Cost of living, rates drag on economy as growth slows
The Australian economy is still growing, but more slowly, as strong population growth supports activity.
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PM to unveil Asia blueprint ahead of key global summits
The prime minister is preparing to launch a major economic plan on the first stop of his week-long trip to Asia for key meetings and international summits.
Albanese jets to Asia for international summit season
The prime minister is launching Australia's Southeast Asia economic strategy to 2040 on a trip that includes the ASEAN, East Asia and G20 summits.
Man who ran illegal airline for MPs has minor court win
A man who operated two air charter services and flew Queensland state and federal MPs without the proper paperwork has appealed his fraud convictions.
Storm warning as east coast braces for fire season
While spring is expected to be drier than usual on Australia's east coast, residents have been told that flooding could still hit disaster-weary communities.
Mining bosses dig in over ‘extreme’ workplace laws
The mining industry has warned the prime minister against taking the sector for granted and pushing investment elsewhere with "extreme" workplace laws.
Workplaces using labour-hire loophole put on notice
Proposed changes to workplace relations laws have angered employer groups, as the federal government warns bosses against using loopholes to undercut pay.
Vanuatu elects Sato Kilman as prime minister
Sato Kilman has been elected Vanuatu's prime minister in a secret ballot - it will be his fifth time in the job.
PM looks to boost regional ties before crucial summits
Anthony Albanese will embark on a week-long visit to Asia ahead of critical talks with world leaders at the ASEAN and G20 summits.
Business lobby blasts ‘radical’ workplace reforms
Proposed changes to workplace relations laws have unleashed a wave of criticism from employer groups which are warning of increased complexity.
Australia’s newest MP pledges small business support
Cameron Caldwell has promised to fight for small business upon entering parliament after retaining the Queensland seat of Fadden for the LNP at a by-election.
Pesutto sides with Dutton on ‘no’ voice stance
John Pesutto has become the final Liberal leader in the country to reveal their position on the Indigenous voice to parliament, siding with Peter Dutton.
Dodgy NDIS claims continue to rise as two men accused
Two Adelaide men are the latest to be accused of trying to defraud the NDIS as the federal minister reveals the number of tip-offs and referrals is increasing.
Murder-accused councillor must show why he can keep job
A Queensland councillor accused of murder has been told by the state's local government minister to prove why he should continue in his job.
Truth-telling inquiry wants Indigenous justice system
The Yoorrook Justice Commission has used its latest report to call for significant changes to Victoria's criminal justice and child protection systems.
Pressure rises on borrowers as RBA weighs up rate call
Australia's central bank board is tipped to leave interest rates untouched, but the pain for borrowers is not going away.
Workplace changes to protect staff from undercut wages
The federal government has introduced its next tranche of workplace reforms targeted at employers exploiting loopholes to undercut pay.
Referendum ‘not an election’ as parties spar over voice
As the Liberals and Labor step up the stoush over the structure of the voice referendum, a key 'yes' advocate says it's not time for partisanship.
Interim victims’ commissioner appointed in Queensland
A former police officer has been appointed interim victims' commissioner to advocate on behalf of people affected by youth crime.
Putin tells Erdogan: we’re ready to discuss grain
It is hoped the meeting between the Turkish and Russian heads of state will result in new life being breathed into the crucial Black Sea grain deal.
Feds step up funding for Tas power link to the mainland
The federal government will now shoulder a larger share of the financial burden to complete the Marinus Link energy project connecting Tasmania to the mainland.
Siblings jump on expanded home guarantee scheme
Tens of thousands of first-time buyers have been able to secure a property with a smaller deposit, including groups of friends and family.
Small firms excluded from labour hire crackdown
Businesses too small to have a human resources department have been granted a range of exemptions from Labor's new workplace reforms.
Dutton referendum vow is ‘out of touch’: voice backers
The federal opposition has left the door open to constitutional recognition for First Nations people if the voice to parliament referendum is not successful.
Pause likely at Lowe’s final interest rate call
The Reserve Bank of Australia could leave interest rates unchanged for the third month in a row, following more signs that inflation is continuing to moderate.
You’re the voice: Farnham’s not gonna sit in silence
The Uluru Dialogue has released a new advertisement in partnership with John Farnham backing an Indigenous voice to parliament, featuring his most famous song.
Living costs, workplace reform on parliament agenda
Federal parliamentarians return to Canberra for the next sitting fortnight, when workplace law changes and ongoing cost of living issues will dominate.
Federal ministers head to China for high level dialogue
A contingent of current and former federal government ministers is heading to China for the 7th Australia-China High Level Dialogue next week.
Gabon reopens borders three days after military coup
Three days after the Gabon army staged a coup after an election that would extend 56 years of the Bongo family's power, the junta has reopened borders.
Warning over threats, harassment during referendum
As the Indigenous voice referendum ramps up, there are concerns politicians engaging in the campaign could find themselves at risk.
Albanese govt slammed for ‘reckless’ mine approval
Green groups have lashed the federal government and questioned its climate credentials after it approved its fourth coal project this year.