Luke Costin

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Cop accused of threatening SA Senator "appalled"

A distinguished police officer accused of making threats to federal Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young’s office is “appalled” and “contrite without relief”, a court has been told.

Phelps declared winner, with Nauru and emissions reduction topping her agenda

Kerryn Phelps has listed emissions reduction and getting children off Nauru as her top priorities after being confirmed as the nation’s newest federal MP.

This August 2018 photo provided by Medecins Sans Frontieres shows the settlements and hospital on the island of Nauru. Photo: Medecins Sans Frontieres via AP

Doctor warns of "serious risk" a child could die on Nauru

A child could die in detention on Nauru if the Federal Government does not intervene, a leading Australian paediatrician says.

Thousands of Australians in Facebook data breach

Up to one in 50 Australian Facebook users may have had their personal information accessed by political consultancy agency Cambridge Analytica, the social media giant has revealed.

AFL royalty farewell 'Louie the Lip'

Triple Brownlow Medallist Bob Skilton is among the AFL royalty paying their respects at the state funeral of football and media personality Lou Richards.

"I surprised myself": Wildcard takes down Djokovic at Open

Reigning champion Novak Djokovic has been sensationally knocked out of the Australian Open after a stunning display from Uzbek wildcard Denis Istomin.