Positive signs from China, India: envoy
China and India have tacitly put public pressure on Russia to end the war in Ukraine after largely remaining neutral and not explicitly condemning the invasion.
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Cop knew Kumanjayi Walker as a ‘runner’
A police officer has given evidence to the inquest into the death of Kumanjayi Walker that he knew the teenager to be a "runner" and not dangerous.
Origin exits Beetaloo for ‘cleaner’ energy
Origin Energy has sold its stake in the gas-rich Beetaloo Basin for a loss, sparking calls from Traditional Owners and environmentalists for others to leave.
National cabinet to consider future of COVID leave payments
The financial support is due to lapse at the end of September, despite people who test positive for the virus still needing to isolate for five days.
What the Queen’s death means for an Australian republic
Opinion surveys have regularly shown the idea of Charles becoming king raises support for a republic.
No vote on an Australian republic this term: Albanese
Talks of a republic have been revived following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, but Mr Albanese said it was too soon to discuss changing the country's system of government.
Truss me to deliver tax cuts and energy crisis: New British PM
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.
Queensland to miss out on 90% of new coal mine royalties
Queensland might be entitled to less than seven per cent of royalties generated by a major thermal coal mine that is one step away from approval.
Wages, migration on jobs summit agenda
Boosting real wages to ensure worker pay keeps up with inflation will feature in the upcoming jobs and skills summit next month.
Morrison defends secret ministry roles
Former prime minister Scott Morrison is resisting calls to quit parliament following revelations he secretly appointed himself to five ministerial portfolios.
New vaccine facility set for Monash uni
A new mRNA vaccine manufacturing facility will be based in Melbourne under an agreement the prime minister says will safeguard against future health crises.
Some Porter court files sealed until 2052
Some documents related to Christian Porter's now-settled defamation case against the ABC will remain secret for decades.
Recount to replace retired Tas Liberal MP
A recount will begin on Monday to replace former Tasmanian Liberal government MP Jacqui Petrusma, who retired in July to spend more time with family.
Alleged Canberra airport shooter detained
Ali Rachid Ammoun is charged with three firearm offences following a shooting at Canberra airport and remains in custody until at least September 5.
Women’s safety forefront of top legal meet
Australia's attorneys-general will meet in Canberra to discuss nationally consistent laws to prevent and respond to coercive control and sexual assault.
Palmer to pay bulk of defamation costs
West Australian taxpayers are set to be spared some of the cost of the Premier Mark McGowan's defamation case against billionaire litigant Clive Palmer.
Urgent action for veterans focus of report
A Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide is due to deliver its much-anticipated interim report after months of confronting evidence.
NSW closer to banning Nazi hate symbol
The NSW government is closer to banning the Nazi swastika as laws outlawing their display pass the Legislative Assembly.
WA rental law fears ‘grossly exaggerated’
West Australian housing advocates say there is little evidence to support claims rental tenancy changes would lead to a flood of investors selling properties.
Calls to brand Russia terrorist state
Foreign Minister Penny Wong met her Latvian counterpart in Canberra to discuss the war in Europe, China's aggression in the Pacific and the EU free trade deal.
Too early to tell virus has peaked: Butler
Health Minister Mark Butler says the government is yet to confirm the peak of the current COVID-19 wave has been reached.
RBA tempers language on rate rises
Economists say the RBA has laid the groundwork for less aggressive rate hikes, but the government acknowledges the latest decision will sting homeowners.
Government announces defence force review
The federal government has announced a strategic review of Australia's military structure and posture, the first in ten years.
Integrity focus as Vic parliament returns
A winter break dominated by the release integrity probes into Victorian Labor scandals has set the scene for the final weeks of this parliamentary sitting term.
Ayres admits one regret on Barilaro job
Embattled NSW trade minister Stuart Ayres says he should have advised former deputy premier John Barilaro not to apply for a plum US trade role.
Likely rate rise will be difficult: PM
The Reserve Bank board is expected to lift the cash rate for the fourth month in a row when it meets on Tuesday, with economists tipping a 50 basis point rise.
National response to long COVID in works
About four per cent of Australians report long-term symptoms from COVID-19, but the health minister says that number could be far greater.
Space industry pivot at Garma Festival
The Garma Festival in Arnhem Land continues this week with a speech from the head of the Australian Space Agency, Enrico Palermo..
Morrison fronts parliament for first time
The first Newspoll since the election of the Labor government holds good news for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, as Scott Morrison takes a backbench seat.