NSW wage boost ‘insult to injury’: unions
Nurses, teachers and other public servants will get a three per cent pay rise in the NSW budget, but workers are still planning further industrial action.
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China engaged in ‘act of aggression’: PM
Australia has raised concerns with Beijing after a Chinese aircraft flew dangerously close to an RAAF surveillance plane in the South China Sea region.
Coalition open to Indigenous voice talks
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says he wants to see the detail for a proposed First Nations voice to parliament before the coalition supports it.
Google ordered to pay $715k to Barilaro
A judge has ordered Google to pay $715,000 defamation damages to former NSW deputy premier John Barilaro and referred Jordan Shanks for possible prosecution.
PM commits to strengthen Indonesian ties
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said working closely with Indonesia was essential amid growing uncertainty in the region.
Industry warning over possible wage rise
The federal government has called for pay packets to not go backward as inflation rises, but industry groups have warned against a large minimum wage increase.
Carbon-sucking mud lures climate investors
Blue carbon projects could provide a win for Traditional Owners, biodiversity and corporates who need to satisfy climate-savvy customers and offset emissions.
PM arrives in Indonesia ahead of talks
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has arrived in Jakarta for key talks with Indonesia's president in his second overseas visit as leader.
Tasmania joins push to outlaw Nazi symbols
Tasmania is the fourth state to announce plans to outlaw Nazi symbols as state governments in Victoria, NSW and Queensland pursue changes.
PM raises concern over China Sea incident
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has raised concerns with China over the interception of an Australian maritime surveillance aircraft over the South China Sea.
Dutton puts women, new faces on frontbench
Liberal leader Peter Dutton and Nationals leader David Littleproud have announced the opposition frontbench after losing government on May 21.
PM to travel to Indonesia for key talks
Anthony Albanese will meet with Indonesian President Joko Widodo during a three-day visit to the Asian nation.
Auditor queries welfare card effectiveness
The cashless welfare card, aimed at reducing social harm, has failed to show it is meeting its aims with key recommendations for improvements ignored.
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Mother, son ‘bury pedestrian’ hit by car
A mother and son have appeared in court after allegedly moving the body of an Indigenous pedestrian fatally struck by a car on a Northern Territory highway.
Wong works to keep Pacific security local
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has had talks with Tonga's leaders a day after meeting the Samoan prime minister to pledge more support.
Brennan’s tense time at High Court
Gerard Brennan had a short but controversial period as chief justice of the High Court.
Media ‘partially stoked bad COVID-19 info’
An Australian study has documented the spread of misinformation linked to COVID-19 vaccines, laying the blame partly at the feet of "egregious" media reporting.
Coalition set to be biggest Senate party
Counting is continuing for the final seats for the Senate, where the coalition is on track to have the most seats in the upper house.
Wong to embark on second Pacific visit
Penny Wong will travel to Samoa and Tonga in the new foreign minister's second visit to Pacific nations in as many weeks.
Wong backs Samoa stance on China agreement
Samoa's prime minister has welcomed the Australian government's stronger stance on climate action, saying it will lead to more positive regional action.
NSW disaster agency ‘tried their best’: MP
Resilience NSW has faced further criticism at an inquiry into the state's flood response, as community groups claim they have been left to lead the recovery.
Cabinet meets hours after swearing in
A record number of women and Australia's first Muslim ministers have been officially sworn in, with Labor's first cabinet meeting focusing on rising costs.
Economy grows, navigates virus and floods
The Australian economy grew by 0.8 per cent in the March quarter, propped up by household spending and resulting in an annual growth rate of 3.3 per cent.
Pacific ‘front and centre’ of priorities
China's position paper on areas of co-operation with Pacific island nations has raised concerns for Australia and its allies, as well as regional leaders.
House prices to fall as rate hikes bite
The CoreLogic home value index declined 0.1 per cent in May, its first drop since September 2020 and led by falls in Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra.
NSW urged to reconsider megaprojects
The NSW government has been urged to reconsider its infrastructure 'megaprojects' as rising costs put a question mark over their benefit to the state.
‘Enough’ vaccines for free Vic flu program
Victoria will roll out a month-long free flu vaccine program in GPs and pharmacies this winter, with authorities confident there is enough stock to go around.
Morrison won’t be on frontbench: Dutton
Peter Dutton is putting the final touches to his frontbench lineup but it will not include Scott Morrison who is expected to retire before 2025.
Labor to claim Gilmore, win 77 seats
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's government will take the NSW electorate of Gilmore, meaning it will govern with 77 of 151 House of Representatives seats.
Labor sets record for women in cabinet
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has unveiled the make up of his first frontbench, with a record 13 of the 30 members being women.
China shelves Pacific regional agreement
China is shelving a Pacific regional agreement, despite saying the proposal had general support from island nations.