Queensland mulls affirmative consent laws
The final report of Queensland's Women's Safety and Justice Taskforce includes 188 recommendations including adopting affirmative consent laws.
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I’ll lead Labor to election: Palaszczuk
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has apologised to Queensland's public servants after a damning integrity review and confirmed her intention to seek re-election.
Recovery head steps down amid overhaul
Disaster recovery head Shane Stone will step down from the role as the government announces plans to create a new agency.
Xi swears in new Hong Kong leader John Lee
President Xi Jinping has attended the swearing in of Hong Kong's chief executive John Lee, as the former British colony marks 25 years under Chinese control.
Inquiry launched into Adelaide casino
South Australia's gambling regulator has launched an independent investigation into the operations of the Adelaide Casino.
Albanese ‘not responsible’ for subs deal
The relationship between Australia and France appears to have been fixed following a meeting between Emmanuel Macron and Anthony Albanese over a submarine deal.
Drink-driving court date for Qld mayor
Police have issued a Queensland mayor with a notice to appear after allegedly returning a a blood alcohol test of 0.177 per cent.
EU and New Zealand sign free trade deal
The European Union has struck a free trade deal with New Zealand, 14 years after the idea was first proposed.
Premier ‘squibbed it’ on Barilaro: Labor
Labor has criticised the NSW premier for failing to sack John Barilaro from his New York appointment, calling it a lost opportunity to show leadership.
Super boost kicks off new financial year
Australian workers will be entitled to more superannuation while some households face bigger power bills in the new financial year.
NATO prepares for long Ukraine conflict
US President Joe Biden has signalled he expects a long conflict in Ukraine, offering to support the country "for as long as it takes".
Russian missiles kill 19 people near Odesa
At least 19 people have been killed in Russian missile attacks on an apartment building and a resort near Ukraine's Black Sea port of Odesa.
House prices in descent as rates rise
Home values fell across the country in June, particularly in Sydney and Melbourne, after the central bank raised interest rates for the second month in a row.
Former judge heads Qld’s Star casino probe
A probe into the Star Group's Queensland casinos will be headed by a former judge and have the full powers of a commission of enquiry.
Labor starts national culture policy talks
Consultations on Australia's national cultural policy are set to begin, with a focus on conditions for workers in the sector high on the agenda.
Virus vaccine contract review ordered
An urgent review of Australia's pharmaceutical contracts to help the nation best respond to new COVID variants has been ordered by the federal government.
More beehives destroyed as NSW fights mite
A new eradication zone has been established in NSW as hundreds of beehives are destroyed in the battle to contain an outbreak of the deadly varroa mite.
More free flu shots in NSW, Qld, WA, SA
NSW, Queensland and Western Australia have all extended their free influenza vaccination programs, with hospitals inundated with people falling ill.
Barilaro steps away from NYC trade job
Former NSW deputy premier John Barilaro has stepped aside from his trade job in New York after two weeks of intense scrutiny.
Aus energy grid needs urgent upgrades
The power market operator AEMO has released a roadmap for the sector as it continues to transition to more renewable and gas energy sources.
NATO declares Russia a ‘direct threat’
NATO has identified Russia, previously classed as a strategic partner, as the military alliance's main threat.
Striking teachers march to NSW parliament
Striking NSW public and private school teachers have marched in Sydney, united in their call for "More than Thanks" as they campaign for better pay.
Women’s task force to deliver findings
The Women's Safety and Justice Taskforce will hand down its final report into how sex assault survivors are treated by the Queensland criminal justice system.
Palaszczuk faces up to integrity findings
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has faced a barrage of questions following a damning review of the state's public service.
Queensland plan to decarbonise agriculture
An emissions-reduction plan for Queensland's agriculture sector focuses on advancements in feed for livestock and green ammonia for fertiliser.
New bee zones established after mite finds
Further biosecurity zones have been set up in NSW as authorities race to control the deadly varroa mite threatening the honey bee industry.
Scottish govt eyes October 2023 referendum
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon wants to hold an independence referendum on October 19, 2023 for Scotland to leave the United Kingdom.
Qld govt backs integrity recommendations
The Queensland government has committed to implementing every recommendation from an exhaustive review outlining a political culture in need of overhaul.
NATO in biggest crisis since WWII: chief
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg says the defence bloc faces the most serious security crisis since World War II.
Trump ‘wanted to join US Capitol riot’
Donald Trump wanted to join supporters storming the US Capitol and tried to grab the wheel of his limousine in a bid to get there, a former aide has testified.
Governor-General admits ad was a mistake
The Governor-General has apologised for providing a testimonial for a building company that completed renovations on his private home.