Cost of living spokesman defends real estate portfolio
A state opposition's newly appointed spokesman on the cost of living has defended stepping into the role despite holding many real estate interests.
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Early polling opens as referendum hits home stretch
Referendum campaigners are on the home stretch with pre-polling opening, remote voting underway and less than two weeks before Australians cast their ballots.
Voice volunteers hit the hustings as pre-polling opens
Crunch time has arrived for 'yes' and 'no' campaigners as early referendum voting opens and battlelines are drawn across key states ahead of polling day.
Party over for shonky international education providers
The party is over for dodgy education providers targeting international students with a crackdown on the rorts plaguing the immigration and visa system.
Trump says he will be in courtroom for New York trial
Former President Donald Trump has lashed out on social media against the judge presiding over a non-jury trial against him in New York.
New-look Victorian cabinet sworn in as Allan era begins
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan's first cabinet has been sworn in, a week on from Daniel Andrews' shock resignation and a day before parliament returns.
Don’t limit gas supply during green move: energy boss
Delays in approving about 40 new gas projects could risk supply and flow onto power bills, an energy chief says.
Early election risk as only Liberal government on brink
An early election is in the hands of Tasmania's former attorney-general Elise Archer, with Australia's only Liberal administration on the brink of collapse.
Shorten urges united approach to commission findings
Bill Shorten has urged jurisdictions to work together to determine the best way to implement findings from the disability royal commission.
Long-serving US Democratic senator Feinstein dies at 90
US Democratic politician Dianne Feinstein of California has died at the age of 90 after almost 31 years in the Senate, her office says.
Ron Barassi lauded as political leaders line up jibes
Politics and footy merged in a very public way as nervous fans, dignitaries and AFL officials broke bread at an annual pre-grand final breakfast.
Historic disability report a path to ‘inclusive future’
Disability advocates have welcomed the release of a landmark report into failures in the sector and vow to use it to start a journey towards a fairer society.
US Congress tees up votes in scramble to avert shutdown
Infighting among Republicans who control the House of Representatives is pushing the United States to the brink of its fourth partial shutdown in a decade.
US Congress passes stopgap bill to avert shutdown
The threat of a US government shutdown has been averted after Congress approved a temporary funding plan - but it came at the expense of aid for Ukraine.
Phase out of segregated schools ‘wildly inadequate’
A Greens senator wants special schools for students with disabilities to be phased out by 2030, rather than the 2051 deadline proposed by a royal commission.
Crackdown nearing on international student visas
The federal government is expected to unveil changes to international student visas following a widespread review of the system.
Qatar Airways challenged to maximise Australian routes
Federal Labor minister Jason Clare says Qatar Airways should make the most of its existing Australian slots after the airline applied for more inbound flights.
Voice success without bipartisanship ‘unprecedented’
Nationals senator Bridget McKenzie says it would be unprecedented if the 'yes' vote got up at the voice referendum due to the lack of bipartisanship.
Early voting to get under way for voice referendum
Early voting will open for the voice referendum to determine whether an Indigenous voice will be enshrined in the constitution to advise parliament.
Premier Allan to unveil new cabinet after Andrews’ exit
Victorian Labor MPs will learn how they'll slot into new Premier Jacinta Allan's first cabinet, ahead of the return of state parliament on Tuesday.
Crackdown looms for international education providers
A review into Australia's immigration and visa system has prompted a government crackdown on unscrupulous education providers targetting international students.
Defiant Tasmanian premier rules out going to polls
Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff has ruled out going to the polls in the wake of the controversial departure of attorney-general Elise Archer.
More than 10,000 take up regional first home scheme
More than 10,000 home buyers have taken advantage of a federal scheme to buy their first property in regional areas in the first year of the program.
Early voting gets under way for voice referendum
Early voting has opened to determine whether an Indigenous voice will be enshrined in the constitution to advise federal parliament.
Premier Allan unveils new cabinet after Andrews’ exit
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan's first cabinet has been sworn in, a week on from Daniel Andrews' shock resignation and a day before parliament returns.
Call for Sydney minister to break city housing deadlock
An influential lobby group says a minister for Sydney would solve a political tussle over increased housing in the city's business centre.
Concussion research a focus at Collingwood AFL HQ
Concussion is a focus at a new research hub at Collingwood headquarters, opened by the prime minister on the eve of their AFL Grand Final clash with the Lions.
‘Read the room’: calls persist for Qantas chair to quit
Corporate heavyweight Richard Goyder remains under pressure to step down as Qantas chair despite claiming he's the best person to fix the besieged airline.
Albanese endorses Allan following robust meeting claims
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan met with the prime minister hours after a minister confirmed she was picked for the job after a "robust" meeting.
Fresh blow for Tasmanian government as senior MP quits
Tasmania's minority Liberal government is reeling after Attorney-General Elise Archer resigned from parliament amid bullying allegations.
‘No evidence’ given at Biden impeachment inquiry
US Republicans have held their first hearing of an impeachment inquiry into Joe Biden, but offered no evidence linking him with his son's business dealings.