Ukraine attack ‘illegal and immoral’: PM
The leaders of the Quad group of nations have had a candid discussion about the Russian invasion of Ukraine in Tokyo.
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Pakistan bans ousted PM’s protest march
Pakistani authorities have banned former prime minister Imran Khan's planned protest march on Islamabad.
‘Sabotage’ as UN rights head visits China
Chinese officials have accused the US and UK of trying to sabotage a visit to the country by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet.
Dutton to be elected unopposed: Andrews
Former defence minister Peter Dutton will be elected Liberal leader unopposed, says former home affairs minister Karen Andrews.
NSW considers free flu shots as cases rise
NSW hospitals are under intense pressure amid the early arrival of a potentially severe flu season during a pandemic as the state looks to lift vaccine uptake.
Fiery debate over Qld rental bond changes
The Queensland government is defending claims changes to how rental bonds are managed are designed to prop up the state's budget.
Greens call for free flu jabs in SA
The Greens have called on South Australia to follow Queensland's lead in making the flu vaccine free for everyone this winter.
Nationals to contest the party leadership
The federal Nationals will spill the leadership at a meeting next week, with one MP urging his colleagues to declare their intention to contest for the role.
Delay in ex-MP Andrew Laming court action
The Australian Electoral Commission's action against former MP Andrew Laming over Facebook posts published before the 2019 federal election has been delayed.
Chalmers to deliver economic update soon
Treasurer Jim Chalmers will deliver an economic update when parliament resumes in June or July and ahead of his first budget in October.
Albanese reinforces Indo-Pacific priority
Anthony Albanese has met his US, Japanese and Indian counterparts in Tokyo, with Australia set to host the Quad summit in 2023.
Labor well placed for majority parliament
Vote counting continues with six seats in play, but Anthony Albanese's Labor government appears on track to win a majority in the federal parliament.
Russia launches all-out assault in Ukraine
Decisive battles of the Ukraine war's latest phase are still raging in the south, where Moscow is attempting to seize the Donbas region.
Vote count continues as margins narrow
The Australian Electoral Commission's latest figures give Labor 76 seats to the coalition's 59 as the vote count continues.
Frydenberg formally concedes in Kooyong
Former treasurer Josh Frydenberg has conceded the election in his Melbourne seat of Kooyong to independent candidate Monique Ryan.
Punishment at the petrol pump: Chalmers
New federal treasurer Jim Chalmers says motorists are being punished at the bowser again, but won't promise to retain the fuel excise cut beyond September.
Care sector wants more govt pandemic help
Care sector leaders say the incoming Labor government has to prioritise ongoing pandemic concerns during its first 100 days in office.
Biden looks to expand US influence in Asia
President Joe Biden is set to launch a long-anticipated Indo-Pacific trade pact ahead of a Quad meeting in Tokyo.
Albanese bound for Quad meeting in Japan
Australia's new prime minister is travelling to Japan for a summit he says will send a message to the world of Australia's change in government.
Chalmers brings crisis experience to role
Jim Chalmers has been sworn in as the nation's treasurer, a role he brings a wealth of experience to having been advisor and chief of staff to Wayne Swan.
Election count has ALP short of a majority
The Australian Electoral Commission's latest figures give Labor 75 seats to the coalition's 59, as vote counting continues.
Biloela family home “as soon as possible”
Supporters of the Tamil family held in immigration detention believe their plight changed votes in Qld as the town of Biloela prepares to welcome them home.
Pakistan ex-PM urges march on Islamabad
Pakistan's defiant former prime minister Imran Khan has called for his supporters to march peacefully on Islamabad to press for new elections.
Labor to make Australia proud: Albanese
Australia's 31st prime minister, Anthony Albanese, has promised to make the nation proud of his government, as he and a small team of ministers were sworn in.
Liberals weigh up options for party leader
The Liberal Party is taking stock in the wake of an election defeat but is turning its focus to a replacement for Scott Morrison as leader.
Tink says independents listened to voters
The wave of newly elected women independent MPs has moderate Liberals and Labor assessing the damage in formerly safe NSW seats.
Climate, women key to future: Birmingham
The Liberal Party is looking for new direction and leadership after the Morrison government fell at the federal election on Saturday.
Star chair O’Neill quits, joins exodus
John O'Neill has quit as executive chairman of Star Entertainment ahead of his appearance at a NSW gaming inquiry into the company's Sydney casino licence.
Morrison warns against hung parliament
Prime Minister Scott Morrison continues to campaign on polling day, warning of the 'hazards' of minority government.
Albanese set to become next prime minister
Anthony Albanese will become just the fourth Labor leader to take the party to government from opposition since World War II.
Albanese to be PM as Morrison concedes
The Australian Labor Party has returned to power after nine years in opposition, but may yet govern in minority with independents and the Greens.