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.
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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.
Queensland Greens bid to axe out-of-pocket school fees
Sending kids to public schools in Queensland would be made easier and cheaper for families under a bill being proposed by the Greens.
‘Scaremongering’ concerns despite uptick in voice vote
The 'yes' camp is optimistic Australians will vote for an Indigenous voice but the latest polls show the 'no' vote remains dominant.
Companies surprisingly busy despite slowing economy
The Australian services sector continues to bring in a lot of new business even as interest rates remain high and consumers start to pull back.
Migration system enabled worst crimes known to humanity
Human trafficking, organised crime and modern slavery have flourished thanks to weaknesses in Australia's immigration system.
Top European diplomats meet in Kyiv in show of support
Foreign ministers from the EU's 27 member countries have converged on Kyiv for an unannounced informal meeting in a show of support for Ukraine.
Trump labels New York fraud case ‘scam’ as trial begins
Donald Trump has looked on with crossed arms as a lawyer for New York's attorney general called him "materially inaccurate" in describing his finances to banks.
Voice certainly winnable, says PM as pre-polling opens
Despite pessimistic polling for the voice to parliament referendum, Anthony Albanese is maintaining his optimism ahead of the vote on October 14.
New workplace laws are ‘life and death legislation’
Businesses across Australia have spent millions of dollars on a campaign against workplace reforms that unions say stop gig economy worker deaths.
Tax on empty homes and vacant land to free up housing
A little-known tax will be broadened to push Victorian landowners to build on or sell empty blocks as the government seeks to boost housing supply.
NSW not ruling out pill testing after festival deaths
Premier Chris Minns says NSW will 'learn from other states' on pill-testing, after two men died from drugs allegedly taken at a music festival.
Premier’s snap election pledge hinges on dumped MP
Australia's lone Liberal premier has guaranteed calling an election if the state's axed attorney-general fails to commit her votes of confidence and supply.
Federal police want pay rise as officers cop job strain
The federal police association is calling on the government for a 20 per cent pay increase to help recruit and retain new members.
Former treasurer wins battle to hide corruption report
A precedent in another case has allowed former Queensland deputy premier Jackie Trad to win her lengthy court battle against an anti-corruption watchdog.
Carbon ‘bottom line’: Don’t trade integrity for offsets
Carbon offsets should be used as a last resort and limited to Australia's heaviest polluters, conservationists warn the federal government.
Snap election stand-off ends as sacked minister quits
Tasmania's former attorney-general will quit parliament, ending a stand-off with Premier Jeremy Rockliff that could have triggered an early election.
Gag order imposed on Trump after he lashes out at clerk
Former US president Donald Trump has been hit by a gag order after making - then deleting - a disparaging social media post about a judge's top law clerk.
US House ousts McCarthy as speaker in historic vote
A 216 to 210 vote in the US House of Representatives to remove Kevin McCarthy as speaker is the first time the House has removed its leader.