Former MP Craig Thomson facing new charges
Former federal Labor MP Craig Thomson is facing numerous fraud charges and is also accused of breaching an apprehended violence order on the NSW Central Coast.
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Morrison Government promises $5.4 billion to build Hells Gate Dam
Funding of $5.4 billion is being put up by the federal government to build the Hells Gates Dam in North Queensland, creating jobs and opening up irrigation.
No inquiry into Kitching claims: Albanese
Anthony Albanese says there won't be an independent inquiry into allegations late Senator Kimberley Kitching was bullied while in office.
Vaccine-induced cells boost COVID immunity
T cells can provide a long-lasting immune response to COVID-19 following vaccination or infection, new Doherty Institute research has found.
Wage pressures as job demand stays strong
The National Skills Commission says job advertisements on the internet rose by a further 3.6 per cent in February.
Cost of living central in budget: Morrison
With the federal budget less than a week away, Prime Minister Scott Morrison says cost of living pressures will be a key priority.
Federal funds of $5.4 billion for Qld dam
Funding of $5.4 billion is being put up by the federal government to build the Hells Gates Dam in North Queensland, creating jobs and opening up irrigation.
Former MP Craig Thomson arrested over AVO
Former Labor MP Craig Thomson has been arrested for allegedly breaching an apprehended violence order on NSW's Central Coast.
NSW ‘can do better’ on disaster response
As NSW parliament sat for the first time since the state's deadly floods, the acting premier said the government "always can do better".
Australia avoids pushing India on Russia
Australian leaders have separated criticism of China for not condemning Russia's invasion from India, saying the latter relied on the Kremlin for security.
PM considers more Qld flooding funding
Scott Morrison says NSW endured a "very different" flood experience, baulking when asked if Queensland victims will receive the same hardship payment.
Australia to retaliate to cyber attacks
Defence Minister Peter Dutton has warned Australian businesses and critical infrastructure are targets for Russian cyber attacks.
WA Liberals leader in crime video gaffe
A video posted by the leader of the West Australian Liberals about local crime has backfired after if it emerged one of the incidents happened in Queensland.
Headdress returned home after 50 years
The traditional owners of Mornington Island have had a significant ceremonial item returned to them after it spent more than 50 years overseas.
Spotlight on right to information in Qld
The Queensland government has defended its right to information processes as the opposition calls for significant reform governing how information is disclosed.
Australia-China space gap ‘concerning’
Australia's inaugural space commander says the country needs to accelerate its space capability in the face of threats from countries like Russia and China.
NSW MP charged with historic sex abuse
NSW MP Gareth Ward has been charged with historic sexual offences including the rape of a teenage boy and the premier is calling for him to resign immediately.
ALP to set up Kitching human rights award
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has accused Labor leader Anthony Albanese of going into hiding in the wake of allegations Senator Kimberley Kitching was bullied.
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Gas frackers, cattle incompatible: inquiry
A Senate inquiry has heard the cattle industry and traditional owners cannot co-exist with gas fracking companies in the Northern Territory's Beetaloo Basin.
Labor increases pre-election lead in poll
The opposition has jumped two points in a new opinion poll, while South Australia's new premier has labelled Scott Morrison as unpopular in the state.
PM promises effective, responsible support
Consumer confidence has dropped to its lowest level since September 2020, undermined by persistent concerns over the inflation outlook.
Cost of living measures ‘responsible’: PM
As the government announced a $60 million tourism investment, Prime Minister Scott Morrison promised the upcoming federal budget would be responsible.
Government support lower than at bushfires
Just 32.2 per cent of respondents to a study said they would vote for the coalition if an election was held, a lower mark than after the Black Summer bushfires.
Australia-India deal to improve relations
Prime Minister Scott Morrison and India's Narendra Modi held a virtual summit on Monday to iron out an expected $280 million investment package.
Malinauskas sworn in as SA’s 47th premier
Peter Malinauskas has been sworn as South Australia's new premier after Labor's convincing state election victory.
Ukraine President Zelenskiy could address Australian Parliament in budget week
The prime minister is reportedly speaking to his Ukrainian counterpart about an address to the Australian parliament potentially as early as next week.
Mourners farewell ‘resilient’ Kitching
Politicians and family have remembered late Victorian senator Kimberley Kitching as "magnificently impactful" at a funeral service in Melbourne.
SA poll sends warning to federal parties
SA independent senator Rex Patrick said both Liberal and Labor could heed lessons from the state election ahead of the federal poll in May.
Careful response to cost of living: PM
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says his government is fully aware of the cost of living pressures Australians are facing and is promising a budget response.
Lismore flood victims dump debris at PM’s
Flood-impacted Lismore residents angry at Prime Minister Scott Morrison have dumped a truckload of waterlogged possessions at Kirribilli House.
Significant victory for Malinauskas: PM
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has congratulated Labor's Peter Malinauskas for his win in the South Australian election.