All bets are off since razzle dazzle of first casino
Australia has a long history of gambling, but 50 years after the first casino opened its doors, the industry is in tatters, facing legal and regulatory reform.
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‘I’ll be the first PM to march in Mardi Gras’: Albanese
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he will join the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras with Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
Perrottet’s brothers dodge NSW inquiry into developers
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet's brothers have failed to respond to a parliamentary inquiry into the influence of property developers on a Sydney council.
People will ask why voice wasn’t delivered earlier: PM
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called on people to not only vote "yes" for an Indigenous voice, but to actively campaign for it.
US fighter jet shoots down object over northern Canada
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says that on his order a US fighter jet has shot down an "unidentified object" flying high over northern Canada.
Intervention for energy prices working, says treasurer
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says intervention in the energy market is working and that a decision will be made mid-year on the fate of RBA governor Philip Lowe.
Don’t make the same mistake on Voice: Burney
Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney warns Peter Dutton against making the same mistake on the Voice to Parliament as he did with a pivotal apology.
‘Come to us’: Indigenous leaders’ message to Dutton
A group of Indigenous delegates is seeking talks with Opposition Leader Peter Dutton on the voice to parliament to make the proposal a bipartisan one.
NSW leaders clash over privatisation, tolls and wages
Dominic Perrottet and NSW Opposition Leader Chris Minns have traded blows over privatisation, with the premier refusing to rule out selling more state assets.
RBA backs power bills relief plan to help ease costs
As Treasurer Jim Chalmers has seized on support for a power bill relief plan as he meets his state and territory counterparts online.
Chinese balloon could collect intelligence signals: US
The US government says China's army is likely behind a spy program that has targeted more than 40 countries on five continents with surveillance balloons.
Dutton opts to be underdog as Libs fight to retain seat
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says it will be a difficult task to win the upcoming Aston by-election, despite history being on his side.
First coal shipments to China stokes trade optimism
Trade Minister Don Farrell has welcomed improvement in relations with Beijing as Australia's first coal shipments in years await Chinese clearance.
Coal mine rejection not broad precedent, says minister
Tanya Plibersek has defended her decision to block Clive Palmer's proposed coal mine in Queensland on the edge of the Great Barrier Reef.
‘Be proud’: Political unity plea for Indigenous voice
Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney has called for solidarity on the voice to parliament as the political debate is consumed by administrative details.
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AGL posts $1.1b loss, warns price caps risk investment
AGL Energy has posted a $1.1 billion first-half loss on decarbonisation costs and warns gas price caps imposed by the federal government put investment at risk.
Defence minister’s promise on three-way submarines deal
Australian sovereignty won't be affected when the country acquires nuclear submarines, despite a reliance on the US and UK for help, the defence minister says.
Four Australians missing after deadly Turkey earthquake
Four Australians are unaccounted for after the deadly earthquake in Turkey and Syria as the government and community organisations scramble to help.
Alan Tudge bows out of ‘unforgiving’ federal politics
Former coalition cabinet minister Alan Tudge has cited health and family reasons for his decision to quit federal politics in an emotional speech to parliament.
NZ leader backs anti-nuclear pledge in Albanese talks
New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has met Anthony Albanese in Canberra on his first overseas trip since becoming leader.
Reserve Bank hikes interest rate, flags further rises
The Reserve Bank's hike in the cash rate to 3.35 per cent and indication of further rises has many concerned about the impact on jobs and the economy.
Moscow presses offensive in eastern Ukraine
The war in Ukraine is soon entering its second year at a pivotal juncture, with Moscow attempting to regain the initiative.
US imposes security zone in search for balloon remnants
US officials have played down a suspected Chinese spy balloon's impact on security, but its recovery may give the US insight into China's spying capabilities.
Rent freeze needed for ‘cooked’ NSW housing, say Greens
The NSW Greens say the rental market leaves millions of people feeling like second class citizens and an independent body is needed to fix the sector.
People still don’t know about voice, minister admits
Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney says there are many in the community who have yet to hear about the proposed voice to parliament.
Perrottet concedes ‘challenges’ after $1b train blowout
Premier Dominic Perrottet has defended reports the cost of replacing NSW's ageing XPT fleet has blown out by $1 billion and been delayed by three years.
Offshore processing lapse reignites refugee debate
Parliamentary debate on Australia's offshore processing system has raged as a refugee who spent years locked up on Manus Island calls for a royal commission.
Fresh push to ban junk food ads on Vic public transport
The Victorian government has been urged to place a ban on junk food and drink advertisements across the state public transport network.
Vow to cut red tape slowing life-saving cancer therapy
Australia has been slow to keep up with new, life-saving medical technologies which is impacting cancer patients, the health minister says.
International team suspends investigation into MH17
An international team investigating the downing of MH17 says it has insufficient evidence to launch any new prosecutions.
Treasurer stands by inflation handling, as rates bite
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says while the recent interest rate hike would slow the economy, forecasts show Australia would not go into a recession.