War of words over foreign minister’s Middle East trip
Jewish groups are calling for the foreign minister to visit the site of a massacre while Palestinians want Penny Wong to take a stronger stance against Israel.
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Desperate boat rescue as monsoon drenches north Qld
Already saturated communities in north Queensland are expecting further heavy rain as a monsoon trough moves over the Cape York Peninsula.
Taiwan voters give ruling party third presidential term
Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party candidate Lai Ching-te has been elected president but the party has lost its control of parliament.
Early lead for Taiwan ruling party’s Lai in poll count
China has vowed to smash any plots for independence in Taiwan as the ruling party's candidate Lai Ching-te takes an early lead in the presidential poll count.
Already soaked, Queensland braces for more wild weather
Far north Queensland is preparing for another drenching while still reeling from ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper's aftermath, with relief crews on standby.
Aldi joins Woolies in dumping Australia Day merchandise
Another supermarket chain has joined Woolworths in choosing not to sell Australia Day merchandise in a move that sparked opposition calls for a boycott.
PNG asks Australia for helicopter after deadly unrest
Australia's government remains in constant communication with Papua New Guinea and has received requests for assistance after deadly rioting and civil unrest.
Trump, judge tangle as NY civil fraud trial nears end
Donald Trump's lawyer has made the defence's closing arguments in a trial over allegations the ex-US president exaggerated his wealth on financial statements.
Wider Pacific unrest fears downplayed as riots rock PNG
Australia is monitoring unrest and violence in neighbouring Papua New Guinea with reports law and order are slowly being re-introduced in Port Moresby.
X slammed for creating ‘perfect storm’ of online hate
Social media website X has been slammed by the eSafety Commissioner for breeding online hate since being acquired by tech entrepreneur Elon Musk.
PM puts supermarket giants on notice over mega profits
Big companies running supermarkets have a responsibility to customers to not price gouge, the prime minister says, as the sector faces a review.
Women’s advocate runs for Labor in Peta Murphy’s seat
The founder of a volunteer group that supports disadvantaged women has been announced as Labor's candidate in the by-election to replace the late Peta Murphy.
Flood threat persists as weather forecast offers relief
The flood threat continues for some Victorian communities but there are no more major rain events forecast in coming days, as towns focus on recovery.
Australians with disability to gain extra job support
A plan to provide support and more sustainable job opportunities for Australians with disabilities and high support needs will be released by the government.
Road repairs on skids as rain, possible cyclone loom
More rain may jeopardise work to clear landslides in flood-hit far north Queensland, sparking fears roads may collapse with a cyclone threat looming.
Final tranche of Jeffrey Epstein documents released
Recently released documents have added few details to what was already known about Jeffrey Epstein's crimes.
Australia adds firepower to Ukraine military training
Another 90 Australian soldiers will fly to the UK as part of the latest round of efforts to train Ukraine's military in its fight against Russia's invasion.
Australia turns up diplomatic heat with ceasefire call
Australia's public call for a ceasefire to end suffering in Gaza is unlikely to go further with Canberra favouring diplomatic channels to air its grievances.
Supermarkets told to pass on savings at the checkout
Supermarkets have been told to pass on savings as calls echo for the consumer watchdog to launch an inquiry into their behaviour.
Fewer doctors offer bulk billing as consult costs rise
Fewer GPs offer bulk billing and people are paying more out of their own pocket despite government incentives targeting child patients and pensioners.
Black Friday splurge shifting numbers in retail readout
Retail data is likely to reveal shopper enthusiasm for Black Friday discounts ahead of fresh stats on Australian consumer prices, housing and jobs.
‘Taking them for a ride’: calls for supermarket probe
Nationals leader David Littleproud has called for the consumer watchdog to inquire into the cost of fruit and vegetables at major supermarkets.
School meals on the menu to boost children’s health
A parliamentary committee wants the government to put school meals on the menu across Australia in a bid to improve the health of the nation's school children.
Gender pay gaps to be exposed at Australian companies
Employers with 100 or more staff will be forced to publish their gender pay gaps as part of a government push for improved transparency and workplace equality.
Attacks over Joyce meeting an ‘absurdity’: Albanese
Anthony Albanese has hit back at criticism over a meeting with former Qantas boss Alan Joyce at Parliament House.
Government quiet on dead Aussie’s Hezbollah ‘links’
Whether an Australian had illegally joined a designated terrorist group overseas could not be confirmed due to privacy reasons, the Australian government says.
Foreign soldiers ‘an option’ to boost defence numbers
Soldiers from overseas could join Australia's defence forces under an option being considered to grow the military amid issues with recruitment and retention.
Cast your votes, close elections on the cards in 2024
Voters in Qld, the ACT and the NT will head to the polls in 2024, with a tight by-election contest in a federal Victorian seat also taking place.
Independent puts Tas Liberal government on notice
Tasmania's minority Liberal government is on thin ice after an independent MP who quit the party threatened to pull his support.
S Korea opposition leader conscious after knife attack
South Korea's opposition Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung is conscious but in intensive care after a knife attack.
Australia urged to support genocide case against Israel
Palestininian Australians want the federal government to support a genocide case filed by South Africa against Israel at the International Court of Justice.