PM to ‘keep it real’ as he eyes majority
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the election has been an "outstanding result" for Labor as his party remains on the cusp of securing majority government.
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Biloela family finally begin trek home
Nadesalingam and Priya Murugappan and their Australian-born daughters, Kopika and Tharunicaa will be leaving Western Australia for Biloela in early June.
Iran seizes Greek tankers amid tensions
Iranian forces have seized two Greek tankers after officials warned of action against Greece over the confiscation of Iranian oil by the US from a tanker.
Fiji PM takes veiled swipe at Morrison
The prime minister of Fiji has taken a swipe at Scott Morrison while Anthony Albanese says Australia failed in its dealings in the Pacific.
Greens declare victory in Brisbane
The Greens have claimed their fourth federal lower house seat, taking Brisbane in Queensland from the Liberals after a tense week of vote counting.
Wong warns of security pact ‘consequences’
During a visit to Fiji, Foreign Minister Penny Wong has stressed Australia still wants to be the security partner of choice to Pacific nations.
Retail sales a record $33.9bn in April
The Australian Bureau of Statistics says retail trade rose 0.9 per cent in April, the fourth consecutive month turnover has risen.
US says its China strategy ‘not Cold War’
US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken says the US government regards China as the biggest challenge for the international order.
France to rebuild Australian links: Macron
French officials say President Emmanuel Macron has called Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and they agreed to rebuild bilateral relations.
Biloela family approved for return home
Home Affairs Minister Jim Chalmers has approved the exit from immigration detention of the Murugappan family, allowing them to return to Biloela in Queensland.
Chester to contest Nationals leadership
Darren Chester will contest for the Nationals leadership, indicating the views of some party colleagues had impacted the party's chances at the election.
Qld eyes new laws before Bris casino opens
Proposed changes to Queensland's gambling laws are designed to help prevent criminal influence in the state's casinos, Attorney-General Shannon Fentiman says.
Qld MP reveals harrowing sexual abuse
Queensland Labor MP Melissa McMahon has revealed confronting details of her own childhood abuse, saying she was first raped at the age of five.
Coal prices, floods push up power prices
Households and businesses are set to pay more for their electricity, but the energy market regulator is urging people to shop around for the best deal.
Almost half Qld ambulance patients ramped
Almost half of all Queensland patients were ramped in ambulances for more than 30 minutes in the March quarter.
Aust Greens get power-sharing tips from NZ
Jacinda Ardern says Australia's election results show the importance of climate change to voters, while the NZ opposition view it as a lesson to stay in touch.
Housing spend, rising debt in Tas budget
Tasmania's budget forecasts a soaring $5.2 billion of net debt over forward estimates amid a return to a slim surplus in 2023/24.
China seeks security pacts across Pacific
China wants to enter into security arrangements with up to 10 Pacific nations that resemble the controversial pact it signed with Solomon Islands.
Wong vows to be closer with Pacific allies
In a major speech, new Foreign Minister Penny Wong said Australia would more closely listen to the concerns of Pacific nations, including on climate.
Labor urges China to drop trade barriers
Australia has called on China to remove trade restrictions to exports as a first step to mending diplomatic, political and business relations.
Qld govt rejects bid to curb Casino hours
The Queensland Government has rejected curbing casino trading hours and says late-night violence has reduced since a one-punch attack that killed a teenager.
Labor government hits ground running
The prime minister will focus on his domestic agenda once he returns home from Tokyo but his ministry has already started work to fulfil key election promises.
Ukraine attack ‘illegal and immoral’: PM
The leaders of the Quad group of nations have had a candid discussion about the Russian invasion of Ukraine in Tokyo.
Pakistan bans ousted PM’s protest march
Pakistani authorities have banned former prime minister Imran Khan's planned protest march on Islamabad.
‘Sabotage’ as UN rights head visits China
Chinese officials have accused the US and UK of trying to sabotage a visit to the country by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet.
Dutton to be elected unopposed: Andrews
Former defence minister Peter Dutton will be elected Liberal leader unopposed, says former home affairs minister Karen Andrews.
NSW considers free flu shots as cases rise
NSW hospitals are under intense pressure amid the early arrival of a potentially severe flu season during a pandemic as the state looks to lift vaccine uptake.
Fiery debate over Qld rental bond changes
The Queensland government is defending claims changes to how rental bonds are managed are designed to prop up the state's budget.
Greens call for free flu jabs in SA
The Greens have called on South Australia to follow Queensland's lead in making the flu vaccine free for everyone this winter.
Nationals to contest the party leadership
The federal Nationals will spill the leadership at a meeting next week, with one MP urging his colleagues to declare their intention to contest for the role.
Delay in ex-MP Andrew Laming court action
The Australian Electoral Commission's action against former MP Andrew Laming over Facebook posts published before the 2019 federal election has been delayed.