Premier admits mistake over homelessness appointment
Appointing a former director-general to undertake a review of Queensland's response to homelessness was "not a good look", an apologetic premier says.
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Developer discounts to help address housing supply woes
Apartment block developers will not have to pay $350 million in state government charges if they build medium density homes that help fix housing supply issues.
PM honours late MP on Dunkley by-election hustings
The prime minister has hit the hustings ahead of a by-election triggered by the death of Peta Murphy, opening a medical imaging suite in the Labor MP's name.
Tax talk front and centre as opposition mulls support
The first week of parliament is set to be dominated by tax talk as Labor prepares to introduce its new package and the opposition work to form a stance.
Demilitarisation a key to Palestine statehood: Albanese
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has suggested demilitarisation is a sticking point to a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine.
Queensland to ban rent bidding as $160m in relief flows
Some long-awaited relief is on the way for renters in Queensland, with the state government vowing to ban rent bidding and create a portable bond scheme.
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Car efficiency standards to lower emissions, fuel costs
Australians will be able to breathe easier, spend less on fuel and have more choice at the car yard under proposed new efficiency standards for cars and utes.
Waitangi flashpoint arrives for NZ’s Luxon government
Tens of thousands of people are expected at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds for NZ's national day as the government is interrogated over policy for Maori.
EU leaders slam Hungary over blocked aid to Ukraine
EU leaders have unanimously agreed to extend 50 billion euros in aid to Ukraine, overcoming weeks of resistance from Hungary.
EU backs Ukraine aid, overcoming Hungary hesitancy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has welcomed a decision by European Union leaders to provide funding to bolster the country's public finances.
Grants for Australians harmed in Hamas attack on Israel
Up to $75,000 is available to Australians harmed in the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel, as the Australian and US foreign ministers hold talks.
Review, funding boost launched to end homelessness
The Queensland government has launched a homelessness review with specialist support services also receiving a $390 million funding boost.
Biggest political donors revealed amid calls for reform
Australia's major political donors have been revealed, with calls to improve funding integrity and transparency.
Journos’ secret calls to former judge under spotlight
Lawyers for the ACT's former top prosecutor are seeking to expose communications between a high-profile journalist and the man investigating his conduct.
WA, federal governments sign $1.6 billion schools deal
Western Australia will be the first state where public schools are fully funded after the Cook and Albanese governments signed a deal to boost funding by 2026.
NSW looks to poach from SA with regional-living push
Ads to convince essential workers to move to NSW will be shown interstate, but South Australian officials have questioned why people would want to move.
No ‘magic number’ to reduce hung juries, inquiry told
The merits of shortening mandatory jury deliberation times are being examined in a bid to reduce instances of hung juries and retrials.
Home prices climb and rate cuts could fuel more growth
The Australian market is stuck between the competing forces of poor affordability and a supply demand mismatch.
Bulk billing bump welcomed but calls echo for reforms
An increase in bulk billing rates has been welcomed by patients and medical groups but those with chronic illnesses are warning more needs to be done.
Tax changes spark calls for complete system redesign
Half of the nation's high-income earners back Labor's proposed tax changes as analysis shows most of the benefits will still flow to the rich.
Bill shock to ease as cost of power falls, solar shines
Consumers are set to benefit as the national electricity grid uses less coal and gas-fired electricity and the share of renewable energy hits a record.
Rooftop solar pays its own way as more homes switch on
The Australian solar industry contracted for the first time in 10 years in 2023 as fewer large-scale arrays went online, but rooftop systems continued to shine.
Fury over Anzac Day rock concert prompts event shift
Plans to hold a rock concert in Sydney's Domain have been dashed after veterans criticised the decision as inappropriate and organisers look for an alternative.
Cost of living soaring across Queensland: Report
Queenslanders are battling to meet a basic standard of living, with Brisbane leading Australia when it comes to rent, energy, insurance and health price hikes.
Shoppers in retreat after Black Friday boost
Australian retail sales plummeted in the final weeks of 2023 with shoppers doing their Christmas shopping a month early when goods go on sale.
Alarm sounded over long-term effects of tax cuts
Concerns are being raised new tax cuts will put a dent in the pocket of Australians in the long-term as the issue of bracket creep remains.
Competition and rivalry found to force lower airfares
A little competition goes a long way in bringing down airfares, based on fresh research from a federal task force.
Pressure mounts on Australia to unfreeze Palestine aid
International aid groups have called on Australia to reinstate funding to a UN organisation assisting Palestinian refugees after accusations of terror links.
No return to Labor for banished MP cleared of assault
Victoria's sexual crimes squad has closed its case into Victorian MP Will Fowles, with police saying he won't face charges over a serious assault allegation.
Premier denies duck shooting links killed Vic ban
Victoria's premier is standing by her government's refusal to ban recreational duck hunting, insisting she has not been influenced by personal circumstances.
Admin error to blame for missing cabinet papers: review
A failure to hand over cabinet papers to the national archives has been blamed on administrative error and COVID restrictions, a review has found.