Security threats trigger rethink of Australia’s defence
Australia should shift its focus to long-range missiles and onshore ammunition manufacturing, the declassified version of a major defence review says.
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Millions to be spent on research into long COVID
The federal government will inject $50 million into long COVID research as a committee outlined plans for a national database of the virus.
Dodgy funeral company banked on Centrepay for payments
The Save Sorry Business Coalition is lobbying the federal government to do more in the budget to help Indigenous people ripped off by an unscrupulous company.
Disaster duty undermines key defence force role: report
Calling on defence forces to help with disaster recovery undermines their ability to protect the nation in the face of growing risks, a major review has found.
RBA rate calls still face potential parliament veto
The RBA's reviewers have called for greater independence for the central bank but say the government will still be able to step in if the board goes rogue.
Abbott urges PM to restart Indigenous voice process
Tony Abbott says the upcoming referendum on an Indigenous voice will leave Australia 'embittered and divided', whether or not the proposal is successful.
Urgent revamp needed for out-of-date defence force
A declassified version of a major defence review has recommended Australia shift its focus to long-range missiles and onshore ammunition manufacturing.
Humphries’ friends slam comedy festival ‘disgrace’
Organisers of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival have been criticised for not celebrating the comedy legend.
Albanese, Hipkins toast trans-Tasman renewal over snags
Anthony Albanese met with New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins on Sunday after momentous changes to Australian citizenship for Kiwis.
Going with the flow to charge a clean energy revolution
Non-lithium batteries may be needed for the next era of cutting-edge energy and a local firm has already done the hard yards on making them safe.
Hard defence cuts on agenda following strategic review
More details are expected following a strategic review of Australia's defence force, recommending a focus on long-range missiles and fewer land vehicles.
Citizenship pledge sparks fears of NZ brain drain
Both sides of New Zealand politics agree the lure of Australian citizenship for Kiwis makes it important to lift the standard of living at home.
New Zealand PM welcomes drop in Australian deportations
As New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins heads across the Tasman to meet Anthony Albanese, he is heartened fewer Kiwis are being deported from Australia.
UK deputy PM quits after bullying investigation
UK Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab has resigned after an investigation into complaints he bullied civil servants
Kiwis blimmin’ thrilled by Aussie citizenship embrace
Australia's Anthony Albanese and New Zealand's Chris Hipkins will meet in Brisbane this weekend after momentous changes to citizenship rules.
Missiles loaded onto defence wishlist, hard cuts marked
A strategic review of Australia's defence force has recommended a greater focus on long-range missiles as well as a reduction in land vehicles.
British Deputy PM Raab resigns after bullying probe
UK Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab's resignation means a third senior minister has departed over their personal conduct since PM Rishi Sunak took office.
The good oil has petroleum giants paying more tax
Oil and gas companies are pushing back on changes to tax that could result in the industry paying more, as the prospect of the change becomes more likely.
Ukrainians urge greater action on Russia propaganda
Ukrainian Australians have been regularly targeted by Russian propaganda and death threats, a parliamentary inquiry into foreign interference has heard.
Financial pain not over by any stretch as fears mount
Financial stress levels are low but an unexpected expense can easily push borrowers over the edge, Australian Banking Association head Anna Bligh says.
PM Albanese to attend NATO security summit
Australia will be represented by the prime minister at the NATO security summit in Europe for the second consecutive year.
Doubled rebate makes Queensland most generous state for electric vehicle purchases
Queensland has doubled the subsidy for people who buy electric vehicles with a new purchase price of up to $68,000 with a $6000 rebate on offer.
New Liberal leader speaks out on NSW party’s future
Moderate Sydney MP Mark Speakman will lead the NSW Liberals in opposition as a vote for the party's deputy leader was delayed.
Aussies together! Citizenship opens for Kiwi residents
Some 400,000 New Zealanders living in Australia will become eligible for citizenship from July, following a huge shift by Anthony Albanese's Labor government.
Top legal advice debunks anti-voice campaign, says PM
Opinion from the solicitor-general supports the Albanese government's proposed wording for the Indigenous voice in the constitution.
Ghost nets killing marine animals on ‘industrial scale’
The federal government will introduce a raft of projects to tackle fishing nets drifting in Australia's north which present a deadly obstacle for wildlife.
Crackdown on businesses faking clean energy credentials
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has announced a crackdown on companies over-egging their clean energy credentials as the government boosts investment in renewables.
Labor, Coalition at odds over RBA board appointments
As the Albanese government seeks to enact the recommendations of a review of the Reserve Bank, the coalition has queried two new appointments.
Three-strike personal drug use rule expanded in Qld
Changes to Queensland drug laws are expected to divert thousands of people caught with small amounts including cocaine and heroin away from the justice system.
Research grants review urges reduced ministerial input
Research grant funding allocations will need fewer ministerial interventions to restore trust in the process, an independent review has found.
Treasurer appoints two new Reserve Bank board members
Former workplace umpire Iain Ross and corporate director Elana Rubin have been appointed to the board of the Reserve Bank of Australia.