Vic premier Andrews flags historic housing shake-up
All options are on the table for an upcoming Victorian housing policy that premier Daniel Andrews says will be the biggest in the state's history.
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Australian government pledges $5.5m to PNG’s NRL bid
Papua New Guinea's bid to host the 18th NRL team has received a $5.5 million boost from the Australian government.
Comm Games claim ‘strong’ interest despite cancellation
The Commonwealth Games Federation and Commonwealth Games Australia have savaged Victoria's decision to cancel their hosting of the 2026 edition.
Why electric cars are almost cheaper than petrol peers
The falling price of some electric cars is making more Australian motorists move but potential savings come from more than the price tag, experts say.
Hundreds of electric car discounts nabbed in final race
A rush to beat the end of electric vehicle subsidies is on in Victoria while hundreds of subsidies remain available in other states.
Girls want coding funds: the push to keep women in tech
Girls and their mothers are being encouraged to take a computer coding course these school holidays as a national review investigates funding STEM support.
Consider the generations when opening and closing mines
As mines open, developers are urged to consider the knowledge of generations who have come before and who should be part of planning for eventual closure.
Putin says rebels will face ‘inevitable punishment’
Russian President Vladimir Putin has called a rebellion by the Wagner mercenary army a "betrayal" and says the rebels will face "inevitable punishment".
Qld national park returned to traditional owners
More than 79,000 hectares of Boodjamulla National Park has been returned to the land's traditional owners, the Waanyi people.
NSW makes Qld premier’s day hoisting Maroon’s colours
A bet between state leaders has put the Queensland Origin Flag atop the Sydney Harbour Bridge after NSW lost to the Maroons.
Tight jobs market adds to interest rate uncertainty
The Reserve Bank hiked interest rates last month due to inflation risks bubbling under the surface, but it has been revealed the decision was "finely balanced".
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.
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.
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".
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.
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.
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.
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.
Turkey’s Erdogan secures five more years in power
Recep Tayyip Erdogan has won another five years as president following Turkey's election.
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.
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.