Economists to pore over jobs data, Reserve Bank minutes
Australia's labour market is expected to continue to soften, even though small businesses are hanging on to workers despite growing cost pressures.
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India braces for second day of major protests
India's capital of Delhi is bracing for a second day of protests after the leader of the "Cockroach" youth movement was released from custody.
‘No time for him’: Hanson gives her Liberal leader pick
One Nation's Pauline Hanson has offered to work with the coalition, but has dismissed the current Liberal leader as the best man for the job.
Rain fails to dampen climate mission at pre-COP31 event
The government has defied critics and bad weather to highlight climate threats to Pacific nations but pre-COP31 also turned the spotlight on its commitments.
Trump says Russia to supply diesel to global markets
US President Donald Trump says Russia will supply diesel fuel to the global markets after a conversation with President Vladimir Putin.
Israel scolds pick amid Pillay Nobel Peace Prize praise
Navi Pillay, a South African-born jurist and ad hoc judge at the International Court of Justice, has won the Nobel Peace Prize.
First Palestinian election since 2006 set to be delayed
Palestinian factions are discussing delaying legislative elections planned for November due to logistical issues in Gaza.
Questions cloud coalition plan for migrant care staff
The coalition maintains aged care workers will not be impacted by plans to slash migration, despite the sector's high reliance on temporary visa holders.
Besieged nation warns COP31 can’t be climate talkfest
The tiny Pacific nation of Tuvalu has hosted presidents and prime ministers to demonstrate the starkest impacts of rising sea levels before major climate talks.
Australia backs energy as it cops heat at climate talks
Australia has pledged millions of dollars to boost renewable energy in the Pacific but faces criticism from other nations over fossil fuel exports.
Higher tax take puts federal budget on stronger footing
Australia's deficit for the past financial year is smaller than expected, but rising borrowing costs mean the fiscal outlook is still gloomy.
Grieving dad backs vow to axe scheme cutting jail terms
A controversial law that shaves time off prisoners' sentences for good behaviour under certain conditions would be axed with a change of state government.
Bad news comes in twos: cash rate and CPI set to rise
Australian mortgage holders can expect more borrowing pain when the Reserve Bank board meets, with an interest rate hike almost universally anticipated.
Footy codes unite on Aussie rules’ big day
A decades-old club tradition has again hosted a who's who of politics and Aussie Rules ahead of AFL's biggest day, where an unlikely star stole the limelight.
Parliament reports still stacked in government in-tray
Dozens of parliamentary reports remain unanswered by government months after they were handed down, while others are brushed with stock responses.
Pubs to go to the dogs in premier’s pre-election pitch
A decades-old ban on dogs inside pubs would be overturned in one state as an incumbent government seeks to win voters over ahead of an upcoming election.
Xi arrives in Washington to rare Trump airport welcome
Donald Trump has welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to Washington for a three-day visit where tensions over trade, technology and Tehran will play out.
Jobs data last piece in puzzle for Reserve Bank board
Unemployment data is not expected to deter the Reserve Bank from hiking interest rates for a fourth time in 2026 when it meets later in September.
EU opens door for Canada associate member status
Allied relationships must be "urgently reimagined", said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen as she proposed Canada associate membership.
‘Stuck’: enough energy projects planned, too few built
Australia could miss its 2030 climate targets unless more renewable energy projects move from the planning phase into construction.
Health hazard: doctors say it’s time to run out of gas
Australia should stop approving new gas projects and phase out use of the fossil fuel to protect public health as well as the environment, a report says.
Electric switch could save households $5000 a year
More than 30 organisations will urge the federal government to do more in backing electric appliances, equipment and vehicles to cut costs and emissions.
No coal power, no new petrol cars by 2035 for net zero
Australia needs to phase out coal, gas and oil faster than planned to meet its climate commitments, a report says, with changes in energy, transport and mining.
‘Out of her league’: PM defends mum after Hanson attack
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has been called on to apologise after "appalling" comments made about Anthony Albanese's late mother resurfaced.
Motorists warned to buckle up for higher fuel prices
One of Australia's peak motoring bodies has stopped short of calling for a fuel excise cut but believes all options should be on the table as oil prices spike.
US shoots across PM’s bow on big tech ‘extortion’
The White House has bristled over the government's planned crackdown on social media algorithms as the prime minister's trip to the United States looms.
‘Elites’: Olympic rowing site critics cop premier blast
A premier has hit back at critics of the proposed 2032 rowing venue for the Brisbane Olympics, accusing them of not wanting the event held in a regional area.
Concession card call for all Aussie uni students
Australia is being urged to help ease cost-of-living pressures on domestic university students by making a key change to the support it already offers.
Sustainable jet fuel project moves closer to take-off
A multimillion-dollar project designed to produce green fuels is a step closer to launch after securing a $30 million investment.
Cold start to nation’s normally hot home sales season
The property market is yet to shake off its winter chill as capital cities reported fewer auctions in the first week of the normally busy spring sales season.
Police probe potential second mistaken identity hit
A potentially innocent man has been killed at a home with links to organised crime in the second fatal shooting in Sydney in as many days.