Climate clash: coalition divide over targets laid bare
Divisions over how to tackle Australia's climate targets have continued to deepen within the coalition as its conservative members push for a rethink.
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‘Predictor of peace’: women backed at conference
Australia's new ambassador for gender equality has headlined a conference of women leaders for practical outcomes over conflict, crisis and climate.
Australia ‘had to act’ on Iran’s hand in Jewish attacks
Iran's role in directing anti-Semitic attacks on Jewish premises in Sydney and Melbourne left the Albanese government with no choice but to act, an expert says.
Brittany Higgins responds after $315k defamation loss
Brittany Higgins has used social media to reach out to her ex-boss Linda Reynolds after losing an expensive defamation battle with the former senator.
Australia, other countries face US anti-dumping duties
The US government has announced anti-dumping and countervailing duties against 10 trading partners including Australia after a probe into steel products.
Australian minister comes face-to-face with JD Vance
The defence minister has held talks with US Vice President JD Vance and his US counterpart Pete Hegseth, as questions remain over the AUKUS partnership.
Daniel’s legacy in law to protect kids from predators
The parents of murdered schoolboy Daniel Morcombe are celebrating the establishment of a state public child sex offender registry but want it to go national.
Australia, Canada and Philippines join drills off shoal
Australia, Canada and the Philippines say they have completed naval drills east of the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea.
‘I love Australian people’: Iran ambassador speaks out
Iran's expelled ambassador has declared his love for Australia in his first public comments since he was given the boot by the federal government.
Reforms urged after tax office whistleblower’s ordeal
Calls to protect whistleblowers are growing after a judge declined to impose convictions or penalties against a former tax office debt collector.
More details sought on plan to shift autism from NDIS
Children with autism and developmental delay will be moved off the NDIS and onto a new program, but advocates are concerned about how it will impact parents.
Anti-corruption watchdog boss defends cloak of secrecy
Australia's anti-corruption watchdog has defended holding private hearings, and not naming a public official found to be corrupt, as dozens of cases are probed.
EU pushes for lower US car tariff in trade deal outline
The EU has secured steps to reduce punishing US tariffs on European cars as the two trading partners agree on a framework for resolving their trade dispute.
Trump’s huge civil fraud penalty thrown out by court
Donald Trump has declared "total victory," after a New York state appeals court threw out an approximately half-billion-dollar fine imposed on him.
Jewish group decries ‘reckless’ Netanyahu attacks on PM
An Australian Jewish group has hit out at Benjamin Netanyahu as the Israeli prime minister continued his criticism of Anthony Albanese.
Treasurer mulls making tax fairer for young Australians
Australia's "unfair" tax system has created a situation where retirees can earn the same income as working households, but pay less than half the tax.
Successor search goes on as recruits farewell top cop
A woman caught up in a mass stabbing is among probationary constables welcomed to the nation's biggest police force by its trailblazing retiring commissioner.
No ‘idle threat’: childcare on notice as reforms agreed
Education ministers have agreed to a national CCTV trial in childcare centres, a workers register and mandatory training as providers are warned to shape up.
‘Too old’: what Peter Dutton won’t be doing next
Former coalition leader Peter Dutton has been feted by the Liberal National Party at a rare public appearance, sparking questions about his political future.
Cash reward proposed for blowing whistle on corruption
Australia's top legal and ethical minds are working outside the box to increase government accountability as the public loses trust in politicians.
Trump visits cops, military in DC amid crime crackdown
Donald Trump has claimed, without a shred of evidence, that deploying more police and National Guard officers in Washington DC has led to a drop in crime.
Residential care costs could blow out to $7b a year
Unless there is immediate reform, residential care for vulnerable children could cost taxpayers $7 billion a year, the leading safety body warns.
Court clears former Thai PM in royal insult case
A Thai court has acquitted ex-leader Thaksin Shinawatra of insulting the monarchy, the first in a series of key verdicts facing his powerful political dynasty.
Moscow stonewalling on leaders summit: Zelenskiy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has accused Moscow of stalling on plans for a meeting between him and Vladimir Putin.
Childcare reforms count on tech too much to stop abuse
Childcare workers will be placed under greater monitoring and supervision but experts say deeper issues within the sector are enabling predatory behaviour.
Nationals vow to take nuclear policy to next election
David Littleproud has detailed the four key policies that led to the Nationals splitting from the Liberals, as he vows to take nuclear to the next election.
Big ideas to fix housing left untouched at roundtable
Plans to improve housing supply have emerged from the productivity roundtable, but economists say they won't fix the biggest issues affecting affordability.
Why Australian AI regulation could be a legal patchwork
Artificial intelligence may not be governed by a single, dedicated law in Australia but experts say changes to several existing laws could offer protection.
Trump threatens more US cities with federal takeover
Critics have slammed US President Donald Trump's purported claims about crime in America's big cities as "unco-ordinated, uncalled for and unsound".
Massive turnout for Gaza expected despite bridge ban
Hundreds of thousands of demonstrators are gearing up for nationwide rallies calling for action to stop the bombing of Gaza as a court bans a bridge protest.
Japan and South Korea’s leaders promise closer ties
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has held his first full summit with Japanese leader Shigeru Ishiba in Tokyo, where they pledged closer co-operation.