Qld government sacks Mackay Hospital board
The Queensland government has sacked the board of Mackay Hospital after multiple women complained about its gynaecology and obstetrics department.
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Workplace law changes up in the air
The government is ferociously negotiating with Senate crossbenchers to pass its workplace relation legislation by Christmas despite concerns it's being rushed.
Some relief for temporary visa holders
Immigration Minister Andrew Giles has made some changes to travel restrictions for refugees on temporary protection visas but broader issues remain.
Vic Libs candidate distanced from party
A week out from election day, the Victorian Liberals have moved to distance themselves from an upper house candidate over her links to a controversial church.
APEC leaders pledge stronger trade system
APEC leaders meeting in Bangkok have called for an end to Russia's war on Ukraine and pledged to steer the region's economies toward sustainable growth.
COP27 negotiators scramble to clinch deal
COP27 delegates are threatening to walk away if negotiators fail to make progress on fighting climate change as the summit struggles to seal an agreement.
Critics lament COP27 deal lack of ambition
The COP27 climate summit has agreed to a landmark fund to help poor countries but has done little to boost efforts to curb the emissions causing global warming.
Malaysia heads for hung parliament
Partial election results in Malaysia indicate no party has a simple majority needed to form the government.
Albanese returns home after summit success
The prime minister says the shoots of global co-operation have started to appear after his nine-day diplomatic tour attending the ASEAN, G20 and APEC summits.
Trump snubs Twitter after reactivation
Former US president Donald Trump's Twitter account has been reinstated, with millions of users waiting to see what he might tweet first, if anything.
Medibank hackers release more data
Australians caught up in the Medibank hack have been dealt another blow after the Russian group behind the breach released more sensitive information overnight.
WA seeks to modernise abortion laws
The Western Australian government has launched a four-week public consultation period as it seeks to modernise the state's abortion laws.
PM to tell unions to push ahead on wages
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will address the International Trade Union Confederation's 5th World Congress in Melbourne on Monday.
Call for renewable energy storage target
Climate and energy leaders say a national renewable energy storage target could stabilise soaring power bills and encourage the construction of new systems.
Vic candidate dies days before polls close
The Nationals candidate for the seat of Narracan in Victoria's east has died unexpectedly, five days out from the state election.
Qld cops face restructure after DV report
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk will restructure the police force to stamp out a culture of sexism, racism and misogyny, but the top cop will stay.
Special counsel named to lead Trump probes
US Attorney-General Merrick Garland has named a special counsel to oversee the Justice Department's investigations into former president Donald Trump.
Queensland report backs future for coal
Queensland's coal industry is emerging as a winner in the global energy crisis as demand from India, Japan and South Korea pick up the slack from China's ban.
Change ahoy for Gladstone port, industry
Shifts in global power, climate change and technology are driving a 50-year plan for Gladstone's port, and a 10-year transition plan that starts now for locals.
Justice for family of Sydney MH17 victim
The family of one of the 38 Australians killed on the ill-fated MH17 have welcomed a guilty verdict for three men who downed the plane eight years ago.
PM wraps regional tour with optimism
The prime minister has completed his nine-day tour of Southeast Asia where he put Australia's standing on trade, cooperation and climate to other world leaders.
Human rights groups urge action on Myanmar
Australia is being called upon to exert more pressure on Myanmar's military dictatorship following the release of jailed economist Sean Turnell.
COP27 deadline in Egypt extended by a day
The global climate conference COP27 will be extended by one day, the Egyptian government says.
Victorian Libs accuse VEC of interference
The Victorian Electoral Commission and Liberal Leader Matthew Guy are at odds over whether he and others fully co-operated with the body's donation-based probe.
Australia is back at world table: Albanese
Trade talks at the APEC summit in Thailand could be a chance for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to progress talks about China lifting sanctions on Australia.
PM joins leaders to condemn North Korea
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has joined colleagues from the United States, Canada, Japan, South Korea and New Zealand to condemn a ballistic missile launch.
EU midway path on climate damage fund
An EU proposal to resolve an impasse at the UN climate summit in Egypt is to set up a special fund to cover loss and damage in the most vulnerable countries.
Mixed emotions after MH17 murder verdict
It's been a bittersweet day for grieving families of the victims killed in the shooting down of MH17 after a Dutch court put the blame at Russia's feet.
COP-27 draft climate deal sticks to 1.5C
A draft document issued by delegates at the UN COP-27 climate summit in Egypt commits to keep global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
Pelosi steps down as US House leader
US Speaker Nancy Pelosi says "the hour has come for a new generation" as she steps down after Democrats lost control of the House in the midterm elections.
Industrial umpire scraps Svitzer lockout
The Fair Work Commission has stepped in to ensure a port lockout by tugboat operator Svitzer cannot go ahead for six months, as a pay dispute continues.