Cyclone threat for flood zone as federal aid unveiled
A possible tropical cyclone threatens to exacerbate damage from recent flooding as the prime minister announces relief measures for devastated farmers..
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Global minimum tax deal update backed by 145 countries
A 15 per cent global minimum tax framework has been kept as countries approved an update that allows carve-outs for some US companies.
PM softens stance as pleas mount for royal commission
The prime minister has opened the door to a royal commission into a deadly terror attack as calls for an inquiry rise from within his party.
‘Game on’: coalition aims to win back state in 2027
Thrust into the national spotlight after the Bondi attacks, the NSW opposition leader says her party is ready to govern the state ahead of the 2027 election.
Nationals great Ron Boswell, more effective than pretty
Ron Boswell was a deal-maker and implacable opponent of extremists during his 31 years as a Queensland senator.
Tributes flow for ‘giant’ of Queensland politics
Former Nationals senator Ron Boswell has died aged 85, and is being honoured for his more than three decades in federal politics.
Fears more sinkholes could appear near tunnel project
A large, gaping crater has opened at a suburban sports oval near major tunnel-boring works, sparking safety fears about whether another could emerge.
Trump and top Iran official trade threats over protests
President Donald Trump is threatening to intervene if Iran violently suppresses protesters, leading to a Tehran official warning of Mideast "chaos" if he does.
‘Rioters’ must be put in their place, Iran leader says
Iran's supreme leader has addressed protests sparked by the ailing economy, insisting "rioters must be put in their place" as the death toll rises to 10.
Trump says US to ‘run Venezuela’ after Maduro captured
Venezuela's autocratic President Nicolas Maduro and wife Cilia Flores will "soon face the full wrath of American justice" after being deposed by US forces.
‘Not a one-off’: calls grow for Bondi royal commission
Political leaders have been accused of "sitting on their hands" when it comes to addressing anti-Semitism in Australia.
Australia’s US alignment queried after Venezuela attack
The US attack on Venezuela could change Australia's stance on the Latin American country, as the country's diaspora wrangles with complex emotions.
Early lung cancer checks reach 50,000 Australians
Figures have been released six months after a free lung cancer screening program was introduced, with 10 per cent of participants detected with the disease.
Australia urges calm after US intervention in Venezuela
Venezuelans in Australia are concerned by the US military intervention in the oil-rich nation, as the Albanese government closely monitors the situation.
Interim government defiant as US holds Venezuela leader
Deep uncertainty surrounds the future of oil-rich Venezuela as its president Nicolas Maduro faces a US trial after being captured in a military operation.
Week of deadly unrest in Iran as pressure builds
Clashes and protests in Iran have claimed at least 16 lives, rights groups say, with the nation's economy in tatters and international pressure building.
Minns won’t lobby PM for national royal commission
The NSW premier will stay in his lane as calls continue to mount on the prime minister for a national royal commission into the Bondi terror attack.
Lessons from another time in secret cabinet documents
Freshly released documents from John Howard's cabinet shine a light on critical decisions from industrial relations to counter-terrorism.
Admin failures blamed for woman’s unlawful detention
Documents show the Howard government accepted a scathing report that highlighted failures in immigration after a citizen was unlawfully detained for 10 months.
Five million documents related to Epstein under review
Lawyers for the Trump administration are working "around the clock" to go through millions of documents relating to Jeffrey Epstein before the next release.
US strikes more alleged drug boats, killing eight
Eight people have been killed in the latest strikes on alleged drug trafficking boats, the US military says.
National Guard to leave Chicago, LA, Portland: Trump
National Guard forces will be removed from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland because crime in those cities has "greatly reduced", Donald Trump says.
Taiwan vows to defend itself after China military drill
Taiwan remains on high alert after China's massive military drills as President Lai Ching-te declares the island is determined to defend its sovereignty.
Blow to Australian beef producers as China hikes tariff
Australia stands to lose more than $1 billion in exports despite a free trade agreement after China upped its tariff on beef imports from all nations.
At least six killed during protests over Iran’s economy
At least six people have been killed in widening protests against Iran's worsening economy.
Industry voice in growing chorus for royal commission
Peak industry groups are adding their weight to mounting calls for a federal royal commission into the Bondi Beach terror attack.
‘Absolutely essential’: premier backs swift protest ban
Rushed laws that allow police to ban protest marches following terror attacks could prove to be divisive rather than calming, a senior legal figure warns.
Hope, kindness celebrated on bittersweet Christmas
Australians have been urged to come together and look after each other during a holiday season tainted by a shooting at the nation's most iconic beach.
Israel kills Iran Quds Force figure in Lebanon
Israeli forces say they have killed a key operative of Iran's Quds Force in Lebanon.
Zelenskiy hopeful of new Trump meeting in peace talks
A meeting with US President Donald Trump will happen "in the near future", Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.
Motive probed after suspect ID’ed in Hanukkah car fire
Police are keeping an open mind over the motive of a 47-year-old person of interest alleged to be involved in a fire of a car bearing a Hanukkah sign.