‘Take responsibility’: PM’s $1b domestic violence fund
National cabinet has agreed to a $925 million fund that will provide $5000 to women escaping domestic violence, as part of a suite of reforms.
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Jobseeker cash rise quashed but other help on the cards
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says he will look for other ways to help people doing it tough rather than raising income support payments.
Australia-India ties defended despite spy revelations
Australia has defended its relationship with India after revelations spies targeted public servants and people with access to secret defence technology.
Youth detention law change sparks widespread outcry
The Queensland government has been accused of breaching its international human rights commitments over a planned youth justice law change.
Premier could offer apology for Aboriginal injustices
Premier Jacinta Allan is prepared to formally apologise for injustices perpetrated against Aboriginal people following Victoria's truth-telling inquiry.
Greens senator sued Hanson to draw a ‘line in the sand’
A Greens senator has rejected accusations she sued Pauline Hanson to push her own political narrative, saying she wanted to take a stand against racism.
Services urge long-term plan to tackle violence crisis
Support services working on the front lines of violence against women have called for the government to implement long-term solutions to address the scourge.
Action threat over ‘children assaulted in watch houses’
Children in Queensland police watch houses have been sexually and physically assaulted, with an advocacy group saying the system is not coping.
Solomon Islands leader Sogavare won’t renominate for PM
The Solomons Islands will have a new prime minister in May after incumbent Manasseh Sogavare ruled out renominating for the top job.
Hanson willing to sell Muslim Greens senator her house
Pauline Hanson says a total Muslim immigration ban is not her party's policy, telling a court a Greens senator who practises Islam can buy her house.
Murder of Indigenous women a national crisis: PM
Anthony Albanese has ruled out calling a royal commission into violence against women ahead of a national cabinet meeting that will address the crisis.
Retailers feel pinch as shoppers stay home, spend less
The high cost of essentials such as health, education and housing are squeezing household budgets and leading to weak discretionary spending.
Marles backs immigration minister after brutal bashing
The opposition has led calls for the immigration minister to step down following the alleged assault of a grandmother by a freed detainee.
Quantum computing bid receives billion-dollar boost
The first fault-tolerant quantum computer in Australia is on its way, with 400 jobs to be created in the process due to a billion dollar government investment.
Laws to put the brakes on ramming emergency vehicles
Deliberately ramming an emergency vehicle will be a standalone offence under proposed laws set to be introduced to Queensland parliament.
Community alliance slams ‘harm’ from employment service
Community organisations, unions and First Nations groups have demanded the government meet its commitments to support the unemployed and disadvantaged.
Renting families, overseas students not in competition
Rentals are in short supply and prices are rising fast but there's more to the story than international students, the Student Accommodation Council says.
Anger as centre goes to police training, not housing
A decision to use an empty $400 million quarantine facility for police training has been described as a "bitter blow" in the fight against homelessness.
Path to healing as First Nations inquiry starts work
The members of the truth-telling and healing Inquiry intended to further close the gap of First Nations Queenslanders have been announced.
Drones hit the skies in must-win fire ant war
Drones have joined the war on fire ants as investigations continue into the first detection of the super pest in the Murray Darling Basin, west of Brisbane.
Australians demand end to violence against women crisis
Advocates fear violence against women is becoming normalised in Australia as women and allies turned out to protest across the nation.
India election sees turnout fall in second phase
Almost one billion people are eligible to vote in the seven-phase general election in India that began on April 19 and concludes on June 1
Publisher ‘killed story of Trump affair to help him’
Former publisher David Pecker says he opted not to run a story about Donald Trump because it would have hurt Trump's chances of winning the 2016 election.
National gun register to be established by 2028
Some $160 million will be spent on creating a new national gun register aimed at increasing community and police safety.
Opposition parties combine in race to govern Solomons
Two opposition parties in the Solomon Islands have joined forces as they court independents in a bid to reach the 26 seats needed to form a government.
Australia gives $100m to Ukraine during minister’s trip
Air defence systems, unmanned drones and equipment such as helmets and boots will be provided to Ukraine as part of a new $100 million Australian aid package.
Leaders to meet as thousands rally to end violence
Tens of thousands of people have marched around Australia to call for an end to violence against women as the prime minister convenes an emergency meeting.
Why ‘noisy’ electric cars could save Australian lives
New rules will force electric and hybrid vehicles to make sounds at low speeds next year, in a move that could save the lives of Australian pedestrians.
Gaza protests target White House correspondents’ dinner
Joe Biden is set to deliver an election-year roast before a crowd of journalists, celebrities and politicians in Washington amid protests over the Gaza war.
Spending habits under a microscope ahead of budget
Higher interest rates, cost of living pressures and an increasing tax burden have kept a lid on Australian consumer spending and left retail sales weak.
Harsher laws for dangerous driving and evading police
Proposed Queensland laws could mean 20 years in prison for people who drive dangerously, evade police and cause death or grievous bodily harm.