro Sánchez asks victims for forgiveness after change allows some offenders to reduce sentences Spain’s prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, has apologised to victims for a loophole in a landmark new law that was intended to toughen penalties for sexual crimes but has allowed some convicted offenders to reduce their sentences. The legislation, popularly known as … Read more