More Australians arrive back home from Gaza
Australians who fled Gaza last week have begun arriving home, as the government continues pressing for the release of 67 citizens still trapped in the war zone.
Politics
China, Australia on right path, Xi tells Albanese
Australia's Prime MInister Anthony Albanese and China's leader Xi Jinping have hailed the improved relations between the two countries as positive and healthy.
Albanese, Labor take Newspoll hit after voice defeat
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's approval rating has suffered a sharp fall in the latest Newspoll as the opposition targets Labor's handling of cost of living.
Staffing boost returns humans to Centrelink services
Thousands more frontline workers are being hired to improve Centrelink and Medicare services, in line with recommendations from the robodebt royal commission.
Infrastructure review finds billions in cost pressures
An independent review of the federal government's infrastructure program has found $33 billion in cost pressures to the economy.
Worker protections sooner on the cards as bill split
Further protections and access to support for workers suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and domestic violence could soon become a reality.
Voters officially have final say on voice referendum
The writ for the 2023 referendum has been returned, formally confirming the result of the vote on enshrining and Indigenous advisory body into the constitution.
‘Political operative’s’ Labor ties raised three times
NSW Transport Minister Jo Haylen won't reveal why her chief of staff has resigned as senior public servants confirm he was warned over a Labor-linked staffer.
Guard of honour as Albanese meets Chinese premier
A ceremonial guard of honour has welcomed Anthony Albanese as he met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang at Beijing's Great Hall of the People.
Turnbull warns PM against making Israel visit
Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull says Anthony Albanese should not make a solidarity visit to Israel, arguing it would not achieve anything.
Australians evacuated in Gaza await flights home
Two dozen Australians who were able to leave Gaza will start arriving home as thousands gathered to call on the government to demand a ceasefire.
Prime minister receives red carpet welcome in China
Anthony Albanese has become the first Australian prime minister to visit China since 2016, touching down in Shanghai to a red carpet welcome.
PM challenges Australia to ‘wipe out’ domestic violence
The prime minister has called for a "whole of society mobilisation" to stop violence against women following the death of a young Sydney woman last month.
Hope but uncertainty for Aussies in Gaza as exit opens
More Australians have escaped Gaza, crossing into Egypt to await commercial flights home as bombs continue to rain down on the besieged strip.
Bill Hayden remembered for ‘giving Labor a future’
Champion of universal healthcare and Labor giant Bill Hayden has been honoured at a state funeral by friends, family and dignitaries.
No quick fix to remaining tariffs ahead of China visit
China's remaining tariffs on Australian products won't be removed immediately despite the prime minister's upcoming visit, Murray Watt says.
Youth placed in spit hood, isolated in Victorian prison
The use of spit hoods on children in Victorian adult prisons will be banned after one was placed on a youth despite him never spitting at staff.
IMF urges higher interest rates to control inflation
An independent assessment of Australia's economy says interest rates will need to lift higher and government effort will be required to bring inflation down.
Remote Aboriginal residents win fight for compensation
The High Court has ruled remote Aboriginal renters are entitled to compensation for distress or disappointment due to living in inadequate housing.
Vic election body at its limit, push for new laws
New laws over postal vote applications and behaviour at polling booths are among key changes on the Victorian Electoral Commission's wishlist.
Jailed Aussie academic on PM’s radar for China trip
The sons of an Australian man jailed in China have heard from the prime minister after urging him to pressure Beijing for their father's release.
Albanese, Netanyahu talk, refugee air strike condemned
Anthony Albanese has spoken with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the first time since the Middle Eastern conflict intensified.
Housing rebound eyes new mark but rates threat looms
National home prices are about to hit a fresh peak in October, though the pace of growth is starting to slow.
Police bin unjust surveillance amid ‘bombshell’ report
Juveniles will no longer be the target of a crime-prevention program found to be at times unlawful and often discriminatory towards Indigenous children.
Voice result a ‘judgment’ on Indigenous people: Grant
Prominent broadcaster Stan Grant has broken his silence over the voice referendum defeat, saying it was a cold-hearted 'no' from Australians.
Mitchell, Wighton case cop admits giving false evidence
A police officer has admitted giving false evidence to justify why he kicked NRL star Jack Wighton out of a Canberra nightclub.
Review damns delivery of Murray-Darling Basin plan
A report into the delivery of the Murray-Darling Basin says the federal government must take a renewed approach to water recovery, with little progress made.
PM talks up trade breakthrough ahead of China trip
With removing trade blockages high on the agenda, Anthony Albanese says he won't avoid the difficult questions when he meets with China's president.
‘Dirty’ donations deal could hurt Greens, independents
Greens leader Adam Bandt has addressed his party's national conference, warning of a deal designed to try and keep major parties in power.
Optimism China might lift more export trade bans
There is growing optimism China could lift further tariffs on Australian products as Anthony Albanese prepares to visit the country.
Albanese prepares for China following US talks
Having returned from an official visit to the United States, Anthony Albanese is gearing up for top-level talks in China.