First coal shipments to China stokes trade optimism
Trade Minister Don Farrell has welcomed improvement in relations with Beijing as Australia's first coal shipments in years await Chinese clearance.
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Coal mine rejection not broad precedent, says minister
Tanya Plibersek has defended her decision to block Clive Palmer's proposed coal mine in Queensland on the edge of the Great Barrier Reef.
‘Be proud’: Political unity plea for Indigenous voice
Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney has called for solidarity on the voice to parliament as the political debate is consumed by administrative details.
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AGL posts $1.1b loss, warns price caps risk investment
AGL Energy has posted a $1.1 billion first-half loss on decarbonisation costs and warns gas price caps imposed by the federal government put investment at risk.
Defence minister’s promise on three-way submarines deal
Australian sovereignty won't be affected when the country acquires nuclear submarines, despite a reliance on the US and UK for help, the defence minister says.
Four Australians missing after deadly Turkey earthquake
Four Australians are unaccounted for after the deadly earthquake in Turkey and Syria as the government and community organisations scramble to help.
Alan Tudge bows out of ‘unforgiving’ federal politics
Former coalition cabinet minister Alan Tudge has cited health and family reasons for his decision to quit federal politics in an emotional speech to parliament.
NZ leader backs anti-nuclear pledge in Albanese talks
New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has met Anthony Albanese in Canberra on his first overseas trip since becoming leader.
Reserve Bank hikes interest rate, flags further rises
The Reserve Bank's hike in the cash rate to 3.35 per cent and indication of further rises has many concerned about the impact on jobs and the economy.
Moscow presses offensive in eastern Ukraine
The war in Ukraine is soon entering its second year at a pivotal juncture, with Moscow attempting to regain the initiative.
US imposes security zone in search for balloon remnants
US officials have played down a suspected Chinese spy balloon's impact on security, but its recovery may give the US insight into China's spying capabilities.
Rent freeze needed for ‘cooked’ NSW housing, say Greens
The NSW Greens say the rental market leaves millions of people feeling like second class citizens and an independent body is needed to fix the sector.
People still don’t know about voice, minister admits
Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney says there are many in the community who have yet to hear about the proposed voice to parliament.
Perrottet concedes ‘challenges’ after $1b train blowout
Premier Dominic Perrottet has defended reports the cost of replacing NSW's ageing XPT fleet has blown out by $1 billion and been delayed by three years.
Offshore processing lapse reignites refugee debate
Parliamentary debate on Australia's offshore processing system has raged as a refugee who spent years locked up on Manus Island calls for a royal commission.
Fresh push to ban junk food ads on Vic public transport
The Victorian government has been urged to place a ban on junk food and drink advertisements across the state public transport network.
Vow to cut red tape slowing life-saving cancer therapy
Australia has been slow to keep up with new, life-saving medical technologies which is impacting cancer patients, the health minister says.
International team suspends investigation into MH17
An international team investigating the downing of MH17 says it has insufficient evidence to launch any new prosecutions.
Treasurer stands by inflation handling, as rates bite
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says while the recent interest rate hike would slow the economy, forecasts show Australia would not go into a recession.
All adults to be offered fresh COVID-19 booster
The government has announced everyone who has not had a COVID-19 booster or a case of the virus in the past six months can get another vaccine shot.
Voice referendum mailout back on the agenda
A government bid to end mass mailing of referendum information faces defeat after concerns were raised by the federal opposition.
Spare uni beds to be converted to emergency housing
University lodgings in Brisbane will be converted into emergency accommodation amid reports of weekly rent increases as high as $325 a week.
Code of conduct needs parliament culture shift: staffer
Parliamentarians and their staff will be subject to a new code of conduct, but a former employee says it will take consistent work to change the culture.
Court told terrorist detention order ‘likely negligent’
Lawyers for convicted terrorist Abdul Nacer Benbrika are arguing his continued detention after completing his prison sentence is a "deprivation of liberty".
Higgins willing to appear in Lehrmann defamation case
Brittany Higgins says she is willing to appear as a witness in any civil action brought by her former colleague Bruce Lehrmann alleging he was defamed.
Barrier Reef fears sink Palmer’s push for new coal mine
A central Queensland project proposed by Clive Palmer has become the first coal mine to be refused under national environmental laws.
US ‘briefed 40 countries on China spy balloon incident’
Diplomats briefed by US officials about a Chinese balloon say they were told its flight path did not conform with natural wind patterns.
Nuclear subs to be a ‘three-way solution’: Marles
Australian sovereignty won't be affected when the country acquires nuclear submarines despite a reliance on the US and UK for help, the defence minister says.
AGL Energy slams government intervention, posts H1 loss
AGL Energy has posted a first-half loss, citing the cost of decarbonisation, coal plant outages and challenging energy market conditions.
First coal shipment to China stokes trade optimism
The trade minister says an improvement in the trade relationship with Beijing is welcome as the first coal shipment in years awaits Chinese customs clearance.
PM rules out taxpayer funding of voice campaigns
Anthony Albanese says public funds should not be used to finance the 'yes' or 'no' campaigns for the voice to parliament referendum.