Union members and MPs join university Palestine protest
University students have been joined by union members and local MPs at a rally in support of Palestine, after packing up and moving their encampment.
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Wong calls out ‘unacceptable human suffering’ in Rafah
The Australian government has been urged to take a stronger stance against Israel after 45 people were killed in an airstrike that lit a blaze at a tent camp.
Minister vows to appeal tribunal’s visa decisions
The immigration minister has faced repeated questioning over a ministerial direction that allowed foreign nationals who have committed crimes to keep visas.
‘No guarantee’ of airport line deal before 2026 poll
Victorian Transport Infrastructure Minister Danny Pearson has tamped down optimism of ending a deadlock over Melbourne's stalled airport rail project.
Mayor referred to corruption watchdog over army service
A watchdog has referred a north Queensland mayor to the Crime and Corruption Commission over his military service history claims following an investigation.
Consumers limit spending but outlook more promising
Consumers are reining in their spending but an expected recovery in disposable incomes could prove a ray of light for strained retailers.
Pro-Palestine protesters move on in ‘good faith’ act
Pro-Palestine protesters camped at the Australian National University have moved their camp ahead of a looming police deadline.
PNG aid on the way, more considered as death toll rises
The federal government will provide $2.5 million and consider more aid for Papua New Guinea as the death toll from a landslide rises to more than 2000.
Bipartisan backing for tougher hate-speech penalties
The coalition has indicated it would back a proposal to strengthen hate-speech laws following a rise in anti-Semitic incidents.
New Caledonia airport won’t reopen for at least a week
French President Emmanuel Macron has hit pause on electoral reforms that triggered deadly riots in New Caledonia but the island's airport remains closed.
Action needed for ageing Stolen Generations survivors
National Sorry Day is a time to reflect on the history of the Stolen Generations, the Healing Foundation says as it calls for more support for survivors.
Opposition migration policy ‘revenue neutral’
Angus Taylor says the coalition's migration policy won't damage public finances or the economy and will get the balance right between immigration and housing.
Use it or lose it: 50 cents to catch bus, train, ferry
It will cost just 50 cents to catch public transport in Queensland under a radical six-month trial the government hopes will reduce congestion and woo voters.
New campaign to nip consent confusion in the bud
A new multi-million-dollar advertising campaign asks adults to brush up on their understanding of consent before discussing it with each other and young people.
Kanak leader calls to ‘maintain resistance’ to France
New Caledonian pro-independence leader Christian Tein has called upon supporters to "remain mobilized" against Paris but to refrain from violence.
New campaign to educate Australians about consent
A $40 million national campaign involving TVs, cinemas and social media will educate Australians about consent, following a disturbing spate of family violence.
Public transport fares slashed to 50 cents per journey
Every public transport journey in Queensland will cost just 50 cents under a six-month trial the Labor government says is aimed at busting congestion.
More flights to evacuate Aussies from New Caledonia
The Australian government is organising more flights to evacuate Australians stranded in New Caledonia following deadly riots.
Australia urges Israel to abide by ‘binding’ ruling
A senior Australian minister called on Israel to abide by a "binding" world court ruling over action in Rafah as supporters of Palestine staged rallies.
Government reaps $3.5b housing tax windfall: report
Queenslanders are spending the first decade of their mortgages paying taxes as the government reaped $3.5 billion more than forecast, research suggests.
Dutton dodging nuclear policy fallout: energy minister
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is yet to name the sites the coalition will earmark for nuclear power stations, despite claiming communities would welcome them.
Childrens Court media access, detention scrutinised
A parliamentary hearing has heard a history of inaccurate reporting should disallow some media organisations access to Queensland Childrens Court cases.
Man accused of training Chinese pilots airs ASIO claims
Daniel Duggan's wife has gathered 25,000 signatures calling on the attorney-general to stop his extradition after he was accused of aiding the Chinese military.
Premier slams ‘nasty’ MP, backs controversial post
The Queensland premier has backed a controversial social media post, saying it does not contradict his push for better protections from online harm.
Death threats, slurs: MP’s Latham tweet-fuelled abuse
A vulgar post by Mark Latham turned a gay MP into a caricature, causing people to send offensive and threatening messages to his office, a judge has heard.
Students pack up after university disclosure commitment
A shift in stance by two Australian universities over publicly disclosing ties with weapons companies has led to pro-Palestine student encampments packing up.
Residents will be fine with nuclear plants, says Dutton
Australians with homes near coal and gas facilities would be receptive to living close to nuclear power plants, the federal opposition says.
Fears new rental laws may increase price pressures
Rental reforms have passed Queensland parliament but a peak body fears it might not deliver necessary relief.
Independent delivery body forges on for Brisbane 2032
The Games Venue and Legacy Delivery Authority set to oversee the planning and infrastructure for the Brisbane 2032 Olympics has been established in law.
More Australians to be flown home from New Caledonia
Two Australian government-assisted flights out of New Caledonia have been scheduled after more than a week of deadly riots have marred the French territory.
I haven’t forgotten what it means to struggle: Albanese
As Labor faces criticism over the cost of living relief it has provided vulnerable Australians, the prime minister says he hasn't forgotten the struggle.