Virus cases rise as booster rollout begins
The number of active COVID-19 cases in Australia has climbed above the 500,000 mark for the first time since late-January as a second booster rollout begins.
Politics
PM rejects ‘slurs’ over Lib preselection
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has rejected accusations of racism, pointing to comments by Lebanese leaders affirming his good character.
PM, Labor hit the road in marginal seats
Prime Minister Scott Morrison is spruiking the government's economic credentials in Melbourne while his challenger is targeting marginal seats in Queensland.
PM and Albanese primed for poll showdown
Scott Morrison was in Tasmania just days out from firing the starting gun for the May election, while Anthony Albanese held a Labor rally in Brisbane.
More refugees out of detention: supporters
More than a dozen refugees have reportedly been released from Australian immigration detention facilities, including from Melbourne's Park Hotel.
Liberals rule out hidden taxes in budget
The faux election campaign continues, with Prime Minister Scott Morrison taking Labor to task over tax plans and the opposition accusing him of wasting money.
Aged care pay rise not in federal budget
The federal government has not yet budgeted for an aged care worker pay rise, ahead of a Fair Work Commission decision on the issue later this year.
Ukraine envoy lists lethal aid wish list
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has confirmed Australia will meet a request by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and send Bushmaster army vehicles.
Aged care reform pledge as election looms
Anthony Albanese has used his budget reply speech to pledge $2.56 billion to help the country's aged care sector, with the election just weeks away.
Disaster victims want ‘pieces’ picked up
Australia's disaster relief agency boss says crisis affected people now expect governments will "just step up and pick up the pieces".
Sino-Solomons pact forces military rethink
The defence force's joint operations chief says Chinese navy vessels in the Solomons would change Australian military operations.
‘Mongrel’ Qld MP snaps at party processes
Queensland LNP MP George Christensen says party discipline has resulted in the loss of individuality, critical thinking and true representation in parliament.
AFP to protect 3000 election candidates
The Australian Federal Police have stood up a dedicated task force to protect candidates during the upcoming election after threats were levelled against MPs.
Ukraine president issues plea to Australia
Australia has announced further military aid for Ukraine and economic measures targeting Russia as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy addresses parliament.
Further Australian aid for Ukraine flagged
Ahead of the Ukrainian president addressing the Australian parliament on Thursday, the prime minister has spoken of further support for the invaded nation.
Morrison brushes off Lib senator’s swipe
Scott Morrison has dismissed an attack by NSW senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells labelling him unfit to be leader, saying being criticised is part of the job.
Outgoing Liberal senator lashes Morrison
Concetta Fierravanti-Wells - who lost a winnable spot on the NSW Liberal Senate ticket - has savaged Prime Minister Scott Morrison in a fiery speech.
Labor finalise crucial election candidates
Labor has endorsed candidates ahead of the upcoming election in key seats, as parties scramble to finish preselection.
One in four children now fully vaccinated
The drive to vaccinate Australian kids against COVID-19 has reached a milestone as new survey results show greater confidence in the healthcare system.
MP Laming in court over Facebook posts
The Australian Electoral Commission has taken MP Andrew Laming to court alleging he failed to authorise Facebook posts leading up to the 2019 federal election.
COVID-hit Vic premier to miss Warne salute
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has returned a positive test for COVID-19, forcing him to miss Shane Warne's state memorial at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Australia ‘alienates’ Pacific: Albanese
Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese says Australia must improve action on climate change to keep its relationship with Pacific nations friendly.
Kimberley Kitching farewelled by Senate
The late Kimberley Kitching has been farewelled by parliamentary colleagues in a special sitting of the Senate on Monday.
Diplomacy with China shows weakness: PM
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says conciliation is the "last message" he would send to China after it signed a security deal with the Solomon Islands
More restrictions eased in travel reboot
Within the next month, travellers to Australia will no longer need to provide a negative COVID test result before boarding their flight.
Australia to ease more travel restrictions
Within the next month, travellers to Australia will no longer need to provide a negative COVID test result before boarding a flight.
Housing, health on pre-election agenda
Anthony Albanese and Scott Morrison have been on the pre-election campaign trail making announcements on housing and health.
Timing right for centrist return: Xenophon
Former senator Nick Xenophon, who is mounting a comeback, says the recent South Australian election is indicative of the political climate.
Fresh sanctions against Russia and Belarus
Australia has imposed new sanctions against Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko and Russian propagandists following Ukraine's invasion.
WA attorney-general unreliable, court told
West Australian Attorney-General John Quigley is seeking to correct "mistakes" in the evidence he gave in a defamation trial involving Clive Palmer.
Nick Xenophon seeks Senate return in SA
The race for the Senate in South Australia is about to get more entertaining, with Nick Xenophon seeking to nominate as an independent for the federal election.