Wong works to keep Pacific security local
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has had talks with Tonga's leaders a day after meeting the Samoan prime minister to pledge more support.
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Ukraine, lack of policy, key to gas strain
The government will consider using whatever mechanisms are available to counter constrained gas supply on the east coast as price hikes begin to bite.
New govt backs pay rise in wage submission
The minimum wage should be set at a rate which ensures low-paid workers' incomes do not go backwards, the government has argued to the Fair Work Commission.
Woman released over toddler hit-run death
An elderly woman who handed herself in to police after a three-year-old boy was fatally hit by a car in Melbourne has been released.
Lee makes hot start to US Women’s Open
Australian golf star Minjee Lee is in a tie for third, three shots off the lead after the first round of the US Women's Open in North Carolina.
New monkeypox case detected in NSW
A Sydney man who recently returned from Queensland is the latest person to be diagnosed with monkeypox.
SA budget surges into the black
The South Australian government has forecast a budget surplus for the next financial year of $233 million, and more positive news across the forward estimates.
AFL says sorry to superstar Lance Franklin
Sydney Swans superstar Lance Franklin has received a formal apology from the AFL following a heated tribunal hearing where he was labelled a "coward".
Brittany Higgins’ rape trial delayed
The trial for the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins has been delayed until later in June, having previously been set down to start on Monday.
Body found after human leg left on NT road
Two people have been arrested following the discovery of an Aboriginal woman's body near Darwin, two days after a partial leg was found on an NT highway.
Four killed in US hospital shooting
Four people have been killed and multiple others injured in a "catastrophic" shooting at a US hospital, the latest in a wave of gun violence across the country.
‘Hey Dad!’ actor Robert Hughes gets parole
The New South Wales State Parole Authority has granted parole to disgraced Hey Dad! actor and convicted child sex offender Robert Hughes.
Media ‘partially stoked bad COVID-19 info’
An Australian study has documented the spread of misinformation linked to COVID-19 vaccines, laying the blame partly at the feet of "egregious" media reporting.
NSW attorney-general urges drug law pivot
The approach to tackling drug use in NSW is "clearly not working", according to the state's attorney-general, who is pushing to reform the penalties.
Aussie coach McDonald to miss Tour start
New Australian cricket coach Andrew McDonald will miss the start of the upcoming tour of Sri Lanka after testing positive for COVID-19.
Swans star Franklin’s striking ban stands
AFL superstar Lance Franklin has failed to overturn his one-game ban for striking Richmond's Trent Cotchin and will miss the Sydney Swans' round-12 match.
Eagles nab Culley in AFL mid-season draft
West Coast have selected Jai Culley with pick No.1 in the AFL mid-season draft, while North Melbourne snared Kallan Dawson with the second pick.
Wong backs Samoa stance on China agreement
Samoa's prime minister has welcomed the Australian government's stronger stance on climate action, saying it will lead to more positive regional action.
Depp wins defamation case against Heard
Johnny Depp says he is at peace after winning more than $14 million in damages in his US defamation lawsuit against ex-wife Amber Heard.
Cilic to face Ruud in French Open semis
Croatian Marin Cilic has clinched his first French Open semi-final place with a five-set triumph over Russian Andrey Rublev.
Work to do for Roos despite friendly win
Socceroos coach Graham Arnold admits there's work to do after Australia warmed-up for next week's World Cup play-off with a 2-1 friendly win over Jordan.
Joyous Ukraine keep World Cup dream alive
Ukraine's dream of reaching the World Cup finals is still alive after they beat Scotland in their play-off semi-final
Thousands salute Queen on Platinum Jubilee
Millions of people across Britain and the world are expected celebrate Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee.
Minister fuels up for gas price action
Energy Minister Chris Bowen is consulting with his state and territory counterparts about what levers can be pulled to ease burgeoning gas prices.
Aussie AstraZeneca CEO honoured by Queen
The Australian boss of pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca, which produced a crucial vaccine against COVID-19, has been given a knighthood by the Queen.
‘Nazi salutes, swastikas’ at Melb school
Five former Brighton Secondary College students are suing the school, alleging a culture of anti-Semitic discrimination including Nazi salutes and swastikas.
League broadcast icon Ray Warren retires
Legendary rugby league commentator Ray Warren has confirmed his retirement, the 78-year-old opting not to return for next week's State of Origin series opener.
Economy grows, navigates virus and floods
The Australian economy grew by 0.8 per cent in the March quarter, propped up by household spending and resulting in an annual growth rate of 3.3 per cent.
Power bills will be a challenge: Labor
The federal government says there's no immediate answer to rising power bills but it can support households through childcare support and wage growth.
Pacific ‘front and centre’ of priorities
China's position paper on areas of co-operation with Pacific island nations has raised concerns for Australia and its allies, as well as regional leaders.
House prices to fall as rate hikes bite
The CoreLogic home value index declined 0.1 per cent in May, its first drop since September 2020 and led by falls in Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra.