Treasurer to push for tariff exemption in US meeting
As superannuation giants attempt to build ties with US investors in Washington, Treasurer Jim Chalmers will try to secure a tariff deal with his US counterpart.
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Minister calm on lag in reporting Chinese navy activity
Australia's defence minister downplays concerns about time taken by New Zealand to raise an alert about Chinese warships warning of live fire in the Tasman Sea.
Medicare the winner as parties match funding pledges
Healthcare funding is to receive a certain boost with both major parties pledging to spend billions of dollars as they prepare for the federal election.
Local steel quotas in major projects being considered
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the federal government wants local steel to be used in Australian projects, as it considers introducing quotas.
Nuclear plan may miss nation’s energy goal by a decade
Switching from renewable energy to a nuclear power plan could push Australia's 2030 climate target out until 2042 and produce significantly more emissions.
Funding boost charges up Australian battery innovation
Australia could compete with China for lithium battery production after a local company announced plans to establish a $60 million factory.
Hazy outlook fuels Reserve Bank caution on disinflation
Caution has been urged over future cash rate changes as uncertainty looms large over global policy, the impacts of rate decisions and the labour market.
Wong to meet with Chinese Foreign Minister on warships
Foreign minister Penny Wong will meet with her Chinese counterpart to make Canberra's case on the presence of Chinese warships near Australia.
More flights on horizon as airline deal set to take off
Passengers could benefit from more choice and improved convenience as the consumer watchdog provides a green light for a Virgin-Qatar Airways alliance.
Steelworks forced into administration to ‘save’ future
South Australia has ended months of uncertainty over a critical steelworks by placing the plant into administration.
PNG talks embrace ties, keep China at arm’s length
Australia and Papua New Guinea have begun defence treaty talks with a warm embrace, ensuring they are "tied to the hip" in a rebuke to China's influence.
Trump wants denuclearisation talks with Russia, China
US President Donald Trump plans to start talks with Russia and China on nuclear disarmament and hopes all three nations agree to cut their defence budgets.
More birds and more shooting in duck hunting season
The Victorian government is pushing ahead with a longer duck hunting season which also allows shooters to bag more birds.
Russian drone damages Chernobyl nuke shelter: Zelenskiy
A Russian drone attack has hit the radiation shelter over the damaged reactor at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, Volodymyr Zelensky says.
Aussie AI, clean energy inventions need urgent funding
Changing tax incentives, creating a spending target, and helping businesses work with researchers could help Australia make breakthroughs the world needs.
China, Cook Islands sign strategic partnership pact
China and the Cook Islands have signed an action plan for a comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries, Chinese foreign ministry says.
Israel calls up reservists as Gaza ceasefire fears rise
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warns "intense fighting" will resume in Gaza if Hamas does not return hostages by noon on Saturday.
The cost of broadband is rising, but so is its speed
Australians are paying more to access the internet but thousands more households are getting access to faster download speeds.
Australia at the ‘bottom of the class’ on research
Australian businesses and governments are investing too little in vital research projects, a discussion paper has revealed.
DeepSeek ‘excessively’ collects personal data: S Korea
South Korea's National Intelligence Service has sent a notice to government agencies urging them to take security precautions over the Chinese AI app DeepSeek.
Trump imposes sanctions on International Criminal Court
The US president signs an executive order sanctioning the ICC, accusing it of "illegitimate and baseless actions targeting America and our close ally Israel".
China files WTO complaint over ‘discriminatory’ tariffs
China has filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization over the new tariffs imposed by the United States.
Netanyahu backs Trump’s ‘remarkable’ plan for Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has backed US President Donald Trump's plan for the relocation of Palestinians from Gaza during a Fox News interview.
Trump’s Gaza plan rejected by allies and adversaries
President Donald Trump's proposal the United States own the rebuilding of Gaza while Palestinians settle elsewhere has caused shockwaves around the world.
Trump in no hurry for Xi talks amid new tariff war
US President Donald Trump and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping are expected to hold talks but the White House says a call still needs to be scheduled.
FBI agents sue over probe on January 6 investigations
FBI agents have sued the Justice Department over a questionnaire seeking to identify those who worked on January 6 Capitol riot investigations.
Russia could seek to exchange Australian war prisoner
Moscow might keep Australian war prisoner Oscar Jenkins for a future high-profile swap with Russians held in jail in the West, an expert says.
Dump fuel fees and tax all cars, motoring groups urge
The government should overhaul vehicle taxes in its upcoming budget, according to early submissions that say electric, hybrid and petrol drivers should pay.
FBI staff told to reveal their role in January 6 probes
A memo with list of questions reportedly directs FBI employees to detail any role they played in the January 6, 2021 investigations.
Ex-Liberal spared conviction on personal tax offences
Former Tasmanian MP Adam Brooks has been spared a conviction on personal tax offences, while a company he directed was fined $5000 for failing to file returns.
Trump ‘scraps extension of protections for Venezuelans’
The Trump administration has reportedly revoked an extension of deportation protections for Venezuelans that former US president Joe Biden had granted.