‘Regardless of postcode’: abortion access laws debated
A bill to improve access to abortions in regional areas has triggered passionate reactions from conservative politicians and is expected to split major parties.
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‘Might be a bit lonely’: sole Greens MP claims victory
Elizabeth Watson-Brown will be the only Greens member in federal parliament's lower house after she claimed victory in the Brisbane seat of Ryan.
Saudi crown prince meets Trump at start of Mideast tour
US President Donald Trump has met Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler as he opens his tour of the Gulf, where he's expected to hold talks and announce deals.
Albanese to strengthen regional ties on Indonesia visit
Anthony Albanese will fly out for his first overseas visit in his second term to meet with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto for one-on-one talks.
Liberal women reject ‘sexist’ criticism of party leader
Suggestions that Sussan Ley might have been handed a poisoned chalice after her historic elevation to federal Liberal leader are being shot down.
Rainbow Warrior in NZ return, 40 years after bombing
Greenpeace Aotearoa say they will use the return of the Rainbow Warrior to campaign against the New Zealand government's "war on nature".
Family fury at ‘dangerous’ youth hormone therapy ban
Rebecca's son knew he was transgender at age 12, but his long and difficult journey to transitioning was abruptly halted when a state government intervened.
Would you drive 30km/h to reduce road deaths?
The success of reduced speed limits in some areas has road safety advocates urging nationwide changes to protect children, parents and the elderly.
Trump urges Syrian leader to establish ties with Israel
US President Donald Trump has met Syria's interim president during a visit to Saudi Arabia and called for Damascus to upgrade its relations with Israel.
Sydney seat back in play as election counting narrows
The seat of Bradfield was called for the Liberals but is back in doubt after postal votes narrowed the gap for independent Nicolette Boele.
No tuning out as influencers reshape political campaign
Politicians need to find new ways to reach young voters or risk irrelevance, one of Australia's most prominent social media commentators says.
PM promises stronger ties with Jakarta ‘only the start’
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has met with Indonesian president Prabowo Subianto during the first overseas trip of his second term in office.
Politics ‘with heart’, climate action key for top Green
Larissa Waters has pledged to ramp up action on climate change and deliver better outcomes for everyday people after being named the next leader of the Greens.
Why rural women still face barriers to abortion access
Abortion access will improve under changes allowing nurses and midwives to prescribe drugs but other barriers remain for women in rural and regional areas.
Mortgage relief could be limited as jobs market expands
An unexpected jump in employment has led the money market to pare back its hopes for further mortgage relief after a widely expected rate cut next week.
Recount likely as final seats hinge on handful of votes
The election result for the Sydney seat of Bradfield may go down to the last ballot, with just 43 votes separating the Liberal and independent candidates.
Greens relish powerful position despite losing leader
The Greens are pondering who will take the reins of the minor party after losing their leader at the election, but will hold a powerful position in the Senate.
Disgraced, corrupt former state minister dies of cancer
Disgraced former state minister Gordon Nuttall has died at the age of 71 after losing a battle with kidney cancer, almost two years after being diagnosed.
Russia marks end of WWII as Ukraine war grinds on
Vladimir Putin is hosting leaders such as China's Xi Jinping in Moscow to commemorate victory in World War II amid tight security and a ceasefire with Ukraine.
First white South Africans to arrive as refugees in US
The first group of white South Africans are expected to arrive as refugees in the US as soon as next week, under a controversial Trump administration plan.
European leaders and Ukraine press for 30-day ceasefire
Ukraine and its allies are pushing for a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, as European leaders visit Kyiv to show unity after Vladimir Putin's parade in Moscow.
Albanese demands unity to build on famous election win
A week out from a famous Labor victory, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has his sights on the next election, while the Liberals and Greens are leaderless.
US weighs special status for Greenland
US officials are discussing a plan to pull Greenland into America's sphere of influence using a free association agreement.
A glimmer of hope for nuclear dream after election bomb
Voters rejected a plan to build seven nuclear reactors, but some experts say the technology's role in cutting emissions means it can't be ruled out.
India, Pakistan ceasefire holds as US offers more help
India and Pakistan are blaming each other for overnight violations of a ceasefire reached after US diplomacy and pressure, as Donald Trump offers more help.
Putin-proposed Ukraine peace meet ‘positive’: Zelenskiy
Russian President Vladimir Putin's proposal to restart direct talks with Ukraine is "positive", Volodymyr Zelenskiy says as he insists on a ceasefire.
Trump hails China talks, says ‘total reset’ negotiated
Donald Trump says a "total reset" has been negotiated during tariff talks between the US and China, and "great progress" has been made.
‘This is healthy’: Nationals leader welcomes challenge
Nationals leader David Littleproud is standing behind his record as he stares down a challenge for the party's top position in federal parliament.
Liberals push leadership cases after election thrashing
Angus Taylor and Sussan Ley are courting support for the Liberal Party leadership, as one high-profile senator announces her bid for the deputy role.
Jobs and wage data in focus ahead of interest rate call
Most analysts are asking not if, but by how much, the Reserve Bank will cut interest rates - and upcoming jobs data could be pivotal to that decision.
Iran, US to resume nuclear talks as red lines clash
Iran and the US are holding their fourth round of nuclear talks as US President Donald Trump prepares to visit the Middle East.