Upper house pushing Labor on ‘secret’ gambling ads plan
The government is under pressure over its plans for gambling advertising as an independent senator pushes for the release of documents.
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Trump and Powell bicker over cost of Fed building reno
President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell are bickering face-to-face over the cost of the building renovations.
Voters in Taiwan reject bid to oust China-friendly MPs
Taiwanese voters have rejected a bid to oust about one-fifth of their MPs from the opposition Nationalist Party in a recall election.
Tourist mecca fighting to turn tide on Mother Nature
The Gold Coast could be pushing sand uphill as it works to restore beaches eroded by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
Boss of troubled DNA lab resigns after being suspended
A director has resigned in another setback for a beleaguered DNA lab that had major failings over a number of years exposed by back-to-back inquiries.
Buoyant Albanese plots next phase of Labor dynasty
Childcare reform, cutting HECS debt, enshrining penalty rates and initiating a new class of Labor MPs are the prime minister's priorities as parliament resumes.
Protests take over from pageantry as parliament returns
Protests in and around Parliament House threatened to disrupt proceedings as the nation's politicians went through the traditional ceremonies of being sworn in.
Police burnt out juggling jobs in DV-hit state
One state's police respond to up to 180,000 domestic and family violence calls every year and need more support, with unions calling for change.
Olympic city house values join the million-dollar club
Interstate migration and the allure of warmer weather have contributed to a city's house prices surging past the million-dollar mark.
Minority premier takes campaign crack at independents
A state Liberal premier who has presided over two minority governments has taken an election campaign shot at independents for creating "division".
Multi-billion dollar green hydrogen project evaporates
The largest green hydrogen project planned in Australia will not go ahead after funding within an international consortium collapsed.
Police feature in complaints to territory ombudsman
The use of spit hoods has been defended by a crime-troubled territory's chief minister, amid a soaring number of complaints about police to the ombudsman.
Archer fires an early shot amid state political turmoil
Ousted federal Liberal MP Bridget Archer will attempt a return to politics as embattled state premier Jeremy Rockliff prepares to call an early election.
Maligned power station back online after explosions
One of a state's largest power stations is back online for the first time since April after it was forced to shut down following another explosion.
Musk leaves Trump administration after bill criticism
Elon Musk's work in Washington is over after announcing he is leaving the Trump administration following a tumultuous efficiency drive across US agencies.
‘Hannah’s smiling down on us’: landmark laws begin
Five years after a horrific attack, coercive control has become a criminal offence in Queensland in a "bittersweet" day for a murdered mother's parents.
MPs seek united front against Labor from torn coalition
Liberals and Nationals are being told to focus on applying the blowtorch to Labor rather than letting infighting take hold after their political marriage ended.
Plibersek punted as PM stamps authority on ministry
One of Labor's most senior women has been shifted out of a key portfolio as the prime minister shakes up his cabinet after a landslide election win.
Labor revels in election afterglow as ministry sworn in
Smiles were abundant following a big election victory as new and old members of the Labor ministry gathered to be sworn in at Government House.
Market turmoil could stoke inflation: Future Fund
The Future Fund has outperformed the broader market and its own target but its managers warn market uncertainty could lift bond yields and reignite inflation.
Merz elected German chancellor after initial defeat
MPs have elected conservative leader Friedrich Merz as Germany's next chancellor in a second round of voting.
Grief and anger grip community after shopkeeper’s death
Floral tributes have been placed outside a supermarket where a beloved store owner was stabbed to death after confronting a man allegedly shoplifting.
Inquiry pours scorn on government over Games debacle
Flawed costings, hasty decisions and a lack of due diligence have been identified by a scathing report into Victoria's handling of the Commonwealth Games.
‘Up against the clock’: time ticking for Brisbane 2032
The flag has dropped on the race to the 2032 Games with a venue plan unveiled but organisers are "up against the clock" to finish construction, an expert says.
Trump speech boasts of ‘swift and unrelenting’ action
"America is back," President Donald Trump has told Congress as credited his "swift and unrelenting action" during a tumultuous return to the White House.
Call for resignation of arts chief after fiery hearing
Senator Sarah Hanson-Young has called for Creative Australia's chief executive to resign, over the decision to ditch the Venice Biennale team.
Dutton accuses PM of peddling ‘dirt’ on share purchases
Attempts to use Peter Dutton's decades-old financial records against him reflect poorly on the federal government, the opposition leader says.
Coalition, Labor miss the mark on $347b spending claim
The opposition's claim Labor has added $350 billion in spending omits the impact of inflation, while Labor's response misconstrues the coalition's planned cuts.
Coalition, Labor miss the mark on $347b spending claim
The opposition's claim Labor has added $350 billion in spending omits the impact of inflation, while Labor's response misconstrues the coalition's planned cuts.
Robodebt: corruption watchdog to investigate six people
Six public servants involved in the robodebt disaster will be investigated for possible corrupt conduct, offering hope to victims of the illegal welfare scheme.
Steelworks forced into administration to ‘save’ future
South Australia has ended months of uncertainty over a critical steelworks by placing the plant into administration.