China-Solomons deal ‘deeply disappointing’
Australia has described a security deal between the Solomon Islands and China as deeply disappointing, with Labor criticising the government's response.
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China, Solomons ‘sign security pact’
A security pact between China and the Solomon Islands that has prompted concern from Australia and New Zealand has been signed, Beijing's foreign minister says.
PM, Albanese face up to voters in debate
The Liberal and Labor leaders aim to reach voters in Wednesday's debate but political scientists say Australians may have already made up their minds.
Calls to ease COVID-19 isolation rules
Business groups say it's time to scrap the seven-day isolation period for household contacts of people with COVID-19, which they blame for staff shortages.
Coalition pledges loan scheme for farmers
Budding farmers will be helped to buy their first property under a federal coalition promise to guarantee up to 40 per cent of their commercial loan.
Morrison makes pitch to WA mining industry
Scott Morrison has used a trip to Western Australia to announce the location of two new hydrogen hubs and more funding for critical mineral supply chains.
Labor, Liberals rule out independents deal
As polls point to a surge of support for independents and minor parties, Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese have ruled out crossbench deals to form government.
Albanese ‘keeps it real’ on campaign trail
Anthony Albanese is determined to have "real interaction" while the coalition sticks with stage-managed events, Labor campaign spokeswoman Katy Gallagher says.
New mines key to health, welfare: Joyce
As the coalition seeks to turn the election debate to economic issues, Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce says sources must be found to fund spending promises.
Labor switches to attack as stocks dive
Anthony Albanese has visited Brisbane to take aim at the prime minister's record, as Scott Morrison talks up defence jobs in Western Australia.
PM promotes Ruston to health portfolio
Labor leader Anthony Albanese said the appointment of Social Services Minister Anne Ruston as health minister is a sign of Medicare cuts to come..
PM picks new minister, Albanese annoyed
Scott Morrison has announced his new health minister, but Anthony Albanese largely kept a low profile in respect of Easter Sunday.
Judge heads gay, trans hate crime inquiry
NSW has appointed a Supreme Court judge to oversee a special inquiry to investigate gay and transgender hate crimes committed in Sydney between 1970 and 2010.
PM won’t budge on federal ICAC
As Labor pledges to legislate a federal corruption watchdog by year's end, the prime minister says he'll only introduce his version if it's unopposed.
WA Liberal Ben Small resigns from Senate
West Australian Liberal Ben Small has tendered his resignation from the Senate after discovering he is a dual citizen of New Zealand.
Independents could have their day at poll
A growing number of independents are contesting seats in the federal election and they could be the crucial factor for who forms government.
Infrastructure props up Nats campaign hope
The Nationals are throwing resources into flipping the seats of the Hunter and Lingiari from Labor but will need to defend territory in Queensland and NSW.
Retailers to enjoy Easter sales boost
New research predicts retailers will enjoy a $7.1 billion sales boost this Easter holiday weekend, with Saturday one of the top 10 trading days of the year.
Leaders contradicted in campaign ‘pause’
Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Labor leader Anthony have both been contradicted by members of their own sides during the Good Friday "pause" in campaigning.
PM’s security detail in Tassie car crash
A security car in the prime minister's detail has rolled and crashed on a Tasmanian road, with officers taken to hospital for treatment.
Tudge staffer wants payout details freed
The former staffer of federal MP Alan Tudge wants to release the government from confidentiality over the settlement she received.
Queensland lifts vax, check-in mandates
Unvaccinated Queenslanders can return to many venues after changes to mandates officially came into effect.
Qld lures tradies for flood recovery
Queensland has launched a campaign to encourage interstate tradies to relocate and help with the southeast flood clean-up.
New sanctions for 14 Russian businesses
Australia has slapped fresh sanctions on 14 Russian state-owned businesses in the wake of the Ukrainian invasion.
Queensland leads nation in carbon farming
An industry scorecard finds Australia is leading the world on carbon farming, but uncertainty hangs over the sector with Labor pledging a review if elected.
PM defends delay on integrity commission
Scott Morrison has denied he broke a campaign promise by not setting up a national integrity commission during the government's recent term in office.
PM announces Tas timber industry support
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced a support package for the forest products industry including a national innovation institute based in Tasmania.
Queensland Health under pressure from new Omicron wave of COVID-19
Queensland's acting premier Steve Miles says the state has one of the world's best health systems but admits it is under pressure amid COVID-19.
Biden accuses Russia of Ukraine genocide
Russian leader Vladimir Putin is attempting to "wipe out the idea" of being Ukrainian, US President Joe Biden says, speaking of a genocide in eastern Europe.
‘No doubt’ of Russian war crimes: PM
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says claims of Russian war crimes in Ukraine are beyond doubt, as investigations continue into possible chemical weapon use.
Rate rise risk unnerves mortgage holders
Households with a mortgage have posted a steep drop in confidence due to concerns a cash rate rise by the RBA is just months away.