Home affairs, immigration ministers dumped in reshuffle
Clare O'Neil and Andrew Giles are moving on from their portfolios after months of intense political pressure over their handling of a High Court case.
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New-look Albanese ministry to be sworn in after revamp
The second Albanese ministry will officially be sworn in by the governor-general as the opposition seizes upon ministerial dumpings to criticise the government.
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Tech giants on notice over ‘blindness’ to abuse content
Tech companies treat child sexual abuse content with "wilful blindness" but the online safety watchdog will soon force them to face uncomfortable truths.
Small modular reactors are a ‘chimera’ for now
An academy has casts its eye over the commercial viability of small modular reactors in development and finds any full-scale application is decades away.
Remote doctors, medical devices affected by 3G closure
Critical devices from insulin pumps and pacemakers to security cameras and EFTPOS machines could be affected by the 3G shutdown, an inquiry has been told.
AUKUS to withstand winds of political change: chiefs
America will continue to be there for its partners even if Donald Trump is re-elected as president in November as expected, the head of the US Navy says.
Harris elevation ‘significant’ for women in politics
Campaigners say the likely nomination of Kamala Harris as presidential candidate would be symbolic for the US and other western democracies.
Pre-fab homes built up as state fix for housing crisis
Chronically unaffordable property in NSW has prompted a trial of modular housing and calls to appoint a top bureaucrat to overcome planning obstacles.
Voters leave Albanese, Dutton as resentment grows
Most Australians do not want Anthony Albanese or Peter Dutton to be the nation's next prime minister, the latest Newspoll shows.
Australia preparing for a post-Biden world
With the US presidential elections fast looming and Joe Biden out of the race, Australia is getting ready to work with either Donald Trump or Kamala Harris.
Coalition see US voter parallels ahead of election
Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor says the shifting appeal of the US Republican Party to blue-collar voters is similar to the coalition's approach.
Why Aussie garages could power homes around the nation
Plans are advancing to allow electric vehicle batteries to save Australian homes from blackouts and other power emergencies, but a few hurdles remain.
Queensland Premier gets last laugh as State of Origin bet exposes superior conditions for QLD nurses
As the State of Origin rivalry heats up, it's clear that Steven Miles has already scored a major victory in the eyes of the state's nurses.
PM tears down talk of rebuilding construction watchdog
Coalition plans to bring back a construction sector regulator if elected would not address issues in the embattled CFMEU, the prime minister says.
PM warns US political split affecting world standing
As speculation swirls over Joe Biden's campaign, Anthony Albanese warns the polarisation in US politics is not helping its global reputation.
NSW’s youngest premier quits politics for BHP gig in US
Former NSW premier Dominic Perrottet is leaving politics and moving to the United States with his wife and their seven children to work for mining giant BHP.
Rates uncertainty takes sting out of home price growth
The temperature in the housing market appears to be coming down as interest rate uncertainty keeps more buyers on the sidelines.
Basketball star named as Labor pick for Queensland seat
Matt Smith, who played seven seasons in the NBL, has been named as Labor's candidate for the seat of Leichhardt in far-north Queensland.
Winemakers need a decent drop of cash to survive
Vignerons have millions of litres of red wine sitting in tanks with nowhere to go, as producers tackle a complex system of levies, an independent report says.
Two charged after 300 weapons seized in knife crackdown
A marketplace in central Sydney has been selling hundreds of weapons including sheath knives, push daggers and blades for a decade, police say.
Ex-minister defends Labor on CFMEU as union heads roll
Labor heavyweight Craig Emerson has distanced the party from allegations of criminality within the CFMEU, suggesting it won't cause significant voter backlash.
Construction sector report looms after CFMEU scandal
An independent Victorian government review into the CFMEU will report back in six weeks after investigating damning allegations about the embattled union.
Doctors call for AI rules to prevent medical mistakes
Doctors and nurses are using AI tools in patient settings daily, an inquiry has heard, even though the technology falls outside regulations.
Signs point to slow start for economy in new year
Australia can expect lacklustre economic growth into early next year, with small businesses particularly vulnerable to sour economic conditions.
Vow for justice remains, decade on from MH17 disaster
The fight for justice continues as victims' family and friends join ceremonies marking a decade since flight MH17 was shot down over Ukraine.
Abbott calls for Putin apology on MH17 anniversary
A decade after the downing of flight MH17 Tony Abbott says responsibility lies with Vladimir Putin, who should pay compensation to the families of the victims.
Albanese urges vigilance in wake of Trump shooting
Following the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he is concerned about an increase in threats levelled at MPs.
Australia urged to ‘take lessons’ from Trump shooting
Politicians should take note that Donald Trump's shooting follows increased division and anger in US society, an ex-Australian ambassador to the US says.
CFMEU officials yet to be stood down over allegations
The union movement is pushing back against efforts to de-register the CFMEU but no individuals have yet been stood down over allegations of criminal links.
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Gridlock on new energy transmission adds to bill shock
Delays for energy transmission projects over the past decade, under both major parties, are adding to power bills and making the nation's network less reliable.
Australia to announce Ukraine aid as NATO looks east
Ukraine will receive further military support from Australia, the government has hinted as the defence minister shores up NATO support for the Indo-Pacific.