Premier defends number of women in team, unveils Abetz
Tasmania's Liberal party has formally unveiled its team of candidates for the upcoming state election, including former senator and conservative Eric Abetz.
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State funeral set for Lowitja O’Donoghue
Respected Aboriginal leader Lowitja O'Donoghue will be honoured at a South Australian state funeral in March, a month after her death.
Opposition moves to expand supermarket inquiry
The Queensland opposition will look to expand a supermarket inquiry to include electricity, transport, insurance and water.
Assange begins last-ditch fight to stop US extradition
Julian Assange's lawyers have begun their final UK legal challenge to stop the WikiLeaks founder from being sent to the United States to face spying charges.
Navalny’s mother files lawsuit, demands release of body
Alexei Navalny's mother has filed a lawsuit contesting Russian officials' refusal to release her son's body, the state news agency says.
PM urges detained writer’s release after appeal waived
Jailed writer Yang Hengjun has made the "difficult" decision not to appeal his suspended death sentence out of fear it will impede needed medical treatment.
Woolies CEO quits as pressure and grocery prices rise
Woolworths chief executive Brad Banducci will resign by September after facing increased scrutiny over the pricing and a lack of supermarket competition.
Commissioner treated unfairly: police union boss
The fallout over Katarina Carroll's decision to resign has gathered momentum, with the police union boss saying the Commissioner was treated unfairly.
Green light for review into Victoria’s biggest blackout
An expert-led review has been commissioned after storms cut power to 530,000 Victorian properties in the biggest mass blackout in state history.
Robertson exits NZ politics as Labour licks wounds
Grant Robertson, New Zealand's finance minister from 2017 to 2023 and a giant of the Labour party, is leaving politics.
Premier plays for Australian Institute of Sport shift
Queensland Premier Steven Miles has announced his support for the Australian Institute of Sport to be relocated to Brisbane ahead of the 2032 Olympics.
Hundreds detained in Russia as country mourns Navalny
A prominent rights group says more than 400 people have been detained in Russia while paying tribute to opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
‘No safety boost’ from axing terrorists’ citizenship
Experts have picked apart laws that strip Australian citizenship from dual nationals convicted of serious offences, saying the powers don't increase safety.
Stabbing leads to calls for tougher youth crime laws
A Queensland council is calling on the government to introduce more significant sentences to violent youth offenders after a grandmother's fatal stabbing.
Hydrogen hub deal worth $140m finalised for Pilbara
Western Australia could become a world-leading hydrogen producer after the federal and state governments finalised a $140 million deal to build infrastructure.
Inquiry push to shine light on Victoria’s mass blackout
The Victorian opposition will push for an inquiry into the reliability of the state's transmission network after storms cut power to half a million properties.
Navalny’s widow vows to continue fight for free Russia
Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, says she will continue the work of her husband and fight for a free Russia.
Navy to be ‘most lethal’ in history after huge overhaul
An overhaul of the navy's combat fleet will make it the most lethal in history, its chief says, but concerns remain about its capability in the short term.
Rate hike case scuttled by improving inflation outlook
The Reserve Bank considered lifting interest rates earlier this month but convincing progress on inflation made it an easy argument to dismiss.
Navalny widow blames Putin, EU closer to sanctions
The death-in-custody of Russian President Vladimir Putin's political rival Alexei Navalny steeled the EU to hold him to account by introducing new sanctions.
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BHP issues ‘call to arms’ for competitive mining future
Resources giant BHP says governments need to work harder to make sure Australia is in the race as global competition heats up for iron ore and battery minerals.
Qld top cop to stand down, says not a scapegoat
Queensland Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll will not renew her contract after almost five years at the helm, finally ending speculation about her future.
Boat arrival prompts offshore processing warning
As the prime minister decried people smugglers following recent boat arrivals, human rights groups have called for changes to immigration policies.
Expanded access to COVID antivirals ruled out
The federal government's response to an inquiry into long COVID has ruled out allowing pharmacists to sell antivirals without needing a prescription.
Dutton backs Israel as offensive looms in southern Gaza
Australia's opposition leader is backing Israel as it prepares for a ground offensive in southern Gaza despite warnings from leaders of a looming catastrophe.
Funding boost for youth mental health services
A $330 million investment in youth mental health services in Queensland has been announced by the state government.
Unwilling deportee tests High Court detention ruling
An immigration detainee is fighting for freedom after a decade but the Commonwealth is pushing to keep those who don't co-operate with authorities locked up.
Federal politicians urge land council inquiry
Independent Senator Lidia Thorpe has called for an urgent inquiry into Indigenous Land Councils after the release of a damning audit.
Asylum seeker boat lands in northern Western Australia
Authorities are investigating after 30 men from Pakistan and Bangladesh arrived in the Kimberley on an asylum seeker boat.
The world reacts to Alexei Navalny’s reported death
The Russian opposition leader and Putin critic reportedly died in jail after years of imprisonment, drawing global criticism towards the Kremlin.
Almost 13,000 Vic homes still off-grid after storms
Almost 13,000 Victorian homes and businesses remain without power following Tuesday's fierce storms and financial assistance is being offered.