Qld flood victims face funding means test
Queenslanders will have to pass a means test before qualifying for structural funding as part of the state's $741 million flood recovery package.
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Uni tracks election social media spending
A Queensland university has created a unique online dashboard to track social media spending trends during the federal election campaign.
Govt aims for repeat miracle in Queensland
Three years after Queensland voters were decisive in helping deliver the prime minister an election victory, the landscape has changed considerably.
Australia sends more lethal aid to Ukraine
Australia has vowed to continue its military support of Ukraine as Russia announced sanctions against 228 Australian government members in retaliation.
New Tas premier pledges courage, integrity
Long-time deputy Jeremy Rockliff is Tasmania's 47th premier after being elected unopposed by Liberal colleagues to replace departing leader Peter Gutwein.
Lib candidates safe as poll call looms
As speculation mounts about the election date, Scott Morrison has one less potential hurdle after the High Court denied a challenge over NSW Liberal candidates.
Refugees’ future still uncertain, lawyer
The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre says another 20 refugees have been released from Australian immigration detention centres.
Australia yet to eye Sino-Solomon pact
Australia doesn't have any more information about the Sino-Solomons pact after its "initialling" last week, the government's top foreign affairs official says.
PM backflips on Qld flood funding request
After accusing Queensland of playing politics with the disaster response, the prime minister has agreed to split the cost of the state's flood recovery package.
PM attempts to brush off pub altercation
Scott Morrison has been yelled at by a disability pensioner who accused the prime minister of failing to listen to the needs of older people.
New sanctions imposed on Russian officials
Australia has issued sanctions on 67 more Russian officials, including the country's deputy prime minister.
Court weighs whether to hear Lib fight
A battle over the selection of NSW Liberal federal election candidates is set to continue after the High Court agreed to hear a special leave application.
Liberal candidate fight to return to court
A legal stoush over the selection of Liberal election candidates in NSW is set to continue with disgruntled party members seeking a High Court appeal.
Liberal court challenger booted from party
Matthew Camenzuli has been expelled from the NSW division of the Liberal Party after challenging federal intervention in candidate selection.
No prospect of Russia peace deal: envoy
Ukraine's ambassador to Australia says Russia is committing heinous war crimes and cannot be trusted with peace negotiations.
Major cities see impact of fuel excise cut
Motorists are enjoying lower petrol prices in major cities as a result of the cut to fuel excise and everyone should be enjoying the benefit in coming weeks.
Qld flood recovery takes funding hit as Morrison rejects plea
Difficult decisions will need to be made after the Commonwealth rejected the bulk of a flood disaster recovery package, the Queensland government says.
NSW, fed govt floods stoush continues
The NSW premier says the federal government doesn't fully understand the extent of flood damage in the state's north, ahead of more heavy falls from Wednesday.
Hypersonic missile ‘could hit in 14 mins’
As Australian, British and American leaders commit to cooperate on hypersonic weapons, the deputy prime minister has highlighted the nature of the threat.
Labor zeroes in on Morrison’s character
As the prime minister weighs up calling an election, ructions within the NSW division of the Liberal Party threaten to damage the government.
Many moving parts gauging inflation: RBA
Reserve Bank officials have told senators they are seeking clarity on the state of inflation as many factors have emerged since its last set of forecasts.
Liberals hijack Albanese web address
A web address bearing the name of Labor leader Anthony Albanese has been registered by the Liberal National Party ahead of the election.
Four charged after Sydney blockade protest
Four climate change activists have been charged with multiple offences after blocking traffic in Sydney in a demonstration that angered the NSW premier.
RBA warns watching inflation, wages data
The Reserve Bank of Australia board has left the cash rate unchanged, but warns it will be monitoring inflation and wages figures in coming months.
Labor lays out commitment to farmers
Labor leader Anthony Albanese has outlined a new $500 million National Reconstruction Fund for the farm sector and a plan to improve regional communication.
PM defends intervention in local branches
A court has dismissed a challenge to Liberal candidate selection in three NSW seats, clearing one of the last hurdles for Scott Morrison before the election.
Ukraine envoy invokes ANZAC identity
Australia has added a range of luxury goods on an export embargo to Russia, as Ukraine's envoy likens Kyiv's war effort to the Anzac experience in World War I.
Aust defence missiles package fast-tracked
Defence Minister Peter Dutton has announced new missiles with a 900 kilometre strike range will arrive years ahead of schedule to arm the RAAF and navy.
NSW court upholds Liberal candidate picks
The endorsement of three federal Liberal MPs as candidates in the upcoming election has been upheld by a NSW court in a win for Prime Minister Scott Morrison.
Tasmania’s Premier Gutwein quits politics
Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein has announced he is quitting politics less than 12 months after winning the state election and after just two years in the role
Virus cases rise as booster rollout begins
The number of active COVID-19 cases in Australia has climbed above the 500,000 mark for the first time since late-January as a second booster rollout begins.