Migration lift not only jobs fix: Chalmers
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says a boost to migration is not the only solution to fixing skills shortages across the country.
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Marles urges greater Indo-Pacific step up
Defence Minister Richard Marles delivered a speech in Washington focused on security in the Asia-Pacific, during his four-day trip to the US.
More Australian workers looking west
Western Australia's tough border policies throughout much of the COVID-19 pandemic have not deterred workers from heading west in record numbers.
PM sets down jobs summit for September
Anthony Albanese says the summit - a key election commitment - will bring together business, unions and other groups.
Sri Lankan president confirms resignation
Protesters remain in Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's residence, his seaside office and the prime minister's home as both men offer to resign.
Abe’s body returns home as Japan grieves
The body of Japan's former prime minister Shinzo Abe has returned to Tokyo a day after he was fatally shot during a campaign speech.
Sunak announces bid to replace UK PM
Rishi Sunak has thrown his hat into the ring to become the new leader of the Conservative party and the UK prime minister.
AOC pays special tribute to Shinzo Abe
The Australian Olympic movement has paid tribute to Shinzo Abe after the former Japanese prime minister was shot dead at a campaign event.
I’m still in shock over Abe: Albanese
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Australia has lost a true friend in slain former Japanese leader Shinzo Abe.
Protesters set fire to Sri Lanka PM office
Sri Lanka Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe's office has released a statement saying he is willing to step down to make way for an all-party government.
Mexico’s ex leader Echeverria dies at 100
Former Mexican President Echeverria, famed for role in repression, has died aged 100.
Aust COVID-19 death toll surpasses 10,200
Australia's COVID-19 death toll has soared beyond 10,200 as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese urges people to seek a fourth vaccine dose.
Sri Lanka calm as leaders set to quit
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe says he will leave office once a new government is in place and President Gotabaya Rajapaksa will also step down.
Millions to get access to COVID treatments
Potentially lifesaving COVID-19 antiviral treatments are to be made more widely available from Monday, says Health Minister Mark Butler.
Kiribati withdrawal rocks Pacific forum
As Prime Minister Anthony Albanese prepares to head to the Pacific Islands Forum in Fiji, Kiribati has withdrawn from the regional body.
Jilted candidate told her job ‘a present’
A NSW public servant was told she no longer had a trade job in New York as it would "be a present for someone", before it was given to John Barilaro.
Japan’s ex-PM Abe dies after shooting
Former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe has died after being shot during a campaign speech in western Japan.
Japan’s ex-PM Abe shot, in grave condition
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has condemned the shooting of former leader Shinzo Abe, who is in a critical condition.
Wong meets with China’s foreign minister
Penny Wong has met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Bali, in the first talks between Australia and China in three years.
High-level China-Aust meeting confirmed
In a sign of thawing relations, Penny Wong is set to meet her Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on the sidelines of the G20 foreign ministers' meeting in Bali.
UK looks to future after PM Johnson quits
Britain's Conservative Party hope to have a new leader in place by September, as candidates emerge to replace departing prime minister Boris Johnson.
UK PM Boris Johnson resigns
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced his resignation, following a stream of resignations from his government.
Voting rights, citizenship in Aus-NZ reset
New Zealanders living in Australia could soon be allowed to vote as part of an agreement discussed by prime ministers Anthony Albanese and Jacinda Ardern.
LNP vote on support for Qld nuclear plants
Queensland's Liberal National Party members are to set to vote on whether to support net zero, and to repeal laws preventing the construction of nuclear plants.
Jumps racing ban made law in SA
South Australia's parliament has passed legislation banning jumps racing in a move welcomed by animal welfare advocates.
Call for rental reform to address crisis
Anglicare wants all levels of government to address Australia's housing affordability crisis, as low-income earners are barred from the rental market.
UK PM clings on as resignation calls grow
A delegation of cabinet ministers have reportedly told UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson to resign.
Millions gain access to fourth COVID shot
More people have become eligible for a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose, with all Australians over the age of 30 now in line for a second booster injection.
Queensland Indigenous voice panel named
Eight Indigenous representatives have been appointed by the Queensland government to consult on the national Voice to Parliament.
SA set to ban jumps racing
South Australia is set to ban jumps racing with the state Labor government to support a Greens bill before parliament.
COVID boosters a matter of urgency: PM
State and territory health experts are considering whether to expand the availability of fourth vaccine doses as concerns rise over COVID-19 subvariants.