PM ‘smashing targets’ as term hits halfway point
Anthony Albanese says the government's biggest priority is the cost of living as he marked 18 months in the top job.
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Rise in online hate speech underscores need for reform
Gaps in the regulatory framework dealing with safety online have been identified by the federal government as hate speech and the misuse of AI continue to rise.
Australia’s road infrastructure funding set to double
The federal government is increasing the money local councils have available to improve road infrastructure, as extreme weather takes a toll on the network.
Calls for justice from thousands at pro-Palestine rally
Thousands have marched in a pro-Palestine rally in Melbourne's city centre after hearing from the father of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.
Labor keeps Mulgrave in Vic by-election despite swing
Labor appears on track to retain the Victorian seat of Mulgrave, previously held by former premier Daniel Andrews, but with a large swing against it.
Crackdown on former detainees could face legal hurdle
Tough new laws including tracking devices and jail for breaching visa conditions for 93 released detainees are likely to face a legal challenge, an expert says.
Chinese attack on navy ship divers ‘dangerous’: PM
The prime minister says an incident involving the Chinese military and Australian navy divers was appropriately and unequivocally raised with authorities.
US tries to halt Aust property sale by ex-marine’s wife
Australian authorities, acting on behalf of the US, have asked a court to restrain a multi-million-dollar asset held by the wife of a former marine.
Company denies controversial firm used to win contract
Salesforce told a parliamentary inquiry it did not use a controversial lobbying firm linked to ex-minister Stuart Robert to win a government contract.
Woman to defend cream crepe attack on NT chief minister
Suzanne Milgate says she will plead not guilty to attacking the Northern Territory's chief minister with a crepe and harassing her online.
More Australians flee Gaza as ceasefire calls mount
A big group of Australians has escaped war-torn Gaza as the conflict continues between Israel and Hamas.
Stop making trouble over warship, China tells Australia
The prime minister is resisting opposition pressure to reveal if he raised an incident with a Chinese warship when he spoke to Xi Jinping on the weekend.
Subdued 2024 for property as rate pain hits home
A mixed year is expected for Australian property markets, with SQM Research expecting strong growth in Brisbane and Perth but weaker performance elsewhere.
Former detainees face tough penalties under new laws
Laws imposing strict visa conditions on ex-detainees, including those with criminal records released from indefinite detention, have passed parliament.
Students skip school to rally over climate ‘shame’
Students across the nation have taken a day out of class to protest government inaction on climate change and the continued support of fossil fuels.
Four in five Australian housing markets in growth mode
The rebound in home prices has reached most parts of the country although the pace of growth varies across cities and regions.
Australia looks for China counterbalance at key summit
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has joined world leaders at the APEC Summit in San Francisco, where he's held talks with counterparts.
Hospital donation ‘to combat anti-China sentiment’
A man on trial for alleged planned foreign interference says he was trying to combat anti-Chinese attitudes when he handed a politician a $37,000 cheque.
Albanese hails ‘warm’ US-China talks at APEC summit
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says US President Joe Biden and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping have smoothed over recent tensions.
Australia condemns ‘unsafe’ run-in with Chinese warship
Acting prime minister Richard Marles has condemned the actions of a Chinese warship after its crew subjected Australian naval divers to harmful sonar pulses.
Labor retains Mulgrave in Victorian by-election
Labor is on track to retain the Victorian seat of Mulgrave, previously held by former premier Daniel Andrews, but with a large swing against it.
Cookie-cutter designs to underpin NSW housing boom
NSW will turn back the clock and develop a cookie-cutter design book like those used in many beloved suburbs in the latest effort to make housing affordable.
Pumbah rounds on parliament in defence of dingoes
Pumbah the domesticated dingo has made a special trip to Canberra as defenders of the native species work to stop them from being shot and poisoned.
Freed detainee fearful as advocates pan emergency laws
After the High Court found indefinite immigration detention unlawful, freed detainees and advocates are concerned about "knee-jerk" emergency laws.
Cyber security chief on leave over workplace matter
Air Marshal Darren Goldie will end his tenure as National Cyber Security Coordinator after being recalled to Defence over a workplace matter.
Paramedics issue new high stakes threat over pay deal
NSW paramedics have upped the ante in their pay battle, threatening to go 'nuclear' by letting their registrations lapse as the state heads into festive season.
ACTU push for workplace laws to be fast-tracked
The ACTU is urging the government to fast-track its contentious workplace laws, saying every day that goes by is costing gig workers money they can't afford.
‘I began to despise teachers’ victim tells abuse probe
Child sex abuse survivors have detailed their experiences at an inquiry into historical abuse at Victorian primary schools.
Billions of litres to be extracted from NT groundwater
The Northern Territory's largest water allocation plan has been released, angering environmentalists and traditional owners.
Living rough: 40,000 young people locked out of housing
As the housing crisis continues and rents rise, a coalition of housing and homelessness organisations is calling for specific measures to help young people.
Climate, trade on agenda for Albanese at APEC summit
Anthony Albanese is heading to the United States for the APEC summit where all eyes will be on a highly anticipated meeting between Joe Biden and Xi Jinping.