Indigenous voice advocates ‘not giving up’ after defeat
Heartened by the millions of Australians who voted 'yes', advocates of an Indigenous voice to parliament will not give up despite the referendum result.
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Plan sought for Alice Springs as curfew cools violence
Authorities will keep tabs on an influx of visitors to Alice Springs after the town emerged from a three-night curfew imposed after an eruption of violence.
Scholarship spurs Syrian refugee to study science
Refugee students who have fled war and conflict have one less hurdle in their way thanks to scholarships helping them pursue their dreams.
Labor announces new candidates to take on Qld seats
A candidate defeated in the last federal election returns for Labor in the same Queensland seat, with the backing of his "very good friend" the prime minister.
ALP condemns Gaza school bombing amid community outrage
Federal cabinet minister Jason Clare has condemned the bombing of schools in Gaza, as Australian Muslims continue to warn they feel disenfranchised by Labor.
Two Australians found murdered in Philippines hotel
The bodies of two Australians and a Filipina have been discovered in a hotel room with their hands and feet bound at a popular resort city in the Philippines.
Alice looks beyond curfew to long-term social solutions
A curfew imposed on Alice Springs has calmed violence in the Northern Territory town as its community looks for long-term solutions to crime and other issues.
Australia munitions aid ‘won’t be the last’ for Ukraine
Air defence and other munitions won't be the last support Australia pledges to Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression, the government says.
‘Pray for answers’: hunt for killer of Aussie couple
A search for the person responsible for the deaths of an Australian couple in a Philippines hotel room continues as families reel from the shock of the murders.
‘No ongoing threat’ as accused Russian spies remanded
Australia's intelligence organisations have been backed by the prime minister after an army private and her husband were charged with espionage offences.
Biden’s ‘President Putin’ gaffe unfortunate: Albanese
Anthony Albanese has sympathised with US President Joe Biden after he slipped up and misdescribed Volodymyr Zelenskiy, saying the error was unfortunate.
ALP backs female candidate’s third run against Dutton
Ali France will get a third chance to run as the Labor candidate in the Queensland seat of Dickson, held by Liberal Leader Peter Dutton.
Australia more attractive for Russian spies after AUKUS
Russia could be targeting Australia over its support for Ukraine or US secrets, a security expert says after two people were charged with espionage offences.
Spy chiefs stoking ‘anti-Russian paranoia’: embassy
Russian officials have accused Australia's national security bosses of fanning "anti-Russian paranoia" after two people were charged with espionage offences.
Albanese condemns Setka amid fresh union allegations
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has fired a parting shot at controversial Victorian construction union boss John Setka following his sudden resignation.
Call for union probe as PM fires parting shot at Setka
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has welcomed the departure of construction union boss John Setka as the Victorian opposition calls for an independent probe.
‘Back off’: PM blasts Russia over alleged spy couple
Anthony Albanese has slapped down Russian accusations Australia was fanning "anti-Russian paranoia" after two people were charged with espionage offences.
Victoria backs probe into ‘serious’ Setka, union claims
Serious allegations levelled at a Labor-aligned construction union and its long-time state boss John Setka must be investigated, the Victorian government says.
‘No place for violence’: PM responds to Trump shooting
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and senior Australian ministers have expressed their concerns at an apparent shooting at a Donald Trump rally in the US.
Australian leaders condemn violence after Trump attack
An apparent shooting at a Donald Trump rally in the US has been widely condemned as political leaders decry any violence in the democratic process.
Army vetting methods questioned after spy couple arrest
The prime minister has defended the army's recruitment procedures following questions over two Russian Australians being charged with espionage offences.
Indigenous stories and history caught on camera
Aunty Barbara McGrady has spent decades documenting First Nations people, events and stories and now her work is on display in a major solo exhibition.
PM calls for unity and calm in Trump shooting aftermath
Anthony Albanese is calling for political tensions and talk to cool and an end to violence in the wake of a suspected assassination attempt on Donald Trump.
Australian MPs condemn ‘abhorrent’ Trump shooting
Federal politicians have called for calm following the attempted assassination of former US president Donald Trump.
Outbreak spreads with bird flu confirmed at 11th farm
A Canberra facility is the 11th property nationally that has been affected by a bird flu outbreak, as Woolworths imposes egg limits on some customers.
Ministers back benching senator for pro-Palestine vote
Senior ministers have defended Anthony Albanese's decision to temporarily bench a Labor senator for supporting a pro-Palestine motion by crossing the floor.
Teen on terror charge filmed approach to MP’s office
A 19-year-old who circulated an extremist manifesto before allegedly going to a state MP's office with knives and tactical equipment remains before the court.
Alleged threat to PM’s family by terror plot accused
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese fought back tears while revealing the manifesto of a teen terror suspect allegedly included threats towards his family.
Defiant senator faces Labor blowback over Palestine
Outspoken Labor senator Fatima Payman has urged the party to embrace a diversity of views, declaring she would cross the floor again on Palestinian statehood.
Sam Mostyn to be sworn in as next governor-general
Former lawyer, business leader and AFL commissioner Sam Mostyn will become Australia's 28th governor-general and just the second woman to take on the role.
Sam Mostyn sworn in as 28th governor-general
Laywer, businesswoman and gender equality advocate Sam Mostyn has been sworn in as Australia's governor-general at a ceremony in Canberra.