‘Continue to resist’: National rallies demand ceasefire
For the eighth week in a row, supporters for a free Palestine marched through Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane on Sunday, calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
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Barbs traded over push to lock up released detainees
Labor and the coalition are teaming up to expand a preventative detention model that applies to terrorists to apply to recently released immigration detainees.
RBA likely to spare borrowers Christmas rates pain
The Reserve Bank interest rate decision and growth statistics for the September quarter to dominate the economic agenda this week.
US forges new high-tech agreement with Australia, UK
In a deal worth an estimated $A3 billion, the United States has approved the sale of training and training devices to Australia in relation AUKUS.
Row erupts over AFL, cricket team relocation project
The Queensland government has been warned its major relocation project for AFL and cricket teams in Brisbane is "not a done deal" after a funding row erupted.
Longer wait for troubled youth detention closure
Tasmania's government has provided a formal response to an inquiry into child sexual abuse in state institutions that made 191 recommendations for reform.
Civil liberties group questions double jeopardy revamp
A leading civil liberties group has taken aim at Queensland's proposed double jeopardy law revamp, saying "two wrongs do not make a right".
Report urges open justice in national security cases
A new report by an independent monitor says laws to protect national security should not come at the expense of a defendant's right to a fair hearing.
‘We’re under pressure too’, Chalmers tells treasurers
State and federal treasurers are yet to reach an agreement on the GST no worse off guarantee but talks are set to continue at national cabinet next week.
MPs seek to turn down heat on Israel-Gaza debate
Politicians have called on Australians to search for humanity among the violence in the Middle East and show kindness to diasporas caught in the crossfire.
Home prices break through ceiling but growth eases
The housing market downturn of last year has been completely unwound, but the pace of growth is slowing.
UN chief, COP28 president clash on fossil fuels’ future
Ending our use of fossil fuels is the only way to arrest global warming, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has told COP28 delegates.
Paramedics’ industrial action ruled out of order
A 12-hour industrial action that would have resulted in some paramedics refusing all but the most serious calls has been ruled out of order amid a pay dispute.
Critics circle after Olympic project funding claims
Critics are questioning the success of a Queensland delegation's trip to Canberra after claims funding has been locked in for a key Brisbane Olympic project.
Asylum seeker ‘Ned Kelly’ freed from endless detention
An asylum seeker held for more than a decade has won a Federal Court appeal against the government's indefinite detention.
Job placement services driven by dole bludger myth
Australian employment services are fragmented and have failed, with a parliamentary review calling for a complete overhaul of the system.
Opposition pushes to broaden citizenship stripping laws
The federal opposition wants to broaden proposed laws that would strip convicted terrorists and spies of their Australian citizenship.
Former US Sec of State Henry Kissinger dies at 100
Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, who served under President Richard Nixon and was the prime architect of America's policy in Vietnam, has died.
Workload relief for midwives in patient ratio reforms
Midwives working in Queensland public hospitals will soon operate under patient ratios after the state's health minister tabled reforms to parliament.
Accused nursing home rapist jailed for similar crime
A NSW politician has used parliamentary privilege to claim a nursing home resident's alleged rapist was previously jailed over a similar crime.
Australia works to secure citizens as hostages released
The situation in Gaza remains dire as Hamas releases hostages during a temporary ceasefire, Assistant Foreign Affairs Minister Tim Watts says.
Senate gives watertight tick to Murray-Darling plan
Changes to the Murray-Darling Basin Plan have passed the Senate with a raft of amendments after a deal between the government, Greens and crossbenchers.
PM condemns protest targeting Hamas hostages’ group
Demonstrators have targeted the loved ones of people held hostage by Hamas, who are in Australia pushing for their freedom.
Chalmers open to talks with states on GST
Ahead of a treasurers' meeting, Jim Chalmers says he will work with the states to ensure they get a fair share of goods and services tax revenue.
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Climate information integrity threat ahead of summit
The climate crisis is being made worse by an information crisis, with some Australian outlets accused of peddling fake news and adding to confusion and delay.
‘Immense, urgent’: Australia falling short on climate
Australia is not on track to meet its emissions reductions, a report from the Climate Change Authority has found, leading to calls for greater action.
Australia set to face heat at COP28 climate summit
World leaders will convene for major climate talks with Australia under pressure to show it is doing everything it can to lower emissions.
Back in the red, no second surplus in budget update
The mid-year budget update will reveal a substantial improvement to the bottom line, but not a surplus, the federal treasurer says.
Freed detainee adapts to curfews, ankle bracelet life
A newly released stateless refugee is slowly rebuilding his life but with an ankle monitor and curfews, he feels held back from fully adjusting.
Jaber rejects report UAE sought COP28 hydrocarbon deals
The president-designate for the upcoming COP28 climate talks has denied a report alleging the UAE planned to use the summit to strike oil and gas deals.
Govt faces class action over First Nations claims
The Queensland government faces a major class action by First Nations children and parents for their "systemic failure" to reunite families.