Unique fishery recognised in ‘unbelievable’ first
For the first time, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge systems have been included in national science awards for research, innovation and teaching.
politics
Top cop eyes ‘crime-influencers’ amid social media ban
Parents are encouraged to have hard conversations with children about online safety even as a world-first social media ban for Australian kids is set to begin.
China’s Xi defends free trade as Trump snubs APEC talks
Cina's Xi Jinping has taken centre stage at a gathering of Pacific Rim leaders that's been heavily overshadowed by his trade talks with President Donald Trump.
Authority on notice after year 12 exam subject gaffe
An "extremely traumatic" year 12 test subject mix-up has sparked a state government investigation with the curriculum authority coming under the spotlight.
Teachers reject hefty pay rise and reduced workloads
Educators have rejected a pay deal that would see every classroom teacher in one state earning more than $100,000 in three years.
Joyce compares climate dispute to punching a journalist
The former Nationals leader has defended his split from his colleagues but left the door open to rejoining down the track.
PM tight-lipped on talks with China over flare incident
Anthony Albanese insists there is still friendship between Australia and China despite an "incident of concern" between both nations' militaries.
Trump gets royal welcome in Japan, eyes China deal
Defence will be high on the agenda as US President Donald Trump meets with Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi ahead of talks with China's President Xi.
Teachers offered hefty pay rise and reduced workloads
Educators have been offered a pay deal that would see every classroom teacher in one state earning more than $100,000 in three years.
‘Dark days’: Biden urges Americans to ‘get back up’
Former US president Joe Biden has spoken publicly for the first time since completing a round of radiation therapy for cancer, calling these "dark days".
Coalition charges up energy talk as key meeting looms
The coalition is approaching a final position on energy and net zero emissions after debate on the issue sparked fractures within the opposition.
Tech giants agree to teen ban but give dark warning
The most powerful tech giants will abide by Australia's ban on children under the age of 16 despite arguing it risks undermining confidence in the rules.
Power prices to rise, secret department documents warn
The federal government has released confidential briefing documents which warn of higher power prices over the months to come.
Symbolic handback of Uluru celebrated 40 years on
The symbolic return to the Anangu people of a globally recognised landmark four decades ago is being celebrated by Traditional Owners and Australia's leaders.
Canada PM ready to resume trade talks with US and Trump
Trade talks between the US and Canada stalled after Ontario broadcast an anti-tariff advertisement featuring the voice of former president Ronald Reagan.
Trump shadow looms large as PM scales regional summits
World leaders including Anthony Albanese will jostle for position at major regional summits as talks between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping take centre stage.
Leaders urged not to mess with criminal responsibility
Changing a long-standing youth conviction principle would only lead to future criminal offending, advocates say, following the release of a review.
Trump aims to clinch deal with China’s Xi on Asia trip
US President Donald Trump's on-again, off-again meeting with his Chinese counterpart will be the centrepiece of his five-day trip to Asia.
Independent Connolly wins Irish presidency in landslide
European Union-critic Catherine Connolly has been elected Ireland's president after attracting 63 per cent of the vote.
Trump to hit Canada with 10pct extra import tax over ad
A furious Donald Trump says he will slap an extra 10 per cent tax on imports from Canada because an anti-tariff TV ad wasn't pulled from the air fast enough.
‘Fake media’: PM brushes off latest Trump gibe at Rudd
Focus on Donald Trump's sledge of Kevin Rudd is being brushed off as "fake media" by Anthony Albanese as the US president reignites the issue.
Trump headlines ASEAN summit as trade deals signed
US President Donald Trump watched over a ceasefire agreement between Cambodia and Thailand at the ASEAN summit in Malaysia before signing trade deals.
Liberal premier eyes minerals on election anniversary
A year from a bruising election, state Liberal and Labor leaders have painted vastly different pictures of how the government is performing.
Trump confident of deal after ‘successful’ China talks
Top economic officials from China and the US have concluded two days of discussions to de-escalate a trade war as the countries' presidents prepare to meet.
Russia tests new nuclear-powered cruise missile
Russia says it has successfully tested a new nuclear missile with an almost unlimited range that is "invincible" to current and future missile defences.
‘Get on board’: minister’s environment overhaul appeal
Negotiating the passage of major environment reforms through parliament is pulling the federal government in different directions.
ASEAN leaders look to build trade ties as Trump departs
Officials from China and the leaders of Brazil, Canada, the European Council and the 11-strong ASEAN bloc are working to solidify economic ties and trade pacts.
US-China talks sketch out rare earths, tariff pause
Officials from the United States and China are working on a potential deal to pause steeper tariffs and rare earths export controls ahead of a leaders' meeting.
Australia holds firm as foreign aid cuts hit Pacific
Australia is on track to expand its dominant role in providing aid to the Pacific with expectations it will more than double the support from six major nations.
Jailed MP loses seat, assets and freedom over thefts
A disgraced ex-Liberal MP has been sent to jail for ripping off a scheme aimed at helping disadvantaged students.
Direct line to cabinet for Indigenous council leaders
First Nations leaders have hailed a landmark pact that will allow direct access to a state cabinet, earning comparisons with the failed Voice to Parliament.