LNP wants more women in Qld workforce
Queensland Opposition Leader David Crisafulli has promised to make women's economic security and productivity core focuses in his budget reply speech.
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Qld Labor MPs avoid vote on Trad’s costs
Four Queensland Labor MPs have failed to show up for a vote on revealing the legal costs of a case involving former deputy premier Jackie Trad.
New trial date for alleged Higgins rapist
The trial for the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins in a minister's office at Parliament House has been delayed due to intense publicity of the case.
Queensland Government picks fossil fuel subsidies over energy storage
The Queensland government has prioritised coal and gas-fired generation over energy storage as it eyes dividends from the surging wholesale electricity market.
Power price pain to stay over short term
It will take time to implement the government's plan to transition to renewables and shore up the energy grid, Energy Minister Chris Bowen says.
General says more needed to combat suicide
General Angus Campbell has told a royal commission that he wasn't briefed on suicide and suicidality in the ADF when he rose to the nation's top defence job.
Apology and pardons in WA baby death case
The West Australian government has apologised to a woman who was arrested by police after being attacked by her former partner who later killed her baby boy.
Push for Aust-Pacific ‘web of friendship’
The head of the Lowy Institute has called for Australia to meaningfully re-engage with the Pacific, saying the country's focus on the region has dropped.
Barilaro temporarily blocked from NYC job
NSW parliament has blocked former deputy premier John Barilaro from taking up a $500,000 a year taxpayer-funded job in New York City until an inquiry is held.
Mexican leader to ask Biden about Assange
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has called Julian Assange "the best journalist of our time" and says he will ask US President Joe Biden about him.
Energy market suspension to be lifted
The Australian Energy Market Operator has outlined a staged approach to restoring the national energy market following its intervention last week.
Health gets largest-ever NSW budget funds
Health care in NSW has been given a $33 billion boost in the state budget, which the government says will deliver a world-class system for all residents.
NSW pours $2.8 billion into housing boost
The housing package in the NSW budget is the biggest investment made in decades to help more people buy their first home sooner, the premier says.
Australia role in Sri Lankan aid ‘crucial’
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says Australia has an important role to play in assisting Sri Lanka during the country's worst economic crisis in 70 years.
Qld electricity prices won’t fund budget
Queensland Treasurer Cameron Dick says public electricity generators will use profits they've earned on the wholesale market to transition to renewable energy.
Lapid to be Israeli PM ahead of election
Foreign Minister Yair Lapid is set to take over as Israeli interim prime minister until new elections are held.
AEMO looks to end energy market suspension
The suspension of the national electricity market could end as soon as this week, under a path forward by the market operator.
‘Reform’ budget for NSW ahead of election
After more than a decade in power, the NSW coalition government has delivered a "transformational" budget as it prepares for an election in nine months.
Qld budget ‘back in black’, taxes to rise
Queensland Treasurer Cameron Dick will hike taxes on big businesses, gambling companies and coal miners to fund more hospital beds and mental health programs.
Pronged collar ban among Tasmanian reforms
A ban on pronged collars is among several proposed changes to Tasmanian animal welfare laws.
NSW poised to unveil big spending budget
NSW Treasurer Matt Kean will unveil his first budget on Tuesday after taking over the portfolio from Dominic Perrottet when he became premier.
Final Senate count delivers seat to Palmer
The Greens alongside One Nation, Jacqui Lambie, the United Australia Party and independent David Pocock hold key bargaining positions in the new-look Senate.
Pauline Hanson retains Queensland Senate seat
Queensland has re-elected two LNP and two Labor senators, as well as Pauline Hanson, while the Greens have picked up a seat from the coalition.
Virus fight continues as funding extended
The prime minister and state and territory leaders have agreed on an extension of funding as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the health system.
Energy markets give everyone a headache
Some say Australia's National Electricity Market is broken and are demanding a whole of system review. Others believe only some timely repairs are required.
Calls for end to armed police in remote NT
Protesters have marched across Australia calling for a "ceasefire" in Indigenous communities by disarming police.
Virus toll climbs by 106 over weekend
More than 100 COVID-19 deaths have been reported across Australia over the past two days, along with more than 47,000 new infections.
EU boost for Kyiv, NATO warns of long war
Ukraine's EU prospects have bolstered Kyiv as it vows to prevail over Russia's invasion, but NATO warns the war could go on for years.
LNP retains seat in Queensland by-election
The Liberal National Party has retained the Queensland seat of Callide, with local candidate Bryson Head seeing off Labor's Bronwyn Dendle.
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Experts reject ‘reheated’ energy blueprint
A 'reheated' proposal by regulators to pay coal plants and renewable generators to guarantee supply to the struggling electricity grid has come under fire.
Omicron wave cases double reported: study
Blood samples indicate almost one in five Australian adults recently had COVID-19 after the peak of the Omicron wave.