Politicians relay their support for sport
Politicians and elite athletes have joined forces to promote sports philanthropy at an inaugural event outside Parliament House.
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Rocky outlook for home building sector
A major construction industry group has downgraded its forecasts for the home building sector as interest rate rises and inflationary pressures set in.
Another oversized rate hike on the cards
The case for yet another large 50 basis point interest rate hike has grown a little stronger as inflation proves to be increasingly hard to shake.
Optus to pay for licence replacements
The states are moving to give people who have had their driver's licence numbers stolen in a massive data breach at Optus the chance to change their numbers.
Australia not safe from economic downturn
The troubles facing the global economy are far from over and Australia is unlikely to get away unscathed, an OECD report says.
Queensland nabs millions in suspected dirty cash
Millions of dollars in suspected criminal proceeds have been seized in Queensland, the state's anti-corruption watchdog revealed as NSW mulls similar laws.
Labor integrity bill heads to parliament
Labor's anti-corruption body bill will be put before the federal parliament on Wednesday following revelations it will cost $262 million over four years.
Albanese reflects on Abe legacy of peace
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has visited Tokyo for the state funeral of former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe, who was assassinated in July.
Robodebt inquiry pledges accountability
A royal commission into the controversial robodebt scheme has heard opening statements from the two people in charge of running the inquiry.
Heavy fighting as Ukraine referendum ends
Russia says no decision has been made to close the country's borders to stop military-aged men fleeing as referendums on annexing parts of the Ukraine end.
Motorists warned to fill up ahead of tax
Petrol prices are expected to jump about 25 cents a litre during the next few weeks after the fuel excise tax is reinstated in full.
Paralympian to chair disability board
The National Disability Insurance Agency has a person with a disability as its chair for the first time, with Paralympian Kurt Fearnley named in the role.
AFP launch investigation into Optus breach
An Australian Federal Police investigation has been launched to find those responsible for the Optus data breach and stop identity fraud of customers.
Labor to ‘refresh’ referendum laws
Labor is continuing to review how to best put the referendum question to enshrine an Indigenous voice to Parliament to the Australian public.
Far-right triumphs in Italy’s election
Far-right party leader Giorgia Meloni is striking a moderate tone as preliminary election results show her alliance set to form government in Italy.
PNG gets high-level rugby league support
The Australian government has announced further support for rugby league in Papua New Guinea on the eve of an international football clash in Brisbane.
NSW premier says 2023 poll will be close
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet says the next state election will be "very close" and is playing up his track record on natural disasters and the pandemic.
PM to attend Shinzo Abe state funeral
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will lead a delegation including three former prime ministers to Japan for the funeral of former prime minister Shinzo Abe.
Put up budget policy or sit down: Labor
Jane Hume has called on the government to focus on cost of living measures leading to Labor accusing the opposition of not offering anything constructive.
Marles looks at early nuclear sub delivery
Defence Minister Richard Marles is due to be handed an interim report on Australia's decision to acquire nuclear propelled submarines in November.
Wong meets with Chinese counterpart at UN
Penny Wong has urged her Chinese counterpart to de-escalate tensions over Taiwan amid more direct rhetoric from the US president.
Coalition, Labor say low risk of recession
The Labor government and federal opposition believe Australia's economic fundamentals are strong, but there are headwinds coming from overseas.
Albanese to host PNG PM for league clash
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape will visit Australia this weekend ahead of the Prime Minister's XIII rugby league matches in Brisbane.
Government to cut up cashless welfare card
The federal government is moving to dump the cashless welfare debit card and make income management voluntary in the communities where it was trialled.
Nuclear subs could arrive sooner from US
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has reaffirmed Australia's commitment to the AUKUS treaty, marking its anniversary as a plan to expedite submarines emerges.
AFL ‘no place for discrimination’: PM
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has used a pre-grand final breakfast to speak out against discrimination and highlight an Indigenous Voice to Parliament.
Australia wants UN Security Council reform
Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong says the United Nations Security Council should be reformed to ensure it remains "genuinely committed" to UN Charter values.
Marchers unlikely to be on rape trial jury
ACT Chief Justice Lucy McCallum says potential jurors in the Brittany Higgins case will need to "search their souls" to ensure they're impartial.
Queen a ‘rare, reassuring’ constant: PM
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton have led tributes to the late Queen in parliament.
Parliament returns to farewell Queen
The official condolence motion for Queen Elizabeth will be spoken to and passed in both chambers of federal parliament.
Granny flat fix to help Qld home crisis
More home owners will be able to rent out their granny flats as the Queensland government flags planning changes in a bid to increase affordable housing.