Defiant Trump tangles with judge at NY fraud trial
Donald Trump has lashed out at a "very unfair trial" and locked horns with the judge as he testified in a fraud lawsuit accusing him of inflating his worth.
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‘Differences shouldn’t define us’: PM wraps up in China
Anthony Albanese is finishing his historic trip to China by reflecting on the importance of diplomacy as the world navigates serious challenges ahead.
Fresh staffing scandal linked to NSW transport minister
The office of NSW Minister for Transport Jo Haylen unlawfully directed a department to appoint a specific person to a new position, the opposition says.
PM tells China ‘we value WTO trade rules framework’
Anthony Albanese says any country, including China, that wants to join the Trans-Pacific Partnership must be ready to meet its high standards.
Will they, won’t they? All eyes on RBA Cup Day meeting
Stubbornly high inflation has raised the chances of a November interest rate increase by the central bank, putting more financial pressure on borrowers.
More Australians arrive back home from Gaza
Australians who fled Gaza last week have begun arriving home, as the government continues pressing for the release of 67 citizens still trapped in the war zone.
Qld to ban sale of knives and fake guns to under 18s
Laws banning the sale of fake weapons, knives and other bladed items to juveniles are being introduced in Queensland, in a bid to crackdown on youth crime.
China, Australia on right path, Xi tells Albanese
Australia's Prime MInister Anthony Albanese and China's leader Xi Jinping have hailed the improved relations between the two countries as positive and healthy.
Staffing boost returns humans to Centrelink services
Thousands more frontline workers are being hired to improve Centrelink and Medicare services, in line with recommendations from the robodebt royal commission.
Pressure mounts on Australia to call for Gaza ceasefire
The Greens have echoed calls from Palestinian and human rights groups for a complete ceasefire in Gaza after staging a protest in the federal parliament.
Infrastructure review finds billions in cost pressures
An independent review of the federal government's infrastructure program has found $33 billion in cost pressures to the economy.
Worker protections sooner on the cards as bill split
Further protections and access to support for workers suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and domestic violence could soon become a reality.
Palmer resort and election fraud case paused for appeal
Businessman Clive Palmer has won a bid to pause a criminal case against him in the Magistrates Court while he waits for an appeal in the Supreme Court.
Voters officially have final say on voice referendum
The writ for the 2023 referendum has been returned, formally confirming the result of the vote on enshrining and Indigenous advisory body into the constitution.
‘Political operative’s’ Labor ties raised three times
NSW Transport Minister Jo Haylen won't reveal why her chief of staff has resigned as senior public servants confirm he was warned over a Labor-linked staffer.
Guard of honour as Albanese meets Chinese premier
A ceremonial guard of honour has welcomed Anthony Albanese as he met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang at Beijing's Great Hall of the People.
Turnbull warns PM against making Israel visit
Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull says Anthony Albanese should not make a solidarity visit to Israel, arguing it would not achieve anything.
Winston back after National loses ground in NZ election
The final New Zealand election results show incoming National prime minister Chris Luxon will need to accommodate Winston Peters in the next government.
Pact puts handbrake on ‘defining technology of our age’
A pact on artificial intelligence is intended to protect people from harm without stifling breakthroughs in vaccines, computing and defence.
Australians evacuated in Gaza await flights home
Two dozen Australians who were able to leave Gaza will start arriving home as thousands gathered to call on the government to demand a ceasefire.
Prime minister receives red carpet welcome in China
Anthony Albanese has become the first Australian prime minister to visit China since 2016, touching down in Shanghai to a red carpet welcome.
Eric Trump says he relied on others to verify documents
Donald Trump's son Eric has been confronted in court with evidence showing he had signed off on the accuracy of his father's financial statements.
Opposition fights history in battle for Qld election
Queensland Opposition leader David Crisafulli is hoping history does not repeat itself when voters go to the polls in the 2024 state election.
PM challenges Australia to ‘wipe out’ domestic violence
The prime minister has called for a "whole of society mobilisation" to stop violence against women following the death of a young Sydney woman last month.
Bill Hayden remembered for ‘giving Labor a future’
Champion of universal healthcare and Labor giant Bill Hayden has been honoured at a state funeral by friends, family and dignitaries.
Trump’s sons tell trial they weren’t aware of fraud
Former US president Donald Trump's sons have given evidence in a New York trial saying they knew nothing of alleged fraud conducted by the family business.
No quick fix to remaining tariffs ahead of China visit
China's remaining tariffs on Australian products won't be removed immediately despite the prime minister's upcoming visit, Murray Watt says.
Billionaire Branson calls for drug decriminalisation
Entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson has called on the NSW government to follow the ACT in decriminalising drugs to reduce harm.
Net zero policy to draw on national strengths: Chalmers
Critical minerals, battery manufacturing, renewable hydrogen and green metals have been flagged as net zero industry priorities by the federal treasurer.
Doubt cast that stripping citizenship boosts security
Two constitutional lawyers have cast doubt stripping the citizenship of terrorists makes Australians safer after such laws were struck out by the High Court.
Trump Jr testifies at his father’s New York fraud trial
Donald Trump Jr is the first of Donald Trump's adult children to testify in a civil fraud trial accusing the former US president of inflating asset values.