Japan bullet train a ‘dream’: NSW Premier
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet boarded the bullet train from Tokyo to Hiroshima during his Asia trade mission, as travel troubles continue to bubble at home.
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Aust COVID death toll surpasses 11,100
The country's daily death toll rose by more than 100 people on Saturday, bringing Australia's total loss from COVID-19 to more than 11,100 people.
Blacksmiths forging ahead in ancient trade
Blacksmithing is one of the oldest known trades and it's being kept alive by creators and collectors in regional Australia.
Young Australians urged to be organ donors
Young people across the nation are being encouraged to sign up for the Australian Organ Donor Register as part of DonateLife Week.
Climate, budget high on parliament agenda
Australia's 47th parliament will meet for the first time, with the new Labor government set to tackle climate change, cost-of-living and aged care crises.
Environment shock also warning for humans
Australians must understand this week's grim report about the state of the environment is also a report about them, a leading environmental health expert says.
Third of aged care facilities hit by COVID
More than one third of Australia's aged care facilities are battling COVID-19 outbreaks with 6000 residents and 3400 staff infected.
Labor demolishing building watchdog powers
Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke will decrease the powers of the building industry watchdog before the federal government moves to scrap it completely.
‘Disgraceful’: PM lashes coalition on boat
The former coalition government "trashed" caretaker conventions and sought to "abuse" the public service on election day, the prime minister says.
Border to remain open over foot and mouth
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has defended the government's decision to keep borders to Indonesia open as a devastating virus continues to spread.
Victoria is best-performing state: CommSec
Victoria has earned top spot on CommSec's quarterly State of the States report for the first time since its COVID lockdowns but Queensland is coming on strong.
Barilaro scuffle: ‘I’m being harassed’
John Barilaro has been confronted by a TV crew outside a Sydney bar, as NSW parliament is recalled as part of an inquiry into his appointment to a trade role.
NSW Labor’s Prue Car diagnosed with cancer
NSW Labor deputy leader Prue Car says she is in shock after being diagnosed with a large tumour on her kidney, and will be taking leave to undergo treatment.
AUKUS needs to be game changer: US chief
Former US National Security Agency head Michael Rogers wants the trilateral AUKUS alliance to challenge the status quo amid heightened security tensions.
Child COVID-19 vaccine data under review
Immunisation advisory group ATAGI says a decision is yet to be made on whether to approve Moderna's vaccine for children as young as six months.
Govt COVID messaging is inconsistent: Libs
Opposition health spokeswoman Senator Anne Ruston has described the Albanese government's messaging about the COVID-19 pandemic as inconsistent.
Museum shows First Nations art purchases
A collection of artwork by Indigenous artists from far north Queensland and the Torres Strait is on display for the first time at Canberra's National Museum.
Ex-lover feared Roberts-Smith, court told
The former lover of Ben Roberts-Smith both loved and feared him after an alleged attack and stereotypical reactions should be rejected, a judge has been told.
Educators vote to strike on September 7
The United Workers Union has issued a list of three demands to the government after early childhood educators voted to go on strike in September.
WA town grieves children after fatal fire
A mother is being flown to Perth for treatment as she assists police after her three children died in a house fire in Port Hedland in the Pilbara region.
More wet weather and flooding on way: BOM
The Bureau of Meteorology has warned large parts of the country will experience wetter than average conditions throughout the rest of the year.
Barilaro requested NY job change: staffer
John Barilaro asked for the US trade job, to which he was later appointed, to be converted to a ministerial appointment 'ASAP', a former adviser says.
Vic demands urgent plan amid gas shortage
Energy Minister Lily D'Ambrosio has called on AEMO to ensure minimal storage levels are maintained at national gas facilities amid a looming crisis.
No shift on emissions reduction target: PM
The Albanese government will not budge on its emissions reduction target of 43 per cent by 2030, saying it is what the Australian people voted for.
Mental health concern on mask mandates: PM
Anthony Albanese says mental health concerns were one of the reasons why broad mask mandates haven't been recommended to return.
ASX rallies 1.7pct on strong US earnings
The local share market has gained 1.65 per cent to close at a three-week high, as several US companies beating earnings expectations lifted global sentiment.
Premier Perrottet urges Sidoti to resign
The NSW premier has urged former Liberal minister John Sidoti to resign from parliament after the ICAC found he engaged in serious corrupt conduct.
‘Unethical’ Vic Labor promises changes
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has apologised and promised changes after a damning report laid bare rampant factionalism inside Victorian Labor.
Lie alleged to cover up Afghan execution
War veteran Ben Roberts-Smith has been accused of colluding with four of his witnesses by inserting a lie into evidence to cover up an alleged war crime.
PM won’t revive hospital abortion policy
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is not considering a policy that would require public hospitals to provide abortion services to receive federal funding.
Sydney man jailed over $2 million fraud
A Sydney businessman has been jailed after defrauding $2 million from a Queensland printing business through shell companies and false directorships.