Sugar levy a must for next govt: experts
With Australians drinking 2.4 billion litres of sugary drinks a year, health experts are calling for a 20 per cent levy to cut obesity.
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WA health system fears amid virus surge
COVID-19 cases in Western Australia have surged, prompting calls for the re-introduction of some restrictions, including masks.
Gunner steps down as NT chief minister
Northern Territory Chief Minister Michael Gunner has resigned, saying he knew it was time to go when he held his new baby son in his arms.
PM continues to back outspoken Deves
Prime Minister Scott Morrison continues to back his controversial pick for Warringah, Katherine Deves, saying more women are needed in parliament.
Stagnant wages are ‘untenable’: Albanese
The opposition leader has backed a rise in the minimum wage of 5.1 per cent, as the Fair Work Commission weighs up the evidence for a hike.
Parties joust over federal integrity body
Anthony Albanese says a federal integrity body would be one of his first priorities, while Scott Morrison defended his rejection of state models.
Violence rocks Sri Lanka as PM quits
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has resigned after clashes broke out between rival political activists in the Sri Lankan capital Colombo.
Ukraine’s Odesa douses fires after strikes
Russian forces have hit targets in the east and south of Ukraine and are pushing to defeat the last Ukrainian troops holding out in a steelworks in Mariupol.
Putin says West was preparing to invade
Russia's intervention in Ukraine was necessary because the West was "preparing for the invasion of our land, including Crimea", President Vladimir Putin says.
Labor vows protection for LGBTQIA students
As debate returns on religious discrimination laws, Labor has promised to protect LGBTQIA school students if elected.
Heritage listing for Lake Burley Griffin
Environment Minister Sussan Ley has approved the Commonwealth heritage listing of Lake Burley Griffin and adjacent areas in the ACT.
Petrol prices up again despite tax support
Petrol prices are continuing to climb across Australia, with some cities paying more than 180 cents a litre as global factors undermine the cut in fuel excise.
Qld hospital capacity crisis impacts cops
Queensland police are being kept off the front line due to ongoing capacity issues in emergency departments at the state's hospitals, a union says.
Police probe 23 election-related cases
A special federal police team has so far received 47 complaints relating to the election campaign, with 23 investigations launched.
PM welcomes Payne Solomon Islands talks
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says talks between Foreign Minister Marise Payne and her Solomon Islands counterpart were a positive step forward.
Religious laws still a priority: Morrison
Scott Morrison has pledged religious discrimination laws would still be a priority for the government in the next term, should the coalition get re-elected.
Olympics president returns to Brisbane
IOC president Thomas Bach returned to Brisbane from a Pacific tour and says the Olympic spirit is alive and well across the region.
Morrison, Albanese in fierce TV debate
Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese have clashed in Sunday's election debate with the leaders grilled on national security, the pandemic and living costs.
Lib MP ‘unchanged’ on LGBT student stance
Victorian Liberal MP Katie Allen has indicated she will always protect gay and transgender students, as debate on religious discrimination laws resurfaced.
‘Busy’ LNP candidate faces police probe
The Australian Electoral Commission has referred a federal election candidate to police after concerns were raised over his enrolment and nomination.
Pronged dog collars to be banned in Qld
The first review of the state's animal cruelty laws in two decades has led to proposed changes including banning certain types of dog collars and pig poisons.
WA boosts COVID-19 funding in budget
The West Australian government will allocate more cash to its COVID-19 response in this week's state budget as SA launches a vaccine advertising blitz.
Greens to call for young voter ‘uprising’
Greens Leader Adam Bandt says young people have to fight for their future as the party turns to first-time voters to strengthen their foothold in Canberra.
Morrison defends feisty debate performance
After a shouty contest with Labor leader Anthony Albanese, the prime minister has defended his performance in the second leaders' debate.
PM defends mining in pitch to WA voters
Scott Morrison says the mining sector was helping to solve climate issues rather than heating the planet, during an address in Perth.
Economic argy-bargy among party leaders
Anthony Albanese and Scott Morrison have been quizzed on economic management, with a fortnight to go until polling day.
Sri Lanka govt declares state of emergency
Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has declared a state of emergency in the country effective from midnight, officials say.
PM warning to stick with him over Labor
The prime minister is promoting the coalition's commitment to national security and warns against switching to Labor who want to drive down cost of living.
New effort to evacuate Mariupol civilians
Russia's new war front in Mariupol is aimed at limiting Ukraine's access to the Black Sea, vital for its grain and metals exports.
NSW regional health inquiry urges review
People living in rural, regional and remote NSW have poorer health outcomes and inferior access to health and hospital services, a report has found.
PM denies abandoning inner-city seats
Scott Morrison has brushed off suggestions he's avoiding campaigning in inner-city Liberal seats at risk of falling to independent candidates.