Court dismisses climate case against Plibersek
The Federal Court has found the federal environment minister isn't obliged to act on evidence that coal mines will harm natural wonders such as the reef.
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Detained Australian journalist released by China
Cheng Lei has returned to Melbourne and been reunited with her family after Chinese authorities released the Australian journalist from detention.
Queensland to make coercive control standalone offence
Three years after Hannah Clarke's death, laws to make coercive control a stand-alone offence have been introduced to Queensland's parliament.
Borrowers cutting back with more pain to come: RBA
Mortgage payments are at a record share of household disposable income, says a senior Reserve Bank official, and are expected to rise even further.
Funding for more Queensland social housing amid crisis
The Queensland government will build another 600 social homes across the state thanks to a federal funding injection of almost $400 million.
Pro-Palestine rally to go ahead without police approval
Police are warning people not to attend a pro-Palestine rally scheduled for the weekend at Sydney Town Hall after an earlier protest was widely condemned.
Nation defining moment as Albanese returns to Uluru
The prime minister is meeting with Indigenous leaders at Uluru and says 'there is a sense of history' as the nation approaches the voice referendum day.
Pro-Palestine protest organiser ‘deplored’ Jewish slurs
Those behind a widely condemned Sydney rally have defended their right to protest Israel's actions and joined others in condemning anti-Semitic attendees.
Premier stands by silence on ‘unacceptable’ Games costs
Victoria's premier has defended not publicly flagging potential cost pressures on the 2026 Commonwealth Games in the lead-up to the event being canned.
Surging demand for social housing as homelessness soars
Demand is soaring for housing assistance in Queensland with homelessness on the rise amid a cost of living crisis, the peak social service body warns.
Israel pounds Gaza with fiercest air strikes ever
Israel's warplanes have pounded Gaza with relentless bombardments following Hamas' weekend attack, despite the militants' pledge to execute captured Israelis.
Optus data breach fuels telco complaints
Australians have made their anger known, lodging more than one million complaints to their internet, mobile and phone providers in the last financial year.
‘We need to have change’: Dodson in pitch for ‘yes’
The father of reconciliation has used a rare speech to urge for a 'yes' vote in the Indigenous voice referendum, arguing too much was at stake for it to fail.
‘Yes’ camp looks to father of reconciliation for push
Labor Senator Pat Dodson will take the national stage in one of the last pushes for the 'yes' campaign as the voice referendum draws near.
Desal plant to bolster water supplies in 30-year plan
A new desalination plant has been endorsed by the Queensland government as part of a 30-year water security plan.
Israel secures Gaza border after fresh night of strikes
Israeli warplanes have pounded Gaza for another night and the military says it's reclaimed control of the border, while Hamas has threatened to kill hostages.
DV victims’ payments to increase as part of reforms
Victims of domestic violence in Queensland will receive greater compensation under proposed legislative amendments.
New desalination plant for Qld in state’s water plan
A new desalination plant has been endorsed by the Queensland government as part of a 30-year water security plan.
‘Spirit of Israel’ on display as envoy vows resistance
Israel's ambassador to Australia has hailed his nation's unity and vowed Hamas "will be stripped of their military capabilities" following devastating attacks.
Hate symbols, coercive control on Qld parliament agenda
The banning of hate symbols and legislating to make coercive control a criminal offence will be addressed as parliament returns in Queensland.
Australian landmarks light up in solidarity for Israel
National landmarks like the Sydney Opera House and are being lit up in blue and white in a show of support for Israel after Saturday's deadly attack by Hamas.
‘Resistance justified’: hundreds protest for Palestine
Protesters are demanding Australia cut ties with Israel and urging supporters to rally in solidarity with Palestine as the prime minister calls for restraint.
Palmer fails last-minute legal challenge to referendum
Clive Palmer has failed in a court appeal to argue ticks should not count in Saturday's voice referendum but if they do then 'X' votes should count as well.
Probe wants government to revisit Qatar flights ban
A coalition-led parliamentary inquiry wants the government to review its decision to stop Qatar Airways being allowed extra flights into Australia.
NT not a ‘failed state’ says chief minister
John Howard and Tony Abbott have criticised the Northern Territory government's handling of the education and health of Indigenous Australians.
NSW students ‘might actually socialise’ after phone ban
Teenagers at NSW government high schools are being forced to ditch their mobile phones in the hope it will raise academic standards and encourage socialising.
Top bureaucrat says he flagged axing $2b blowout Games
Victoria's government was told months before it cancelled the Commonwealth Games the event would cost almost $2 billion more than expected.
Campaign efforts go into overdrive as voice vote looms
With just days until Australians head to the polls for the Indigenous voice referendum, campaigners are ramping up their messages in a final pitch to voters.
Qld LNP picks businesswoman for Caloundra seat bid
Businesswoman Kendall Morton has been preselected for the LNP as it seeks to regain the Queensland seat of Caloundra at the state election.
We haven’t forgotten about COVID-19 hotel bills: NSW
NSW has resorted to taking money from the bank accounts of Australians to recoup hotel quarantine bills as talks continue over Queensland's $105 million debt.
Resilience of Australian businesses under a microscope
A health check on the business sector and consumers will reveal how well the economy is holding up as price pressures persist and interest rates remain high.