Anthony Albanese pays tribute to Queen’s “seven remarkable decades on the throne”
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Queen’s perennial pride in Australia
The head of the Commonwealth can't be seen to have a favourite country, any more than a parent can have a pet son or daughter.
Penny Wong’s diplomacy efforts in the Pacific begin to bear fruit with PNG security pact
Papua New Guinea (PNG) has announced it wants to establish a security agreement with Australia, welcome news for analysts wary of rising Chinese influence. This decision reflects well on Foreign Minister Penny Wong’s tireless diplomacy with Pacific Island capitals. Since becoming Foreign Minister a little over three months ago, Wong has made four separate trips to the Pacific; to Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, New Zealand and Solomon Islands, as well as engaging with Pacific leaders during July’s Pacific Islands Forum Summit.
Fossil fuel subsidies make “no economic sense”
Australian federal and state governments’ total fossil fuel subsidies cost $11.6 billion - up $1.3 billion on the previous year.
Australia is failing to protect threatened species: WWF
Australia got an F for fail, with the report's authors warning the country's grim reputation as a global extinction leader will worsen unless management efforts are radically improved.
The fraying kangaroo: Why the national carrier’s descent will continue
“It’s really picked up in Queensland” – $2.7 billion lost on the pokies
Queensland has passed Victoria as the second biggest pokie state in the country.
Interest rates set to rise for fifth straight month
The Reserve Bank of Australia board is expected to lift the official cash rates for the fifth month in a row when it meets on Tuesday.
Pensions bumped up as living costs rise
An indexation increase on September 20 will be the largest rise for welfare payments in more than 30 years and the biggest for pensions in 12 years, Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth says.
New national disaster agency comes online
A new national disaster management agency will be created to help Australians get through their "darkest hours" with severe flooding likely to be on the way as the nation approaches a "high risk" weather season.
Australia-PNG refloat security pact
Australia and Papua New Guinea are pushing ahead on a security pact that "would cover all security aspects in the region".
Research sheds light on sexual violence
More than half of young Australian women have been victims of sexual crimes, according to shocking new figures showing the scourge of violence across the nation as much higher than previously reported.
Aussies want green transport options, fast
Australians overwhelmingly want governments to splash cash on a fast transition to green transport options that will save them money and fight climate change, a national survey shows.
Australia lacks skills for energy bonanza
Australia's energy future will be limited without a much larger and well-prepared workforce, experts warn.
Chris Dawson found guilty of murder
Christopher Dawson murdered his wife in January 1982 because he was so tortured at the thought of losing his teenage lover, a judge has found.
Inaction on transport reform ‘means death’
Transport workers could soon have a standard-setting body to ensure fair and safe conditions as unions warn of deadly consequences without reform.
Prepare for more pandemics now: scientists
Australia's leading scientific organisation has called for a boost to virus research and vaccine manufacturing capabilities in a bid to future-proof the country from pandemics.
Liberal MP calls for tax cut scrapping
A Liberal backbencher has called for the scrapping of tax cuts for high-income earners amid growing pressure for the prime minister to do so.
Millennials still leaving the big smoke
Millennials are making up the bulk of Australians moving to regional areas even as migration out of big cities trends back down to pre-pandemic levels.
‘Historic’ deal to modernise workplaces
The peak body for unions and small business representatives have struck a landmark deal on workplace reform ahead of the federal government's jobs and skills summit.
Australia changing Pacific perception: PM
Australia continues to step up its engagement with the Pacific amid concerns the Solomon Islands government is moving to further align itself with China.
Kayaker paddles into the record books
Kayaker Bonnie Hancock has paddled her way into Australian sporting history, claiming two world records after a gruelling 254 day journey at sea.
Stage set for jobs and skills summit
The stage has been set ahead of this week's jobs and skills summit, with migration policy, training and industrial relations reforms likely to dominate the two-day agenda.
Next generation key to combat cyber threat
Universally adding core cyber skills across industry sectors to bolster Australia's defences and prosperity is on the wishlist for an upcoming national skills summit.
Government to create biodiversity market
A biodiversity credits scheme would be the start of a "nationwide restoration" of Australia's environment, according to the prime minister.
Voice won’t usurp closing the gap: Burney
Enacting a voice to parliament will not come at the expense of measures to close the gap, the Indigenous Australians minister says.
High Court judge to head Morrison inquiry
Former High Court judge Virginia Bell will head an inquiry into Scott Morrison's secret appointment to five ministries.
Australia in for dangerous heat, most days
Babies being born in northern Australia in 2022 could face dangerous heat most days of the year by the time they are in their 70s, a new study warns.
PM to announce NSW flood mitigation funds
The Federal Government has reportedly earmarked $75 million for mitigation measures for NSW communities hit by this year's devastating floods.
Gas decision undoes climate bill: Bandt
Greens leader Adam Bandt has accused the federal government of undoing its own climate legislation following a decision to approve almost 47,000 square kilometres of waters for oil and gas exploration.
Record number of new Australian businesses
Australians are starting new businesses in record numbers, with more than 160,000 added to the economy in 12 months.