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.
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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.
Summit deal sparks Indigenous land call
Indigenous land management should be at the centre of protecting the environment following a major COP15 agreement, advocates say.
Kingmakers crown new Fijian PM
Sitiveni Rabuka will become Fiji's new prime minister after securing a tripartite coalition, ending Frank Bainimarama's almost 16-year reign.
Rudd role takes US ties to ‘next level’
Former US ambassador Joe Hockey has welcomed Kevin Rudd's appointment to the position, saying it will elevate American and Australian ties.
Kevin Rudd is Australia’s ambassador to US
Former Labor prime minister Kevin Rudd will head to Washington DC next year to take on the role as Australia's newest ambassador to the United States.
Plibersek fights Great Barrier Reef in-danger listing at summit
Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek has lauded Australia's progress from environmental "laggard to leader" as nations agree on a nature protection framework.
Penny Wong leaves Canberra for China talks
Australia's foreign minister has left Canberra on a plane to Beijing for diplomatic talks with her Chinese counterpart, breaking a four-year diplomatic freeze.
Riot panel recommends Trump face charges
After an 18-month probe, the panel investigating the US Capitol riot has recommended charging former president Donald Trump with insurrection and obstruction.
PM considers national gun registry reform
The prime minister will ask for a national cabinet briefing alongside state and territory leaders about ways to improve consistency in gun registrations.
Wong to visit China for diplomatic talks
Australia's foreign minister has been invited to visit China this week to mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Fiji kingmaker speaks after election tally
Fiji's Social Democratic Liberal Party is weighing up whether to support the incumbent FijiFirst government or go down a new path with their balance of power.
Fiji’s kingmaker continues negotiations
Negotiations continue between Fijian political parties over who will form a coalition government after the final electoral tally revealed a hung parliament.
Corruption watchdog wins High Court bid
The High Court has allowed Queensland's corruption watchdog to appeal its case for allegations involving ex-public trustee Peter Carne to be publicly released.