Australia leads Quad partners meet on sidelines of G7
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is meeting with his Quad counterparts on the sidelines of the Group of Seven summit in Japan.
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Pakistan police discuss conditions for Khan home search
Pakistani government officials and police have entered the home of former prime minister Imran Khan in Lahore.
Albanese’s new way of politics takes shape one year on
A year after the Albanese government swept to power, a cohort of parliamentary newcomers are determined to make their mark on a fresh brand of politics.
Australia slaps fresh sanctions, export bans on Russia
New sanctions targeting 21 Russian entities and three individuals have been announced by Australia as part of a co-ordinated response at the G7.
Industry plan to power Qld economy towards net zero
Sustainable manufacturing, green hydrogen and biofuels are among the focus of a Queensland development strategy to reach net zero by 2050.
New housing minister promises swift action on shortage
Queensland's new housing minister has vowed to act quickly on the shortage of affordable accommodation as she faced renewed calls to use a quarantine facility.
Slow build for timber trade take-off with China
The removal of Chinese timber import bans has been widely welcomed but the trade minister warns it will take time for the benefits to flow.
G7 tackles Ukraine conflict against Hiroshima legacy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will reportedly travel to Japan to join the leaders of the world's advanced democracies at the G7 summit in Hiroshima.
Gambling signage to be stripped from NSW pubs and clubs
Terms such as "VIP Room" will be among those banned from signage under a promised NSW government crackdown on gaming room advertising.
G7 tackles Russia and China as Albanese lands in Japan
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is in Japan for the G7 summit, where Russia's invasion of Ukraine and China's militarisation will be the focus of discussions.
Ex-health minister insists no ill will over reshuffle
Yvette D'Ath insists Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has her support after being moved from the health portfolio in a cabinet shake-up.
Health workers to ramp up strikes in pay rise fight
Health care workers will continue to hold stoppages across NSW and in every hospital as they push the Minns government to hurry up with a wage rise.
Chinese envoy slams Quad, G7 as Canberra backs Biden
Beijing has hit out at the G7 and Quad forums for stoking anti-China sentiment as Australian ministers work to allay concerns over Washington's reliability.
Aussie timber trade nailed, China eyes wine, barley
In further proof trade relations between the nations are thawing, China has announced it will resume the importation of Australian timber.
Liberals face a by-election as Stuart Robert resigns
Former Liberal frontbencher Stuart Robert has formally resigned from federal parliament, paving the way for a by-election in his Queensland seat of Fadden.
ACT top prosecutor to take leave after inquiry grilling
ACT Director of Public Prosecutions Shane Drumgold will take leave as his role in the aborted rape trial of Bruce Lehrmann comes under intense scrutiny.
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Gas the ‘main game’ as firms join political battle cry
The boss of Santos has backed Opposition Leader Peter Dutton's calls for the gas industry to stand up for itself as a key player in the energy transition.
Palaszczuk vows ‘new beginning’ with cabinet reshuffle
Queensland's premier insists she has listened and her new-look cabinet will better address key voter concerns like youth crime, health and housing.
Khan must hand over riot suspects: Pakistan authorities
Former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan says police have surrounded his house and that his arrest is imminent.
Liberal MP Stuart Robert’s absence ‘unacceptable’: PM
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has blasted retiring Fadden MP Stuart Robert for continuing to receive a taxpayer funded salary while absent from parliament.
Colleagues full of praise for Qld minister facing axe
Cabinet members insist Queensland's health minister has done a great job as the premier prepares to remove her from the portfolio in a reshuffle.
Rubbish piles up as garbo strikes spread across country
Bins will go uncollected in Sydney and Geelong as Cleanaway garbos turn down a "very competitive" pay and condition offer and call for government intervention.
Gas claims ‘ludicrous’ as energy transition fires up
The oil and gas industry is refusing to be a casualty of a net-zero world, insisting it is part of the solution in a "realistic" national strategy on supply.
Health minister removed in Qld government reshuffle
Queensland Health Minister Yvette D'ath is expected to be removed from her portfolio in a major cabinet shake up by Annastacia Palaszczuk .
Biden to address parliament during Australian visit
Joe Biden will be only the fifth US president to address the Australian parliament when he visits Sydney and Canberra for talks.
Concern over US Quad devotion after president pulls pin
Critics of the US in the Indo-Pacific might be emboldened after President Joe Biden cancelled his planned visit to the Quad leaders' meeting in Sydney.
US officials ‘re-evaluating’ Biden Australia visit plan
White House officials have warned US President Joe Biden might not visit Australia and Papua New Guinea because of negotiations over the country's debt ceiling.
‘Debacle’: Queensland forensic testing backlog blasted
The Queensland opposition is demanding to know the extent of the state's DNA testing backlog, saying it is damaging the justice system.
Judge’s sexual abuse reference in Hanson payout appeal
Pauline Hanson is appealing her $250,000 defamation loss against ex-senator Brian Burston, claiming there is proof he sexually abused his former staff member.
MP Robert’s parliament absence ‘not unusual’: Dutton
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says there's nothing unusual about outgoing MP Stuart Robert not coming to parliament after announcing his retirement.
Federal public servants offered 10.5 per cent pay hike
The chief negotiator for public service-wide bargaining has released a pay offer for commonwealth bureaucrats of 10.5 per cent across three years.