Opposition attacks ‘flimsy’ Labor defence over Higgins
The opposition insists Labor weaponised Brittany Higgins' rape allegation but government ministers continue to push back on the claims.
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Macklin puts her ‘big heart’ into helping disadvantaged
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Qld budget to fund 500 social homes by mid-2025
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Trump allies cite Clinton in classified records case
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Treasurer tells miners to respect those doing in tough
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Billionaire Berlusconi brought burlesque to politics
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Hot coal powers record budget surplus, costs relief
Soaring gas and coal prices have led to a record surplus of $12.3 billion in Queensland, to be largely channelled into relieving cost of living pressures.
Support for Indigenous voice slips to losing position
People in favour of enshrining an Indigenous voice in the constitution are in the minority for the first time, according to one survey.
Gallagher denies misleading parliament over Higgins
Senator Katy Gallagher says Labor did not "weaponise" Brittany Higgins' rape claims for political gain and has denied misleading parliament over the case.
Trump blasts charges as a baseless witch-hunt
Former US president Donald Trump is blasting his federal indictment as 'ridiculous' and 'baseless' as he tries to turn his legal peril to political advantage.
Budget boost for Qld regional maternity services
Maternity services in regional Queensland will be bolstered with a $42 million investment in the state budget to be handed down next week.
Trump faces 37 counts in classified US documents case
Unsealed documents show Donald Trump has been indicted on 37 felony counts related to holding classified information, obstructing justice and false statements.
Boris Johnson’s exit reverberates through British party
Boris Johnson's supporters in parliament have praised the former prime minister's record while other Conservative Party members remained silent.
Housing, voice key issues for federal parliament
Federal parliament is set to sit over the next fortnight to finalise the Indigenous voice referendum as debate continues on a Labor housing pledge.
Trump faces US criminal charges over documents probe
Former US president Donald Trump will appear in a federal court in Miami after being indicted over his handling of classified government documents.
Drivers face pump pain as profits fuel inflation debate
Motorists are being urged to shop around before the three-day weekend as international research suggests company profits are pushing up inflation.
Rat-plagued youth detention centre in ‘acute crisis’
An independent inspector has described Perth's Banksia Hill youth detention centre as being in acute crisis, with major riots exacerbating longstanding issues.
Cabinet to consider national gun register options
Options for a national gun database will now be up for consideration at leader level following the tragic murders of two Queensland police officers.
Brett Sutton walks from health top job, almost crushed
Chief health officer Brett Sutton admits he has some regrets about Victoria's COVID-19 health measures after resigning to take up a new role at the CSIRO.
‘Political profit’: Labor under fire on Higgins’ claims
Labor and the coalition are locked in a war of words over the handling of the Brittany Higgins allegations.
Political brawl erupts over Higgins’ compensation
The prime minister and opposition leader have weighed in on compensation Brittany Higgins received after her alleged sexual assault.
Traumatic miscarriage case triggers hospital review
A government review has been ordered after a woman said she was traumatised by her treatment at a Queensland hospital following a miscarriage.
Inflation-beating pay rises can’t be widespread: RBA
RBA governor Philip Lowe says the lowest-paid workers need to be insulated from high inflation but a surge in wages across the board could be a problem.
Australia’s economy losing steam as pressures mount
Australia's economic performance is starting to wane as aggressive interest rate increases continue to bite.
Task force to bring aged care back from the brink
The future of aged care will focus on helping more Australians live in their own homes for longer and a new task force will examine how this can be paid for.
A quarter of homes are bought mortgage-free
The value of homes bought with cash is trending up, with the bulk of purchases made by older Australians moving to the regions to retire.
Jewish groups welcome federal ban on Nazi symbols
Nazi symbols will be banned from being publicly displayed under tough new federal laws, with those found guilty facing jail time.
Qld premier reveals personal pain of tragic miscarriage
Annastacia Palaszczuk has shared her experience of having a miscarriage at home as another woman's distressing hospital experience leads to a major review.
Australia willing to walk away from EU deal: minister
Australia was prepared to pull the pin on trade talks with the European Union if negotiations broke down further on the naming of cheeses and wine.