Trump vows return to shooting scene, Obamas back Harris
Donald Trump has vowed to hold a "big and beautiful rally" in the town where he was shot at as Democratic rival Kamala Harris begins to narrow his lead.
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Dutton attacks identity politics, CFMEU as Libs gather
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has received a hero's welcome from Liberal Party faithful, talking up the coalition's chances at the next federal election.
President election, court feud hang over Libs meeting
Victorian Liberal president Philip Davis will face a challenge for his position as party leaders, MPs and rank-and-file members gather in Melbourne.
Corruption watchdog warns proposed changes ‘troubling’
Queensland's corruption watchdog says proposed changes that will restrict its reporting are not appropriate and "very troubling".
Keeping reef off in-danger list sends ‘false message’
A decision not to include the Great Barrier Reef on a global list of in-danger sites is a case of "political convenience trumping science", an expert says.
Netanyahu to meet Trump seeking to ease tensions
Former US president Donald Trump is due to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for talks that will test whether their recent rift can be mended.
Harris pushes on with campaign blitz, gaining on Trump
US Vice President Kamala Harris has touted plans for affordable healthcare, and criticised Republicans for blocking gun limits in the wake of school shootings.
Balancing act as prime minister mulls cabinet reshuffle
Labor MPs are tight-lipped about who could be in line for a promotion with two cabinet spots opening up and the prime minister set to unveil changes.
Doctors sore over radical pharmacist treatment plan
Patients could bypass GPs and be treated by pharmacists for some conditions under a proposed overhaul which has raised the ire of doctors.
Schoolies pill testing as more young women take drugs
Australia's biggest Schoolies event will make pill testing available for the first time but an opposition party has vowed to scrap the plan if elected.
Senior minister leaves legacy as Indigenous trailblazer
Linda Burney has left a legacy of improving justice and the well-being of Indigenous people, advocates say, after she announced her resignation from parliament.
Aged care food staff re-class amid mass malnourishment
A bid to stretch resources has resulted in aged care food staff being re-classified as personal care workers as four in 10 residents remain malnourished.
‘Right thing’: Australia acts against Israeli settlers
Israeli settlers linked to beatings, sexual assaults and the torture of Palestinians in the West Bank have been sanctioned by Australia.
Biden bows out as Trump, Harris tussle in reset race
President Joe Biden has "passed the torch" and called for voters to defend democracy as Donald Trump and Kamala Harris traded barbs in a revamped US election.
‘Whack-a-mole’ warning for curbing online extremism
Experts have weighed in on attempts by ASIO to access the encrypted messages of online extremists, warning it could simply lead to users migrating elsewhere.
Extremist groups exploit popular social media platforms
Neo-Nazi groups are exploiting mainstream social media sites to supercharge their audience numbers and fundraise to promote violent beliefs, an expert warns.
Games village no longer earmarked for social housing
At least 2000 dwellings to be built for a major Brisbane 2032 Olympic athletes' village will not be offered as temporary social housing prior to the Games.
Strong confidence in AUKUS despite ‘riveting’ US events
A storm of political drama has engulfed the US and UK, but the acting prime minister is confident this will not hurt Australia's nuclear submarine partnership.
Call for ad ban on easy credit for groceries, medicines
A popular form of credit to encourage online shopping has morphed into a crutch for trying to stay a step ahead of financial disaster, an inquiry has been told.
National plan needed to rescue live music, inquiry told
With iconic venues such as Brisbane's The Zoo unable to survive, Australia's live music industry needs a national rescue plan, an inquiry has been told.
Harris bashes Trump over ‘fear and hate’ at first rally
Kamala Harris has aggressively gone after Donald Trump's vulnerabilities, comparing her background as a former prosecutor to his record as a convicted felon.
Big batteries for the ‘heavy lifting’ as cold snap hits
The more clean energy in the nation's network, the better it will be for power bills and keeping the lights on, experts say, despite a lull during a cold snap.
Schools get funding boost for consent education
Schools will get $77 million to provide consent education as part of a national program to foster attitudes about respectful relationships from an early age.
Small modular reactors are a ‘chimera’ for now
An academy has casts its eye over the commercial viability of small modular reactors in development and finds any full-scale application is decades away.
Secret Service head quits over Trump assassination bid
The head of the US Secret Service Kimberly Cheatle is stepping down, according to an email she sent to staff after an assassination bid on Donald Trump.
Harris to hold rally after locking up Democrat support
Vice-President Kamala Harris will hold her first campaign rally as Democrats continue to coalesce around her as the party's pick to take on Donald Trump.
Premier floats water supply risk from nuclear push
Water supply may be threatened during a drought under federal opposition leader Peter Dutton's nuclear power plan, Queensland premier Steven Miles says.
AUKUS to withstand winds of political change: chiefs
America will continue to be there for its partners even if Donald Trump is re-elected as president in November as expected, the head of the US Navy says.
Bangladesh to accept job quota ruling after protests
Bangladesh's government is reportedly set to accept a court order that scales back controversial job quotas that sparked violent protests.
Permits for new gas exploration risk ‘climate disaster’
Australia needs more gas to fast-track the phase out of coal, explorers say, but critics warn new offshore gas exploration permits are a "climate disaster".
Don’t rush CFMEU administrator process, minister urges
Due processes need to be followed in appointing an administrator to the CFMEU following allegations of criminal elements in the union, a senior minister says.