The Saints Chris Bailey, one of the greats
Australia is mourning Chris Bailey, lead singer of Australian band The Saints, who Jimmy Barnes says was one of the country's greatest songwriters.
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Albanese owns up to unemployment mistake
Anthony Albanese has stumbled at his first press conference during day one of campaigning, unable to state the official interest rate and unemployment rate.
Newspoll puts Morrison ahead of Albanese
The latest Newspoll shows Scott Morrison has pulled ahead of Anthony Albanese as the preferred prime minister.
ALP leads election race but Morrison back ahead of Albanese as preferred PM
The latest Newspoll shows Scott Morrison has pulled ahead of Anthony Albanese as the preferred prime minister.
Greens ready to hold power balance: Bandt
Greens leader Adam Bandt says his party is ready to hold the balance of power after the May 21 election, promising to deliver on climate and cost-of-living.
History in the making at 2022 federal poll
It's been a revolving door of prime ministers over the past decade but a 2022 win for Scott Morrison will make him the first successive victor since 2004.
Albanese promises to unite country
Anthony Albanese is promising to unite the country if he wins the May 21 election after the prime minister finally set a six-week campaign in motion.
Bacteria turning UTIs into killers
A growing number of bacteria are developing a resistance to the drugs designed to kill them and turning simple infections into potential killers.
Brisbane Olympics body directors named
The five directors of the Brisbane 2032 Olympics organising committee include a who's who of corporate leaders and Queensland locals.
Starter gun fired for May 21 election
Scott Morrison has implored Australians to stick with his government's economic plan during uncertain times, while Anthony Albanese is pitching a better future.
New Liberal health minister pick imminent
The prime minister will announce Greg Hunt's replacement as health minister within days, as ATAGI declines to approve COVID-19 booster shots for under-16s.
Qantas issues sorry to stranded travellers
Qantas says it's sorry after a family accused the airline of treating them unfairly as they missed their flight to Chile because of delays at Sydney airport.
Iconic Birdsville races make grand return
The Birdsville races are returning to form after a pandemic-induced hiatus with the first of two carnivals for the year happening this weekend.
Auction rates bubble on despite price cool
Despite cooling Australian house prices, auction rates are sky high as buyers get in and sellers go to market before interest rates rise.
PM, Labor set scene for election date call
Scott Morrison has put his handling of the pandemic and economy front and centre in a social media video ahead of his expected election call on Sunday.
No boosters for 12 to 15-year-olds
Australians aged between 12 and 15 don't require a COVID-19 booster yet, says the nation's vaccine advisory group.
Australia steps up Russia sanctions
Labor has pledged it will support rebuilding Ukraine after the violent invasion by Russia, as Australia steps up its military aid and sanctions.
Hyundai’s i20N a lesson in temptation
Hyundai has developed a sizzling, light-weight and burbling version of its entry-level hatchback.
Court rejects Liberal candidate challenge
An application from a now expelled Liberal Party member challenging federal intervention to preselect NSW election candidates has been refused.
Construction starts on new Qld coal mine
The deputy prime minister has hailed a new coal mine as helping to underpin Australia's security by generating more money for the economy.
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.
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.