Punishment at the petrol pump: Chalmers
New federal treasurer Jim Chalmers says motorists are being punished at the bowser again, but won't promise to retain the fuel excise cut beyond September.
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Care sector wants more govt pandemic help
Care sector leaders say the incoming Labor government has to prioritise ongoing pandemic concerns during its first 100 days in office.
ASX edges higher at noon after Labor win
The ASX200 is up 0.2 per cent at midday, with mining stocks gaining and Codan and Elders posting strong gains on earnings updates.
Albanese bound for Quad meeting in Japan
Australia's new prime minister is travelling to Japan for a summit he says will send a message to the world of Australia's change in government.
Election count has ALP short of a majority
The Australian Electoral Commission's latest figures give Labor 75 seats to the coalition's 59, as vote counting continues.
Biloela family home “as soon as possible”
Supporters of the Tamil family held in immigration detention believe their plight changed votes in Qld as the town of Biloela prepares to welcome them home.
Lyn Dawson seen bruised before vanishing
Chris Dawson's wife Lynette was spotted with a bruised throat days before her disappearance, his Sydney murder trial has been told.
Labor to make Australia proud: Albanese
Australia's 31st prime minister, Anthony Albanese, has promised to make the nation proud of his government, as he and a small team of ministers were sworn in.
Liberals weigh up options for party leader
The Liberal Party is taking stock in the wake of an election defeat but is turning its focus to a replacement for Scott Morrison as leader.
Tink says independents listened to voters
The wave of newly elected women independent MPs has moderate Liberals and Labor assessing the damage in formerly safe NSW seats.
Climate, women key to future: Birmingham
The Liberal Party is looking for new direction and leadership after the Morrison government fell at the federal election on Saturday.
Morrison warns against hung parliament
Prime Minister Scott Morrison continues to campaign on polling day, warning of the 'hazards' of minority government.
Albanese set to become next prime minister
Anthony Albanese will become just the fourth Labor leader to take the party to government from opposition since World War II.
Albanese to be PM as Morrison concedes
The Australian Labor Party has returned to power after nine years in opposition, but may yet govern in minority with independents and the Greens.
Rules to keep the democracy sausage safe
Sausage sizzles and bake sales are great election-day fundraisers, but care is needed to ensure they don't become spreaders of foodborne illness, experts say.
Exercise key for those with half a heart
A new Heart Research Institute study will look at whether exercise will help rather than hinder Australians born with half a heart.
Australia posts 47,000 new virus cases
With Australia reporting more than 47,000 new virus cases, a person from NSW has been fined for importing drugs used to treat COVID against clinical advice.
Win for ‘community’ in Wentworth: Spender
Supporters of Wentworth independent Allegra Spender are celebrating as she stands on the brink of taking the Sydney seat from Liberal incumbent Dave Sharma.
Labor set to flip two marginal Vic seats
Labor is set to flip the marginal Victorian seats of Chisholm and Higgins, as "teal" independents threaten other high-profile Liberals in the state.
Greens make big inroads in Queensland
The Greens are set to win three seats in Brisbane, with the major parties suffering a backlash in Saturday's election.
Aussies sizzle to democracy sausage high
The democracy sausage has made a triumphant return at the 2022 election, with even more snags sizzling at polling booths than at the last vote three years' ago.
Fresh independent quartet set to claim win
Four independents are set to claim lower house seats as federal election polling continues, but Treasurer Josh Frydenburg is refusing to concede.
Labor wins govt with low primary vote
Labor has won office with a lower primary vote than 2019 when the party failed to unseat the Morrison coalition government.
Status quo possible for Nationals in House
Nine of 10 Nationals-held seats appear to be returning to the coalition, with a NSW seat the only one still in dispute.
Bandt declares election a ‘Greens-slide’
The Greens are projected to win two Queensland seats in the House of Representatives, taking one each from Labor and the Liberals.
Pauline Hanson facing loss in Senate race
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson is expected to miss out on a Senate seat, as early counting of votes places the Greens ahead of her party.
Labor to take power as whole or minority
Anthony Albanese will be just the fourth Labor leader to guide the party to victory from opposition since World War II.
Dutton touted as new opposition leader
Peter Dutton looks set to take over the Liberal leadership as Scott Morrison steps down and Josh Frydenberg is poised to lose his seat.
ALP eyes majority as Albanese gets to work
Attending a summit with world leaders will be Prime Minister-elect Anthony Albanese's first priority, as vote counting continues after the federal election.
Care sector urges more govt pandemic help
Care sector leaders say the new federal Labor government needs to prioritise ongoing pandemic concerns during its first 100 days in office.
Labor well-placed for narrow majority
The latest figures from the Australian Electoral Commission have Labor on 74 seats in the House of Representatives - two short of a majority.