Independent a surprise in new SA cabinet
New South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas has named an independent MP in his new cabinet.
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ALP candidates to be picked before budget
Labor leader Anthony Albanese says the party will have all of its federal election candidates chosen ahead of next week's budget.
Russia at the G20 a step too far: Morrison
Scott Morrison shares the United States' assessment of war crimes being committed in Ukraine, adding that Russia "has form".
Defence force to get $900m for bases
Defence Minister Peter Dutton has announced an injection of funds to upgrade facilities at Australian Defence Force bases around the nation.
Youth mental health focus set for budget
More than $260 million has been set aside in the budget for mental health services for young Australians, as the government seeks to highlight health care.
Federal budget improves in red-hot economy
Economists expect Treasurer Josh Frydenberg's fourth budget will show a much-improved bottom line in an economy that is running red hot.
$400M budget boost for inland highway from Charters Towers to NSW border
An 1100-kilometre freight route from Queensland to NSW will receive an extra $400 million in the upcoming budget for upgrades.
Health advice on fourth COVID jab imminent
The country's leading vaccine advisory group is set to hand down advice on whether a fourth COVID jab will be needed ahead of winter.
Don Harwin resigns from NSW parliament
With just a year until the next NSW election, former Liberal arts minister Don Harwin has resigned from state parliament.
Animal activists face new trespass fines
A new bill aims to deter animal activists from trespassing on Victorian farms, with individuals who fail to comply facing on the spot fines.
Qld minister defends ambulance services
Qld's Health Minister has hit back after the opposition released 900 pages of ambulance operations data, saying the LNP is trying to mislead the public.
Labor hoses down preselection controversy
Anthony Albanese has tried to hose down reports Labor was trying to parachute a candidate into the marginal western Sydney seat of Parramatta.
Former MP Craig Thomson facing new charges
Former federal Labor MP Craig Thomson is facing numerous fraud charges and is also accused of breaching an apprehended violence order on the NSW Central Coast.
Morrison Government promises $5.4 billion to build Hells Gate Dam
Funding of $5.4 billion is being put up by the federal government to build the Hells Gates Dam in North Queensland, creating jobs and opening up irrigation.
No inquiry into Kitching claims: Albanese
Anthony Albanese says there won't be an independent inquiry into allegations late Senator Kimberley Kitching was bullied while in office.
Vaccine-induced cells boost COVID immunity
T cells can provide a long-lasting immune response to COVID-19 following vaccination or infection, new Doherty Institute research has found.
Wage pressures as job demand stays strong
The National Skills Commission says job advertisements on the internet rose by a further 3.6 per cent in February.
Cost of living central in budget: Morrison
With the federal budget less than a week away, Prime Minister Scott Morrison says cost of living pressures will be a key priority.
Federal funds of $5.4 billion for Qld dam
Funding of $5.4 billion is being put up by the federal government to build the Hells Gates Dam in North Queensland, creating jobs and opening up irrigation.
Former MP Craig Thomson arrested over AVO
Former Labor MP Craig Thomson has been arrested for allegedly breaching an apprehended violence order on NSW's Central Coast.
NSW ‘can do better’ on disaster response
As NSW parliament sat for the first time since the state's deadly floods, the acting premier said the government "always can do better".
Australia avoids pushing India on Russia
Australian leaders have separated criticism of China for not condemning Russia's invasion from India, saying the latter relied on the Kremlin for security.
PM considers more Qld flooding funding
Scott Morrison says NSW endured a "very different" flood experience, baulking when asked if Queensland victims will receive the same hardship payment.
Australia to retaliate to cyber attacks
Defence Minister Peter Dutton has warned Australian businesses and critical infrastructure are targets for Russian cyber attacks.
WA Liberals leader in crime video gaffe
A video posted by the leader of the West Australian Liberals about local crime has backfired after if it emerged one of the incidents happened in Queensland.
Headdress returned home after 50 years
The traditional owners of Mornington Island have had a significant ceremonial item returned to them after it spent more than 50 years overseas.
Spotlight on right to information in Qld
The Queensland government has defended its right to information processes as the opposition calls for significant reform governing how information is disclosed.
Australia-China space gap ‘concerning’
Australia's inaugural space commander says the country needs to accelerate its space capability in the face of threats from countries like Russia and China.
NSW MP charged with historic sex abuse
NSW MP Gareth Ward has been charged with historic sexual offences including the rape of a teenage boy and the premier is calling for him to resign immediately.
ALP to set up Kitching human rights award
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has accused Labor leader Anthony Albanese of going into hiding in the wake of allegations Senator Kimberley Kitching was bullied.
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Gas frackers, cattle incompatible: inquiry
A Senate inquiry has heard the cattle industry and traditional owners cannot co-exist with gas fracking companies in the Northern Territory's Beetaloo Basin.