Ambassador calls for Aust envoy to return to Kyiv
The Ukrainian ambassador says he wants to take the bilateral relationship to the next level, which includes bringing Australia's ambassador back to Kyiv.
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Negotiations on cap for big polluters heat up
The government is locked in negotiations with the Greens and cross bench as it attempts to pass new climate legislation that some argue doesn't go far enough.
‘Don’t miss this opportunity’: PM warns voice opponents
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the Indigenous voice referendum is a chance to unite the nation as he cautions opponents over missed opportunities.
Qld government cops criticism over Gabba blow-out
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has confirmed $2.7 billion has been set aside for the Gabba stadium rebuild - more than double the amount estimated in 2021.
Higgins claims diary details leaked to the media
Former parliamentary staffer Brittany Higgins says journalists shouldn't have access to private material she gave police investigating her rape allegations.
NSW premier ‘disgusted’ as MP axed for photo scandal
A Liberal MP has been disendorsed for the upcoming NSW election after it was revealed he shared explicit photos of a colleague.
Tenants forced to move amid ongoing rent explosion
As some tenants are hit with 35 per cent rent increases to hold onto their home, experts say the affordability crisis will worsen.
Savers need to keep pressure on banks: RBA
Savers should switch to more competitive rates if banks aren't passing on cash rate hikes, the head of the Reserve Bank of Australia says.
Fiji parliament suspends Bainimarama for sedition
Former Fijian PM Frank Bainimarama has been kicked out of parliament for three years after criticising the president and seeking to "incite an uprising".
Minns cycles on as NSW Liberal campaign gets wobbles
NSW finance minister Damien Tudehope has quit his portfolio over a share scandal and another MP has been demoted while a Labor election hopeful has withdrawn.
Morrison calls for China sanctions, praises his efforts
Scott Morrison has used a speech overseas to spruik his efforts to call out Chinese government "bullying" and urge further pressure over human rights abuses.
Australian businesses big winners from PNG visa changes
Australia and Papua New Guinea will expand and streamline visa processing services to enable a smoother flow of business and travel between the two nations.
Defence force to join rescue team in cyclone-ravaged NZ
Australia is continuing a trans-Tasman tradition by sending an expert response team and defence personnel to New Zealand following Cyclone Gabrielle.
Labor’s ‘suburban mum’ first off in big by-election bid
The selection of a Labor candidate for the Aston by-election in Victoria is expected to be followed by a swathe of other announcements by parties and groups.
Complete Gabba rebuild in $7b Brisbane Olympics deal
A complete rebuild of Brisbane's Gabba stadium and a new 17,000 seat arena in the city will form the cornerstone's of Queensland's Olympic infrastructure.
Dutton warns vote on Indigenous voice destined to fail
Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney is pleading with Peter Dutton to engage with the voice to parliament after he sharpened his language about failure.
RBA governor sticks to the script on future rate rises
Not spooked by an unexpected uptick in the headline jobless rate, the Reserve Bank has stuck with its hawkish stance on interest rates.
National plan to tackle long COVID being developed
Health officials have told an inquiry a national plan in how to manage cases of long COVID is being developed.
Leave my family out of it: Perrottet lashes out
Dominic Perrottet has told reporters to "leave my family out of it" as he faced questions over the whereabouts of his brother who has been called to an inquiry.
Watchdog won’t probe fraud allegations against Adani
Australia's corporate regulator will not launch a formal investigation into alleged misconduct by the Adani Group due to the age of the accusations.
Robodebt royal commission extended by two months
The report into the unlawful robodebt scheme will now be handed down at the end of June, rather than the original April deadline.
Australia stands in solidarity with Ukraine against war
Ahead of the one year anniversary of Russia's invasion, Australian parliamentarians have shown bipartisan solidarity with and support for Ukraine.
Business calls on govt to clean up Sydney rubbish row
Business Sydney wants the state government to urgently end a dispute that's left thousands of tonnes of garbage piling up uncollected ahead of World Pride.
Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon steps down
Nicola Sturgeon said the time has come for her to stand down as Scotland's First Minister.
Australia needs to recruit thousands more tech workers
Australia will need 1.2 million tech workers by 2030 but is not training enough and already facing a shortfall, Tech Council CEO Kate Pounder warns.
Treaty vision includes new truth and healing inquiry
Queensland will set up a First Nations Treaty Institute and Truth Telling and Healing Inquiry under legislation to be introduced next week.
Coal and gas bargaining chip for climate change policy
The Greens will support the government's changes to the safeguard mechanism, a key climate policy, if it agrees to stop new coal and gas projects.
Charlie Teo ‘slapped’ patient across face after surgery
Star neurosurgeon Charlie Teo slapped an unconscious patient across the face in an attempt to rouse her following brain surgery, a medical inquiry has heard.
Mortgage holder rates pain ‘disturbs’ Reserve Bank boss
The Reserve Bank governor has acknowledged the pain felt by mortgage holders but says getting on top of inflation will prevent more rate rises and job losses.
Labor’s climate policy approaching Greens Senate hurdle
The federal government will need to agree to stop new coal and gas projects opening if it wants the Greens' help on a signature emissions reduction measure.
RBA boss says it’s unlikely interest rates have peaked
It's unlikely the cash rate has peaked at 3.35 per cent, the Reserve Bank boss has warned, without offering any indication of how many more to expect.