Australian writer fears he may die in Chinese prison
The foreign minister has raised concerns about the health of a detained Australian in China as the government works to secure his release after numerous delays.
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Consultants stand by Games costings despite big blowout
An inquiry examining Victoria's 2026 Commonwealth Games cancellation has grilled a major consulting firm over its role in developing the original business case.
Qld govt defends youth crime laws after ex-judge’s plea
The Palaszczuk government has defended its watch house laws after a former top appeals judge called for an end to "the race to the bottom" on youth crime.
Poor polling fails to dent PM’s voice vote confidence
The PM is confident the voice referendum will get up in WA despite poor polling, with academics saying dumped state heritage laws added to the fall in support.
Albanese jets west in the hope WA finds its voice
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is hosting cabinet in Western Australia as he declares the state isn't a write-off for the voice 'yes' campaign despite polling.
Human rights fury over bid to amend Youth Justice Act
A last-minute announcement of planned legislative amendments to the Youth Justice Act have outraged opposition parties in Queensland.
BRICS invites six nations to join developing world bloc
BRICS developing nations have invited six countries to join the bloc, promising to rebalance world bodies dominated by the US and other wealthy Western states.
Wagner chief Prigozhin ‘on board’ jet in fatal crash
A business jet crash in Russia has killed 10 people and Wagner mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin was reportedly on the passenger list
Company profits raise concerns over living costs
Hefty profits reported this week by a trio of major Australian companies, including Qantas, are feeding into public debate about the rising cost of living.
New top cop, review after ‘tumultuous’ years for NT
The NT hopes to draw a line in the sand after three tough years for police, with a new chief and a comprehensive review of the force.
New home sales soar in SA after stamp duty cut
South Australia has welcomed a big jump in sales of new houses last month on the back of a $30,000 cut in stamp duty for first-home buyers.
Ageing population, climate to change face of economy
Australians 40 years from now will live longer and have fewer children while the country's economy becomes greener, a landmark reports shows.
Republican hopefuls trade barbs in presidential debate
The eight Republican hopefuls vying to take on US President Joe Biden in next year's election have taken to the stage in Milwaukee for their first debate.
Bill to shift Mardi Gras home from ‘laggard to leader’
The champion of significantly LGBTQI-friendly reforms has sought to allay fears from religious communities about restrictions on preaching and prayer.
Outrage as child watch house changes pass parliament
Disputed laws that will allow watch houses and adult prisons to be used as youth detention centres have passed Queensland parliament.
Andrews, Plibersek silent on Vic Murray-Darling snub
Victoria's refusal to sign up to the new Murray-Darling Basin plan has set the scene for an awkward joint press conference between two Labor governments.
Special ICAC powers for Nassif probe could be revoked
The NSW corruption watchdog has been given permission to use potentially illegal recordings in its investigation of allegations tied to developer Jean Nassif.
Judge urges mediation in Reynolds’ defamation cases
A judge has urged for Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds' defamation cases against Brittany Higgins and David Sharaz to go to mediation amid mental health concerns.
Trump to turn himself in for processing at Georgia jail
Donald Trump is set to turn himself in at Georgia's Fulton County jail to be processed on charges he tried to overturn his 2020 presidential election loss.
Kremlin calls claims it killed Prigozhin ‘absolute lie’
The Kremlin has hit out at accusations it killed Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin as the future of the Russian mercenary force remains uncertain.
Landmark report puts climate at centre of economy
Climate change and the transition to a net-zero economy lies at the heart of the Intergenerational Report released by the Albanese government.
Discarded batteries pose risk in looming fire season
Authorities are keeping tabs on risks posed by lithium-ion batteries as Australia braces for its worst bushfire season since the Black Summer blazes.
BRICS should boost cross-border payment: China
The leaders of the BRICS bloc have agreed to encourage more local currency usage in trade as they seek to shift away from dependence on the US dollar.
Trump’s mugshot released after booking in Atlanta
Former US president Donald Trump has been booked in Atlanta on election fraud charges, with authorities releasing his much anticipated mugshot.
Qantas should not pay back pandemic money: Chalmers
Despite Qantas posting a record profit, Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the airline should not have to pay back money it received during the height of the pandemic.
Child detention changes labelled Qld’s ‘darkest hours’
The Palaszczuk government has defended new laws allowing watch houses and adult prisons to be used as youth detention centres.
Electoral watchdog clarifies referendum legal advice
The electoral commission says legal advice is clear that writing 'yes' and 'no' or providing a tick, but not a cross, are valid means of voting in a referendum.
Australia’s nervous watch for any great fall of China
Mounting economic headwinds in China, where growth is slowing, will have major ramifications for Australia, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has warned.
Qld seeks ‘urgent’ advice over councillor murder charge
Queensland's deputy premier has sought urgent legal advice over a Gold Coast city councillor charged with murder.
Australia must enshrine fed human rights act: advocates
Australia remains an outlier on the international stage without a federal human rights act, several refugee advocates told an inquiry.
Former premier Mike Ahern ‘left Qld a better place’
Mike Ahern has been remembered as the right person at the right time as the former premier's character and contribution were celebrated at a state funeral.