Heavy police presence as rival London marches kick off
Police are out in force in London to prevent clashes between two rival protest movements.
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‘Take our lives seriously’ Michelle Obama plea at rally
Michelle Obama has delivered a passionate speech at a Michigan rally, beseeching voters to make Kamala Harris the first woman president of the United States.
Baby, it’s been ruff working to snag every last vote
Premier Steven Miles and LNP leader David Crisafulli have campaigned down to the wire on election day, hugging babies, patting pups and snacking on sausages.
Fresh start for Queensland as government falls
Liberal National Party leader David Crisafulli has claimed victory in the Queensland election despite Premier Steven Miles casting doubt on the LNP's majority.
Beyoncé fires up Harris rally, Trump hours late for his
Kamala Harris has been introduced by Beyoncé at the US VP's latest rally, while Donald Trump kept his crowd waiting for three hours while doing a podcast.
Peru proposes investment ahead of major mining forum
A Peru trade delegation led by its prime minister will attend a major mining conference in Australia as Canberra works to diversify its international trade.
PM: ‘Security of any one of us, matters to all of us’
The prime minister has celebrated a collaboration between Australian and Pacific Islands police, emphasising the initiative is led by and for Pacific nations.
Milestone day as sea of red salutes Daniel’s legacy
Politicians have set aside rivalries and worn a single colour to join thousands of people saluting the legacy of Daniel Morcombe.
Dire warning on Australia’s disaster response readiness
Australia's emergency response system is in need of widespread reform if the nation is to keep up with the growing threat of natural disasters.
Climate tops agenda at Australia, UK PMs’ first meeting
The prime ministers of Australian and the UK have pledged greater investment in green hydrogen and offshore wind during their first meeting in Samoa.
Labor ‘losing touch’ with blue-collar base: party elder
The Albanese government has copped more friendly fire, this time from a former Labor minister claiming the party has lost touch with its working-class base.
Mideast war not behind Aussie inflation: opposition
Unlike Australia, inflation and interest rates are falling in the UK, the US, Canada and New Zealand despite conflict in the Middle East, the opposition says.
PM defends energy transition after Pacific criticisms
Pacific leaders and King Charles have called for greater action on climate change as the region hosts its first Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.
Premier makes a splash in the polls as race narrows
Buoyed by an eleventh-hour boost in the polls, Queensland's premier is hoping to surf a wave of momentum as Labor attempts to claim a fourth term in office.
Commonwealth should acknowledge ‘painful’ history: King
King Charles says he understands how the Commonwealth's "most painful aspects of our past continue to resonate".
Springsteen, Obama rally 20,000 for Harris in Georgia
"Never again. The consequences of him being president again are brutally serious," Kamala Harris has said of Donald Trump, during her latest campaign rally.
Political ‘bad behaviour’ killed voice referendum
Two leading 'yes' campaigners have blamed political "bad behaviour", disinformation and racism for the failure of the voice referendum.
Going the full mile in last-ditch effort to sway voters
He might be trailing in the polls but Queensland's premier isn't going to die wondering as he ramps up the pace in the final days of Labor's election campaign.
Defamation trial between opposition leader and MP ends
A judgment in the defamation case against Victoria's opposition leader is expected before Christmas, with predictions his position hinges on the outcome.
Police budget blowout won’t affect front line: premier
A $116 million blowout over a bungled lease for a new Queensland police station won't affect frontline services, Premier Steven Miles says.
‘No doubt’ inflation is moderating: finance minister
Much is riding on quarterly inflation data out next week as Australia's slow progress by international standards has Labor defending its economic record.
Puppy farms put on short leash with legal crackdown
Tighter rules are in the pipeline as NSW moves on large-scale puppy farms, which have increased in the state since Victoria introduced stricter regulations.
Abortion access still a lottery for the disadvantaged
When it comes to abortion access, Victorians face a 'postcode lottery' with those in disadvantaged and regional areas confronting barriers to the service.
No nukes till late 2030s: energy switch may take years
Establishing nuclear power plants in Australia may take more than a decade, an inquiry has heard, and dealing with radioactive waste might be longer.
Climate action call as King presides over leaders meet
Australia and wealthier Commonwealth nations are being told to pay the rent on climate action as the Pacific faces an existential threat from rising sea levels.
Banks at odds over easing lending restrictions
Easing lending requirements so more first homebuyers can get a mortgage has received mixed reviews, with warnings more borrowers would face crippling debt.
LNP piggybacks federal Labor policy to chew into costs
The Queensland Liberal National Party will borrow a federal Labor plan to drive down debt and increase savings, after finally announcing its economic plan.
Harris, Trump hit battlegrounds as millions cast votes
Nearly 25 million American voters have already cast their ballots, either through in-person early voting or mail-in ballots, two weeks out from Election Day..
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UAE cash for minerals, but China dominance sparks angst
A free trade deal between Australia and the United Arab Emirates provides a pathway for significant investment in critical minerals and mining.
Push for urgent delivery of support for midwives crisis
More than a third of midwives around the nation are considering quitting the profession and graduate numbers need to be boosted, a survey has found.
Childcare sector ‘sleepwalking’ into market domination
A pay increase will help bolster the childcare sector but there are warnings more must be done to address market concentration and keep costs low for families.