Anger over aid worker’s killing expressed to Israeli PM
Anthony Albanese has conveyed the nation's anger over the killing of an Australian aid worker in Gaza to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Olympic athletes urge Brisbane 2032 stadium rethink
A group of high-profile Olympic and Paralympic athletes have called on Queensland Premier Steven Miles to reconsider contentious Games infrastructure plans.
‘Selfless’ aid worker among 7 killed in Gaza air strike
Australian woman Zomi Frankcom is among a group of aid workers killed by an Israeli air strike while they were delivering food in Gaza.
Wage and energy bills prompt ‘cost-of-trading crisis’
Soaring wages, energy and insurance bills are hurting Australia's retailers, as the sector's peak body calls for relief to help businesses stay afloat.
First voice to parliament decided after votes counted
The vote counts have been completed and the 46 members of South Australia's Indigenous community have been elected to the parliamentary advisory body.
Rebuilding Chinese wine market may take a decade
As Australian wine producers celebrate China's decision to remove punitive sanctions on imports, the industry is warning the recovery will take time.
Judge dismisses credit card case against union boss
A union president accused of billing members for $6700 in personal expenses via his union-issued credit card has had the civil case against him dismissed.
ADF spells ‘disruptive’ life for struggling members
The Australian Defence Force chief says he is "committed to doing better" by families who have been let down by the failures of the military.
‘Nowhere to hide’, FIFO police targeting crime hotspots
A new Queensland Police operation using a fly-in-fly-out approach will deploy officers to high crime areas across the state in a bid to reduce repeat offending.
PM says minimum wage workers ‘should not fall behind’
Lowest-paid workers should not be going backwards and worker pay rises are not at odds with moderating inflation, the prime minister says.
‘Waste of money’: Victoria’s $589m Games bill revealed
Victoria's Auditor-General has lambasted a $6.9 billion cost estimate used by the state government to justify cancelling the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
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Most Aussies feel fuel cost pressures, want better cars
Most Australians support a vehicle efficiency standard but even more are feeling the pressure of fuel costs on household budgets.
Mayors returned after council elections in Queensland
Local council polls and two by-elections have coincided on a big day for voters in Queensland, where one candidate in particular has drawn close attention.
Murder accused campaigns for council re-election
Incumbent Gold Coast councillor Ryan Bayldon-Lumsden won't back down on his decision to run for re-election after being charged with murder.
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‘Game-changing’ electric truck fleet launches in Sydney
The first 43 vehicles from Australia's largest electric truck trial have been unveiled in a move Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called a "game-changer".
Biden bid to cut submarine ‘no fatal blow’ to Australia
Doubts have been cast that the AUKUS pact is in jeopardy as Joe Biden moves to cut submarine production, which could hurt the future sale of one to Australia.
‘It will save lives’: Jail threat for gay ‘conversions’
Legislation to outlaw gay conversion practices has reached NSW parliament, with exemptions for religious groups and parents discussing issues with their kids.
Volkswagen lodges protest against vehicle lobby group
Car group Volkswagen has become the latest manufacturer to withdraw support for Australia's peak car body but Toyota supports its calls for policy changes.
‘Roof over your head’: $4b plan for remote housing fix
Up to 270 homes will be built annually in a $4 billion, 10-year plan to tackle overcrowding in remote Northern Territory communities and improve services.
Biden says Netanyahu ‘hurting Israel’ in TV interview
US President Joe Biden says Israel's threatened invasion of Rafah in southern Gaza would be his "red line".
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Second electric vehicle brand slams automotive body
Another electric car maker has resigned from Australia's peak automotive industry group amid accusations it "cherry-picked" data to mislead consumers.
Rolling in cash – Katter and Wilkie don CashPig Costumes to get stuck in to Grocery Giants
Wednesday last we saw two barnyard animals enter parliament house, but this was no petting zoo. Rather, independent MPs Bob Katter and Andrew Wilkie donning inflatable pig costumes
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Tesla resigns from car group over ‘misleading’ claims
Electric car maker Tesla has slammed Australia's peak automotive body for spreading misleading claims about a proposed fuel-efficiency standard.
Palestine urges Australia to boost aid for Gaza
Australia is being urged to reinstate funding to an aid agency for Palestine whose staff are accused by Israel of involvement in the October 7 attack by Hamas.
Calls for health insurance oversight after premium rise
The largest increase in health insurance premiums for five years has been signed off on by the federal government.
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Doctors, nurses make emergency call on federal budget
More than 40 health groups have called on the government to make climate and health funding a priority after services were challenged by extreme weather.
Falling letters, shop traffic weighs down Aust Post
Australia Post may have to shrink its retail network as falling foot traffic and low letter activity threatens the service's financial viability.
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Australia looks at forcing Facebook to do news deals
All options are on the table as the federal government tries to get Facebook to negotiate deals with Australian news outlets.
Detainee tweet ‘shooting from the hip’: PM
Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton are both in Melbourne campaigning ahead of a by-election, as the issue of immigration detainees dominates the debate.
‘We will not yield’: Philippines leader urges support
Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr has given an address to federal parliament, warning of growing tensions in the Indo-Pacific.
Tax cut changes to be put to test as by-election looms
Controversial tax cuts will be front of mind for by-election voters as they prepare to go to the polls just days after the passage of the reforms.