Court: Bruce Lehrmann's defamation claims have survived a substantial challenge, a judge granting him an extension of time in which to sue two media companies and a pair of high-profile journalists.
Federal politics: National cabinet has vowed to improve access to primary care, while housing ministers are being tasked with reforming renters' rights.
Celebrity: Anthony Albanese has defended plans to attend the wedding of controversial radio shock jock Kyle Sandilands, alongside some questionable figures in the groom's party.
Court: A former longtime public servant will spend time behind bars after a judge rejected the man's claim he stole hundreds of agency laptops to "help children in the Philippines".
Health: The substandard performance of the ACT's public hospitals has been highlighted in yet another report, the territory's emergency department wait times still among the worst.
Sport: Andrew Barr says the federal government's $240 million commitment to a new stadium in Hobart sets a precedent for sporting infrastructure funding as he pushes ahead with a vision to revamp the AIS precinct.
Transport: Canberra's "progressive" stance on electric cars made it the logical fit to launch the country's newest electric car, with the fledgling Spanish brand Cupra aiming to woo new customers with a "tribal" approach.
Tragedy: The US Coast Guard has made the "difficult decision" to suspend the search for Australian cruise ship passenger Warwick Tollemache, who went overboard near Hawaii.
Social media | Watch: A new TikTok trend is raising concern among health professionals about dangerous dieting and taking health advice from strangers.
Opinion: The announcement by the federal government to allow patients to get two months' supply of their prescription medicines at the one time looks too good to be true. And it is, writes Simon Blacker.
