Use frozen Russian funds to build new hospital: envoy
Ukraine's ambassador in Australia has called for action against Russia and aid for his nation after a children's hospital was hit by a deadly missile strike.
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Pacific banks to be boosted with federal funding
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has urged Australian banks to stay in Pacific nations, with $6.3 million set aside to provide support to the finance sector in the area.
Special envoy to address anti-Semitism in Australia
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has appointed businesswoman Jillian Segal to be a special envoy to combat anti-Semitism, as he calls for social cohesion.
Gas before nuclear ‘thought bubble’ in net-zero race
More gas will keep the lights on in Australia's most populous state but nuclear power remains a pipe dream, the NSW energy minister says.
‘Adult time’ plan for kids won’t stop crime: advocates
The Queensland opposition's plan for children to serve adult sentences for serious crimes will not stop reoffending, advocacy groups say.
Biden tells Democrats he’s ‘committed’ to 2024 race
US President Joe Biden has told Democrats in Congress that he is "firmly committed" to his re-election campaign.
Funding injection to help keep banks in Pacific
The federal government will inject millions into shoring up banking services in the Pacific, with the treasurer urging Australian banks to stay in the region.
China-backed hacker group unmasked by Australia, allies
Australia has for the first time led the unmasking of a malicious cyber group linked to the Chinese government and targeting public and private sector networks.
Home lending slips but still well ahead over the year
Both owner-occupier and investor lending slid in May after three months of growth, yet the total value of loans is holding up as property prices rise.
Attacks on Ukraine kill 20, children’s hospital hit
Russian missiles have killed more than 20 people and hit a children's hospital in a wave of deadly strikes across Ukraine.
Russian missiles strike Kyiv in rare daytime attack
Explosions have been reported in Ukraine's capital Kyiv and other cities in what appears to be a rare daytime missile attack by Russia.
Forum seeks fix for Pacific’s sinking banking services
The driving forces behind banking services cuts in the Pacific and how to prevent a mass exodus is being investigated at an inaugural forum in Brisbane.
Coalition makes minor gains, trails Labor overall: poll
The federal coalition has made some gains on Labor but still trails the government overall, a new poll shows.
Housing lending falls after three months of growth
Both owner-occupier and investor lending slid in May after three months of growth, based on official Australian Bureau of Statistics data.
Biden campaigns in Pennsylvania, braces for defections
President Joe Biden has urged supporters to stay unified at a rousing black church service in the critical battleground state of Pennsylvania
New UK PM vows to fix ‘botched’ Brexit deal
New British Prime Minister Keir Starmer wants a better relationship with Brussels as he vowed to rip up the "botched" deal struck by Boris Johnson.
Next stop … good public transport that actually works
Australia's suburbanites are too often relegated to a life of car-dependency that is polluting the climate and leaving streets more congested and less safe.
Biden carries on campaigning as Democrats mull options
Pressure on embattled President Joe Biden from Congress is likely to ramp up in the coming days as donors mull their willingness to keep funding his campaign.
Can Europe ‘Trump-proof’ NATO, as Biden falters?
NATO allies are gathering in Washington for a summit this week and the elephant in the room will be the prospect of Donald Trump returning to power.
Pacific’s dwindling banking services in the spotlight
The first Pacific Banking Forum will investigate why banking services are dwindling in the region and consider how to ensure a sustainable financial system.
Coalition advances on Labor in NSW and Queensland: poll
Newspoll analysis shows the federal coalition has gained support in the key election battleground state of New South Wales.
Biden campaigns in Pennsylvania amid Democratic jitters
President Joe Biden is campaigning in the critical swing state of Pennsylvania, trying to project enough strength for his re-election campaign.
Greens deputy says Muslim voters ‘long ignored’
The deputy leader of the Greens says the major parties have failed to address the needs of migrant communities and their voices are not being heard.
LNP vows ‘adult crime, adult time’ for young offenders
Queensland LNP leader David Crisafulli has told the party's state convention that serious young offenders will be treated as adults if he becomes premier.
UK PM Starmer says Rwanda plan is ‘dead and buried’
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says a controversial Conservative policy to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda is "dead and buried."
LNP leader to outline vision to ‘revitalise’ Queensland
LNP leader David Crisafulli will address the Queensland LNP's annual convention to spruik his plan for the state should he win government in October.
‘Now we get to work’: UK PM Starmer assembles cabinet
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has held his first cabinet meeting as his team seeks to fix a raft of domestic problems and win over a weary public.
Voting starts in France’s overseas territories
Voters in France's overseas territories have started casting ballots in parliamentary runoff elections that could hand victory to the far right.
Prime minister ridiculed as LNP eyes state prize
Peter Dutton has mocked the prime minister, after Anthony Albanese claimed things will "get better", and backed his state colleagues to win government.
More funding, workforce boost for abortion services
Women's health services will get a funding boost ahead of new laws allowing nurses and midwives to prescribe an abortion medication.
Crowd cheers independent senator on arrival in WA
West Australian Senator Fatima Payman said she's ready to serve her home state as an independent as a crowd of supporters welcomed her home.