Warm weather, Cyclone Trump hit consumer recovery
Australia's economic momentum remains fragile with unseasonably warm weather and consumer concern contributing to weaker retail sales.
Politics
More charges over rival gangs’ wild machete brawl
Police have charged two more men over a violent brawl between machete-wielding gangs at a shopping centre, sparking renewed debate over bail laws.
Call for sanctions on Israel over Gaza food blockade
A Labor backbencher is pushing for the Albanese government to impose sanctions on Israel and its top officials over its blockade of food and medicine in Gaza.
Pauline Hanson’s daughter defeated by firebrand senator
Old faces and newcomers will be welcomed to the Senate as Labor's landslide federal election victory continues to generate surprise results.
Growing pains and gains as regional boom continues
The population of regional Australia is climbing towards 10 million, putting some towns under pressure as the escape to the country continues.
Coalition chiefs deny settling scores in shadow cabinet
A Liberal senator who oversaw a disastrous work-from-home policy is among the biggest losers as the reunited coalition unveiled its shadow cabinet.
Two seats still undecided three weeks after election
Australia's next federal parliament is taking shape as the margin in one of two remaining electorates narrows to just three votes.
Knife-edge recounts could decide parliament’s make-up
Australia's parliament won't be fully known until a recount in one seat split by eight votes, with an incumbent requesting a recount in another.
Coalition to chart path forward as family feud cooled
A watered-down nuclear policy is set to underpin a fragile truce between the Liberal and National parties as they work towards a formal reunion.
Nationals leader shrugs off job concerns after split
The leader of the Nationals is proud of his party's short-lived decision to walk away from the coalition, even if it costs him his job.
Fractured coalition to unveil key roles after reunion
Liberal leader Sussan Ley is preparing to announce her leadership team that will include Nationals MPs after the two parties decided to stay together.
Machete sale ban to ‘choke the supply’ of deadly weapon
Selling machetes will be banned within days in one state under a plan to hasten its crackdown on rising knife crime.
Liberals and Nationals ready to fall back in love
Liberal MPs have held urgent talks over policy demands from the Nationals that hold the key to the two long-time partners reuniting in opposition.
Coalition reunion looms as Liberals back policy demands
Liberal MPs have paved the way for a coalition reunion, giving in-principle support to four key policy demands that had fractured the marriage.
Olive branches offered for possible coalition reunion
The coalition could reunite just days after splitting as the Nationals and Liberals take their first steps towards a new agreement.
Commitment issues: Nationals walk away from coalition
The Nationals have blown up the federal coalition following the breakdown of negotiations over key policy issues, including on nuclear power.
MPs seek united front against Labor from torn coalition
Liberals and Nationals are being told to focus on applying the blowtorch to Labor rather than letting infighting take hold after their political marriage ended.
Labor election guru urges party against ‘myth-making’
Labor is riding on a high after its thumping election victory, but a chief strategist behind the campaign has warned colleagues not to get ahead of themselves.
Tight race between teal and Liberal set for recount
A recount will be held in the Sydney electorate of Bradfield where teal independent Nicolette Boele leads a Liberal candidate by just 40 votes.
Call for adult wages for youth in retail, fast food
A union is demanding the federal government implement adult wages for young workers in retail, fast food and pharmacy jobs.
Eviction rules and pet rights change in rental shake-up
Significant changes have come into effect for millions of renters, with new rules on evictions and tenant rights regarding pet ownership now in place.
Search for signs of Trump trade slowdown as RBA meets
Uncertainty, both known and unknown, surrounding Donald Trump's tariffs and their economic impact could spur the Reserve Bank to cut interest rates on Tuesday.
Hopes AI can help provide lifeline for housing crisis
A government-backed lab hopes to provide solutions to ambitious housing targets and a cost-of-living crisis.
Renewables, AI rules top productivity reform wishlist
Fifteen areas have been identified for reform by the Productivity Commission, including artificial intelligence, tax reform and cheaper renewable energy.
Hits keep coming for Liberals as party seeks revival
A hefty legal costs bill is just one headache state and federal Liberals have been left grappling with after a bruising few weeks for the party.
PM to discuss jailed Australian fighter with Zelenskiy
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will raise efforts to free Melbourne teacher Oscar Jenkins from Russian custody with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
Interest rate cut tipped despite Trump tariff backdown
The Reserve Bank is widely expected to deliver a second interest rate cut as global trade uncertainty threatens to rain on Australia's economy.
Green light for party to stand strong on social issues
New Greens leader Larissa Waters says the party will continue to focus on climate action and social justice, despite losing seats in the lower house.
‘Missed opportunity’ as sacred sites legislation passes
An authority which safeguards sacred sites has expressed disappointment over the passing of legislation it says it was not properly consulted on.
Ex-Liberal leader’s $2.3m bill sparks by-election fears
Former state opposition leader John Pesutto has been ordered to pay Liberal MP Moira Deeming $2.3 million in costs, raising bankruptcy and by-election concerns.
Election contests heat up as seats go down to the wire
After more than a week of federal election vote-counting, winners are yet to be declared in three seats as the next parliament takes shape.