House hunters could look to border towns
First home buyers in Victoria and Queensland could enter the market sooner by looking over the border after NSW introduced significant property tax changes.
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Aust to ‘hack the hackers’ behind Medibank
Australia has sent a pointed message to Russian cyber criminals believed to be behind the Medibank data theft saying it will "hack the hackers".
COP27 not ready to back compo fund: EU
A European Union representative says COP27 negotiations are not ready to agree on a fund to compensate countries vulnerable to climate change.
Dems near Senate control with Arizona win
Democrats are one seat shy of retaining the US Senate after Mark Kelly held on in Arizona, while Republicans move closer to victory in the House.
Australia commits to more Ukraine support
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has recommitted Australia's support for the Ukraine as the nation's foreign minister requests help with energy infrastructure.
Wong outlines plans on China relations
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has outlined the need to stabilise relations with China and the Pacific nations as she delivered the Whitlam Oration.
Ban looms for data breach ransom payments
The federal government is examining whether to ban companies from paying ransoms to hackers should they suffer a data breach.
PM wraps first summit with Biden meeting
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has had a meeting with US President Joe Biden as he finishes the Cambodian leg of his Southeast Asia tour.
Bill relief promised at Vic party launches
Victoria's major parties have both promised power bill relief at their official election campaign launches, ahead of polls opening for the November 26 election.
COP27 half-way through, issues unresolved
COP27 negotiators are working hard to draft deals on a wide range of issues as the summit reaches the half-way mark.
Democrats clinch control of US Senate
The Democrats have kept control of the US Senate, repelling Republican efforts to retake the chamber and making it harder for them to thwart Joe Biden's agenda.
Control of US Congress hangs in balance
The outcome of the United States midterm elections is unlikely to be known for some time as vote counting in many of the most competitive contests continues.
Russians identified as Medibank hackers
Australian Federal Police chief Reece Kershaw says a Russian network was behind the hacking of data held by health insurance giant Medibank.
Gas price cap on the table: Albanese
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the government is considering capping gas prices as it looks to curb spiralling energy prices.
Batteries, baby vows as Vic deficit rises
Victoria's budget deficit forecast has blown out by $500 million in 10 days as the major parties earmark more election cash for batteries and babies.
President Biden says he plans to run again
President Joe Biden has declared the United States midterm elections "good for democracy" in his first public remarks since polls closed.
Iran envoy summoned by Australian official
Australia's foreign affairs department has hauled in Iran's envoy in Australia three times over concerns about the nation's treatment of women.
Bob and Robbie Katter took flights with allegedly unlicensed charter operator
Queensland MP Robbie Katter has given evidence at the fraud trial of pilot Josh Hoch who's accused of operating charter flights illegally.
Corruption watchdog gets broad backing
A parliamentary committee has given unanimous support for laws to set up a National Anti-Corruption Commission, but made six proposed changes.
DeSantis cruises to re-election in Florida
Republican governor Ron DeSantis has defeated his Democratic challenger in Florida, paving the way for a possible tilt at the United States presidency.
Trad fight delayed by another CCC case
The ex-Queensland deputy premier's fight to have a Crime and Corruption Commission report suppressed has been delayed by another matter involving the watchdog.
Public servant ‘ashamed’ about robodebt
An ex-deputy department secretary says she should have done more to stop the robodebt scheme from running as long as it did but she "lacked courage".
Labor workplace changes pass lower house
Industrial relations changes that will allow multi-employer bargaining have passed the lower house, but Senate hurdles remain for the workplace reforms.
ACCC eyes mandatory code for gas companies
The consumer watchdog is considering the viability of a mandatory code of conduct to keep soaring energy prices contained.
Robodebt rolled out despite pilot problems
Two senior public servants involved in the robodebt program have given evidence to the royal commission about how it was rolled out despite legal issues.
Former cabinet minister Peter Reith dies
Peter Reith, a former Australian cabinet minister and Liberal Party deputy leader, has died aged 72.
IR changes will serve common interest: PM
As debate continues on government workplace changes, Anthony Albanese says the reform will rebuild an outdated system.
Data breach penalty laws pass lower house
Companies could soon face bigger penalties for data breaches, after new laws passed the lower house.
Country ‘back at table’ on climate: Bowen
Australia is engaging on a "loss and damage" fund that would see rich nations help poor ones mitigate the impacts of climate change.
Tight race for control of US Congress
The Democrat and Republican parties are notching victories in some of the most competitive races in the midterm election.
Concern China targeting Australian secrets
The Australian Defence Force is reviewing whether any changes need to be made after allegations China was trying to poach ex-military personnel.