42 h. ago From hallucinations to High Court: Can AI administer justice?

There are calls for Australian courts to consider trialling AI technology, and even allow it to decide cases, despite a growing number of fabrications and errors.

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43 h. ago Treaty is a substantial step towards reconciliation and justice

The establishment of a treaty between the state government and First Peoples is welcome. Reconciliation will never come without bold political action and genuine leadership.

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52 h. ago Iconic venue hosting global stars one step closer to reopening

An iconic venue that has hosted global stars is one step closer to reopening.

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53 h. ago Australian War Memorial changes book prize rules to reject Ben Roberts

When the judges announced acclaimed journalist Chris Masters as the winner, it proved a step too far for the institution.

Events

54 h. ago ‘Inappropriate to be a minister’: Labor seizes on Gerber staff turnover

Labor has seized on revelations that Laura Gerber, who has the crucial youth justice portfolio, had recently lost her third chief of staff since December.

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59 h. ago He’s accused of murdering a father and son. The police have jeopardised the case

The AFP is alleged to have “kidnapped” wanted fugitive Masood Zakaria in its quest to bring him to justice.

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59 h. ago He’s accused of murdering a father and son. The police may have jeopardised the case

Explosive documents reveal that the AFP is alleged to have “kidnapped” wanted fugitive Masood Zakaria in its quest to bring him to justice.

Events

3 d. ago Mohammed asked Shamikh to save his family in Gaza. His friend went one better

After meeting on a Gaza beach as teenagers, Shamikh and Mohammed have been fighting for justice in Palestine – and for each other – ever since.

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5 d. ago ‘Very tough’: ANZ boss takes the painful step to rewire the bank

Nuno Matos has made no secret of his desire to shake up the bank, and thousands of jobs out the door could just be the start.

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5 d. ago Historic Indigenous treaty introduced to Victorian parliament

Treaty legislation is expected to be formally tabled in state parliament today and, if passed, will enshrine the First Peoples' Assembly under an authority known as Gellung Warl.

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5 d. ago The Murdoch succession fight is over. So what does Lachlan control now?

The Murdoch family’s announcement that Lachlan Murdoch had completed an agreement to secure control of its media empire was the final step in the years-long succession arc.

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6 d. ago If Erin Patterson is still religious, she should be thanking God for leniency

By giving the mushroom murderer a chance of one day being released, Justice Christopher Beale may also be closing the door on her chances of appeal.

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6 d. ago No remorse, no pity and a long, lonely prison life ahead for mushroom murder cook

Justice Christopher Beale said he had no hesitation in finding Erin Patterson’s crimes fell into the worst category.

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6 d. ago Patterson’s sentence answers one question. But the two most important remain unanswered

As a forensic psychologist, I was particularly surprised when I tuned into Justice Christopher Beale’s verdict on Monday morning.

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6 d. ago Five key moments from Erin Patterson’s mushroom murders sentence

From her lack of remorse to pinpointing exactly when Erin Patterson decided to kill her victims, these are the pivotal points in Justice Christopher Beale’s remarks.

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6 d. ago Convicted mushroom killer learns how long she will spend in jail

Justice Christopher Beale revisits key moments in the trial as part of his reasons for the sentence he imposes on convicted mushroom killer Erin Patterson, as she learns how long she will spend in jail for the murders of her in-laws, Don and Gail Patterson, and Gail’s sister, Heather Wilkinson, and the attempted murder of Heather’s husband, pastor Ian Wilkinson.

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6 d. ago Online reporting option a welcome step for sexual assault victims

The scourge of sexual violence remains regrettably prevalent in Australia, but the number of alleged assaults reported to police does not give the full picture.

Events

9 d. ago Richard Goyder to step down as AFL Commission chairman, but who will take his place?

Goyder will step down from the top job in March, but doubts are growing over the long-time favourite to replace him.

Politics

9 d. ago Change at the top: Richard Goyder to step down as AFL Commission chairman

Goyder will step down from his role in March.

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9 d. ago Gout will pause his year 12 studies to take on the world. Here’s what to expect

He’s been undaunted at each step up in age, class and quality he has faced. Not even Usain Bolt made major finals at his age.

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