Pandemic exposes need for health reform
As doctors and medical experts are honoured for their efforts in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, the peak body says health reform is essential.
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Trump ‘lit the flame’ of US Capitol attack
A public hearing into the 2021 US Capitol riot has been told then-president Trump "lit the flame", with even his daughter not believing claims of election fraud
Aust at halfway mark for fourth COVID shot
About 52 per cent of Australians aged 65 and over have received their fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose.
Australia to update UN climate submission
Anthony Albanese says Australia will update its nationally determined contribution to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
PM change a chance at trans-Tasman ‘reset’
Jacinda Ardern says the arrival of Anthony Albanese is an opportunity to reset relationships between New Zealand and Australia.
Ukraine envoy seeks Australian free trade
Ukrainian ambassador to Australia Vasyl Myroshnychenko has called for a free trade agreement to help bolster investment and development in the war-torn country.
New home sales declined in May: report
The Housing Industry Association said new home sales fell by 5.5 per cent in May and further declines are expected as rising interest rates take hold.
Wind, solar to power Rio Tinto aluminium
New wind and solar farms will be used to power Rio Tinto's aluminium assets in the Gladstone region, as the mining giant looks to halve emissions by 2030.
Dutton calls on Labor to fix terror laws
The Labor government must fix the law after a High Court decision overturned powers to strip dual-nationals of Australian citizenship, Peter Dutton says.
Qld govt to meet council over gas plans
Activists have expressed concern over Arrow Energy's application to extend two controversial gas exploration leases in Queensland's southeast.
Cabinet backs in energy market changes
Federal cabinet has endorsed a range of gas market measures to back decisions made by Australia's energy ministers on Wednesday.
NT rocket launch bolsters space skills
NASA will launch rockets from the Northern Territory outback to study astrophysics and planetary science only observable from the southern hemisphere.
Stoush over carbon credit ‘fraud’ heats up
A whistleblower is doubling down on criticism of carbon credits as a "fraud" on the environment and taxpayers, despite a review rejecting his accusations.
Qld and NSW bridge divide with Origin bet
A wager made by the premiers of Queensland and NSW will make this year's State of Origin hard to forget for fans of the losing side.
High Court rules terrorism laws invalid
The High Court has found laws allowing terrorism-convicted dual nationals to be stripped of their Australian citizenship are unconstitutional.
NDIS boss joins quit queue after Labor win
National Disability Insurance Scheme Minister Bill Shorten says the agency's CEO will step down ahead of a new head being confirmed in the coming months.
New trial date for Higgins rape accused
Bruce Lehrmann's trial will begin on June 27 for allegedly raping former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins in a ministerial office in Parliament House.
Drug accused faces Australia extradition
The top Dutch court has dismissed an appeal by Canadian man Tse Chi Lop against his extradition to Australia where he faces trial for alleged drug trafficking.
Wong, Blinken hold Indo-Pacific talks
A two-day official visit to Indonesia by Anthony Albanese has aroused the interest of the US, with Penny Wong speaking to her counterpart Antony Blinken.
Edict for gas storage amid energy crisis
Energy Minister Chris Bowen has instructed the Australian Energy Market Operator to procure and store gas to help avoid future energy crises.
Tamil family touches down in Queensland
A family of Tamil asylum seekers have arrived in Queensland on their way to new hometown Biloela, arriving from Perth after release from immigration detention.
Chalmers does not see risk of recession
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says he is not worried about the Australian economy going into recession, but he acknowledges inflation poses a major challenge.
Qld govt mulls new community group funding
Community centres in Queensland will have their funding model reviewed as the state government develops a 10-year plan to address social isolation.
Road toll relief coming in NSW budget
The NSW government has announced cash relief for Sydney toll road users in the upcoming budget, but the opposition says it's a band-aid solution.
Renewables ambition solution to bill shock
Parts of Australia have avoided soaring power prices thanks to high levels of renewable energy as experts call for a faster national grid overhaul.
Rate spike ‘difficult news’ for households
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the 50 basis point increase in the cash rate by the Reserve Bank of Australia will be difficult news for households.
Albanese wraps up two-day Indonesia visit
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has made a visit to the Indonesian port city of Makassar, ending a two-day trip to the Asian nation for leader talks.
COVID lockdowns arrest Australian crime
Harsh lockdowns and COVID-19 restrictions helped curb certain crimes across Australia, as new data shows physical assaults steadily declined in some states.
UK’s Boris Johnson reasserts leadership
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson called his senior cabinet ministers together to reassert the government's agenda, after a damaging confidence vote.
Russian giant sues Rio over Qld refinery
Russian companies have filed papers in the Federal Court arguing Queensland Alumina Limited had no right to cut them out of the business because of sanctions.
NSW wage boost ‘insult to injury’: unions
Nurses, teachers and other public servants will get a three per cent pay rise in the NSW budget, but workers are still planning further industrial action.