Top bureaucrat says he flagged axing $2b blowout Games
Victoria's government was told months before it cancelled the Commonwealth Games the event would cost almost $2 billion more than expected.
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NT not a ‘failed state’ says chief minister
John Howard and Tony Abbott have criticised the Northern Territory government's handling of the education and health of Indigenous Australians.
Probe wants government to revisit Qatar flights ban
A coalition-led parliamentary inquiry wants the government to review its decision to stop Qatar Airways being allowed extra flights into Australia.
Palmer fails last-minute legal challenge to referendum
Clive Palmer has failed in a court appeal to argue ticks should not count in Saturday's voice referendum but if they do then 'X' votes should count as well.
‘Resistance justified’: hundreds protest for Palestine
Protesters are demanding Australia cut ties with Israel and urging supporters to rally in solidarity with Palestine as the prime minister calls for restraint.
Australian landmarks light up in solidarity for Israel
National landmarks like the Sydney Opera House and are being lit up in blue and white in a show of support for Israel after Saturday's deadly attack by Hamas.
Hate symbols, coercive control on Qld parliament agenda
The banning of hate symbols and legislating to make coercive control a criminal offence will be addressed as parliament returns in Queensland.
‘Spirit of Israel’ on display as envoy vows resistance
Israel's ambassador to Australia has hailed his nation's unity and vowed Hamas "will be stripped of their military capabilities" following devastating attacks.
New desalination plant for Qld in state’s water plan
A new desalination plant has been endorsed by the Queensland government as part of a 30-year water security plan.
DV victims’ payments to increase as part of reforms
Victims of domestic violence in Queensland will receive greater compensation under proposed legislative amendments.
Israel secures Gaza border after fresh night of strikes
Israeli warplanes have pounded Gaza for another night and the military says it's reclaimed control of the border, while Hamas has threatened to kill hostages.
Desal plant to bolster water supplies in 30-year plan
A new desalination plant has been endorsed by the Queensland government as part of a 30-year water security plan.
‘Yes’ camp looks to father of reconciliation for push
Labor Senator Pat Dodson will take the national stage in one of the last pushes for the 'yes' campaign as the voice referendum draws near.
Qld fast-tracks youth remand centre after criticism
Facing criticism for allowing youths to be detained in watchhouses, the Queensland government will fast-track the construction of a juvenile remand centre.
Hungary, Poland rail at migration policy at EU summit
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell says the bloc needs to address the root causes of migration by helping origin countries tackle poverty and empower women.
US presidents immune from charges, Trump lawyers claim
Donald Trump's lawyers have claimed in court that he is immune from criminal charges because he is a former US president.
Top legal mind plays down voice legal-risk, power fears
There is little to no chance an Indigenous advisory body in the constitution will spur serious legal challenges, a former High Court chief justice says.
Trump’s property values boosted by millions, trial told
In the witness stand, a former Trump Organisation controller has shed light on calculations central to Donald Trump's New York civil business fraud trial.
Trump endorses Jim Jordan to be House Speaker
Former United States president Donald Trump has backed one of his longtime defenders - Ohio lawmaker Jim Jordan - to succeed Kevin McCarthy as House Speaker.
‘Don’t break our hearts’: Stan Grant urges ‘yes’ vote
Former ABC Journalist Stan Grant has declared the work will go on for Indigenous Australians regardless of the voice referendum outcome.
Jailed Iran activist Mohammadi wins Nobel Peace Prize
The United Nations Human Rights Office has urged Iranian authorities to free rights advocate Narges Mohammadi, who has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
Syrian Armenian refugees in Australia fear for homeland
Syrian Armenian refugees who fled to Australia are fearing for those left behind amid a fresh conflict that has been condemned as a modern-day genocide.
New forensic lab inquiry delving deeper into Project 13
A new inquiry is being held into Queensland's beleaguered forensic lab after criticisms and allegations about DNA extraction methods known as Project 13.
Quicker refugee claims process to snuff out false ones
The Albanese government is cracking down on false asylum claims by boosting the resources of the bodies that assess refugee protection applications.
‘People want to kill me’: Thorpe hits out at Nazi video
Lidia Thorpe says she has been in exile for months but has come out swinging after a video was sent to her of a neo-Nazi burning an Aboriginal flag.
Image of King Charles on Australian coins unveiled
An effigy of King Charles III is ready to circulate on Australian coins, starting with the $1 coin later this year.
Quantum leap at forefront of Palaszczuk’s state address
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced a $76 million strategy investment to advance quantum technology, embracing a "new frontier".
Armenian PM to attend EU talks despite Azeri refusal
Azerbaijan's president will reportedly not take part in a planned European Union meeting to discuss the conflict over the region of Nagorno-Karabakh in Spain.
Renters hit affordability limit as pace of growth eases
Australian renters are getting closer to the maximum they can afford, with as many as 70,000 rentals needed to bring the market into a healthier balance.
Judge angry at Trump lawyers’ ‘ridiculous’ questioning
Donald Trump is back at his New York civil fraud trial for a third day, with the judge becoming frustrated by the former US president's lawyers.
Neo-nazis and extremists a concern ahead of voice vote
Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil says she is "really worried" about the risks neo-Nazi groups and extremists pose in the lead-up to the voice referendum.