‘Traumatic’: Joyce has frustrations, Hanson not buying
One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson rejects suggestions Barnaby Joyce could replace her in the right-wing party after the NSW MP said he plans to leave his seat.
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European leaders back Ukraine truce at present lines
Leaders from across Europe say the current front line in Ukraine should be the starting point of negotiations for a peace deal with Russia.
Opportunities abound for junior Indigenous rangers
Students are connecting to and nurturing Country as eleven new junior ranger programs are established across Australia.
Australia falling behind as experts call for AI urgency
The juice will be worth the squeeze for workers and businesses if Australia quickly and carefully forges on with artificial intelligence, industry figures say.
Rates cut back in the works as jobless figure spikes
An interest rate cut is back in the running on Melbourne Cup day as surprising unemployment figures offer borrowers hope of a home-loan victory.
Madagascar coup leader to be ‘sworn in as president’
The leader of Madagascar's military coup says the armed forces will be in charge of the country for up to two years before any elections are held.
Trump ready to meet with Xi in South Korea: Bessent
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says President Donald Trump is ready to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Liberals told to tout ‘values’ ahead of policy revamp
Sussan Ley has been given plenty of advice on how the Liberals should go about wooing voters following their worst-ever election result, but little is sticking.
US asks Australia for help on critical minerals supply
Australia is being called upon to join the United States in the global fight against China for critical minerals dominance.
Anti-protest powers decried as ‘outrageous overreach’
A court decision to toss out police powers to move on protesters could have wide-ranging implications for anti-protest laws around the nation.
Bereaved mum’s next fight after DV murder sentence win
The mother of a woman murdered by a former partner is hoping to redefine her daughter's legacy as she pushes for more prison time for offenders.
Crypto crackdown targets ATM laundering rackets
Powers to crack down on money laundering schemes linked to cryptocurrency and crypto ATMs could help vulnerable international students.
‘For the birds’: doubt ageing coal plants can go longer
Coal stations are reaching their end of-life and need to be retired, the Climate Change Authority chair says, regardless of moves to keep them running longer.
Embattled French PM survives no-confidence votes
France has avoided further political chaos after its prime minister survived votes of no confidence in parliament, with a hard job ahead on the nation's budget.
‘Kind of boring’: senator sick of party navel gazing
Suggestions that the coalition might benefit from a split along ideological lines are nonsense, a senator says, as a "boring" debate on its future continues.
Push for more girls in sought-after selective schools
Attempts to boost the number of girls in state selective schools will be introduced as parents flock for spots once more.
Treasurer lays groundwork for ‘golden’ US minerals deal
Australia is pushing for zero US tariffs and is dangling the carrot of a deal for critical minerals ahead of the prime minister's meeting with Donald Trump.
Parents armed with get-ready guides ahead of social ban
Parents and teachers are being recruited to the front lines of Australia's social media ban for kids, with a range of resources launched to help them prepare.
Greens threaten Labor with preference power play
Minister Murray Watt's approval of the North West Shelf gas extension looms large over a Greens move to withhold preferences from the Labor party.
Political wannabe ‘not Nazi saluting, just waving’
A failed political candidate has denied performing a Nazi salute at an AFL game, instead saying he was just waving to the players.
‘Won’t get stabbed’: Olympics-mad leader’s city sledge
A premier has taken aim at Brisbane's rival state capitals, declaring less crime and congestion will attract its workers to deliver Olympic Games projects.
Colonel sworn in as Madagascar president after coup
The commander of an elite army unit is now Madagascar's president, days after seizing power in a military coup following weeks of protests mainly by youth.
John Bolton pleads not guilty in classified info case
John Bolton has pleaded not guilty to charges accusing him of sharing classified information.
Trump reluctant to send Kyiv Tomahawk missiles
Volodymyr Zelenskiy went to the White House looking for weapons to keep fighting Russia, but met a US president more intent on brokering a peace deal.
Barnaby Joyce won’t recontest seat, keeps options open
Former Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce will not recontest his New England seat at the next election amid speculation he might join One Nation.
Anti-Trump ‘No Kings’ protests bring street party vibe
Demonstrations against Donald Trump attracted huge crowds across the US as the "No Kings" movement protested against what it sees as his authoritarian policies.
Police cop rocks, bottles as migration protesters clash
Victoria Police officers used flashbangs, pepper spray and rubber bullets to try and control crowds after a protest in Melbourne's CBD turned ugly.
‘We want him to stay’: Joyce urged to stick with Nats
Barnaby Joyce has signalled his intention to leave the National Party, but its leader says the former deputy prime minister still has a crucial role to play.
Albanese bound for critical talks with Donald Trump
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has left Australia en route for a high-stakes meeting with US President Donald Trump.
Social media ban to help target teen bullying rates
The education minister says a looming ban on social media for under-16s will help address online bullying concerns.
Colombian president a ‘drug leader’, says Trump
President Donald Trump accused Colombian President Gustavo Petro of being an "illegal drug leader", saying the US will halt payments to the country.