Sobering up centre won’t open before drunkenness change
Construction delays will prevent Victoria's only dedicated sobering-up centre from being up and running when the state decriminalises public drunkenness.
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Former VP Pence ends campaign for the White House
Struggling to gain traction in the race to the US top job, former vice president Mike Pence is dropping his bid for the Republican presidential nomination.
Defiance and demands as thousands rally over Gaza war
The streets of Sydney and Melbourne have been flooded with protesters as Australian communities remain divided over the conflict in the Middle East.
Albanese prepares for China following US talks
Having returned from an official visit to the United States, Anthony Albanese is gearing up for top-level talks in China.
Palaszczuk firm on her record as election gun fires
The starter's gun has fired for the 2024 Queensland election and Annastacia Palaszczuk is adamant her government's record can earn a fourth term.
Wine and spirit bottle refunds offered in Aussie first
Queenslanders will now be paid 10 cents for empty wine and pure spirit glass containers at the state's recycling stations, as the scheme expands.
Warning for Australians in Lebanon amid conflict
The government has again warned Australians about the volatile security situation in Lebanon as Israel's war on Hamas threatens to spread across the region.
Calls to free Palestinian refugee in Australian custody
The UN and the Palestinian embassy have demanded the release of a stateless Palestinian man who has been in immigration detention for a decade in Australia.
Aerial shooting cleared after brumby numbers boom
Shooting of brumbies from helicopters will return in NSW as modelling suggests 6000 of the wild horses need to be removed yearly to meet population targets.
Thousands in solar savings light up family budgets
Households with solar panels are saving up to $1350 on their power bills while those with larger batteries are pocketing $2252, energy department figures show.
Security fears over impact of possible Gaza invasion
There are concerns within the government that a possible ground invasion of Gaza could heighten tensions in Australia.
Government faces global and local calls for tax reform
Australia should consider revenue raising options that are less vulnerable to an ageing population than income tax, the OECD says.
Lehrmann revealed as high-profile man charged with rape
Bruce Lehrmann, a former federal coalition government ministerial staffer, can now be identified as a previously unnamed man facing rape charges in Queensland.
‘Test of our time’: PM says China projects its values
Anthony Albanese has wrapped up an official visit to the United States with a reflection on China's attempts to change the status quo.
Release of hostages requires ceasefire: Hamas official
Media in Gaza report Israeli troops have staged incursions as a Hamas official says a ceasefire is needed before hostages can be released.
Casual worker changes threaten jobs: Wesfarmers chair
Corporate heavyweight Michael Chaney says proposed changes to Australia's labour laws would add complexity and cost.
Palaszczuk full-term pledge as poll pressure mounts
Annastacia Palaszczuk will need to defy polling to be re-elected Queensland leader as the long race for government in the Sunshine State gets under way.
‘Not credible’: minister in dark on Comm Games axing
Senior Victorian government minister Harriet Shing has claimed she only learned the 2026 Commonwealth Games could be axed a week after lawyers were hired.
Coal fires up Queensland’s budget surplus
Net debt has shrunk and the budget surplus has boomed, a report into the Queensland government's finances has revealed.
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Plan to step up climate investment in vital regions
Super funds and other climate investors have released a plan to help bankroll new industries so workers facing job losses do not shoulder the burden alone.
Calls for Peters to apologise after NZ terror gaffe
Former prime minister Jacinda Ardern has called on ex-deputy Winston Peters to correct the record after a shock claim arising from a terrorism coronial inquest.
Johnson elected Speaker, pro-Israel bill his first act
Republican Mike Johnson has been elected as Speaker after weeks of party infighting left the US House of Representatives in chaos.
Biden and Albanese hope for swift AUKUS sub deal
A deal to sell US nuclear-powered submarines to Australia has edged closer with the election of a new House speaker in the US Congress.
RBA ‘wary’ more rate hikes needed to beat inflation
The head of the Reserve Bank admits decision-makers "don't know if the job is done yet" when it comes to interest rate tightening to combat inflation.
‘No greater friend’: Albanese, Biden toast alliance
US President Joe Biden has hailed Australia's "commitment to facing tough challenges" while hosting Anthony Albanese at a glitzy White House dinner.
US, Australia to discuss China, Pacific at White House
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and US President Joe Biden are set to discuss maritime and cybersecurity defence in a meeting at the White House.
Qld casinos face scrutiny, penalties under new laws
New laws will impose greater penalties and scrutiny of casinos following an independent inquiry in 2022.
Claim Israel is following international law a ‘joke’
Israel's ambassador to Australia Amir Maimon says his nation is complying with international law as it fights the "depraved monsters" behind the Hamas attack.
Funds for vape crackdown after ‘horror’ chemicals found
A joint task force, resources for quitters and stronger enforcement of tough new laws will be funded by a $28 million package to stamp out vaping.
Victims demand action on Qld’s ‘juvenile crime crisis’
Voice for Victims advocates say they will call for a royal commission if they are not satisfied with the Queensland premier's response to tackling youth crime.
Minister brings forward health talks after voice veto
Federal Health Minister Mark Butler has promised to "listen deeply" as he seeks to improve the wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.