Govt to pay $830m over scrapped subs deal
The federal government will pay French company Naval Group about $830 million to settle a scrapped deal to build defence submarines in South Australia.
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Virus deaths mount amid hospitals crisis
Australian medical students are calling on governments to urgently address pressures on the health sector, brought on in part by COVID-19.
Biloela homecoming sweet for Nadesalingams
The Nadesalingams have spoken of their loss during years in detention, with the Tamil family celebrating their daughter's birthday after returning to Biloela.
COVID-19 infection rates flat
Some states are still reporting daily cases in the thousands but the reproductive rate of COVID-19 has stabilised across the country.
Warne, COVID responders honoured by Queen
Some 992 Australians have received Queen's Birthday Honours, with the late Shane Warne and Brendan Murphy among the high-achievers.
Vic Premier brushes off CHO Honours ‘snub’
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has brushed off suggestions Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton was snubbed in this year's Queen's Birthday Honours.
Trump’s election fraud claims examined
A US congressional hearing on the US Capitol assault will focus on former president Donald Trump's claim his election defeat was the result of widespread fraud.
Turnbull urges gas price, volume limits
As the federal government weighs up its options to deal with the energy crisis, a former prime minister says decisive action is needed in the gas market.
Senate closer to gun control measures
Senate negotiators have announced a bipartisan framework responding to last month's mass shootings in the US.
China talks at ‘new juncture’: ambassador
China's ambassador to Australia says the countries' relationship is heading in a new direction, a move ex-defence chief Dennis Richardson calls "noteworthy".
Albanese takes cabinet to regional Qld
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will hold a cabinet meeting in regional Queensland, instead of Canberra, while Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is heading to WA.
Pandemic exposes need for health reform
As doctors and medical experts are honoured for their efforts in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, the peak body says health reform is essential.
Trump ‘lit the flame’ of US Capitol attack
A public hearing into the 2021 US Capitol riot has been told then-president Trump "lit the flame", with even his daughter not believing claims of election fraud
Aust at halfway mark for fourth COVID shot
About 52 per cent of Australians aged 65 and over have received their fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose.
Australia to update UN climate submission
Anthony Albanese says Australia will update its nationally determined contribution to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
PM change a chance at trans-Tasman ‘reset’
Jacinda Ardern says the arrival of Anthony Albanese is an opportunity to reset relationships between New Zealand and Australia.
Ukraine envoy seeks Australian free trade
Ukrainian ambassador to Australia Vasyl Myroshnychenko has called for a free trade agreement to help bolster investment and development in the war-torn country.
New home sales declined in May: report
The Housing Industry Association said new home sales fell by 5.5 per cent in May and further declines are expected as rising interest rates take hold.
Wind, solar to power Rio Tinto aluminium
New wind and solar farms will be used to power Rio Tinto's aluminium assets in the Gladstone region, as the mining giant looks to halve emissions by 2030.
Dutton calls on Labor to fix terror laws
The Labor government must fix the law after a High Court decision overturned powers to strip dual-nationals of Australian citizenship, Peter Dutton says.
Qld govt to meet council over gas plans
Activists have expressed concern over Arrow Energy's application to extend two controversial gas exploration leases in Queensland's southeast.
Cabinet backs in energy market changes
Federal cabinet has endorsed a range of gas market measures to back decisions made by Australia's energy ministers on Wednesday.
NT rocket launch bolsters space skills
NASA will launch rockets from the Northern Territory outback to study astrophysics and planetary science only observable from the southern hemisphere.
Stoush over carbon credit ‘fraud’ heats up
A whistleblower is doubling down on criticism of carbon credits as a "fraud" on the environment and taxpayers, despite a review rejecting his accusations.
Qld and NSW bridge divide with Origin bet
A wager made by the premiers of Queensland and NSW will make this year's State of Origin hard to forget for fans of the losing side.
High Court rules terrorism laws invalid
The High Court has found laws allowing terrorism-convicted dual nationals to be stripped of their Australian citizenship are unconstitutional.
NDIS boss joins quit queue after Labor win
National Disability Insurance Scheme Minister Bill Shorten says the agency's CEO will step down ahead of a new head being confirmed in the coming months.
New trial date for Higgins rape accused
Bruce Lehrmann's trial will begin on June 27 for allegedly raping former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins in a ministerial office in Parliament House.
Drug accused faces Australia extradition
The top Dutch court has dismissed an appeal by Canadian man Tse Chi Lop against his extradition to Australia where he faces trial for alleged drug trafficking.
Wong, Blinken hold Indo-Pacific talks
A two-day official visit to Indonesia by Anthony Albanese has aroused the interest of the US, with Penny Wong speaking to her counterpart Antony Blinken.
Edict for gas storage amid energy crisis
Energy Minister Chris Bowen has instructed the Australian Energy Market Operator to procure and store gas to help avoid future energy crises.