Howard’s key role in quashing emissions trading scheme
The reason Australia rejected a significant climate change adaptation plan has been revealed in federal cabinet documents released after a 20-year embargo.
Politics
Australia ‘confident’ in Quad despite summit doubt
Health Minister Mark Butler says Australia is confident the next Quad leaders summit will go ahead despite uncertainty on the next meeting date.
Big Bash First Nations round plays tribute to culture
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures will be at the forefront when the Big Bash League's annual First Nations round gets under way.
Big Bash First Nations round pays tribute to culture
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures will be at the forefront when the Big Bash League's annual First Nations round gets under way.
Once-forgotten WWI veterans honoured a century later
World War I veterans who did not die on the frontline but suffered from "shell shock" after returning home will be commemorated for their sacrifice.
Australia rejects US appeal for warships in Red Sea
Australia will send more navy personnel to the Middle East but has rebuffed a US request to deploy a warship to the Red Sea to help secure vital shipping lanes.
PM defends decision not to send warship to Red Sea
Anthony Albanese says the US administration respects the call not to send a Royal Australian Navy ship to the Red Sea to protect commercial shipping lanes.
Biggest spending politicians revealed in expenses data
The release of parliamentary expenses data shows the amount Anthony Albanese charged taxpayers for travel, in addition to the biggest spenders.
New leader vows integrity overhaul after shares scandal
The Northern Territory's new leader will review conflict of interest rules after Natasha Fyles quit the top job following a string of controversies.
Growth, ore prices to swell WA budget surplus to $3.7b
A $3.7 billion operating surplus for 2023/24 has been projected by the WA government, up from May's $3.3 billion amid the highest economic growth in nine years.
NT Treasurer Eva Lawler set for chief minister’s job
The Northern Territory's Labor government has decided on a new leader after Natasha Fyles was forced out of the top job over shares in a manganese mine.
No room: record numbers of Indigenous people seek help
Indigenous people experience homelessness at higher rates than non-Indigenous Australians. Advocates are calling for support of Indigenous-led solutions.
Support for army reserve model in bushfire response
The majority of Australians support better working conditions for volunteer firefighters, as the government reviews the nation's crisis response capability.
New Kiwi PM flags potential for AUKUS tech co-operation
The new prime minister of New Zealand says development of military technology under the AUKUS agreement is an area where it could work together with Australia.
Diplomacy favoured by PM over warship to Red Sea
Australia could contribute better to Middle East stability through diplomacy, says the prime minister as the government mulls a request to send a warship.
A country jackpot: cash incentive to lure GPs out bush
A $10,000 cash incentive is being used to convince doctors of the benefits of a life in the country, as one state tries to plug a regional GP shortage.
Turkish airline lands flight deal in wake of Qatar snub
Turkish Airlines has been granted an expansion of services into Australia in a federal government decision following its rejection of a similar Qatari bid.
Teary NT chief minister resigns over shares scandal
Natasha Fyles has quit as Northern Territory chief minister after failing to declare a parcel of shares, forcing Labor to look for a new leader.
US nuclear submarine laws a ‘significant step forward’
The US is closer to selling nuclear-powered submarines to Australia after key legislation cleared a major hurdle, the development labelled a "significant step".
Calls for change after 40 people die in police custody
More than 100 people died in custody during 2022-23, including 17 who were shot, latest data shows.
Fearless Indigenous leader remembered at state funeral
The legacy of renowned Indigenous leader and Northern Territory Australian of the year, Dr Bush-Blanasi has been honoured at a state funeral.
Milestone for transfer of nuclear subs heralded by PM
The US will sell nuclear-powered submarines to Australia after key legislation cleared a final hurdle in Washington.
Vic debt up $6 billion in 6 months, heading to $177.8b
Victoria's net debt is now expected to reach more than $177.8 billion by 2027 due to infrastructure spending, which is $6.4b more than predicted six months ago.
British wind can unlock Australia’s ‘superpower’ future
Superior climate and energy policies have become a vote winner as well as an economic and security imperative, British High Commissioner Vicki Treadell says.
‘Immoral’: crackdown vowed on inflated NDIS prices
Dodgy NDIS providers have been put on notice about inflated prices likened to "a wedding tax", with a new taskforce to crackdown on the practice.
Santos given green-light for Barossa drilling project
Santos has marked a key regulatory win for its $5.8bn Timor Sea Barossa project, but other court battles are threatening to derail the project.
Australia mulls US request to send warship to Red Sea
A US request to send a warship to the Red Sea amid ongoing Middle East conflict and tension is being considered by Australia's government and defence forces.
Mother, son jailed for Stuart Highway fatal hit-and-run
A young man and his mother have been jailed after he fatally struck a pedestrian and she helped load the woman's body into a ute and bury it in bushland.
Arts groups get $170m govt funding, but some miss out
Creative Australia will distribute $170m to 159 arts organisations, funding an extra 45 groups. But Brisbane's Metro Arts is among those that have missed out.
Indigenous kids over-represented in juvenile detention
Indigenous kids are grossly over-represented in juvenile detention and while reducing the numbers is a Closing the Gap target, the figures are getting worse.
National ban on engineered stone ‘will save lives’
Engineered stone products will be banned from sale from July over significant health risks to workers following an agreement of workplace ministers.