Voting starts in India election, Modi seeks third term
Officials have reported a substantial voter turnout during the first phase of India's massive election as Prime Minister Narendra Modi vies for a third term.
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Push for tough vaping laws amid ‘prohibition’ concerns
The Greens have raised "prohibition" concerns about tough new vaping laws but health ministers from around the country want the legislation to be fast-tracked.
Australia sounds alarm over war in the Middle East
Australia is "extremely concerned" after Israel hit back at Iran on Friday stoking fears the security situation in the Middle East could escalate.
Man dies after setting self on fire outside Trump court
A man has died after setting himself on fire outside the New York court as jury selection for former president Donald Trump's hush money trial was finalised.
‘Immensely grateful’: MP back in parliament after crash
Two months after being seriously injured in a car crash, Queensland Greens MP Amy MacMahon has made an emotional return to state parliament.
Parents fear kids sent back to asbestos-riddled rooms
Children may have been exposed to asbestos for months or years after the hazardous material was detected at a primary school, parents say.
Budget clouded by global wars and weak economic growth
Treasurer Jim Chalmers will use talks in Washington to take the temperature of the global economy as he puts the finishing touches on his third federal budget.
Family of accused teen flee home after church stabbing
The family of a boy arrested over a stabbing at a Sydney church say they saw no signs of radicalisation as police pledge to bolster resources in the region.
Polls close in closely watched Solomon Islands election
International allies, old and new, are keenly watching as the Solomon Islands' pro-Beijing prime minister tries to hold on to power in the Pacific nation.
Critical minerals loan will help export sector grow: PM
Anthony Albanese says a $400 million loan to the critical minerals sector will help expand exports into nearby southeast Asia.
US tells UK court Assange would not face death penalty
The United States government has provided an assurance regarding the treatment of Julian Assange if he is extradited.
Indefinite detention ‘not punitive’: government lawyer
Government authorities have tried to deport a bisexual man to Iran every six months since 2018 but they failed because he resisted, as he feared for his life.
First seven jurors chosen in Trump hush money trial
The first seven jurors have been selected to serve on Donald Trump's hush money criminal trial as the selection process continues to choose a 12-member panel.
Cattle country conserved after anonymous $21m gift
An outback cattle property will be turned into a national park thanks to an anonymous benefactor who donated $21 million to help buy the station.
Help for farmers to get best price amid ‘dirty’ tactics
A trial designed to help farmers negotiate better deals with Australia's supermarket giants will be rolled out across Queensland amid claims of "dirty" tactics.
Aussie mining ‘under assault’ from China: US ambassador
Ambassador Caroline Kennedy has taken aim at China's "unchecked exploitation" of Indonesia and other nations that risks destroying the supply of clean minerals.
Treasurer admits ‘difficult’ budget ahead for Qld
The Queensland government will maintain its commitment to cost-of-living relief for households despite the treasurer warning of a difficult budget ahead.
Defence scores $50b funding boost as jets plan grounded
Australia will increase defence spending over the next decade to meet new threats but some programmes have been torpedoed.
Brisbane 2032 Games plans slammed as ‘half baked’
The Queensland premier has been slammed for blindsiding a 2032 Games infrastructure review, with Brisbane Olympic plans dismissed as "half-baked".
Jobs market holds ground despite rise in unemployment
The official jobs data was more subdued in March as widely expected following a surprisingly strong February result.
Extreme weather sparks higher wholesale energy prices
Some of the most extreme weather Australia has ever seen is proving to be the "X-factor" for power bills as wholesale energy prices rise.
Youth crime committee dissolved after political tension
A committee tasked with delivering solutions to youth crime and support to victims has been disbanded just seven months after it was established.
Australians arrested in global phishing network sting
Federal police have arrested five people as part of a worldwide crackdown on a phishing network that stole personal details from 94,000 Australians.
Solomon Islanders have voted, election count to begin
Counting is due to begin in the Solomon Islands' election, as Australia's deputy prime minister said the nation would work closely with whoever was elected.
Bob Carr slams AUKUS in warning to New Zealand
New Zealand should not align with AUKUS, Australia's former foreign minister Bob Carr says, so long as the US pursues a "primacy"-based foreign policy.
BHP’s energy coal fires up, axe swings over nickel jobs
Thousands of workers face uncertainty as BHP considers the fate of nickel operations amid a global glut of the metal, but coal for power plants is firing up.
Albanese hints at changes to student debt indexation
A shake-up of university student loan repayments is on the cards as new research points to a sharp rise in annual indexation from June.
State’s bold emissions targets enshrined into law
Commitments to renewable energy generation and emission reductions have been legislated into law in Queensland.
Home is calling for residents evacuated after Jasper
Months after Cyclone Jasper inundated the community of Wujal Wujal in far north Queensland, residents are finally returning home.
Trump hush money trial loses intimidated juror: judge
Lawyers are searching for jurors in Donald Trump's hush money trial after a judge said one woman was excused after feeling "intimidated" by media reports.
Hiccups in Solomon Is vote but results expected soon
Some hiccups were experienced in the Solomon Islands' largest-ever and most-closely-watched election, authorities say.