Australians abandon PM, Labor as purse strings tighten
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton are neck and neck in the polls but Labor's primary vote is struggling.
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Labor, expert lash ‘crazy’ call to step in over rates
Calls for Canberra to intervene with the Reserve Bank to lower interest rates to get financial reforms over the line have been rejected by Labor.
Envoy backs extra Gaza aid and calls for more visa help
Australia can continue to support Gazans living in catastrophic conditions by helping refugees arriving onshore, Palestine's envoy says as he welcomes more aid.
UN ‘Pact for the Future’ to save global co-operation
The UN has adopted a Pact for the Future - a landmark agreement mapping out a better path forward for humanity in the face of wars, poverty and climate change.
Trump won’t run again if he loses, ‘that will be it’
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump says he won't run for office again if he doesn't win when the US goes to the polls in November.
New Sri Lankan leader sworn in as big challenges loom
Sri Lankan voters have rejected an old guard accused of leading the country into economic crisis and elected a Marxist-leaning coalition in its place.
Renters still can’t keep up, despite more supports
Despite an increase in government supports, low-income earners would still find themselves in rental stress across most of the country, a report has found.
Nuclear’s ‘time has come’ in energy mix: Dutton
Federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has outlined his case for nuclear energy but didn't say what it would cost to build seven reactors across Australia.
Reserve Bank to hold the line despite US Fed cut
The Reserve Bank is unlikely to give interest rate relief to borrowers at the September meeting as Australia's inflation rate still has fight left in it.
Warning of ‘unintended consequences’ on gambling reform
As reports emerged about how a gambling ad crackdown may work, Communications Minister Michelle Rowland says the reforms need to be right the first time.
‘Welcome progress’ on inflation to come: Treasurer
Jim Chalmers says while inflation levels are set to drop when figures are released on Wednesday, it remains unclear if it will get back to RBA targets.
Quad group expands maritime security co-operation
Quad alliance leaders have agreed to strengthen maritime co-operation in the Indo-Pacific region, including the first joint exercise of their coast guards.
Trump rejects Harris’ challenge to debate again
Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris was keen for a debate rematch with Republican rival Donald Trump, but he refuses to take up the gauntlet.
Quad to endure despite new leaders coming: PM
Quad leaders have agreed to a multi-million dollar push to prevent cervical cancer in the Pacific and increase coast guard co-operation.
Quad nations to expand maritime security co-operation
The leaders of the Quad are meeting in President Joe Biden's hometown, where they're set to announce plans for new security initiatives in the Indian Ocean.
LNP leader inspired by cane farming grandfather
Family is everything to Queensland opposition leader David Crisafulli who attributes his drive for the top job to his grandfather's work ethic as a cane farmer.
Early US election voting begins in some states
Early voting has begun in some states for the US presidential election, six weeks ahead of the November 5 election day.
PM meets Biden at home for ‘discussion between friends’
Anthony Albanese visited Joe Biden's home, exchanging gifts ahead of talks with leaders of Japan and India on security in the Indo-Pacific region.
Rate cut delay bolsters case for experts on RBA board
The RBA's gradualist approach to tackling inflation has left it lagging the world on rate cuts and should make it reconsider its strategy, economists say.
LNP leads Labor by 10 points before Qld election: poll
A Newspoll survey suggests Liberal National Party leader David Crisafulli is on track to end Labor's nine-year grip on power in Queensland.
Painful removals, mission history detailed at inquiry
Aboriginal people were forced off Country, taken from their families and forced onto missions where they were not allowed to leave, an inquiry has been told.
Concerns anti-Semitism probe may spur racial hostility
The Jewish community is calling for a stronger investigation into anti-Semitism on university campuses but others say it could tackle valid criticism of Israel.
Albanese to meet with Biden ahead of Quad summit
The prime minister will hold talks with the outgoing US president before the Quad leaders meeting, where security in the Pacific will be on the agenda.
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Electricity bills could spike under nuclear power plan
Electricity bills would need to rise significantly to recoup costs associated with building and running nuclear plants in Australia, new analysis suggests.
Impact of US rate cut in Australia remains to be seen
Senior minister Bill Shorten says it's unclear how much of an impact the US Federal Reserve's interest rates cut will have on Australia's economy.
Elders share memories of dormitory life with inquiry
Elders have shared their experiences of being seperated from their family and growing up in dormitories, at Queensland's Truth-telling and Healing Inquiry.
MP couldn’t conceive ‘actual Nazis’ gatecrashed rally
Moira Deeming is "distraught" her children have called her a Nazi, according to evidence in a defamation battle against the leader of the MP's former party.
‘Largest’ social housing development aimed at seniors
The federal and state governments will build nearly 500 social and affordable homes in Queensland's far north, specifically accommodating older residents.
Australia backs Gaza occupation end despite abstention
Australia has reiterated support for Palestinian determination in the face of an international court ruling about Israel's illegal occupation after a UN vote.
Harris slams Trump’s promise of mass deportations
Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris has criticised Donald Trump's promise to deport millions of people who are in the United States illegally.
Healthy jobs numbers to keep RBA on the sidelines
Australia's economy may be limping along but jobs are still going, although mostly part-time gigs and predominantly roles in the public sector.