Pre-poll cash splash as budget targets living costs
A big-spending budget targeting cost-of-living relief that will lift Queensland's deficit to $2.6 billion has set the scene for the state election.
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Chalmers eyes soft landing amid budget criticism
The pressure on Australia's economy from higher interest rates justifies the decision not to deliver a "slash and burn" budget, Treasurer Jim Chalmers says.
Back to the future as ex-premier linked to poll push
Suggestions former premier Annastacia Palaszczuk could join Labor on the campaign trail for the Queensland election have been endorsed by the treasurer.
Hunter Biden faces up to 25 years jail over conviction
US President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden faces up to 25 years in prison after being convicted by a jury of lying about his drug use to buy a gun in 2018.
Australia welcomes resolution for Middle East ceasefire
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has backed a United Nations Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in the Middle East.
Households keep falling behind as rate increases bite
Most borrowers are adapting to tough financial conditions but the number of people in hardship or struggling to meet repayments is growing.
2032 Games delivery authority topped up in Qld budget
The Queensland government will allocate $62 million to the Olympics delivery authority set to roll out its infrastructure plan.
Chinese premier to visit Australia for four-day tour
Li Qiang will be the first Chinese premier to visit Australia for seven years when he makes an official trip to Canberra, Adelaide and Perth.
Better budget bottom line after proposals scrapped
The Queensland 2024-25 budget's bottom line is better than expected thanks to treasury putting its foot down on proposals.
Hunter Biden evidence ‘ugly,’ prosecutors tell jury
Hunter Biden has decided not to testify in his criminal trial regarding his use of illegal drugs on a background check form when he bought a gun.
UK prime minister dismisses resignation rumours
Rishi Sunak has brushed off rumours he may resign ahead of the UK election after he was heavily criticised for leaving D-Day commemorations too soon.
PM blasts opposition for shifting goals on climate
An opposition plan to rework interim climate commitments has attracted the ire of the prime minister, who says 2030 goals are achievable.
New night life boss ‘crucial’ to live music economy
The Queensland government's decision to appoint a night life economy commissioner has been welcomed as a boost for the future of the live music industry.
Federal minister joins Middle East crisis talks on Gaza
An Egyptian-born federal minister will represent Australia at crisis talks in the Middle East over the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza.
France’s Macron calls snap election after EU vote
French President Emmanuel Macron will go to the country's voters in a snap election, after his party's drubbing in elections for the European Parliament.
Far right’s election gains rattle traditional EU powers
While some ballots in the vote for the European Parliament are still being counted, the 27-nation bloc's parliament membership has clearly shifted to the right.
Pandemic hardline premier honours ‘independent of govt’
The prime minister has played a straight bat when asked about the inclusion of a hardline pandemic-era premier in the King's Birthday Honours list.
New chair to take reins as Costello quits Nine board
Nine Entertainment deputy chair Catherine West will take over as chair of the major media company following Peter Costello's exit.
Coalition gains on Labor as cost-of-living crisis bites
Labor and the coalition are neck and neck on a two-party preferred basis as Australians struggle with the pressure to survive in a cost-of-living crisis.
Modi sworn in as Indian prime minister for third term
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been sworn in for a third term in a ceremony attended by thousands of dignitaries.
Labor ex leaders take top honours for King’s Birthday
Two controversial premiers, sporting heroes and the incoming governor-general feature in the King's Birthday 2024 Honours List.
King’s Birthday 2024 Honours List
Almost 500 people are recognised in the general division of the King's Birthday Honours List, with the youngest aged 29 and the eldest 98.
King’s Birthday 2024 Meritorious Honours List
The King's Birthday Honours List includes 162 meritorious awards in the areas of emergency service, public sector, intelligence and corrections.
King’s Birthday 2024 Military Honours List
Military honours as part of the King's Birthday include 26 Conspicuous Service Cross and 31 Conspicuous Service Medals.
Costello quits as Nine boss after clash with journalist
Former federal treasurer Peter Costello has stepped down as chairman of media company Nine Entertainment days after allegedly colliding with a reporter.
Hostile group pelt police as Palestine rally turns ugly
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators and police have clashed at a rally in Melbourne with officers using pepper spray after a group allegedly threw bottles and signs.
‘Tears of joy’ after four Israel hostages freed in Gaza
An Australian Jewish advocacy body says the freeing of four hostages held by Hamas in Gaza is "a beautiful thing", despite mass Palestinian casualties.
Stamp duty threshold increased for first home buyers
Queensland's first-time home buyers will get a stamp duty discount, in a bid to get more young buyers into the market.
Climate groups take aim at Dutton call to scrap target
Peter Dutton's pledge to scrap an emissions target would leave Australia in the dust of the race to stop global warming, climate groups and the government say.
Dutton’s climate target opposition labelled ‘disaster’
Peter Dutton says he'll not pursue the government's climate target, risking Australia's membership in the Paris Agreement.
Cheaper rego, sports vouchers in latest budget promises
Queenslanders will get cheaper car registration in the state government's latest cost-of-living budget announcement.