Coalition told to apologise over boat saga
Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil says the public servants who refused efforts to politicise an asylum seeker boat arrival on election day are "patriots".
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Japan bullet train a ‘dream’: NSW Premier
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet boarded the bullet train from Tokyo to Hiroshima during his Asia trade mission, as travel troubles continue to bubble at home.
Climate, budget high on parliament agenda
Australia's 47th parliament will meet for the first time, with the new Labor government set to tackle climate change, cost-of-living and aged care crises.
NSW premier wants Warragamba Dam raised
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has praised a world-leading flood mitigation system just outside of Tokyo, but says it wouldn't work in Sydney.
Labor demolishing building watchdog powers
Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke will decrease the powers of the building industry watchdog before the federal government moves to scrap it completely.
‘Disgraceful’: PM lashes coalition on boat
The former coalition government "trashed" caretaker conventions and sought to "abuse" the public service on election day, the prime minister says.
Border to remain open over foot and mouth
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has defended the government's decision to keep borders to Indonesia open as a devastating virus continues to spread.
NSW Labor’s Prue Car diagnosed with cancer
NSW Labor deputy leader Prue Car says she is in shock after being diagnosed with a large tumour on her kidney, and will be taking leave to undergo treatment.
Renewable energy agency changes scrapped
Energy Minister Chris Bowen has taken aim at the previous government for trying to use the renewable energy agency to fund fossil fuels.
AUKUS needs to be game changer: US chief
Former US National Security Agency head Michael Rogers wants the trilateral AUKUS alliance to challenge the status quo amid heightened security tensions.
White House says Biden has COVID-19
US President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing "very mild symptoms," the White House says.
Biden ‘well’ after positive COVID-19 test
US President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing "very mild symptoms", the White House says.
Italy to hold new elections as PM resigns
Italian President Sergio Mattarella has signed a decree dissolving parliament, clearing the way for new elections after Prime Minister Mario Draghi quit.
Child COVID-19 vaccine data under review
Immunisation advisory group ATAGI says a decision is yet to be made on whether to approve Moderna's vaccine for children as young as six months.
Educators vote to strike on September 7
The United Workers Union has issued a list of three demands to the government after early childhood educators voted to go on strike in September.
Defence admits sex misconduct ‘failures’
The defence department is encouraging members who have experienced sexual misconduct to report the incident, acknowledging failures in its previous responses.
Barilaro requested NY job change: staffer
John Barilaro asked for the US trade job, to which he was later appointed, to be converted to a ministerial appointment 'ASAP', a former adviser says.
Vic demands urgent plan amid gas shortage
Energy Minister Lily D'Ambrosio has called on AEMO to ensure minimal storage levels are maintained at national gas facilities amid a looming crisis.
Wild surf, erosion warning for east coast
A powerful offshore weather system could bring dangerous surf conditions and coastal erosion to southern Queensland and northern NSW.
Mental health concern on mask mandates: PM
Anthony Albanese says mental health concerns were one of the reasons why broad mask mandates haven't been recommended to return.
Premier Perrottet urges Sidoti to resign
The NSW premier has urged former Liberal minister John Sidoti to resign from parliament after the ICAC found he engaged in serious corrupt conduct.
‘Unethical’ Vic Labor promises changes
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has apologised and promised changes after a damning report laid bare rampant factionalism inside Victorian Labor.
PM won’t revive hospital abortion policy
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is not considering a policy that would require public hospitals to provide abortion services to receive federal funding.
Barilaro eyed NY job years ago: letter
John Barilaro's former staffer has made explosive allegations about a conversation he had with his former boss about a trade posting in New York City.
Italy PM resigns as coalition falls apart
Italy's Prime Minister Mario Draghi has fallen short of the broad approval he wanted in a confidence vote in the Senate, and has formally resigned.
Cultural awareness gaps, Qld DV probe told
An inquiry into Queensland Police's response to domestic violence has heard there are cross-cultural gaps that need addressing in rural and remote communities.
Sunak, Truss final two in bid to be UK PM
In the final round of voting by UK Conservative MPs, Penny Mordaunt received 105 votes, Rishi Sunak 137 and Liz Truss 113.
Households cashed up for rates rise: RBA
Most households except recent first-home buyers have enough savings to cope with rising interest rates, which the ANZ tips to reach three per cent this year.
Russia pounds Ukraine, uncertainty swirls
Ukraine is reporting heavy and sometimes fatal Russian shelling amid what it says are largely unsuccessful attempts by Russian ground forces to advance.
Chalmers announces review of Reserve Bank
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has flagged changes to the RBA's board with a new review to look at the expertise of its nine members, as one had his term extended.
US ambassador Kennedy to arrive down under
Caroline Kennedy, the daughter of assassinated US president John F Kennedy, is due to arrive in Australia at the end of the week.