Richard Marles’ chief of staff Jo Tarnawsky has agreed to an out-of-court settlement after she alleged she had been bullied by colleagues. Staff,” Ms Tarnawsky said in a statement on Friday ...

Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles’ chief of staff Jo Tarnawsky has reached a confidential out of court settlement after she alleged she was bullied by colleagues in the ministerial office.

Cairns is well-armed to house military industries, Defence Minister Richard Marles says, but local businesses with skin in the game are reportedly flagging cuts to spending in the sector.

Vandals have again targeted Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles’ office, with the latest attack involving an unknown “product” being sprayed into the area. Anti-war graffiti – “Weapons ...

Police and FRV officers at the scene on Wednesday morning. Picture: Alan Barber. Mr Marles described the vandalism as a “disruptive and destructive act” that put an unnecessary drain on resources.