Daily Telegraph News & Politics

It has taken the shocking claims of a young political staffer’s rape on a couch in a federal minister’s office — and that the allegations were  withheld from the Prime Minister — for a “long overdue” probe into the culture surrounding  Parliament House. Most Australians will still be waiting weeks to receive their first dose of the  AstraZeneca vaccine  even after the jab gained approval for use in adults of all ages yesterday.  Former Olympic swimming star  Scott Miller “called the shots” in a $2.2 million ice syndicate allegedly supplying drugs to regional NSW hidden inside candles. And in sport, Penrith centre Brent Naden will start the NRL season in reserve grade and miss up to the first four rounds of the competition, in a self-imposed decision designed to earn back the respect of his teammates.  For updates and breaking news throughout the day, take out a subscription atdailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.