Hanson COS Ashby to stand for One Nation at election
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson's chief of staff James Ashby will stand for the party in the state seat of Keppel at next year's Queensland election.
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Domestic violence hotline expands to text services
A domestic violence helpline will expand its services to text messaging in a bid to ensure victim-survivors are better able to access support and counselling.
Australia welcomes nuclear subs sale breakthrough
A deal that paves the way for US legislation to pass and enable the sale of nuclear-powered submarines to Australia has been welcomed.
Workers win extra protection as Labor seals Senate deal
Frontline workers will soon be given extra protections after Labor struck a deal with the Senate cross bench to pass several industrial relations reforms.
UK PM faces revolt after unveiling new Rwanda plans
Britain's prime minister is under pressure after the immigration minister quits saying draft law to fix the Rwanda plan won't work.
Rental fix hinges on more homes, namely social housing
A parliamentary inquiry has called for continued funding for social housing in a comprehensive report on Australia's rental crisis.
‘Unbalanced’ disability system needs rapid change
Once considered world-leading, the effectiveness of the National Disability Insurance Scheme has been questioned as its cost continues to surge.
Rosehill owner bets big on $5b housing, metro plan
Turning a historic Sydney racetrack into homes for 55,000 people became a compelling opportunity once a $500 million metro station was put on the table.
Australia bolsters security with Pacific neighbour pact
Australia and Papua New Guinea have signed a new security agreement that will allow for greater police co-operation and discussions if either is attacked.
Aussie terrorists, spies to have citizenship stripped
The Commonwealth will be able to apply to strip the citizenship of convicted terrorists if they are dual Australian nationals after new laws passed parliament.
Posties put parcels first as letter deliveries cut
Letters will only be delivered every second day with Australia Post revamping its workflow to focus on parcels as Aussies turn to online shopping.
‘Keep the glow’: tributes flow for courageous MP Murphy
Anthony Albanese has led tributes on the floor of parliament to the late Labor MP Peta Murphy, praising her determination and resilience.
‘Culture of fear’, politicisation infects public sector
A creeping culture of politicisation, marginalisation, secrecy and fear has been uncovered within the Victorian public service, a report has found.
Funding deals struck with states on GST, health, NDIS
Anthony Albanese has negotiated deals with states and territories on extra health funding, the GST carve-up and the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
Economy weakens as rising costs take toll on households
The Australian economy almost came to standstill last quarter, with clear signs of financial pain in the household sector.
New preventative detention laws pass parliament
Serious offenders recently released from immigration detention are now subject to preventative detention measures after laws passed federal parliament.
PNG to recruit Australia police in security deal
Papua New Guinea's minister of state Justin Tkatchenko says Australian police officers 'can help us out considerably' under a new security deal.
Australia safety pledge as Israel issues travel warning
Top ministers are assuring the Jewish community it remains safe in Australia and have condemned anti-Semitism after Israel issued a travel alert.
Stricter detention laws loom as sex offender arrested
Released immigration detainees who pose a serious risk to the community face being locked back up as new laws clear the Senate.
University workers lose $159m in stolen wages
More than 97,000 employees in the university sector have been underpaid to the tune of $159 million, new analysis shows.
Commonwealth Games bid hampered by ‘tight’ timeline
Consultants working on the business case for Victoria's 2026 Commonwealth Games bid did not visit any venues and were given six weeks to complete their work.
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Hints of cooling inflation as next rates call looms
Aggressive interest rate hikes are working to slow the economy, timely measures of price movements and the jobs market suggest.
Gold Coast out of running to host 2026 Comm Games
Gold Coast mayor Tom Tate says the city will no longer pursue its $700 million bid to host a "streamlined" 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Labor MP Peta Murphy dies aged 50 after cancer battle
Labor MP Peta Murphy has died at the age of 50 following a battle with breast cancer, the prime minister has announced.
Funds for programs keeping at-risk youth in school mode
Schools helping youth stay out of trouble and engaged in secondary education will benefit from a $288 million funding package announced by the state government.
Australia and France strike defence pact on base access
A security agreement and a road map spanning greater co-operation in the Pacific have been unveiled by France and Australia.
Serious offenders face return to detention in laws push
The worst offenders recently released from immigration detention could soon be locked up again with the government pushing for new laws to pass this week.
Ham over fist, supermarkets face a grilling over prices
Christmas ham has become a political issue with a minister urging supermarkets to freeze its prices as the major chains face an inquiry into price gouging.
Plan to put serious offenders back in detention
Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil is hoping to pass laws that would see the worst offenders recently released from immigration detention locked up again.
Beefed up detention laws to be nutted out in parliament
Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil is hoping to pass laws that would see the worst offenders recently released from immigration detention locked up again.
Australia backs COP28 renewables, energy efficiency vow
The federal government says Australia is joining 117 other countries which have pledged to triple the world's renewable energy capacity by 2030.