Iran denies peace talks after Trump calls off attacks
Donald Trump says he scrapped a plan to carry out "the biggest attack since World War II" against Iran after discussions with Gulf allies.
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Potential One Nation deal has to be ‘two-way street’
The coalition has revived the prospect of a preference deal with One Nation as a federal poll shows the minor party edging ahead of Labor in voter support.
City drivers to cop first sting of end to fuel discount
Households and businesses are bracing for more cost-of-living pressure as the government's fuel excise pause ends, pushing prices for petrol and diesel higher.
Housing affordability rises as price downturn continues
Home values have fallen at their fastest monthly rate in almost four years as an economist suggests prices could grow more slowly than incomes for a decade.
Vision for Olympic site shown as critics slam ‘fantasy’
Public consultation is being invited on a state government's Olympic plans amid bitter opposition to the use of a heritage-listed park.
Labor holds firm as seniors face $250 health cover hike
Health Minister Mark Butler has defended a cut to private health insurance rebates for over-65s as he faces a revolt among states opposed to the change.
‘Just a backbencher’: minister defends charged MP role
A senior Labor minister has defended the government's decision not to stand down an MP accused of assault from his role as a special envoy.
US will hold off on Iran attacks in hope of quick deal
Donald Trump is claiming Mideast allies have reached the parameters of a deal to end the Iran war, prompting him to hold off on ordering new US strikes.
Senator surfer on political waves caught and missed
Greens senator Peter Whish-Wilson says he has worked hard to elevate ocean health on the political agenda, ahead of his retirement from federal parliament.
Spain installs barrier after deadly migrant rush
Of the 50,000 Moroccans thought to have made the journey into Spain's Cueta by land or sea, 48,000 had returned home within 48 hours, authorities say.
Russia pounds Kyiv with missiles, killing at least nine
Kyiv has been pummelled by another deadly Russian drone and missile attack, as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy pleads with allies for more anti-missile defences.
Spain installs barrier in Ceuta following border rush
Calm has fallen on Ceuta's border and Spanish authorities are building a huge floating barrier after tens of thousands of migrants stampeded into the enclave.
Spain claims surge across border into enclave reversed
Spain's leader has condemned migrants storming into Ceuta as a "violation of sovereignty", as thousands of them turn back after a security forces crackdown.
Electric car tax looms for one state unless PM steps in
One state is prepared to charge ahead with a tax on electric vehicle drivers unless the federal government introduces a national scheme.
Labor MP to fight assault charges amid court case
A Labor politician in the Top End has vowed to fight allegations he assaulted an official, amid growing calls for the federal MP to step aside.
Corruption buster defends findings in fiery hearing
A threat to walk out and a spirited defence of his work have featured in evidence at an inquiry from the lawyer who triggered a royal commission into the CFMEU.
‘Breathtaking’ NDIS exploitation in remote communities
Multiple groups have told an inquiry the federal government's proposed National Disability Insurance Scheme reforms should not go ahead in their current form.
‘Line in sand’: record state-care kid numbers revealed
A state government has laid out its response to a child-safety inquiry report as data revealed a record number of kids in its residential care system.
Housing approvals rebound, but still behind targets
The number of dwellings granted approval has hit a five-year high, but national housing levels still lag behind federal targets.
Preschool to uni: envoy wants anti-Semitism education
Targeted education from preschool to university is essential to change embedded hateful views, the envoy tasked with combating anti-Semitism says.
‘Vindication’: apology for survivors of school abuse
Watching a state government apologise for widespread failings at public schools was surreal but validating, a victim-survivor of child sexual abuse says.
‘Politicisation’: MP’s lawyer fumes over assault arrest
Arresting a federal politician at his home rather than simply issuing a court summons shows the MP is unfairly being made an example of, his lawyer claims.
Australia assisting man facing death penalty in Syria
Lawyers for a Gold Coast man facing a possible death penalty in Syria are seeking to ensure his rights are protected as federal authorities provide assistance.
Dr Fauci faces contentious US Senate hearing on COVID
Former top US infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci pleaded the Fifth Amendment at a Senate hearing into his handling of the COVID pandemic.
‘Not good enough’: pleas to act on Indigenous targets
Indigenous women and children are at risk as the nation falls woefully behind Closing the Gap targets because of limited collaboration, experts warn.
Ukraine hits Russian refineries, hours after US talks
Ukrainian has continued its attacks on Russian oil facilities, while President Volodymyr Zelenskiy praised his "good meeting" with Donald Trump in Washington.
One Nation in hot water with Queensland watchdog
One Nation is in strife over missing financial records, with the party at risk of being struck off in Pauline Hanson's home state unless paperwork is produced.
Shoddy bank record-keeping hits savers as scammers lurk
Many Australian banks are flying blind when customers ask them to confirm the details of mortgage offset accounts, leaving thousands of borrowers at risk.
Health watchdog rejects anti-Semitism definition fears
Practitioners are being assured by the health regulator they won't be censored under new guidelines based on a controversial definition of anti-Semitism.
Power struggle: data centre energy rules spark concerns
Future data centre proposals may need to come with renewable energy plans but not all governments or organisations agree with the change.
Surprise inflation drop eases chance of RBA rate hikes
Inflation figures have come in under the Reserve Bank's predictions, but some economists warn they might not paint a true picture.