NSW not ruling out pill testing after festival deaths
Premier Chris Minns says NSW will 'learn from other states' on pill-testing, after two men died from drugs allegedly taken at a music festival.
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Premier’s snap election pledge hinges on dumped MP
Australia's lone Liberal premier has guaranteed calling an election if the state's axed attorney-general fails to commit her votes of confidence and supply.
Federal police want pay rise as officers cop job strain
The federal police association is calling on the government for a 20 per cent pay increase to help recruit and retain new members.
Former treasurer wins battle to hide corruption report
A precedent in another case has allowed former Queensland deputy premier Jackie Trad to win her lengthy court battle against an anti-corruption watchdog.
Carbon ‘bottom line’: Don’t trade integrity for offsets
Carbon offsets should be used as a last resort and limited to Australia's heaviest polluters, conservationists warn the federal government.
Snap election stand-off ends as sacked minister quits
Tasmania's former attorney-general will quit parliament, ending a stand-off with Premier Jeremy Rockliff that could have triggered an early election.
Gag order imposed on Trump after he lashes out at clerk
Former US president Donald Trump has been hit by a gag order after making - then deleting - a disparaging social media post about a judge's top law clerk.
US House ousts McCarthy as speaker in historic vote
A 216 to 210 vote in the US House of Representatives to remove Kevin McCarthy as speaker is the first time the House has removed its leader.
Cost of living spokesman defends real estate portfolio
A state opposition's newly appointed spokesman on the cost of living has defended stepping into the role despite holding many real estate interests.
Early polling opens as referendum hits home stretch
Referendum campaigners are on the home stretch with pre-polling opening, remote voting underway and less than two weeks before Australians cast their ballots.
Voice volunteers hit the hustings as pre-polling opens
Crunch time has arrived for 'yes' and 'no' campaigners as early referendum voting opens and battlelines are drawn across key states ahead of polling day.
Party over for shonky international education providers
The party is over for dodgy education providers targeting international students with a crackdown on the rorts plaguing the immigration and visa system.
Trump says he will be in courtroom for New York trial
Former President Donald Trump has lashed out on social media against the judge presiding over a non-jury trial against him in New York.
New-look Victorian cabinet sworn in as Allan era begins
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan's first cabinet has been sworn in, a week on from Daniel Andrews' shock resignation and a day before parliament returns.
Don’t limit gas supply during green move: energy boss
Delays in approving about 40 new gas projects could risk supply and flow onto power bills, an energy chief says.
Early election risk as only Liberal government on brink
An early election is in the hands of Tasmania's former attorney-general Elise Archer, with Australia's only Liberal administration on the brink of collapse.
Shorten urges united approach to commission findings
Bill Shorten has urged jurisdictions to work together to determine the best way to implement findings from the disability royal commission.
Long-serving US Democratic senator Feinstein dies at 90
US Democratic politician Dianne Feinstein of California has died at the age of 90 after almost 31 years in the Senate, her office says.
Ron Barassi lauded as political leaders line up jibes
Politics and footy merged in a very public way as nervous fans, dignitaries and AFL officials broke bread at an annual pre-grand final breakfast.
Historic disability report a path to ‘inclusive future’
Disability advocates have welcomed the release of a landmark report into failures in the sector and vow to use it to start a journey towards a fairer society.
US Congress tees up votes in scramble to avert shutdown
Infighting among Republicans who control the House of Representatives is pushing the United States to the brink of its fourth partial shutdown in a decade.
US Congress passes stopgap bill to avert shutdown
The threat of a US government shutdown has been averted after Congress approved a temporary funding plan - but it came at the expense of aid for Ukraine.
Phase out of segregated schools ‘wildly inadequate’
A Greens senator wants special schools for students with disabilities to be phased out by 2030, rather than the 2051 deadline proposed by a royal commission.
Crackdown nearing on international student visas
The federal government is expected to unveil changes to international student visas following a widespread review of the system.
Qatar Airways challenged to maximise Australian routes
Federal Labor minister Jason Clare says Qatar Airways should make the most of its existing Australian slots after the airline applied for more inbound flights.
Voice success without bipartisanship ‘unprecedented’
Nationals senator Bridget McKenzie says it would be unprecedented if the 'yes' vote got up at the voice referendum due to the lack of bipartisanship.
Early voting to get under way for voice referendum
Early voting will open for the voice referendum to determine whether an Indigenous voice will be enshrined in the constitution to advise parliament.
Premier Allan to unveil new cabinet after Andrews’ exit
Victorian Labor MPs will learn how they'll slot into new Premier Jacinta Allan's first cabinet, ahead of the return of state parliament on Tuesday.
Crackdown looms for international education providers
A review into Australia's immigration and visa system has prompted a government crackdown on unscrupulous education providers targetting international students.
Defiant Tasmanian premier rules out going to polls
Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff has ruled out going to the polls in the wake of the controversial departure of attorney-general Elise Archer.
More than 10,000 take up regional first home scheme
More than 10,000 home buyers have taken advantage of a federal scheme to buy their first property in regional areas in the first year of the program.