Review looks to simplify Sydney toll road patchwork
Mean-testing, toll zones and night-time discounts are being considered in a revamp of Sydney's patchwork of toll roads that slug drivers $2 billion a year.
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Full birthing resumes at hospital after staff shortage
Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service has reinstated its usual full birthing services at the Gladstone Hospital.
Former Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi dies aged 86
Former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi has died in Milan aged 86.
Audit finds Indigenous gaps in lifespan and health
Queensland Health could not demonstrate how culturally appropriate care for Indigenous people had improved over the last 13 years.
ABC ‘actuated by malice’ in publishing Higgins speech
Ex-Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann claims the ABC maliciously broadcast a speech by Brittany Higgins about her alleged rape that prejudiced his criminal trial.
Labor’s ‘same job, same pay’ policy is unfair: business
Groups representing some of Australia's biggest employers are gathering to oppose the next phase of the federal government's industrial relations reforms.
PM hails ‘trust’ with Vietnam as China looms over Asia
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has met with top officials in Vietnam to discuss a climate change action package and relations with Beijing.
Greens offer compromise on social housing proposal
The Greens will hold firm on their demands for a two-year rent freeze in exchange for their support for the government's landmark social housing proposal.
China says clash with US would be ‘unbearable disaster’
China's defence minister has warned a "Cold War mentality is now resurgent, greatly increasing security risks".
US House approves debt ceiling bill to avoid default
The House of Representatives has approved a bill to suspend the US government's $US31.4 trillion debt ceiling until 2025.
Report pushes case for higher Sydney housing density
The NSW productivity commission's latest report suggests building higher and more densely in Sydney's inner suburbs, including along public transport lines.
Biden, McCarthy reach tentative US debt ceiling deal
US Democratic President Joe Biden and Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy have reached a tentative deal to raise America's debt ceiling.
Turkey’s Erdogan secures five more years in power
Recep Tayyip Erdogan has won another five years as president following Turkey's election.
Debt ceiling deal ready for Congress vote: Biden
US President Joe Biden has urged Congress to pass the tentative debt ceiling deal he reached with Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
Heavy metals, nicotine, arsenic in retail vape products
Vaping products available from Queensland retailers have been found to contain chemicals including nicotine, arsenic and lead, according to a government study.
DeSantis enters presidential race, Trump showdown looms
Florida's Governor Ron DeSantis has officially entered the 2024 presidential race.
Victoria swings axe to fell native logging industry
The Victorian government will phase out native timber logging in 2024 and has announced a transition package in the state budget.
John Pesutto booed as Deeming supporters crash meeting
John Pesutto has been booed and heckled by supporters of Moira Deeming after they disrupted a Victorian Liberal Party conference clutching masks of her face.
New Zealand spends up, posting billion-dollar deficit
New Zealand Finance Minister Grant Robertson has splashed money on infrastructure, childcare, public transport and housing in the 2023 budget.
Palaszczuk vows ‘new beginning’ with cabinet reshuffle
Queensland's premier insists she has listened and her new-look cabinet will better address key voter concerns like youth crime, health and housing.
Biden in foreign policy setback after ditching Quad
In a foreign policy setback, US President Joe Biden has cancelled his attendance at the Quad meeting in Australia to focus on the debt ceiling standoff at home.
Erdogan has momentum as Turkey faces election runoff
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is locked in a tight election race, with a runoff against his chief challenger possible as the final votes are counted.
Thousands rally to denounce $715m Hobart AFL stadium
The under-fire Tasmanian premier has been told to stick plans for a AFL stadium up his rear end as thousands voiced opposition to the controversial project.
Queensland speaker to take mental health break
Queensland speaker of the house Curtis Pitt will take a break from his role to address mental health issues.
Liberals on brink of minority government in Tasmania
The Tasmanian Liberal government will be thrown into a minority as two MPs plan to quit the party over issues including plans to build an AFL stadium.
Grocery prices are set to rise again, truck groups warn
Farmers and trucking companies will face rising fees after this week's federal budget and may be forced to pass them on to consumers, groups warn.
Libs in minority government as MPs quit over stadium
The Tasmanian Liberal government has been thrown into minority as two MPs quit the party over plans to build an AFL stadium in Hobart.
NT budget locks in roads and ports for mining future
The Northern Territory is on track to return to surplus by 2026-27 as mining royalties and a greater share of GST boosts the coffers, Treasurer Eva Lawler says.
Sonar and barriers among Qld crocodile safety projects
A device that can reliably detect crocodiles underwater using multi-beam sonar is part of a project to improve safety in Queensland.
Welfare payments, renters’ help boosted
Welfare recipients and renters will get extra help in the May budget, under the Albanese's government cost-of-living package to be unveiled on Tuesday night.
Brawling NSW Nationals elect Dubbo MP as leader
The NSW Nationals have elected Dubbo MP Dugald Saunders as the new party leader after a feud broke out one day before the return of parliament.