Navalny’s team confirms his death, searching for body
The cause of death of the Putin critic and opposition leader has not yet been established.
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Australian leaders hail Navalny as hero, blame Putin
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has labelled Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny a "courageous force for democracy" after reports of his death.
War of words erupts over border security regime
The prime minister has accused the opposition of undermining Australia's border protection regime after the arrival of an asylum seeker boat in WA.
Zelenskiy urges Ukraine allies to plug weapons shortage
Ukraine's lack of access to weapons is strengthening Russian President Vladimir Putin, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has told a security summit.
Tax cuts aimed squarely at regions, PM declares
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Labor's revamped stage three tax cuts will largely benefit working Australians from the bush.
New Sender ID Registry to fight SMS scammers
A new registry could prevent fraudsters sending text messages using registered brand names in the latest government crackdown on scammers.
Exports to China soar to $17bn as trade barriers fall
Australia has sent a record amount of agricultural exports to China as trade barriers fall following a thawing of relations between the two countries.
Zelensky pushes for more US and European help
Ukraine's lack of access to weapons is strengthening Russian President Vladimir Putin, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has told a security summit.
Opposition out to politicise boat arrivals: Albanese
Anthony Albanese has accused Peter Dutton of using "overblown rhetoric" following boat arrivals in Western Australia.
Trump labels $US355m fraud fine ‘election interference’
Donald Trump claims the judge who ruled he fraudulently overstated his net worth is part of a conspiracy aimed at stopping him from becoming president again.
Taylor Swift fans assured mulch issue won’t stop shows
Asbestos-tainted mulch has been found at further sites as the NSW Environment Minister blames regulatory failure for the growing scandal.
Bold emission target laws introduced in Queensland
Premier Steven Miles will forge ahead with bold emissions reduction targets over the next decade even as his government continues with fossil fuel approvals.
Man guilty of foreign influence asks to be spared jail
A Victorian jury found Di Sanh Duong guilty of planning to engage in foreign influence by handing a $37,000 cheque over to a minister for a hospital donation.
Syphilis cases surge, spark government intervention
Syphilis cases have risen in Queensland by more than 25 per cent over the past year, with the state government now intervening to stop the spread.
Call to cancel Gabba rebuild, abolish 2032 Olympics
A crossbench call for Queensland to scrap a planned Gabba rebuild for the Olympics comes amid hot debate over the stadium's future.
State bans sale of knives and replica guns to minors
Replica guns, knives and other edged weapons can no longer be sold to minors after legislation was brought forward in a bid to crack down on youth crime.
Queries over stadium costings after Liberal cap pledge
A re-elected Liberal government in Tasmania would cap spending on a contentious stadium linked to the state's deal for an AFL team, leader Jeremy Rockliff says.
Drumgold review chair to fight claims
Chair of the Bruce Lehrmann rape trial inquiry Walter Sofronoff, has hit back at claims made by the ACT's former director of public prosecutions.
Wedding bells for PM after engagement to Jodie Haydon
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is set to marry his partner Jodie Haydon, after announcing their engagement a day after Valentine's Day.
Israel warned over Rafah as aid misinformation revealed
Australia is warning Israel against a ground invasion of a highly populated area in Gaza as officials revealed misinformation against a Palestinian aid agency.
Bosses won’t be penalised for calling staff after hours
Employers won't face criminal sanctions for contacting staff outside their rostered hours after the penalties were belatedly stripped from workplace reforms.
Indonesia’s Widodo congratulates poll winner Prabowo
Indonesian President Joko Widodo says he congratulated Prabowo Subianto after unofficial counts showed the defence minister had won the presidential election.
Revamped income tax cuts clear their first major hurdle
Taxpayers earning under $150,000 are in line for a greater tax cut, after the Albanese government's overhauled income tax package cleared the lower house.
Australia’s jobless rate hits two-year high
Fresh labour data is unlikely to shift the dial for the central bank despite the jobs market slowdown appearing a little ahead of schedule.
Review to examine corruption watchdog reporting powers
A former chief justice will lead a review into the complex legal and ethical issues raised when a corruption watchdog publishes findings against individuals.
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Asbestos-tainted mulch potentially at hundreds of sites
Hundreds of sites are due to be tested for contaminated mulch including some outside Sydney as an expert group is formed to speed up the investigation.
Law overhaul to improve safety for sex workers
Criminal offences relating to sex work will be scrapped in a bid to increase safety in the profession in Queensland.
Workers protest, call for heat safeguards after death
Construction workers have marched through Brisbane's streets demanding workplace safety action following the death of a colleague in December.
Lehrmann trial may hit Reynolds-Higgins defamation case
Mediation talks between Senator Linda Reynolds and Brittany Higgins could be derailed by credibility issues raised at Bruce Lehrmann's defamation trial.
Lehrmann inquiry chair accused of concealing texts
Lawyers for former ACT chief prosecutor Shane Drumgold have accused the chair of an inquiry into the Bruce Lehrmann trial of trying to conceal text exchanges.
Joyce told to take leave after he ’embarrassed himself’
Nationals leader David Littleproud is pushing Barnaby Joyce to take a break after a video of him lying on a Canberra footpath went viral.