Australia moves missile build onshore as supply dries
The proliferation of long-range strike missiles and firepower is forcing Australia to respond by bolstering its own stockpiles as concerns persist about supply.
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Ban on landlords evicting tenants for no good reason
Tenants would no longer be evicted without a valid reason and face softer penalties for breaking leases in reforms aimed at making life easier for renters.
Corruption watchdog under scrutiny over robodebt call
The national anti-corruption commissioner has been found to have engaged in officer misconduct by failing to recuse himself from a conflict of interest.
Australia’s inflation down, but not out
There were few surprises in the inflation read-out, with economists broadly of the view underlying price pressures should keep the cash rate on hold until 2025.
Community funding to help break disadvantage cycle
Australia has a long way to go to eliminate disadvantage but partnerships with local groups can help to bridge the divide, the federal treasurer says.
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Warning Israel’s aid agency ban could be ‘catastrophic’
Israel has violated international law by moving against a key UN aid group, which could result in sanctions from Australia and other nations, an expert says.
‘Radical transparency’ to restore trust lost post-COVID
Victoria's former health chief says organisations like a future Centre for Disease Control would go a long way to rebuilding trust in pandemic responses.
Harris warns of ‘chaos’ under another Trump presidency
Kamala Harris has cast the US election as a choice between "freedom" and "chaos".
National road toll a tragedy as states miss targets
Australian roads are more dangerous than ever, as the national road toll continues to climb.
Round two brews in fight over Gabba Olympics rebuild
A federal Greens MP has warned the new Queensland premier he is ready for another battle to stop reconstruction of the Gabba before the 2032 Olympic Games.
Tobacco licensing laws smoulder as parties fire up
The Victorian government has denied dragging its feet on legislation to tackle tit-for-tat tobacco firebombings despite blocking a licensing scheme bill.
Nation’s sick state of readiness for pandemics unmasked
Australia's healthcare, economy and public service have been exhausted by COVID-19 and a Centre for Disease Control will be set up to prepare for pandemics.
Green light for scooters a red flag for local councils
NSW has trailed other states in regulating e-scooters but recent council trials show the need for statewide consistency, an inquiry has been told.
Plea for action over death of six kids in protection
Six children connected to Victoria's child protection system have died in the last three months, sparking a plea for more action to protect vulnerable kids.
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Gaza crisis warning as Israeli aid agency ban condemned
Australia has joined a chorus of countries including Britain and Canada in condemning Israel's move to ban a Palestinian aid agency it accuses of terror links.
‘I’m not a Nazi’, Trump tells rally; Harris talks jobs
Donald Trump has attacked Kamala Harris by falsely claiming that she was letting "some of the worst criminals in the world" into the US.
Men think sexual harrasment is improving, women don’t
Stark survey findings have highlighted a gender divide in Australia when it comes to confidence sexual harassment cases will be reported and addressed.
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‘Everything points to a slowdown’: property loses heat
House and unit prices may have found new record highs but interest rate cautiousness has tempered the pace of growth.
Budget blowout won’t impact police frontline: premier
A $116 million budget blowout will not impact frontline police services, Queensland Premier David Crisafulli says as he vows to bolster their ranks.
Greens point finger at Labor after another poll letdown
The Greens have gone backwards at another election after a disappointing state poll result but haven't specified where they can improve.
Parties set sights on federal poll as state turns blue
A change of government in the Sunshine State has left the major parties pondering a different plan of attack for the upcoming federal election.
Bolivia’s ex president’s car shot at as tensions flare
Former Bolivian president Evo Morales says the current government is to blame for a shooting attack on the car in which he was traveling.
Trump headlines New York’s Madison Square Garden rally
Donald Trump has addressed fans at a Madison Square Garden rally, following on from speakers who made vulgar and racist remarks to warm up the capacity crowd.
Premier promises to release secret corruption reports
The votes are still being tallied but Queensland's newly-sworn in premier is already making big moves, vowing to release secret corruption reports.
PM spruiks mining pay rise as wage battle emerges
Unions have warned peak bodies in the mining sector are advocating for industrial relations reform to be stripped back in a future coalition government.
Japan’s government in flux after hammering in election
No party has a clear mandate to lead Japan after the election, with potentially weeks of political wrangling ahead to map out a way to form a government.
Tax reform may be shunned in state economic growth plan
The Victorian government has been warned businesses will flee interstate if it turns its back on loosening tax settings in an upcoming economic growth plan.
‘We are not the US’: abortion erodes LNP winning margin
Ahead of a federal contest, Queensland voters have sent a clear message to the major political parties: do not repeal abortion laws.
Support for health response to drugs ahead of summit
The NSW government has been urged not to take ideas off the table ahead of a drug summit, with voters supporting health and welfare responses over court dates.
Climate, reparations top agenda at ‘successful’ meet
Climate, policing and reparations have emerged as key issues at a meeting of Commonwealth heads as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese hails the summit a success.
Hold my beer: new premier hits ground running after win
Queensland's premier-elect has hit the ground running after a tight election race while Labor's Steven Miles says he hopes to stay on as opposition leader.