Australia looks for PNG health partnership
Australian MPs are in Papua New Guinea for a first-hand look at the health situation in the hopes of forming stronger partnerships with the northern neighbour.
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Russian flag displayed at AO despite ban
Fans at the Australian Open have been banned from displaying Russian and Belarusian flags.
Tributes flow for ‘warrior’ Jim Molan
Liberal senator and former major-general Jim Molan has died aged 72 after a sudden decline in his health, his family confirmed in a statement on Tuesday.
Alarm grows over Aussie’s death sentence
Sydney man Majid Kazemi has been sentenced to death after the Iranian regime accused him of being involved in the deaths of government militia members.
Gas companies needed ‘rules of the game’
The gas industry has defended decisions to pause new gas contract negotiations amid uncertainty about the federal government's energy price relief plan.
Treasurer optimistic on real wage growth
The federal government expects wages will keep growing strongly as inflation moderates, ultimately leading to real wage growth by 2024.
China a ‘big story’ for Australia’s growth
Treasurer Jim Chalmers remains upbeat about Australia's resilience in the face of economic headwinds and some domestic challenges.
Thousands of incidents in disability homes
More than 7000 incidents, including serious injury, abuse and neglect, have been reported in disability group homes in the past four years.
Gas price cap places pressure on retailers
Retailers have been struggling to access affordable long-term gas for their industrial and commercial customers, raising questions about energy policy.
Crossbench MP to refer Perrottet to police
The NSW Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party will refer the premier to police to test whether he breached a seldom enforced law on declarations.
PNG aid is in the national interest: PM
Anthony Albanese says providing aid to Papua New Guinea is in the national interest as the opposition says it's disappointing a security deal wasn't signed.
PNG offers Albanese climate change lesson
A senior Papua New Guinea politician has welcomed attention on climate change as Anthony Albanese wrapped up a two-day tour of Australia's northern neighbour.
MP calls for Perrottet’s head over costume
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet's admission he wore a Nazi costume at his 21st birthday party has prompted a leading cross-bencher to call for his resignation.
AMA urges action on elective surgery
The Australian Medical Association is urging governments to provide extra funding to address a huge backlog of patients waiting for elective surgery.
Next mining boom to lift up disadvantaged
Australia's rich critical mineral and clean energy resources could be harnessed to drive economic prosperity as seen in the mid-2010s mining boom.
Floods to wreak further havoc on economy
Natural disasters caused billions in damage to the Australian economy in 2022 and the bill is expected to rise from further floods.
Premier ‘deeply ashamed’ over Nazi costume
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet says wearing a Nazi uniform to his 21st birthday party was a naive, terrible mistake.
Albanese wants PNG-based team in NRL
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has used a major speech to call for a Papua New Guinea-based, Pacific Islander team to be included in the National Rugby League.
Australia and PNG to strengthen security
Australia and Papua New Guinea are one step closer to strengthening their relationship as the countries take the next step in committing to a new security deal.
Ukraine denies battle for Soledar is lost
Russian mercenaries say they have captured the mining town of Soledar as the Ukraine says it is holding out and Moscow has not claimed victory.
Carbon border tariff on the table
The government is considering a tariff on polluting imports so that Australian firms covered by environmental regulations can remain competitive.
Berejiklian ICAC report due after election
The NSW corruption watchdog says it will deliver its report into former premier Gladys Berejiklian after the state election.
Annual inflation bounces back
Housing and transport costs fed into Australia's higher inflation score for November after a softer October result.
‘Difficult day’ following Pell’s death: PM
Cardinal George Pell has been hailed by a former prime minister as a "saint for our times", while Anthony Albanese has passed on the nation's condolences.
Good news for renters as hot market cools
The red-hot rental market seems to be cooling but vulnerable renters are still under pressure from sky-high prices.
China’s blunt words to Australia and Japan
Chinese ambassador Xiao Qian says Japan's failure to apologise for its conduct during World War II means it could again go to war with Australia in the future.
Big emitters get help to manage emissions
New compensation will go to big emitters under a revamped scheme designed to support heavy industry to cut pollution more quickly while remaining profitable.
Labor plans major social housing overhaul
Labor's planned restructuring of the NSW social housing system is an exercise in bureaucracy instead of building more homes, Premier Dominic Perrottet says.
Pilot says US extradition bid ‘political’
A former US military pilot facing extradition to the US has said he will fight what he calls a "political" bid that has singled him out.
Bolsonaro supporters detained after riots
While former leader Jair Bolsonaro is in a Florida hospital, about 1500 of his supporters have been arrested after storming through Brazil's seats of power.
Russia steps up attack on Donbas town
Ukraine has sent reinforcements to defend the salt-mining town of Soledar in the Donbas as Russia intensifies its assault on the area.