‘Low tolerance’ for slower return to target: RBA
Australia could be galloping towards a Melbourne Cup interest rate rise if progress on inflation proves too slow and the labour market too resilient.
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Ex-attorney-general lodges complaint against premier
Tasmania's former attorney-general has lodged a complaint against the premier, asking for him to be investigated for potential criminal breaches.
Winter crop production to fall amid drier conditions
Australia's winter crop production is expected to fall by almost a quarter, after three consecutive years of bumper harvests.
Distrust, inequity, prejudice behind ‘no’ from the bush
Traditional conservatism and cost of living pressures played into the overwhelming 'no' vote from country Australia, political analysts say.
Man dead as bushfire scorches NSW mid-north coast
The body of a man has been found at a property near Kempsey on the NSW mid-north coast, after a bushfire swept through the area.
Victorian MPs to dodge scrutiny for past bad behaviour
Victorian MPs accused of inappropriate behaviour and misconduct will be probed by a parliamentary integrity commission, but it won't have retrospective powers.
Parliament integrity overhaul after Vic Labor scandals
Victorian MPs, ministers and parliamentary secretaries accused of workplace misconduct will be investigated through a long-awaited integrity commission.
Big cities have room for 655,000 extra granny flats
The humble granny flat could help deliver much-needed housing supply as shortages continue to push rents skyward.
Atoms and spider venom win big at science awards
Pioneering innovations in quantum computing and funnel-web spider venom have earned their discoverers Australia's top science awards.
Small hope for Aussies in Gaza as envoy seeks restraint
Australians in Gaza are being told to make their way to a border crossing in the hopes of a diplomatic breakthrough that would enable a humanitarian corridor.
Soaring temperatures and wind prompt fire warnings
Extreme fire danger warnings are in place on the east coast and Northern Territory due to high temperatures across Queensland and the NT and high winds in NSW.
Gold Coast unveils bold bid to salvage 2026 Comm Games
Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate has revealed a bold bid to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, three months after Victoria stunned organisers by pulling out.
Indigenous progress the focus after voice fails
Both sides of politics are pledging to focus on closing the Indigenous disadvantage gap after a referendum to constitutionally enshrine an advisory body failed.
Unity, peace edict issued as Palestine protesters rally
All hate speech, including anti-Semitism and Islamophobia, must be condemned, the foreign minister says as Israel-Palestine tensions simmer in Australia.
Defensive ABC to pay damages to defamed platoon leader
Former army commando Heston Russell has been awarded $390,000 in damages over allegations reported by the ABC about an executed prisoner in Afghanistan.
Indigenous areas heavily backed the voice to parliament
Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney says the high Indigenous vote for the voice is a positive sign they want constitutional change.
Ex-WA MP James Hayward jailed for sexually abusing girl
Former WA MP James Hayward will spend at least 16 and a half months behind bars for sexually abusing a girl aged between six and eight.
Number of Australians stuck in Gaza doubles to 45
The government has confirmed 45 Australians, including families and potentially children, are stuck in Gaza under blockade with no guaranteed corridor out.
Crypto regulation proposal a ‘critical milestone’
Australian cryptocurrency exchanges are mostly welcoming a proposal to subject them to the same licensing rules as traditional financial institutions.
Referendum defeat no obstacle to state-based bodies
State governments will continue down the path of enshrining their own Indigenous voice and treaty processes despite the emphatic defeat of the voice referendum.
Rolfe’s bias accusations against coroner ‘groundless’
Zachary Rolfe's lawyers say a coroner did not "distance herself" from conversations about "spearing"t he former cop as punishment for Kumanjayi Walker's death.
Indigenous areas heavily backed voice, data shows
Figures have revealed ordinary polling booths with the highest proportion of Indigenous people voted largely in favour of the voice to parliament.
X, formerly Twitter, fined and may face slavery charges
Australia's eSafety Commissioner says some of the biggest tech companies are not living up to their responsibilities to tackle child sexual exploitation.
Body with stab wounds found in beach car park
A man's body with stab wounds has been found in a car parked at a NSW Central Coast beach, while another man is in custody being treated for lacerations.
Australia stands by Israel in wake of Hamas attack
Anthony Albanese has led tributes in parliament to victims of the Hamas attacks against Israel, saying Australians were shocked by the incident.
First female chief justice farewelled as ‘leader’
The High Court of Australia has recognised the achievements of its first female chief justice, Susan Kiefel, ahead of her retirement.
Palestinian envoy seeks help to broker Israel restraint
A Palestinian envoy is seeking help to urge restraint from Israel to prevent the death of innocent civilians in Gaza as Australia tries to get its citizens out.
NSW needs to ‘catch up’ on mental health services
NSW has fallen behind other states on mental health care and will take a significant funding boost to meet the needs of patients, a parliamentary inquiry heard.
Better protection for Australians’ online crypto assets
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has unveiled a proposal for legislation to better protect Australians using digital currencies.
Fugitive Jean Nassif gives up fight for builder licence
Fugitive Jean Nassif has withdrawn his bid to work as an Australian construction industry boss months after police accused him of a $150 million fraud.
X formerly Twitter fined $610,000 over child safety
Australia's eSafety Commissioner says some of the biggest tech companies aren't living up to their responsibilities to tackle child sexual exploitation.