Australia calls out nuclear plant attack
A Russian attack on a massive nuclear power plant in Ukraine shows the recklessness of the war being waged, says Foreign Minister Marise Payne.
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Recovery head rebuffs resignation calls
The federal opposition has called for the head of National Recovery and Resilience Agency to resign following remarks about flood victims.
Use of force can’t happen in Pacific: Quad
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison says the Quad group has agreed the use of force like in Ukraine should not be allowed in the Indo-Pacific region.
Flood damage expected to enter billions
Emergency Management Minister Bridget McKenzie says the federal government will continue to support flood-affected communities as the damage bill rises.
Missing man’s body found in Qld flood zone
A man's body has been found under a wharf in Brisbane, taking the death toll from devastating floods in southeast Queensland to 10.
Quad leaders to discuss Ukraine crisis
Leaders of Australia, the United States, India and Japan will come together on Thursday for a virtual meeting of the Quad alliance.
Labor MP Byrne to retire at next election
Long-standing Holt MP Anthony Byrne will retire from federal parliament at the next election, forcing Labor to quickly find a candidate.
One death, 2423 cases as WA opens borders
As Western Australia reopens to the rest of the nation, the state has recorded more than 2400 new COVID-19 cases and one death.
Russian embassy package sent for analysis
Police will conduct further analysis on a suspicious package at the Russian embassy in Canberra after a second package was cleared as non-suspicious.
Australia pushes to isolate Russian sports
Sports Minister Richard Colbeck says athletes and teams representing Russia or Belarus are not welcome in Australia.
Australia reunited as WA hard border drops
Australians are now free to travel to every state and territory after Western Australia's hard border restrictions, imposed during the pandemic, ended.
Russia, Ukraine ready for new talks on war
Ukraine is ready for another round of talks with Russia after the invasion ordered by President Vladimir Putin, but says it won't accept any Russian ultimatums.
UN to censure Russia over Ukraine
The UN general assembly is set to demand Russia withdaw its forces from Ukraine, in a move to ratchet up diplomatic pressure.
Biden says US stands with Ukrainian people
Democrats and Republicans have risen to applaud their support for Ukraine during US President Joe Biden's State of the Union address.
Australia set to be reunited as WA reopens
Pre-pandemic interstate travel will be back on the cards when WA's hard border comes down to the rest of the country.
Biden thanks Australia for Ukraine support
US President Joe Biden has thanked Australia's efforts to combat Russian aggression in Ukraine in his inaugural State of the Union address.
Minister and PM test positive to COVID-19
Senior minister Ben Morton, a close colleague of Prime Minister Scott Morrison, is also isolating after testing positive for COVID-19.
PM Morrison says he has COVID-19
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he has tested positive to COVID-19 after developing a fever.
Farmers fear for flooded crops, livestock
As communities in Queensland and northern NSW battle devastating floods, farmers are reporting significant losses.
‘Scare campaign’ kills Vic property tax
Victoria's proposed $800 million social housing levy and planning reforms package have been binned for good after the government butted heads with the industry.
Australia to provide $105m in Ukraine aid
Australia will provide lethal military aid to Ukraine including missiles and ammunition as part of a new $105 million package of support.
Little response to MP donation scheme
The Australian Electoral Commission has published the first individual donation disclosures from federal MPs and senators under a new scheme.
Defence increases flood help, rescues
Additional ADF personnel are being mobilised to assist in areas expected to receive heavy rainfall in the coming days, the prime minister has announced.
Evacuation as crane breaks mooring in Qld
Police have ordered an immediate evacuation from an area alongside the Brisbane River after a pontoon carrying a crane broke free from moorings.
Security committee to finalise Ukraine aid
The national security committee will meet on Tuesday to finalise what lethal aid Australia will provide Ukraine along with other forms of support.
Labor keen economy at centre of election
Shadow treasurer Jim Chalmers is keen for a contest on the economy in the upcoming election, calling the government's scare campaigns ridiculous.
Mask removal to boost recovery of cities
The NSW premier says the removal of masks in eastern states will help spur economic activity - because when Sydney goes well, so does the country, he says.
Flood-hit NSW gets $200m support package
The federal and NSW governments are providing $200 million in support for the storm-hit NSW to assist in infrastructure and mental health initiatives.
New COVID-19 prevention treatment approved
The medical regulator has approved a new COVID-19 treatment option for people who are medically unable to get the vaccine.
Morrison backs Russian sporting boycott
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has backed calls to boycott sporting events in Russia in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine.
Australia imposes further Russia sanctions
Australia will roll out a third round of sanctions against Russia, aligning with US and UK moves, and will provide non-lethal military equipment to Ukraine.