Jobless rate nears four-year high, firms rethink plans
Australia's unemployment rate has bucked expectations and risen as economic headwinds take their toll on employers.
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Calls for childcare register to include work histories
There are calls for the employment history of childcare workers to be included in a national register after an accused abuser was sacked but continued to work.
Trump: those questioning Epstein case are ‘weaklings’
Donald Trump has lashed out at his MAGA supporters who want more details about sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's case, labelling them "stupid" and "weaklings".
Political knives sharpened for ‘very troubling’ Latham
Controversial state MP Mark Latham faces criticism from colleagues over his alleged behaviour towards women but others say they'll keep working with him.
Ukraine shakes up cabinet to reinvigorate war effort
Ukraine has appointed Yuliia Svyrydenko as its new prime minister, marking the first leadership change since Russia's invasion in 2022
Bank details exposed after Palmer’s parties suffer hack
A raft of personal information from Clive Palmer's two political parties has been exposed, forcing the billionaire to apologise for the data breach.
Trump’s name on 2003 birthday letter to Epstein: report
Donald Trump has threatened to sue Rupert Murdoch over a report detailing a 2003 personal note sent to Jeffrey Epstein.
Final pitches for snap state election ‘nobody wanted’
Tasmanians are voting for the fourth time in seven years but the state's political turmoil is set to remain with all signs pointing to another hung parliament.
PNG NRL director stands down over corruption claims
Corruption allegations have been levelled against a businessman who helped secure $600 million in backing from the Australian government for PNG's new NRL team.
Protest crackdown creates ‘culture of fear’ on campuses
Academics, staff and students have detailed free speech concerns at Australia's top universities after a crackdown on pro-Palestine encampments.
PM’s China stance hailed by Taiwan despite criticisms
The prime minister used a six-day trip to China to signal a willingness to boost Australia's trading ties while balancing concerns over Beijing's aggression.
Detained Venezuelans to be swapped for Americans
A prisoner swap will take place between more than 200 alleged Venezuelan gang members and 10 US citizens and residents, officials say.
Rudd sure US issues with sub contract will be resolved
Former Australian prime minister-turned-ambassador to the US Kevin Rudd says he's confident issues with the AUKUS submarine contract will be resolved.
Trump sues Murdoch, News Corp over Epstein report
Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit against News Corp, Rupert Murdoch, Dow Jones and two Wall Street Journal reporters over their reporting of the Epstein scandal.
Rocky road to minority power as Libs cross independents
Tasmania has delivered a hung parliament for the second time in two years, leaving its politicians to figure out who can govern and end the political chaos.
Federal parliament’s newbies are steppin’ out
A basketball player, a kidnapping consultant and a foster carer are just a few of the new faces set to fill the hallowed halls of parliament.
Contact tracing ongoing after rare mpox strain detected
Authorities say contact tracing is continuing for hospital staff who may have been exposed to a man admitted with a rare strain of mpox.
Post-poll kingmakers offer two leaders a path to power
Minority government talks could drag on for weeks in Tasmania after the island state's snap poll delivered another hung parliament.
Buoyant Albanese plots next phase of Labor dynasty
Childcare reform, cutting HECS debt, enshrining penalty rates and initiating a new class of Labor MPs are the prime minister's priorities as parliament resumes.
Epstein grand jury transcripts ‘a distraction’
The Trump administration has moved to release grand jury transcripts in the Jeffrey Epstein case, but former prosecutors say they will likely be anticlimactic.
Political leaders come face to face on new battleground
Anthony Albanese and Sussan Ley have stood side by side as political leaders for the first time as they prepare for federal parliament to return.
‘Incredibly disturbing’: federal help for algae crisis
Millions of dollars in federal funding have been pledged to tackle a massive and toxic algal bloom choking life along a state's coast and waterways.
Protests take over from pageantry as parliament returns
Protests in and around Parliament House threatened to disrupt proceedings as the nation's politicians went through the traditional ceremonies of being sworn in.
Libs make first pitch to kingmakers in race to govern
A Liberal leader has made his first play to form government with balance-of-power independents after a state election that delivered another hung parliament.
US ‘not going to rush’ trade deals ahead of deadline
With the threat of US tariffs looming, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says his government is more focused on the quality of trade deals, not their timing.
Last-ditch bid in knife-edge seat might not change fate
One of the most closely fought battles of the federal election faces a legal challenge, but one expert does not expect the result to flip.
Trump is ‘disappointed but not done’ with Putin
President Donald Trump remains unhappy with Vladimir Putin's resistance to US-led peace efforts over Ukraine but says he hasn't given up on the Russian leader.
Kremlin reacts icily to Trump warnings over Ukraine
President Donald Trump's new weapons for Ukraine and trade threats to Russia have met a chilly response from the Kremlin and blunter words from other quarters.
Trump touts deal with Indonesia, flags pharma tariffs
President Donald Trump says he has agreed to a tariff deal on goods entering the US from Indonesia.
Heavy-hitter urges return of ‘world’s best’ carbon tax
One of the nation's most prominent economists says Australia should not have scrapped its carbon tax, but there are other ways to take action on climate.
Change to be forced on ‘violent, misogynist’ CFMEU
An administrator has vowed to sack more CFMEU members to initiate a culture change after a report exposed the union's aggressive intimidation tactics.