Queensland could revert to coal central as calls grow for a power plan from the energised LNP, days out from voters heading to the polls in the Sunshine State.
Quicker approvals and slashing red tape are some of the key measures the business lobby has put forward to improve housing affordability and accessibility.
King Charles and Queen Camilla have continued their Australian tour across the nation's capital, duly trailed by adulating crowds.
Premier Steven Miles has rubbished the LNP's kids' health care commitment, calling the opposition leader a "dill" for announcing a policy that already exists.
Kamala Harris has gone to church as she turned 60, while Donald Trump has tried his hand working at McDonald's as the US election draws closer.
A coalition plan that would stop changes to energy efficiency standards for buildings over a decade has been criticised for stopping climate change action.
A speech by the Reserve Bank of Australia's deputy governor will draw careful scrutiny amid hopes a long-awaited rates cut could be brought forward.
Two families were torn apart when their kids were killed in car crashes but they now stand on opposite sides of politics ahead of the Queensland election.
Crime is making headlines again on the Queensland election campaign as the Labor government hits back at the LNP's planned youth justice reforms.
After being greeted by royalists and protesters outside a church service, King Charles has drawn laughs while presenting a gift to parliamentarians.
An unprecedented election of independents at the last federal election is proving more of a trend than an anomaly with results replicated in ACT and NSW polls.
After appearing with singer Lizzo in Detroit, Kamala Harris is marking the beginning of early voting in the US presidential election - and her 60th birthday.
With housing affordability expected to dominate the federal election campaign, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has unveiled a $5 billion plan to boost supply.
Donald Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if were to "go into Taiwan", and US military intervention would not be needed there under his leadership.
State and territory Liberals have endured a week of unrest and agitation but things are still looking up for the party on several electoral fronts.
Remaining Sydney beaches affected by tar balls have been cleared to reopen this weekend as authorities continue trying to identify who or what was responsible.
Queensland's crossbench is tipped to expand on October 26 as support for minor parties across the state grows while Labor and the LNP fight to retain seats.
Donald Trump says he is exhilarated, not tired, as he defended himself in the face of questions about his stamina on the campaign trail.
The prime minister and foreign minister have used the death of Hamas' leader to reiterate calls for the war in Gaza to end but experts say this is unlikely.
Canberrans have returned Labor and the Greens to power in the ACT, resigning the Liberals to more than a quarter of a century in the political wilderness.
The Liberal Party has retained two seats and lost another in its latest tussle with the teals in three by-elections.
Queensland's premier has had a bump in the polls a week out from the state election as he issues a personal apology on the campaign trail.
King Charles and Queen Camilla are about to start a busy program of official events across two cities over the course of three days.
Australians wrongfully detained oversees are decrying being freed only to fall through the cracks back home, citing lack of support for them and their families.
A federal investigation into flood insurance failures urges an end to building in high-risk areas and government intervention to stop skyrocketing premiums.
Without published polling, its anyone's guess if Labor's Andrew Barr can secure a fourth term as ACT leader or whether the Liberals can end 23 years in exile.
A Tasmanian Liberal minister has quit cabinet after mental health struggles, leaving the premier with another role to fill during a tumultuous week.
Australian politicians have called for urgent humanitarian aid for Gaza and an end to the war in the middle east after Israel killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.
A colourful Queensland election campaign has taken another twist with allegations a "secret recording" reveals the opposition's intentions on abortion laws.
The Northern Territory government has passed controversial laws to once again lower the age of criminal responsibility.
Holidaymakers will soon have to pay an extra 7.5 per cent fee on Airbnb and Stayz bookings under an Australian-first levy ticked off by Victorian parliament.
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