No landmark shows for Palestine despite solidarity call
Governments have come under fire for inconsistency in their response to the conflict in the Middle East after public displays of solidarity with Israel.
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Major spending cuts for country’s biggest council
Brisbane City Council has announced $400 million-plus spending cuts until June 30, with green bridge construction one of the major projects affected.
Big backyards could hold key to solve housing crisis
The humble granny flat could help deliver much-needed housing supply as shortages continue to push rents skyward.
The donor you know: Fiji PM rejects money with strings
Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says he won't accept funding with strings attached and will work with Australia as China flexes its muscle in the Pacific.
Human rights complaint made over detainee of 11 years
An official complaint to Queensland's human rights watchdog has been made over the "inhumane" treatment of a disabled man detained at a facility for 11 years.
DoorDash warns workplace bill will stifle worker choice
Food delivery platform DoorDash has hit out against new workplace laws, saying they will limit the freedom of workers on its platform.
‘Shock, after shock’ poses inflation risk: RBA boss
The global economic shocks just keep coming and Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Michele Bullock is concerned about the impact on the outlook for inflation.
Victorian MPs to dodge scrutiny for past bad behaviour
Victorian MPs accused of inappropriate behaviour and misconduct will be probed by a parliamentary integrity commission, but it won't have retrospective powers.
Distrust, inequity, prejudice behind ‘no’ from the bush
Traditional conservatism and cost of living pressures played into the overwhelming 'no' vote from country Australia, political analysts say.
Hipkins to stay as NZ Labour leader, as Little resigns
Defeated Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says he is "not done with politics" and will stay as Labour leader - at least for the meantime.
Ex-attorney-general lodges complaint against premier
Tasmania's former attorney-general has lodged a complaint against the premier, asking for him to be investigated for potential criminal breaches.
Regional council suspended over ‘serious deficiencies’
A regional Northern Territory council has been suspended for allegedly misusing funds and not providing adequate services to remote communities.
Voice failure won’t end progress on Indigenous issues
Progress on closing the gap for Indigenous people won't be impaired by the voice referendum failure, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says.
US judge bars Trump from criticising prosecutors
A federal US judge overseeing the 2020 election subversion case against Donald Trump has imposed a narrow gag order on him.
Tourism minister calls time to focus on family
Queensland Tourism Minister Sterling Hinchliffe has announced he will retire at the next election, with the long-serving MP wanting to make family his priority.
Hefty fines and possible jail under new e-scooter laws
On-the-spot fines are out and court dates are in under proposed new laws targeting careless e-scooter and personal mobility device users in Queensland.
Apology after rape victim turned away from hospital
Health Minister Shannon Fentiman says a rape victim did not receive proper care at a central Queensland hospital and has "unreservedly apologised".
Hipkins hits NZ Nats on Maori record as election nears
As Australia considers its relationship with its indigenous people, so too is New Zealand where Maori issues are central to its general election.
‘Words matter’: Dutton makes protest deportation call
The federal opposition leader has been accused of attacking the right to protest after he called for anti-Semitic protesters to have their visas cancelled.
Queensland bans hate symbols in sweeping reforms
Queensland has passed reforms that make it an offence for a person to publish, distribute or display hate symbols.
Police on high alert to anti-Semitism as man charged
Security is being bolstered around synagogues and Jewish schools as tensions rise at rallies and vigils sparked by conflict in the Middle East.
‘Totally unacceptable’: PwC boss sorry for tax scandal
The new head of PwC Australia has apologised at a Senate hearing for the firm's role in passing on confidential Treasury information to private sector clients.
Voters warned to reconsider campaign material in booths
Referendum voters have been told to reconsider wearing campaign T-shirts and badges into polling booths and ensure they are kind when issued with directions.
Australia ‘new nation’ if voice referendum succeeds
The 'yes' and 'no' campaigns are making their final pitches on the eve of the referendum to establish an Indigenous voice.
Comm Games promo $600k price tag money ‘well spent’
Victoria's canning of the 2026 Commonwealth Games has increased interest in people coming to the state, the head of the government's tourism company insists.
Australians joining Israel’s war on Hamas: official
Israeli-Australians are being mobilised to fight in the military following the attacks launched by Hamas as Melbourne's Jewish community mourns.
Referendum rejection not the end for reconciliation: PM
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has urged the nation to come together following a lost referendum for a constitutional Indigenous voice.
Luxon claims victory in National’s NZ ‘blue-nami’ win
Chris Luxon will become New Zealand's next prime minister as his centre-right National party wins the country's election.
Australia cancels humanitarian flights from Israel
Australia has cancelled planned repatriation flights out of Israel, citing the "highly challenging and rapidly changing" environment.
Voters resolute, respectful at voice referendum booths
Many Australians who cast referendum ballots knew ahead of time whether they would vote 'yes' or 'no', with long wait times experienced at some polling places.
All states deliver majority ‘no’ vote in voice poll
Counting in the Indigenous voice referendum shows a majority 'no' vote across the nation, with the ACT the only jurisdiction to back the 'yes' case.