Higher taxes on foreigners pitched to free up homes
Overseas buyers could face higher state taxes to buy property in NSW as the government looks for ways to free up homes for local residents.
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Premier swoops in to clear path for magpie to go home
The Queensland premier has helped pave the way for Molly the magpie to be returned to its best friends, staffies Peggy and Ruby.
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Minister flags faster environmental decisions
Unacceptable projects that have clear environmental impacts would be ruled out from the outset under changes to environmental protection reforms.
‘Hit and miss’ merger rules reworked in major shake-up
Sweeping changes to merger rules have been welcomed by the national competition regulator and received a wary but hopeful response from big business.
Future made in Australia: PM’s plan for economic growth
A plan to boost locally made resources and jobs, especially in green energy, in Australia will be unveiled by the prime minister.
Biden comment on Assange charges ‘encouraging’: PM
The prime minister has welcomed signs the United States is considering dropping its prosecution of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange, saying "enough is enough".
Indigenous anger as govt rejects justice reform calls
The government's response to recommendations from an inquiry on child protection and criminal justice have been panned by Aboriginal and human rights groups.
Killed aid worker’s family backs war crimes probe
The family of an Australian aid worker killed in Gaza are backing a war crimes investigation, as the government slams claims her death was a product of war.
Lambie party gets third seat in Tasmania’s parliament
Senator Jacqui Lambie's party has picked up a third seat in Tasmania's parliament as preference counting following the state election continues.
Calls for suspension as a last resort in schools
Experts have called for schools to have a support-based model in submissions to a parliamentary committee scrutinising Queensland's education reforms.
Ministers mark 75 years of NATO, agree on Ukraine aid
NATO ministers have agreed to start planning for a bigger role in getting military aid to Ukraine as they commemorated 75 years of the trans-Atlantic alliance.
Lehrmann’s ‘integrity’ challenged in defamation stoush
Allegations levelled in court against Bruce Lehrmann by a former TV producer call into question his honesty and integrity, a lawyer for Network Ten claims.
Australia briefed on report into killing of aid worker
An Israeli military spokesman says Australia is among the countries that have been presented the report into how their citizens were killed in a Gaza strike.
Fisherman, Liberals fight for final Tasmanian seat
One seat remains in doubt after a Tasmanian election that delivered a hung parliament in which the Liberals need crossbench support to form minority government.
Further counting to finalise Tasmania’s new parliament
Preference counting is continuing in Tasmania to determine the final make-up of the new parliament which is set to deliver another Liberal minority government.
Calls to complete Inland Rail to Queensland
The Queensland Government remains resolute that the 1700km Inland Rail project must reach Brisbane amid delays in approvals and funding.
Lehrmann case to reopen to test drugs and other claims
Untested allegations that Seven Network reimbursed Bruce Lehrmann for drugs and sex workers will be examined by the judge who will decide his defamation case.
Higgins, Sharaz ‘planned’ political attack, court told
Senator Linda Reynolds' defamation claims against her ex-staffer Brittany Higgins and now-fiance David Sharaz have edged closer to going to trial in Perth.
US and Chinese presidents discuss Taiwan, Ukraine
US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping has discussed Taiwan, artificial intelligence and security issues in a phone call.
Sam Mostyn named as Australia’s 28th governor-general
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced "exceptional leader" Samantha Mostyn AO as the next governor-general of Australia.
Rich deal to send Aussie armoured vehicles to Germany
A $1 billion defence deal with Germany is expected to create hundreds of Aussie jobs, with Anthony Albanese touring a military manufacturer to spruik the pact.
ADF member recovering after Israel-Lebanon border blast
An ADF member deployed in a peacekeeping operation is recovering after being injured in a blast during a routine patrol of the Israel-Lebanon border.
Victorian tobacco licences to smoke out ‘dodgy’ sellers
Victoria will become the last state to adopt a tobacco licensing scheme in a bid to combat dodgy outlets selling under-the-counter cigarettes.
Fears Alice Springs youth curfew could inflame tensions
Tensions are simmering on Alice Springs' streets as an emergency curfew takes effect, with critics of the response saying it could make the situation worse.
Premier bullish on stadium despite unclear parliament
Tasmania's premier is confident stadium plans attached to the state's AFL licence can progress despite an election delivering a hung parliament.
Swift blip hides weak consumer that bodes well for RBA
Cost-of-living pressures are forcing consumers to rein in their spending across most goods and services to afford one-off cash splashes.
Fiji PM orders removal of Chinese police officers
Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says he has ordered the repatriation of Chinese police officers.
China drops heavy tariffs against Australian winemakers
China has abolished heavy tariffs on Australian wine that were imposed at the height of diplomatic tensions in 2020.
No interference in Indonesia elections: Prabowo lawyers
President-elect Prabowo Subianto's lawyers have told a court there was no state interference in last month's election.
Tajikistan detains nine over Russian concert massacre
Nine people detained in Tajikistan are suspected of having links to a massacre at a Russian concert hall and the militant group that claimed responsibility.
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.