NSW to introduce ‘no body no parole’ law
Convicted murderers in NSW will be denied parole unless they reveal the location of their victim's body, under new legislation to be introduced to parliament.
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SA and NSW drop masks on public transport
South Australia and NSW have dropped requirements for mask wearing on public transport in the latest easing of COVID-19 restrictions.
Positive signs from China, India: envoy
China and India have tacitly put public pressure on Russia to end the war in Ukraine after largely remaining neutral and not explicitly condemning the invasion.
Australians farewell Queen Elizabeth
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is among world leaders who have attended Queen Elizabeth II's funeral at Westminster Abbey, where she was married and crowned.
Penny Wong’s diplomacy efforts in the Pacific begin to bear fruit with PNG security pact
Papua New Guinea (PNG) has announced it wants to establish a security agreement with Australia, welcome news for analysts wary of rising Chinese influence. This decision reflects well on Foreign Minister Penny Wong’s tireless diplomacy with Pacific Island capitals. Since becoming Foreign Minister a little over three months ago, Wong has made four separate trips to the Pacific; to Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, New Zealand and Solomon Islands, as well as engaging with Pacific leaders during July’s Pacific Islands Forum Summit.
New vaccine facility set for Monash uni
A new mRNA vaccine manufacturing facility will be based in Melbourne under an agreement the prime minister says will safeguard against future health crises.
More US politicians arrive in Taiwan
Five American lawmakers are visiting Taiwan nearly two weeks after a visit by Speaker Nancy Pelosi prompted an angry response from China.
Visa backlog marks Kabul fall anniversary
Australia is yet to allocate the vast majority of 31,500 visas for people fleeing Afghanistan after the Taliban took control of Kabul a year ago.
Recount to replace retired Tas Liberal MP
A recount will begin on Monday to replace former Tasmanian Liberal government MP Jacqui Petrusma, who retired in July to spend more time with family.
NSW parliament has become toxic: premier
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has pledged to act on a report that has unveiled a '"completely unacceptable" culture inside Macquarie Street.
Barilaro out of inquiry due to illness
John Barilaro has pulled out of his second appearance at an inquiry probing his appointment into a plum trade role due to illness.
Women’s safety forefront of top legal meet
Australia's attorneys-general will meet in Canberra to discuss nationally consistent laws to prevent and respond to coercive control and sexual assault.
Nazi symbols banned in NSW
Knowingly displaying Nazi flags or memorabilia bearing swastikas has been banned in NSW, and those found in breach could be jailed for up to a year.
Palmer to pay bulk of defamation costs
West Australian taxpayers are set to be spared some of the cost of the Premier Mark McGowan's defamation case against billionaire litigant Clive Palmer.
Littleproud given invite to jobs summit
David Littleproud has been invited by the government to its national jobs and skills summit, after Opposition Leader Peter Dutton dismissed it as a stunt.
‘This isn’t great’: Barilaro texts tabled
Explosive texts reveal public servants' reactions as news of John Barilaro's appointment to a plum US trade role filtered through to the government.
Renewable energy project gets $160m boost
A landmark agreement to fast-track connection of Australia's largest wind farm precinct to the national electricity grid has been inked.
Urgent action for veterans focus of report
A Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide is due to deliver its much-anticipated interim report after months of confronting evidence.
Mining magnate Rinehart to expand Queensland gas
Mining magnate Gina Rinehart is partnering with South Korean steel giant POSCO to expand gas projects in Queensland in a move welcomed by local industry.
NSW closer to banning Nazi hate symbol
The NSW government is closer to banning the Nazi swastika as laws outlawing their display pass the Legislative Assembly.
Marape government confirmed after PNG poll
Papua New Guinea's national elections have delivered a win for James Marape, who will lead a coalition of at least 17 parties in government.
Qld corruption report probes use of police
Former judge and corruption fighter Tony Fitzgerald has handed down the findings of an inquiry into Queensland's Crime and Corruption Commission.
Unions welcome aged care wage rise support
Unions have commended the federal government's submission to the fair work umpire advocating for a pay rise for aged care workers.
Perrottet positive on US role: Barilaro
John Barilaro told a parliamentary committee the NSW premier told him it was 'great' he intended to apply for a lucrative trade commissioner role.
WA rental law fears ‘grossly exaggerated’
West Australian housing advocates say there is little evidence to support claims rental tenancy changes would lead to a flood of investors selling properties.
Govt pledges to fund aged care pay rise
Labor will advocate for a significant pay rise for aged care workers in a submission to the independent Fair Work Commission.
Calls to brand Russia terrorist state
Foreign Minister Penny Wong met her Latvian counterpart in Canberra to discuss the war in Europe, China's aggression in the Pacific and the EU free trade deal.
Barilaro’s former chief at NY job inquiry
John Barilaro's former chief of staff will give evidence to the NSW parliamentary committee examining his appointment to a lucrative overseas trade role.
Door open to use Qld’s Wellcamp for homes
The empty 1000-bed quarantine facility could house vulnerable people from the surrounding area, the state's housing minister says.
Too early to tell virus has peaked: Butler
Health Minister Mark Butler says the government is yet to confirm the peak of the current COVID-19 wave has been reached.
Iraq parliament sit-in will continue: Sadr
Iraqi cleric Moqtada al-Sadr has urged his supporters to continue their sit-in at parliament until demands for early elections are met.