Costing row dominates SA election campaign
The South Australian Liberal government and the Labor opposition are at odds over election promises and how the parties will pay for them.
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Qld calls for federal flood-alert upgrade
The Queensland government has called on its federal counterpart to help upgrade the state's warning network after recent flooding inundated the southeast.
SA Labor reveals election costings
The South Australian opposition has revealed the costings for its election promises ahead of Saturday's poll.
Aust can do more for Ukraine refugees: Qld
Queensland's premier has reflected on her grandparents' journey of escape from war-torn Europe as she called on for more to be done for Ukrainian refugees.
Timing of flood support payment questioned
As residents in four more local councils became eligible for further flood support, Labor has questioned why those payment measures took longer to be approved.
Patients wait 12 weeks for a GP in Qld
The Senate inquiry into GP services in rural Australia has heard of long wait times for a doctor in parts of Queensland, and poorly funded Indigenous services.
Star admits ‘misleading’ NAB on gaming
An inquiry into the suitability of Sydney's Star casino to hold a licence is examining due diligence at the venue and claims of links to organised crime.
Labor launches first TV ad ahead of poll
Labor will start rolling out national advertising from Friday ahead of the federal election in its first TV pitch to voters.
Ukraine needs more military aid: envoy
Ukraine's top diplomat in Canberra has warned Russia is displaying signs of pursuing genocide by attacking civilians and humanitarian corridors.
Greater jobs growth than G7 countries: PM
Australia's unemployment rate dropped to four per cent in February, with the prime minister lauding "greater growth" than the world's most advanced economies.
SA Labor to unveil election costings
The South Australian Opposition is set to unveil the costings for its election promises ahead of Saturday's poll.
Budget being framed carefully: Birmingham
Simon Birmingham says the Morrison government will "very carefully" strike a balance between tackling the cost of living and not adding to inflation pressures.
Iran frees Zaghari-Ratcliffe, Ashouri: UK
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and Anousheh Ashouri are on their way home after being released in Iran, the UK government says.
Leaders face final debate as SA poll looms
South Australian Premier Steven Marshall and Opposition Leader Peter Malinauskas have faced off in a final debate before the state election on Saturday.
Vaccine target nears as COVID cases surge
Australia is set to pass 20 million first doses in just days, but it comes as COVID-19 infections rise rapidly across the country.
Putin ‘drinking his own bathwater’: expert
Two top security heads say sanctions would need to be in place for the long term to hurt Vladimir Putin, who doesn't care about the economic pain of Russians.
Albanese attacks PM on cost of living
Anthony Albanese has hit out at the Morrison government over its approach to cost of living issues ahead of the federal election.
Kitching ostracism claims distressing: PM
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says claims late senator Kimberley Kitching had been ostracised within her party should not be dismissed.
Man dies in floodwaters in NSW far west
A man has died in far western NSW after driving his ute into floodwaters near Broken Hill.
PM hints at pairing back budget spending
Scott Morrison has hinted of the possibility of winding back government spending measures ahead of the budget.
Avoid ocean or risk diarrhoea: Hazzard
It is not wise to go swimming after a one-in-100 year flood event, as waters are likely filled with bacteria, parasites and worse.
Second Sydney train shutdown a possibility
The NSW transport minister has warned there is a "strong possibility" of a second Sydney train shutdown after fresh threats of industrial action from the union.
Two charged over threats against senator
A man and a woman have been charged over threatening messages sent to Labor senator Kristina Keneally after police raided two Sydney homes.
Qld premier’s dept ignored bullying plea
The Queensland premier's department took no action after a top public servant rejected the integrity commissioner's plea for mediation over alleged bullying.
Cruise lines welcome overturn of ban
Cruise lines will be able to resume operating in Australia from April 17, but additional safety measures will be in place.
Qld Trustee claims probed after TV report
The Public Trustee faces an independent review over claims it charged vulnerable Queenslanders huge fees, more than a year after a report revealed the practice.
WA set to host US, UK nuclear submarines
Defence will carry out a study on how WA can be used to support nuclear-powered submarines from the US and the UK as part of the AUKUS agreement.
PM prepared for more Ukraine military aid
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says Australia is prepared to support Ukraine's fight against Russia's invasion by sending more lethal and military aid.
Court reverses climate duty of care ruling
Three Federal Court judges have overturned a finding that the Australian government has a duty of care to protect children from harms caused by climate change.
Inland Rail to cut $200m from freight cost
New modelling reveals a shift from road to the Inland Rail network could slash more than $200 million a year from freight costs.
Risks for Morrison in SA election result
As South Australians go to the polls this weekend, federal political strategists will be scrutinising trends and issues.