Heckler interrupts Albanese’s voice pitch
A swearing heckler has interrupted Anthony Albanese as the prime minister tries to explain how an Indigenous voice to parliament will work.
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Albanese lauds peaceful Fijian election
A successful democratic election in Fiji has been welcomed by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese who warned of a clash between democracy and autocracy.
Arts minister rules out big fixes
Arts Minister Tony Burke has spruiked his government's cultural policy, saying it will end the culture wars but won't address funding for key institutions.
Trump’s tax returns released
Days before control of the US House of Representatives passes to the Republicans, the Democrats have released former President Donald Trump's tax returns.
Average incomes not enough to buy a home
Unless you live in Perth, middle income earners fall well short of the borrowing power needed to buy a standard house.
Chinese travellers to face COVID tests
Travellers from China will need to undergo mandatory testing for COVID-19 before boarding a flight to Australia, the health minister has announced.
Rabuka sworn in as Fiji’s prime minister
Sitiveni Rabuka has been sworn in as Fiji's new prime minister after being officially elected by the parliament.
Kim opens key North Korea political meet
A plenary meeting of North Korea's ruling Workers' Party has been convened in Pyongyang to review past projects and discuss next year's work plans.
Billions spent on unwanted Christmas gifts
It's not easy to choose the right gift, with up to $3 billion worth of Christmas presents likely to be returned to the seller this year.
National cultural policy revamp ahead
Labor will launch its national cultural policy in the new year with the aim to revitalise Australia's art and, entertainment sectors.
Albo’s new year vision harks back to Hawke
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has spoken about his government's priorities for the new year, including enshrining a voice to parliament in the constitution.
Time has come for action on voice: Burney
Australians are ready to write a new, inclusive chapter of history with a senior government minister confident people will vote Yes in next year's referendum.
Final funds to election winners and losers
The elections watchdog has paid back nearly $76 million to eligible political parties and candidates at the 2022 federal election.
Australia and China agree to further talks
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has met with Chinese counterpart Wang Yi for official talks in Beijing marking 50 years of Sino-Australian diplomatic relations.
Dark clouds forecast for economic growth
A forward-looking indicator has recorded another month of negative growth, casting a shadow over Australia's economic prospects in 2023.
Russia to increase army by nearly a third
The Russian army will be beefed-up with hundreds of thousands more soldiers in the new year.
China meeting signals steps to stability
Experts say the meeting between Foreign Minister Penny Wong and her Chinese counterpart signals the return of ongoing stability to the diplomatic relationship.
Trump paid no tax in 2020 records show
Tax figures released by a US congressional panel reveal that in his last year of presidency, Donald Trump paid no income tax and reported a loss.
Netanyahu says has deal to form government
Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu says he has secured an agreement to form a new coalition government.
Top prosecutor welcomes Lehrmann review
The ACT's top prosecutor says the relationship between his office and police is strong, despite previously raising concerns.
Industry outcry at ‘heavy-handed’ gas cap
Australia's oil and gas industry group has labelled Labor's energy relief measures "heavy-handed" after a $1 billion gas project expansion was paused.
Murdoch wants to sue more Crikey execs
Lachlan Murdoch wants to add Crikey's CEO and chairman to his defamation lawsuit against the publisher but that could put the March trial date in jeopardy.
Zelenskiy tells Congress aid ‘not charity’
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has used an address to the US Congress to warn that the Ukraine war will shape the world for generations.
Libs blame Morrison, female vote for loss
A review of the Liberals' federal election campaign defeat reveals concerns about the party's loss of standing in metropolitan areas and among female voters.
WA to pay $2m in premier’s defamation case
Premier Mark McGowan says Western Australia will have to pay $2 million in legal costs over the defamation fight with Clive Palmer.
Anti-China rhetoric damaging to Liberals
A review of the Liberal Party's election loss has urged an urgent repair to the party's standing among Chinese-Australians.
Nationals MP quits to sit as independent
Federal Nationals MP Andrew Gee will quit the party to serve as an independent after the junior coalition partner opposed the Indigenous voice to parliament.
NSW targets 70pct emissions cut by 2035
Climate groups have welcomed the decision by the NSW government to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 70 per cent by 2035 on 2005 levels.
Higgins welcomes inquiry into rape trial
Former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins has welcomed an inquiry into the abandoned rape trial of Bruce Lehrmann, saying "sunlight is the best disinfectant".
Ex-Labor minister again found corrupt
Former NSW minister Ian Macdonald has again been found guilty of corruptly awarding a preliminary mining licence, but ex-CFMEU boss John Maitland is acquitted.
Push for national protest protection laws
As state laws crack down on environmental protesters, the Greens will push for federal protections to override "unfair" laws.