Judge dismisses bid in Higgins rape case
A man has failed in his bid to halt court prosecution for the alleged rape of former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins at Parliament House.
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Solomons didn’t raise issue over AUKUS: PM
Scott Morrison has hit back at criticism from the Solomon Islands prime minister over a lack of consultation on the AUKUS security pact.
Albanese returns to campaign after COVID
Labor leader Anthony Albanese will make his return to the campaign trail on Friday after a week in COVID isolation at his Sydney home.
Aged care workers to strike for better pay
The aged care workforce has voted to go on strike in the middle of the federal election campaign in a push for better pay and conditions.
Deves denies transphobia despite comments
Embattled candidate Katherine Deves has apologised for her controversial comments on transgender women in sport but denied she is transphobic.
Surge in power bills adds to cost woes
High international fuel prices and outages at coal-fired power plants are pushing wholesale electricity costs up across Australia, the market operator says.
‘My people’: Joyce campaigns in Queensland
Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce knows he isn't a popular politician - especially in the city - but he doesn't let that get in the way of his campaigning.
Abbott, Rudd reunite at Old Parliament
Old Parliament House, now home of the Museum of Australian Democracy, has reopened with an exhibition launched by Kevin Rudd and Tony Abbott.
‘No housing crisis’, says John Howard
As debate rages about inflation, John Howard says there is no housing crisis but acknowledges there are pressures to be resolved in the sector.
Inflation sparks power price hike debate
Inflation rising to 5.1 per cent has consumers worried about what it will mean for their power bills and hip pockets as the government works to allay concerns.
Albanese to emerge from COVID isolation
Anthony Albanese's home isolation is set to end as the opposition leader recovers from COVID-19.
PM must own up to inflation cause: Labor
The prime minister asks voters to trust the LNP as they brace for an interest rate rise but Labor says he must own up to his government's economic failures.
Indonesia widens palm oil export ban
Analysts say vegetable oil prices are soaring as Indonesia widens an export ban on raw materials for cooking oil to include crude and refined palm oil.
Morrison, Joyce defend coalition unity
The prime minister and deputy prime minister publicly defended the strength of their coalition after ructions over the government's net zero emissions pledge.
Premier sparks walkout at NSW school
Dozens of teachers walked off the grounds of two northwest Sydney schools in protest after a visit from the NSW premier and education minister.
Sharkie to negotiate with government first
South Australian Centre Alliance MP Rebekha Sharkie says she would negotiate with the coalition first in the event of a hung parliament at the election.
What they said on day 17 of the campaign
What Scott Morrison, Anthony Albanese and their teams said on the 17th day of the election campaign.
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Labor pledges action on NT remote housing
Federal Labor has pledged to provide $100 million for housing in remote Indigenous communities in the Northern Territory if elected.
Brisbane Olympic board seeks 2032 boss
Appointing a chief executive for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics and Paralympics is the top priority of the organising committee board.
Tas to lift close contact isolation rule
Tasmania will drop the seven-day isolation requirement for close contacts of COVID-19 cases from May 2.
Qld opposition backs 50-50 health funding
The Queensland Liberal National Party says a 50-50 split on hospital funding with federal government "would be ideal" but capacity issues must also be fixed.
PM dismisses climate infighting claims
Scott Morrison says the government has resolved the issue of party division on climate change, despite remarks from Nationals colleagues.
Labor unveil budget plan, PM touts regions
As Labor outlined its economic strategy, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has made a direct pitch to regional voters as climate divisions loom.
Imminent rate hike tipped as CPI spikes
A surge in annual inflation to above five per cent has financial markets tipping a cash rate rise when the Reserve Bank board meets on May 3.
Labor, government face off over inflation
Cost of living pressures will emerge as an election issue, as economic figures are released and a one-off $250 payment will be made to six million Australians.
Nationals warn independents risk security
The election of independent candidates would risk Australia's national security, Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce argues.
Ukraine ambassador warns of domino effect
Ukraine's ambassador to Australia has appealed for more military assistance, warning of future threats to the Indo-Pacific.
Troy Buswell avoids jail over WA assaults
Former West Australian Liberals leader and state treasurer Troy Buswell has received a suspended jail term after admitting repeatedly assaulting his ex-wife.
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Indonesian teen smugglers’ names cleared
Teenage Indonesian fishermen jailed in Australia as adults for people smuggling offences have cleared their names.
Masks to stay in SA high schools
The South Australian government has decided to maintain mask use in high schools for another four weeks.
LNP net-zero position unclear: Labor
A Nationals senator has declared a pledge of net-zero emissions by 2050 "dead," as Labor questions the strength of the government's emissions commitment.