‘Be aware but not afraid’: plots raise terrorism threat
A string of alleged terror plots investigated by Australia's intelligence agency led to the threat level being increased for the first time in a decade.
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Watchdogs eye engineered stone suppliers amid bans
Stone suppliers and manufacturers are on different alert levels after some faced surprise inspections after a nationwide ban took effect.
Senator had concerns about Lehrmann before alleged rape
Senator Linda Reynolds has told a defamation trial that she had concerns about Bruce Lehrmann's conduct before he allegedly raped Brittany Higgins.
Social media and political tensions spur terror threat
Social media is exacerbating the radicalisation of young people by bolstering grievances to the point at which they could turn to violence.
Special education to stay despite royal commission call
While a royal commission urged for special schools to be phased out for students with disabilities, states and territories say the arrangements will stay.
PM’s travel warning as war looms in ‘troubling’ region
Australians are being warned to leave Lebanon as the security situation deteriorates while the immigration minister faces calls to help more Palestinians.
Advocates, refugees hope for new page in immigration
Refugee and migrant advocates have paid tribute to Andrew Giles but for asylum-seekers a cabinet reshuffle adds a sense of dread to their legal limbo.
Barnaby wounded as ‘bullets’ metaphor ricochets
The Nationals MP has faced calls to resign from the shadow ministry after urging rallygoers to use their ballots as bullets.
PM welcomes new ministry as he sharpens election pitch
As Anthony Albanese's new cabinet sits for the first time, he says going two years into the first term without a reshuffle is a testament to stability.
Strong confidence in AUKUS despite ‘riveting’ US events
A storm of political drama has engulfed the US and UK, but the acting prime minister is confident this will not hurt Australia's nuclear submarine partnership.
‘Right thing’: Australia acts against Israeli settlers
Israeli settlers linked to beatings, sexual assaults and the torture of Palestinians in the West Bank have been sanctioned by Australia.
Aged care food staff re-class amid mass malnourishment
A bid to stretch resources has resulted in aged care food staff being re-classified as personal care workers as four in 10 residents remain malnourished.
Senior minister leaves legacy as Indigenous trailblazer
Linda Burney has left a legacy of improving justice and the well-being of Indigenous people, advocates say, after she announced her resignation from parliament.
China food giant sued for Aussie wheat-market meddling
Australia's corporate watchdog has taken a Chinese state-owned food processor to court over accusations it manipulated the market for wheat prices.
Doctors sore over radical pharmacist treatment plan
Patients could bypass GPs and be treated by pharmacists for some conditions under a proposed overhaul which has raised the ire of doctors.
Berejiklian stays defiant despite corrupt finding loss
A civil court has upheld findings ex-premier Gladys Berejiklian engaged in corruption through her clandestine relationship with a disgraced party colleague.
Balancing act as prime minister mulls cabinet reshuffle
Labor MPs are tight-lipped about who could be in line for a promotion with two cabinet spots opening up and the prime minister set to unveil changes.
Protests loom as PM set to address Labor faithful
The prime minister will unveil Indigenous land protections when he addresses NSW Labor delegates, with pro-Palestine activists expected to disrupt the event.
President election, court feud hang over Libs meeting
Victorian Liberal president Philip Davis will face a challenge for his position as party leaders, MPs and rank-and-file members gather in Melbourne.
Dutton attacks identity politics, CFMEU as Libs gather
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has received a hero's welcome from Liberal Party faithful, talking up the coalition's chances at the next federal election.
PM avoids Palestine, CFMEU at major party conference
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has addressed the NSW Labor Conference but didn't touch two key issues causing tension among delegates.
Dutton fires up faithful in call to unite for election
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has laid out his alternative vision for Australia while rallying Liberal Party MPs and members ahead of the federal election.
NSW Labor demands government recognises Palestine state
A NSW minister has led a push for the state's Labor conference to demand the federal government reverse its opposition to recognising Palestinian statehood.
PM Albanese to unveil new look cabinet as MPs retire
A new federal cabinet will be unveiled for the first time in two years as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese freshens his frontbench ahead of the next election.
Pesutto to take centre stage at state Liberal forum
Rank-and-file Victorian Liberal members will shift their focus to state issues on day two of an annual meeting.
Liberal leader Pesutto centre stage at state forum
Rank-and-file Victorian Liberal members will shift their focus to state issues on day two of an annual meeting in Melbourne.
Assistant ministers set for promotion in cabinet rejig
Two assistant ministers will get a call up to Labor's frontbench as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese fills vacancies left by retirements.
Premier Minns to address union faithful after CFMEU ban
After tensions flared a day earlier, NSW Premier Chris Minns will address his state's Labor Party Conference on Sunday after he banned one union from attending.
Decolonising youth justice to keep kids out of prison
Investment in culturally appropriate diversion programs is needed to prevent the incarceration of Indigenous children, a study has found.
Liberal leader Pesutto pitches housing plan to faithful
Victorian Liberal leader John Pesutto has used a speech to party faithful to pitch a crackdown on cultural heritage process delays to speed up housing builds.
‘Marathon’ to rebuild state after Labor return: Minns
NSW Premier Chris Minns has thanked the Labor faithful who helped him take government, telling them the party has a lot of work to do.