‘Sad day’ as state faces fourth election in seven years
Ousted in a no-confidence vote, Tasmania's premier will seek re-election amid a backlash over budget debt, bungled new ferries and a contentious stadium plan.
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Voters forgo sugar-hit as law and order tops budget
A pre-election budget has few sweeteners for voters as a state government focuses on boosting its law and order credentials with a $395 million package.
Putin warns ‘Russia has to respond’ to Ukraine attack
US President Donald Trump says he has spoken to Russian President Vladimir Putin in a call that lasted an hour and 15 minutes.
So assertive: Liberal women rebuke party elder for jibe
A former party president's crack about Liberal women now being "so assertive" has sparked a wave of rebuke from within coalition ranks.
Liberal premier in crosshairs, fresh election possible
A Liberal state could be heading for a fresh election, with its minority premier vowing to fight on in the face of a no-confidence motion he is set to lose.
Higher US tariffs on steel and aluminium kick in
In a move that has reignited trade tensions with key allies, United States President Donald Trump has doubled tariffs on steel and aluminium imports.
Animal advocates shoot down bill for enabling ‘yahoos’
Environmentally-minded MPs have savaged a bill to establish a bounty program to kill feral animals and expand hunters' rights as empowering a "fringe minority".
‘Go back to drawing board’: 2032 planning laws slammed
The clock is ticking for the 2032 Olympics but critics say laws that will help ensure Brisbane Games projects are built on time will set a dangerous precedent.
Economy stalls as private sector fails to pick up slack
More rate cuts might be needed to boost Australia's fragile economy with soft household consumption figures contributing to stalled growth.
Wage rise not enough for lowest-paid workers: union
Australia's lowest-paid workers still won't have a liveable income despite an upcoming annualised 3.5 per cent boost in the minimum wage, trade unions say.
South Korea’s new president vows economic revival
Lee Jae-myung has triumphed in South Korea's election, ending months of turmoil triggered when impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law.
Bombshell defection boosts Labor’s majority in Senate
Greens senator Dorinda Cox has defected to Labor, saying her values better aligned with the government despite having heavily criticised its policies.
Unions hail pay boost for millions of low-paid workers
Workers on minimum award rates will be given one of the highest above-inflation pay increases in history to help redress falling living standards.
US gives countries deadline for trade offers: report
A letter suggests the US government will evaluate responses of trading partners and offer "a possible landing zone" that could include a reciprocal tariff rate.
Lee Jae-myung projected to win South Korea presidency
Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung is being projected as the winner of South Korea's presidential election with around 50 per cent of the vote.
‘Serious test’ for Greens as senator defects to Labor
The Greens will need to decide what they stand for, as the minor party is accused of having lost its way after a second Indigenous senator quits its ranks.
Tobacco tax queried as high prices drive black market
Experts are backing a premier's call to rethink a tobacco tax that has driven Australia's cigarette prices to world-leading levels and created a black market.
Supermarket giant acts on ‘appalling’ worker conditions
Migrant workers fear deportation if they speak up about their poor workplace, with Woolworths uncovering 'unliveable' housing conditions in its supply chain.
‘Strong campaign’: One Nation doubles in size in Senate
Pauline Hanson's One Nation has picked up a surprise fourth seat in the Senate, equalling the party's best result in parliament.
Tennis star Liberal MP denies taxpayer-funded car rort
Deputy state Liberal leader Sam Groth has come under internal fire over accusations of improperly using a colleague's taxpayer-funded chauffeured car.
‘Grim possibility’: warning over China’s nuclear desire
Defence Minister Richard Marles has warned of the need for stronger rules around arms control as China pursues nuclear expansion.
Liberal turmoil continues over drunken rort allegations
Allegations of a drunken taxpayer-funded car rort plunged a state Liberal Party into further turmoil as it deals with the fallout of a high-profile court case.
Indigenous rights ‘under attack’ in youth crime reforms
The human rights of Aboriginal children have been breached as part of an "invisible war" against Indigenous people around the world, a senior advocate says.
Black-eyed Musk denies drug use as US govt tenure ends
Billionaire Elon Musk - sporting a black eye in the Oval Office - has been praised by Donald Trump for his efforts to cut federal spending, as his tenure ends.
US tariffs on Australia ‘not what you do to a friend’
Australia has been urged to assertively lobby Donald Trump against a plan to hike tariffs on steel imports, as Labor aims to maintain a calm approach.
Liberals win close seat as ousted MP hints at comeback
Liberal candidate Tim Wilson has been declared the winner of a hard-fought battleground seat following a partial ballot recount.
US stands by Indo-Pacific allies against China ‘threat’
China envies what allies in the Indo-Pacific have together, and it sees what they can collectively bring to bear on defence, the US defence secretary says.
Trump vows to double steel tariffs to 50 per cent
US President Donald Trump has told Pennsylvania steelworkers he's doubling the tariff on steel imports to 50 per cent, intensifying his global trade war.
Poland’s pro-Trump candidate on course for election win
Exit polls indicate the pro-Trump candidate Karol Nawrocki has overtaken his pro-European liberal rival Rafal Trzaskowski in Poland's presidential election.
‘See you in court’: anger over huge gas plant extension
Resources giant Woodside is facing renewed legal threats after being granted approval to continue operating a massive gas project for decades to come.
Environmentalists slam new gas exploration sites
Environmentalists have called a state government's decision to create nine new gas exploration sites deceitful, as an east coast energy shortage looms.