Aussie aid worker says convoy shot at in Gaza mission
A Unicef worker says her convoy was shot at as Australia urges Iran not to exacerbate geopolitical tensions amid threats of retaliation against Israel.
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Regions to suffer most as snail mail gets even slower
Australia Post's new performance standards could impact regional and rural Australians most, an expert warns, as posties are given more time to deliver letters.
IGA head urges end to supermarket land grab
The chief executive of IGA's parent company has slammed Coles and Woolworths for hoarding land as a way to prevent competition in the sector.
Made in Australia: PM manufactures clean energy vision
A blueprint has been unveiled to keep Australia in a "global race" and could involve taxpayers funding major manufacturing and clean energy projects.
Floods, rental crisis leaving tenants in the lurch
Tenants should be insured for alternative accommodation and warned if a property has been through a flood before signing a lease, a tenancy advocacy body says.
Foreign minister reignites debate on two-state solution
Penny Wong has sparked an angry reaction from the opposition after making a speech about Palestinian statehood, but has the prime minister's backing.
Lambie Network MPs formally back minority Liberals
Tasmania's minority Liberal government has formally gained the support of three balance-of-power Jacqui Lambie Network MPs, with certain conditions.
Labor enabled spread of anti-Semitism: Dutton
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has accused the Albanese government of downplaying the scale of anti-Semitism in Australia while taking aim at migrants.
Renters hit with steepest quarterly hike in 17 years
The price pressures on renters intensified in the first months of 2024, with the sharpest quarterly increase in nearly two decades recorded.
Future made in Australia: PM’s plan for manufacturing
A plan to boost locally made resources and jobs, especially in green energy, in Australia will be unveiled by the prime minister.
‘Enough is enough’: PM Assange call as Biden gives hope
Signs the United States is considering dropping its prosecution of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange have given renewed hope to his supporters.
Albanese declares Palestine statehood a real solution
Anthony Albanese says the suggestion of recognising Palestinian statehood is about being a serious player in helping resolve conflict in the Middle East.
Biden ‘considering’ request to drop Assange prosecution
US President Joe Biden has responded to a question about Australia's request to end Julian Assange's prosecution by saying: "We are considering it".
Biden comment on Assange charges ‘encouraging’: PM
The prime minister has welcomed signs the United States is considering dropping its prosecution of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange, saying "enough is enough".
Future made in Australia: PM’s plan for economic growth
A plan to boost locally made resources and jobs, especially in green energy, in Australia will be unveiled by the prime minister.
‘Hit and miss’ merger rules reworked in major shake-up
Sweeping changes to merger rules have been welcomed by the national competition regulator and received a wary but hopeful response from big business.
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Minister flags faster environmental decisions
Unacceptable projects that have clear environmental impacts would be ruled out from the outset under changes to environmental protection reforms.
Premier swoops in to clear path for magpie to go home
The Queensland premier has helped pave the way for Molly the magpie to be returned to its best friends, staffies Peggy and Ruby.
Higher taxes on foreigners pitched to free up homes
Overseas buyers could face higher state taxes to buy property in NSW as the government looks for ways to free up homes for local residents.
PM backs two-state solution after statehood debate
Anthony Albanese says support for a two-state solution has not changed following comments from the foreign minister suggesting recognising a Palestinian state.
Brittany Higgins defends ‘unwavering’ account of rape
Lawyers for Brittany Higgins have argued changes to her account of being raped could have been caused by trauma and cannot be used to attack her credibility.
Wong signals support for Palestinian state
A two-state solution is the "only hope of breaking the endless cycle of violence" in the Middle East, Foreign Minister Penny Wong says.
Treasurer has eyes on mandatory company merger regime
The biggest shake-up of merger rules in years will force businesses to disclose proposed takeovers and fast-track proposals that won't threaten competition.
Aid worker death transparency in Israeli interest: Wong
The foreign minister says any investigation from Israel into the deaths of aid workers in Gaza needed to be transparent and accountable.
Mediator picked to resolve Melbourne Airport rail spat
A mediator has been appointed to resolve a long-running stalemate between the Victorian government and Melbourne Airport over a rail link's final stop.
Australia calls for two-state solution to end Gaza war
Recognising a Palestinian state may be the only way to build momentum for a two-state solution in the Middle East, Foreign Minister Penny Wong says.
Ex-Navy man takes the helm in defence force shake-up
Australia's next chief of the defence force will be the first from the Navy in more than two decades, as the military prepares for the AUKUS alliance.
Australia signals support for a Palestinian state
Foreign Minister Penny Wong says recognising a Palestinian state may be the only way to build momentum for a two-state solution in the Middle East.
Tougher laws call to tackle organised crime profits
Measures to stamp down on the profits of organised crime in a digital world have been recommended in a Crime and Corruption Commission report.
Mediator appointed to end Melbourne Airport rail fight
A mediator has been appointed to resolve a long-running stalemate between the Victorian government and Melbourne Airport over a rail link's final stop.
New-homes target not going to plan amid tradie shortage
Only one jurisdiction is forecast to achieve its share of a five-year national housing plan, but one premier has defended the goal over "mushy" targets.