No spending free-for-all: treasurer sets election tone
Any further cost-of-living relief will need to be balanced carefully against budget constraints and economic circumstances, the federal treasurer says.
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Climate, reparations top agenda at ‘successful’ meet
Climate, policing and reparations have emerged as key issues at a meeting of Commonwealth heads as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese hails the summit a success.
PM: ‘Security of any one of us, matters to all of us’
The prime minister has celebrated a collaboration between Australian and Pacific Islands police, emphasising the initiative is led by and for Pacific nations.
Labor, LNP ‘broken’, minor parties look to gain ground
Queensland's crossbench is tipped to expand on October 26 as support for minor parties across the state grows while Labor and the LNP fight to retain seats.
Turbo charge house approvals, business urges government
The Business Council of Australia says state governments should be able to intervene in council planning decisions, using a carrot and stick approach.
Still grieving: reflecting on the voice referendum
Grief and hurt are still being felt in First Nations communities one year on from the 2023 voice referendum but many are still fighting for change.
Tuck shop investment: Labor promises free school lunch
Queensland Premier Steven Miles has officially launched Labor's election campaign ahead of the October 26 poll to fanfare from supporters.
Labor pitches $365m for 50 new GP clinics to woo voters
Two weeks out from election day, Queensland Labor has made a bold pitch to open 50 bulk-billing GP clinics as the opposition eyes a new dam in the southeast.
New bid to stop at-risk boys committing family violence
Young men and boys at risk of engaging in family, domestic and sexual violence are set to be assisted through a national early intervention trial.
New bid to nail down housing bill as talks hit the wall
A key housing bill will be pushed back into parliament despite the government, the opposition and the Greens reaching a stalemate in negotiations.
Defence scientists ready for China’s ‘grey’ warfighting
Defence science is proving crucial as smaller powers stand up to China and Russia but can also be used to deter war in an increasingly uncertain future.
Save lives: plea to NSW premier after overdose deaths
A Greens MP has called on NSW Premier Chris Minns to fast track drug testing laws after two people died from accidental heroin overdoses at a house party.
Miles makes voter pitch as parliament wraps before poll
Queensland's premier has made one last parliamentary pitch to voters ahead of October's election.
Local business fears closure with no govt support
A battling small business owner has called for more Queensland government assistance as talks to provide tax relief for a major casino operator continue.
Child protection probe promise after pedophile arrest
The Queensland opposition has promised an inquiry into the state's child protection system if it wins government after a man was charged with multiple offences.
Union pours fuel on sexism claims within fire service
Queensland's fire service is being scrutinised over allegations of sexism and bullying within the ranks.
Reforms pushed through as change of state govt looms
Polling indicates the Liberal National Party will end Labor's nine-year reign in Queensland as parliament enters its final sitting week before the election.
Emissions blowout flagged if coal, gas extended: govt
Australia's emissions could blow out by an additional 1.7 billion tonnes should coal and gas be extended, government analysis has found.
Economic relief, veteran health to dominate parliament
As federal parliament returns, cost-of-living concerns and the mental health of defence veterans will be in the spotlight.
Embattled mayor welcomes government-appointed advisor
An advisor will be appointed to a Queensland council amid ongoing issues between colleagues and a mayor being investigated by a corruption watchdog.
Macron names former Brexit negotiator as new French PM
President Emmanuel Macron has made former Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier France's new prime minister after weeks of talks following an inconclusive election.
Concerns raised before hospital deaths report: expert
An expert says concerns were raised with the Queensland government well before a review found inadequate staffing contributed to deaths at a mental health unit.
CopperString project blowout sparks council concern
A north Queensland mayor has accused the government of playing election politics after an enormous transmission line's costs increased by $1.2 billion.
Punted Lambies critical of ‘disrespectful’ senator
Two former Jacqui Lambie Network MPs kicked out of the party by the senator say she is difficult to work with and disrespectful.
Offenders sent DV victim data in police system blunder
Victims including some involved in domestic violence matters have had their addresses forwarded to offenders after a police data glitch.
Knife search powers widened, new rules for youth crime
Police will be able to search for knives in shopping centres, sports stadiums and public transport under expanded laws.
Faster compo for sick firies as Qld widens cancer list
Firefighters in Queensland will be able to access compensation for a wider range of cancers and not have to prove they were caused by the job.
Ex-parole boss ‘romantically linked to Labor staffer’
A whistleblower has claimed an ex-parole board boss, who has been referred to the corruption watchdog, was romantically linked to a government staffer.
LNP boss ‘fed taxpayer funds into company he later ran’
Queensland's Labor government has accused the opposition leader of feeding taxpayer money to a training company that he became a director of the next year.
Thai king endorses Paetongtarn Shinawatra as PM
Thailand's king has approved Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the youngest daughter of former leader Thaksin Shinawatra, as the country's new prime minister.
Liberals’ council nomination extension plea rejected
The NSW electoral commissioner has rejected the state Liberals' request for more time after the party failed to nominate candidates for a string of local seats.