NT senator McMahon joins Lib Democrats
Northern Territory senator Sam McMahon has announced her bid for re-election to federal parliament as a member of the Liberal Democrats.
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Roberts-Smith witnesses allegedly colluded
Media outlets being sued for defamation by Ben Roberts-Smith have accused upcoming witnesses for the war veteran of colluding in their evidence.
RBA warns of quicker, steeper rate rises
The Reserve Bank warns borrowers to be prepared for interest rates to rise more quickly than anticipated, as politicians gear up for a cost-of-living election.
McGowan, Palmer defamation trial wraps up
A defamation battle between Clive Palmer and Mark McGowan could end without a clear victor, with a judge flagging both parties could receive nominal damages.
NSW flood death as new evacuations ordered
A man's body has been recovered from floodwaters southwest of Sydney as the SES works through one of its toughest storm seasons in recent memory.
Govt aims for repeat miracle in Queensland
Three years after Queensland voters were decisive in helping deliver the prime minister an election victory, the landscape has changed considerably.
Australia sends more lethal aid to Ukraine
Australia has vowed to continue its military support of Ukraine as Russia announced sanctions against 228 Australian government members in retaliation.
Chronic shortage of psychiatrists for vets
Poor pay and the challenging work mean many psychiatrists are reluctant to take on the demands of treating mentally ill veterans, an inquiry has been told.
New Tas premier pledges courage, integrity
Long-time deputy Jeremy Rockliff is Tasmania's 47th premier after being elected unopposed by Liberal colleagues to replace departing leader Peter Gutwein.
Boosters approved for 12 to 15-year-olds
The Therapeutic Goods Administration has given approval for the Pfizer vaccine to be given as a COVID-19 booster to 12 to 15-year-olds.
Lib candidates safe as poll call looms
As speculation mounts about the election date, Scott Morrison has one less potential hurdle after the High Court denied a challenge over NSW Liberal candidates.
Feds ‘must fund’ renewables infrastructure
The federal government is being urged to increase its spending on decarbonisation to unlock investment and jobs in the Hunter and Gladstone regions.
Biggest ASX loss in more than three weeks
Investors have watched the ASX close lower after signs the US Federal Reserve wants larger rate increases to head off inflation.
Refugees’ future still uncertain, lawyer
The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre says another 20 refugees have been released from Australian immigration detention centres.
Toyota class action bill could reach $2b
A class action lawsuit against Toyota has been upheld, with the auto giant facing the prospect of paying out thousands of customers to the tune of $2 billion.
Free RATs for Victorians with a disability
Victorians with a disability will be eligible to receive free rapid antigen tests as COVID-19 cases continue to rise across the state.
ASX weighed down by US rate hike concerns
Shares have slipped on the ASX after worries in the US about the central bank taking more aggressive action to curb inflation.
Committee calls for COVID royal commission
A Senate committee examining the COVID-19 outbreak has recommended a royal commission be established to examine Australia's handling of the pandemic.
More Australian kids dying on driveways
More Australian children are dying on household driveways than ever before, figures reveal.
Australia yet to eye Sino-Solomon pact
Australia doesn't have any more information about the Sino-Solomons pact after its "initialling" last week, the government's top foreign affairs official says.
PM attempts to brush off pub altercation
Scott Morrison has been yelled at by a disability pensioner who accused the prime minister of failing to listen to the needs of older people.
Flood evacuations hit drenched Sydney
Flood evacuation orders have been issued across NSW as torrential rain continues and a risk of major flooding develops in multiple areas.
Compo system ‘unintelligible’ to veterans
The royal commission has been told lawyers have to navigate a confusing maze of different legislation to make compensation claims for injured veterans.
New sanctions imposed on Russian officials
Australia has issued sanctions on 67 more Russian officials, including the country's deputy prime minister.
Changing climate is creating a looming health crisis: health academy
Climate change is also an urgent health crisis, health and medical researchers warn as the federal government commits $10 million for modelling the impacts.
More economists expect June rate rise
More economists have brought forward to June their expected date for a first rise in the RBA cash rate in a decade.
Push to move away from COVID death reports
Australia may shift to reporting "excess deaths" from COVID-19 instead of total fatalities, with the chief medical officer saying the time is right to change.
Court weighs whether to hear Lib fight
A battle over the selection of NSW Liberal federal election candidates is set to continue after the High Court agreed to hear a special leave application.
Liberal candidate fight to return to court
A legal stoush over the selection of Liberal election candidates in NSW is set to continue with disgruntled party members seeking a High Court appeal.
Poor forecasts blamed for flood response
NSW emergency agency heads have told a parliamentary hearing the flooding in Lismore earlier this year far exceeded the forecasts they had prepared for.
‘Obsolete’ safety in yachtie’s fatal trip
A coroner has ruled an 86-year-old solo yachtsman who went missing in Bass Strait likely fell overboard while operating a vessel that was too much to handle.