NSW leaders clash over privatisation, tolls and wages
Dominic Perrottet and NSW Opposition Leader Chris Minns have traded blows over privatisation, with the premier refusing to rule out selling more state assets.
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Footy legend told alleged sex victim she was ‘lucky’
Football great Barry Cable is alleged to have told a teenager she was lucky and would eventually thank him when sexually abusing her more than 50 years ago.
Family joins dig for Aussie killed in Turkey earthquake
A Sydney man's body has been recovered from the rubble in Turkey following the devastating magnitude 7.8 earthquake that has killed more than 12,000 people.
Alan Tudge bows out of ‘unforgiving’ federal politics
Former coalition cabinet minister Alan Tudge has cited health and family reasons for his decision to quit federal politics in an emotional speech to parliament.
Four Australians missing after deadly Turkey earthquake
Four Australians are unaccounted for after the deadly earthquake in Turkey and Syria as the government and community organisations scramble to help.
Ex-Orthodox teacher Leifer’s trial behind closed doors
The trial for former ultra-Orthodox Jewish school principal Malka Leifer has headed behind closed doors for the first of the complainant's evidence.
Defence minister’s promise on three-way submarines deal
Australian sovereignty won't be affected when the country acquires nuclear submarines, despite a reliance on the US and UK for help, the defence minister says.
‘Be proud’: Political unity plea for Indigenous voice
Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney has called for solidarity on the voice to parliament as the political debate is consumed by administrative details.
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AGL posts $1.1b loss, warns price caps risk investment
AGL Energy has posted a $1.1 billion first-half loss on decarbonisation costs and warns gas price caps imposed by the federal government put investment at risk.
First coal shipments to China stokes trade optimism
Trade Minister Don Farrell has welcomed improvement in relations with Beijing as Australia's first coal shipments in years await Chinese clearance.
Coal mine rejection not broad precedent, says minister
Tanya Plibersek has defended her decision to block Clive Palmer's proposed coal mine in Queensland on the edge of the Great Barrier Reef.
Albanese vows justice for MH17 victims as probe ends
The federal government says Dutch prosecutors have provided conclusive evidence of Russia's involvement in the shooting down of Malaysia Airlines flight 17.
PM rules out taxpayer funding of voice campaigns
Anthony Albanese says public funds should not be used to finance the 'yes' or 'no' campaigns for the voice to parliament referendum.
First coal shipment to China stokes trade optimism
The trade minister says an improvement in the trade relationship with Beijing is welcome as the first coal shipment in years awaits Chinese customs clearance.
Russian involvement in MH17 ‘conclusive’, ‘unequivocal’
The federal government says Dutch prosecutors have provided conclusive evidence of Russia 's involvement in the shooting down of Malaysia Airlines flight 17.
AGL Energy slams government intervention, posts H1 loss
AGL Energy has posted a first-half loss, citing the cost of decarbonisation, coal plant outages and challenging energy market conditions.
Nuclear subs to be a ‘three-way solution’: Marles
Australian sovereignty won't be affected when the country acquires nuclear submarines despite a reliance on the US and UK for help, the defence minister says.
Inquiry told of ‘disturbing’ probe into gay-hate murder
Police missed crucial evidence in the investigation into the murder of a bisexual Sydney man who was allegedly killed by his friend, an inquiry has been told.
Barrier Reef fears sink Palmer’s push for new coal mine
A central Queensland project proposed by Clive Palmer has become the first coal mine to be refused under national environmental laws.
Higgins willing to appear in Lehrmann defamation case
Brittany Higgins says she is willing to appear as a witness in any civil action brought by her former colleague Bruce Lehrmann alleging he was defamed.
Car industry crashes past climate target amid warnings
Research shows the automotive industry could exceed its 1.5-degree climate target by 75 per cent and electric vehicles alone will not meet the goal.
Indigenous artist to represent Australia in Venice
Indigenous artist Archie Moore will represent Australia at the Venice Biennale, one of the most prestigious events in the international art world.
Code of conduct needs parliament culture shift: staffer
Parliamentarians and their staff will be subject to a new code of conduct, but a former employee says it will take consistent work to change the culture.
Voice referendum mailout back on the agenda
A government bid to end mass mailing of referendum information faces defeat after concerns were raised by the federal opposition.
Ex-Orthodox principal Leifer denies raping sisters
A trial has begun for former ultra-Orthodox Jewish school principal Malka Leifer who is accused of raping three Melbourne sisters at the Adass Israel School.
All adults to be offered fresh COVID-19 booster
The government has announced everyone who has not had a COVID-19 booster or a case of the virus in the past six months can get another vaccine shot.
Footy legend accused of girl’s ‘degrading’ sexual abuse
Australian rules footy great Barry Cable allegedly sexually abused a girl in club change rooms and at a public pool more than 50 years ago, a court has heard.
Treasurer stands by inflation handling, as rates bite
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says while the recent interest rate hike would slow the economy, forecasts show Australia would not go into a recession.
More electric deliveries set to hit Australian roads
The country's largest fleet of electric vehicles is growing, with Australia Post revealing a new electric truck trial and plans to phase out petrol motorbikes.
Vow to cut red tape slowing life-saving cancer therapy
Australia has been slow to keep up with new, life-saving medical technologies which is impacting cancer patients, the health minister says.
Speed limits, old cars and road injuries face scrutiny
Australia will overhaul the way it reports road accident statistics as part of a national safety plan that will also investigate speed limits and car features.