Abe Maddison

3 weeks ago | illawarramercury.com.au | Andrew Brown |Abe Maddison

Policyholders are warned to brace for higher insurance premiums with disasters more commonplace. Photo: Lindsay Moller/AAP PHOTOSThe economic impacts of natural disasters will extend beyond the federal budget, environmental groups warn as households are told to brace for higher insurance premiums. Subscribe now for unlimited access.

1 month ago | themandarin.com.au | Tom Ravlic |Abe Maddison

Australian Taxation Office whistleblower Richard Boyle has avoided jail after pleading guilty to four criminal charges as part of a plea deal, a move that has reignited national debate over the treatment of whistleblowers and the adequacy of existing protections.

1 month ago | thewest.com.au | Abe Maddison

A traditional owner has launched legal action to compel Environment Minister Murray Watt to act on her bid to protect sacred rock art, creating a potential hurdle to his decision process on the proposed extension of a massive gas project. Mardathoonera woman Raelene Cooper wants Senator Watt to make a determination on her application to protect Murujuga rock art from the impacts of industrial developments at Woodside's Burrup Hub, which includes North West Shelf.

1 month ago | canberratimes.com.au | Abe Maddison

Australian firms remain positive about trade with China despite US tariffs, the RBA deputy says. Photo: Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOSAustralia should not "count China out" despite a tariff war, a Reserve Bank boss says, with demand for iron ore tipped to remain high. Subscribe now for unlimited access.

1 month ago | thecourier.com.au | Abe Maddison |Allanah Sciberras

Arthur Leggett has been described as a hero whose bravery and service will never be forgotten. Photo: Gary Day/AAP PHOTOSOne of Australia's last surviving World War II prisoners of war has been farewelled at a state funeral, where he was remembered as a dedicated, resilient soldier and cherished member of his community.