BRICS leaders consider group’s role, expansion criteria
BRICS leaders are weighing expansion criteria with the bloc's future in the balance as Vladimir Putin uses their summit to justify Russia's war in Ukraine
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China’s fortunes key to Australia’s economic success
As Treasurer Jim Chalmers prepares to release a report on Australia's long-term challenges, he has flagged China's economic success as a key factor.
Fired-up Hanson tells Latham to quit NSW Parliament
Pauline Hanson wants Mark Latham to return his NSW Parliament seat to One Nation as the now-independent MP launches a second attack on party leaders.
Economic agenda big enough without more tax reform
The federal government says its reform agenda is big enough as it is, without adding further tax reform.
Concerns Murray-Darling could run dry ahead of drought
Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek says the Murray-Darling Basin Plan is in "trouble", after timelines to return water to the system were extended.
Deal waters down Murray-Darling Basin Plan timeline
The timeline to recover water for Australia's most complex river system has been pushed back with the government on track to miss the initial deadline.
PM to announce date for voice referendum next week
Anthony Albanese will next week announce the date for Australians to vote in the Indigenous voice referendum, with October 14 widely tipped for the poll.
Buybacks a key for long-delayed Murray recovery
The South Australian government has joined national environment groups in backing a new plan to deliver environmental flows to the Murray-Darling Basin.
Shoppers ‘could fare worse’ without supermarket duopoly
Breaking up duopolies like Coles and Woolworths would actually disadvantage shoppers, Australia's outgoing Productivity Commission head Michael Brennan says.
Frustrated youth crime victims march on Qld parliament
The Queensland government has met angry victims of crime after protesters marched on parliament demanding zero tolerance towards youth crime.
Chief midwife, funding boost for Qld maternity services
The new role of a chief midwife and $4 million in annual funding are part of expanded maternity services in Queensland following protests by regional staff.
Voice advocates warn against racial stereotype ‘humour’
Campaigners have been urged to avoid stereotypes and denigrating language ahead of the voice referendum after a corporate comedian's routine raised hackles.
Hard decisions to be made as Australian population ages
The federal government's upcoming Intergenerational Report will show Australians will live longer, healthier lives even as demand for care services soars.
Door ajar for pre-2035 closure of coal power station
Energy giant AGL and the Victorian government have inked a deal to leave the door open for a coal-fired power station to close earlier than 2035.
Front-loading teacher pay rises always the plan: Minns
A plan to take NSW teachers' salaries past those in other states and then tie them to inflation was known before a union cried betrayal, the premier says.
MP fighting child abuse charges ‘confessed to wife’
West Australian MP James Hayward sent an email to his wife admitting child abuse before he was charged, his trial has been told.
Sky-high airfares on the radar to meet emission targets
Net-zero emission targets may ramp up the price of plane tickets as airlines face accusations of wasting capacity, putting an artificial cap on demand.
Treasurer issues challenge over offshore gas tax change
The treasurer has challenged the opposition and the Greens to pass new laws taxing offshore gas companies and bringing forward revenue to boost the budget.
Five areas earmarked to boost living standards, wages
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says Australia is one of the nations best-placed to respond to global economic headwinds, given the strength of its labour market.
Train project saga chugging along as parliament resumes
Child protection laws will be debated when parliament resumes in Queensland, where the opposition will continue attacks over a project blowout.
PCYC $56m boost for at-risk youth rolls out in QLD
Early intervention programs aimed at helping young people at risk of offending will benefit from a $56 million investment in PCYC facilities across Queensland.
Trump to turn himself in on Thursday in Georgia
There will be a "hard lockdown" of the area surrounding the Rice Street Jail in Atlanta, Georgia when former US president Donald Trump surrenders there.
BHP warns on tax, productivity after plunge in profits
Profits and dividends are down at BHP on lower commodity prices, but the mining giant says it is managing inflationary pressures better than its rivals.
Former Qld premier Mike Ahern to receive state funeral
The family of former Queensland premier Mike Ahern have accepted an offer for a state funeral, which will be held on the Sunshine Coast.
‘Right chair for the right time’: Ita’s ABC term to end
The ABC will get a new chairperson in 2024 after Ita Buttrose confirmed she won't seek a second term as head of the public broadcaster.
Calls for more UK investment as trade tariffs stripped
A free trade agreement has led to a threefold increase in Australian goods flowing into Britain after the pact came into force.
Teacher pay offer ‘one step forward, two steps back’
NSW teachers are demanding an enduring commitment to higher salaries and reduced workloads as they criticise the state government's four-year pay offer.
‘Use it or lose it’: Qld treasurer warns BHP on leases
BHP has been warned to "use or lose" its Queensland mining leases as the treasurer continues his stoush with miners over the government's royalties regime.
Latham and second MP quit One Nation over ‘money grab’
One Nation may as well be known in NSW as One MP after Mark Latham and a long-time colleague quit the party and accused officials of misusing taxpayer funds.
Olympics boss ‘confident’ in Brisbane games organisers
Australian Olympic officials and Brisbane 2032 games organisers have been quizzed about their preparations for the world's biggest sporting event.
US judge calls Trump defamation appeal bid ‘frivolous’
A US judge has called Donald Trump's appeal to dismiss a defamation suit against him as frivolous and refused the former president's bid to delay the trial.