Refugees race against time in new Australian TV series
A new teen ABC series is putting the experience of refugees on temporary visas front and centre on Australian screens for the first time.
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Federal budget back in black for first time in 15 years
The Labor federal government has smashed its earlier forecasts for a budget surplus, although the treasurer says deficits are expected in coming years.
COVID royal commission backer says things have changed
The Albanese government has been forced to defend its decision not to set up a royal commission but rather a three-expert inquiry into the pandemic.
Qantas CEO apologises as inquiry hears damning evidence
The new chief of Qantas has apologised to Australians for poor service as a Senate inquiry was told the airline had acted like it was "above the law".
Cooler weather brings relief as firies battle blazes
Firefighters are looking to take advantage of cooler conditions as they battle to control several blazes and carry out vital hazard-reduction burns.
Calls to cut flight caps to lower prices, boost tourism
Removing a cap on the number of international flights coming into major airports would lower ticket prices and increase quality, an inquiry has heard.
Rights chief pans delay in releasing UN report on jails
A confidential UN report on conditions inside Australian jails and detention centres must be released by the government, the human rights commissioner says.
Premier dismisses public housing towers plan criticism
A plan to demolish and redevelop all of Melbourne's 44 public housing towers has been condemned for only providing homes for an extra 1000-odd public tenants.
Frydenberg puts political return on hold for boardroom
A parliamentary comeback at the next election is off the table for Josh Frydenberg as he takes on the role of Goldman Sachs Australia and New Zealand chairman.
Indigenous voting roll hits record ahead of referendum
Ahead of the start of remote voting in the Indigenous voice referendum, the electoral umpire says enrolments and other plans are well in train.
Watchdog puts a roadblock on Transurban bid for rival
The competition watchdog has put the brakes on a move by private toll operator Transurban to take a majority share in the company that operates EastLink.
Lockdowns, border closures exempt in pandemic inquiry
Experts will look into Australia's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, but decisions taken by the states on lockdowns or border closures will be exempt.
Cooler conditions bring some relief for firefighters
Firefighting crews are hoping conditions will help ease the fire risks across NSW as temperatures drop to the low 20s following a spring heatwave.
PM set to announce COVID-19 inquiry: report
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese could be poised to announce the details of a special commission of inquiry into the handling of COVID-19 pandemic.
Ads reveal pathway to success for ‘yes’, ‘no’ campaigns
Facebook ads targeting different states and a variety of age groups have shone a light on how the 'yes' and 'no' campaigns plan on winning the voice referendum.
Senator won’t stop at ‘no’ in bid for ‘X’ vote to count
Votes marked 'X' will remain informal at the upcoming voice referendum after the Federal Court dismissed a bid to have them regarded as 'no'.
Cool change gives small relief to fire crews across NSW
NSW communities near the Queensland border and on Sydney's western fringe have been told to prepare to take action as multiple bushfires burn across the state.
WA electoral reform lifts lid on political donations
Political parties in WA will be forced to disclose donations daily during elections, as the Cook government toughens campaign finance laws.
Labor driving towards secure future with jobs roadmap
Treasurer Jim Chalmers is set to release the Employment White Paper setting out policies to put secure jobs in reach of more Australians.
Public sector reforms may spell budget blues for NSW
NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey's budget figures could be in jeopardy, with interest rate rises impacting inflation in the year ahead.
Short-stay levy draws flak as housing vision unveiled
An Australian-first levy on short-term accommodation headlines a generational shake-up to Victoria's housing and planning sectors.
Recipe for change as dry spell may eat into food prices
The declaration of an El Nino event alongside a second driver of dry weather could prove to be another spanner in the works in the fight against inflation.
Millions of Australians receive welfare payment boost
The social services sector is warning small boosts to welfare will not address inequality, with the payments still keeping people well below the poverty line.
Reactions to NSW state budget and its surprise surplus
The NSW Labor government has delivered its first state budget since 2010, revealing a surprise surplus and promising to funnel spending into essential services.
Inflation cooling to plan but fuel on RBA’s watchlist
The Reserve Bank of Australia appears comfortable with the inflation outlook but there are concerns about petrol prices and a weakening Chinese economy.
Man faces court over uni stabbings, frying pan assaults
A man has faced court charged over the stabbing of two university students and assaults on two other people at the Australian National University.
Libyans protest against authorities in flood-hit Derna
Hundreds of people have gathered in Libya's flood-hit city of Derna protesting against the local council and demanding unification of the war-torn country.
NSW budget readies for rainy day with surplus surprise
A surplus will bring little comfort to many people who are not eligible for cost-of-living relief as the NSW government insists on prudent principles.
More homes put up for sale as property rebound sets in
The spring selling season looks to have started early, with national listings surging more than 20 per cent in the last month of winter.
Extra Qatar flights would have cut fares, grown tourism
Qantas is an "exceptionally aggressive competitor", a parliamentary hearing into Qatar Airways' failed bid for extra flights into Australia has been told.
US prisoners freed from Iran make emotional return home
Five Americans who were imprisoned in Iran have been welcomed back onto US soil after a prisoner swap deal.