US fighter jet shoots down object over northern Canada
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says that on his order a US fighter jet has shot down an "unidentified object" flying high over northern Canada.
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People will ask why voice wasn’t delivered earlier: PM
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called on people to not only vote "yes" for an Indigenous voice, but to actively campaign for it.
Perrottet’s brothers dodge NSW inquiry into developers
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet's brothers have failed to respond to a parliamentary inquiry into the influence of property developers on a Sydney council.
‘I’ll be the first PM to march in Mardi Gras’: Albanese
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he will join the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras with Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
All bets are off since razzle dazzle of first casino
Australia has a long history of gambling, but 50 years after the first casino opened its doors, the industry is in tatters, facing legal and regulatory reform.
Shock number of health practitioners referred
Inappropriate sexual relationships with patients, and wrongfully issuing vaccination exemptions were among the referrals made about Australian health workers.
Palmer company ordered to repay $44.6m private jet loan
Clive Palmer's Queensland Nickel has been handed a court order to pay for a private jet that the businessman used for his 2013 federal election campaign.
Protester in hospital after Iran embassy police tackle
A video posted to social media shows a protester outside the Iranian embassy in Canberra being thrown to the ground by police after a verbal altercation.
Aussies missing as rescuers fly to Turkey quake zone
Two Australians remain unaccounted for amid earthquake devastation in Turkey as seasoned rescue teams travel to the disaster zone.
‘Come to us’: Indigenous leaders’ message to Dutton
A group of Indigenous delegates is seeking talks with Opposition Leader Peter Dutton on the voice to parliament to make the proposal a bipartisan one.
Dutton opts to be underdog as Libs fight to retain seat
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says it will be a difficult task to win the upcoming Aston by-election, despite history being on his side.
Chinese balloon could collect intelligence signals: US
The US government says China's army is likely behind a spy program that has targeted more than 40 countries on five continents with surveillance balloons.
RBA backs power bills relief plan to help ease costs
As Treasurer Jim Chalmers has seized on support for a power bill relief plan as he meets his state and territory counterparts online.
NSW leaders clash over privatisation, tolls and wages
Dominic Perrottet and NSW Opposition Leader Chris Minns have traded blows over privatisation, with the premier refusing to rule out selling more state assets.
Alan Tudge bows out of ‘unforgiving’ federal politics
Former coalition cabinet minister Alan Tudge has cited health and family reasons for his decision to quit federal politics in an emotional speech to parliament.
Four Australians missing after deadly Turkey earthquake
Four Australians are unaccounted for after the deadly earthquake in Turkey and Syria as the government and community organisations scramble to help.
Defence minister’s promise on three-way submarines deal
Australian sovereignty won't be affected when the country acquires nuclear submarines, despite a reliance on the US and UK for help, the defence minister says.
‘Be proud’: Political unity plea for Indigenous voice
Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney has called for solidarity on the voice to parliament as the political debate is consumed by administrative details.
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AGL posts $1.1b loss, warns price caps risk investment
AGL Energy has posted a $1.1 billion first-half loss on decarbonisation costs and warns gas price caps imposed by the federal government put investment at risk.
First coal shipments to China stokes trade optimism
Trade Minister Don Farrell has welcomed improvement in relations with Beijing as Australia's first coal shipments in years await Chinese clearance.
Coal mine rejection not broad precedent, says minister
Tanya Plibersek has defended her decision to block Clive Palmer's proposed coal mine in Queensland on the edge of the Great Barrier Reef.
PM rules out taxpayer funding of voice campaigns
Anthony Albanese says public funds should not be used to finance the 'yes' or 'no' campaigns for the voice to parliament referendum.
First coal shipment to China stokes trade optimism
The trade minister says an improvement in the trade relationship with Beijing is welcome as the first coal shipment in years awaits Chinese customs clearance.
AGL Energy slams government intervention, posts H1 loss
AGL Energy has posted a first-half loss, citing the cost of decarbonisation, coal plant outages and challenging energy market conditions.
Nuclear subs to be a ‘three-way solution’: Marles
Australian sovereignty won't be affected when the country acquires nuclear submarines despite a reliance on the US and UK for help, the defence minister says.
US ‘briefed 40 countries on China spy balloon incident’
Diplomats briefed by US officials about a Chinese balloon say they were told its flight path did not conform with natural wind patterns.
Barrier Reef fears sink Palmer’s push for new coal mine
A central Queensland project proposed by Clive Palmer has become the first coal mine to be refused under national environmental laws.
Higgins willing to appear in Lehrmann defamation case
Brittany Higgins says she is willing to appear as a witness in any civil action brought by her former colleague Bruce Lehrmann alleging he was defamed.
Court told terrorist detention order ‘likely negligent’
Lawyers for convicted terrorist Abdul Nacer Benbrika are arguing his continued detention after completing his prison sentence is a "deprivation of liberty".
Code of conduct needs parliament culture shift: staffer
Parliamentarians and their staff will be subject to a new code of conduct, but a former employee says it will take consistent work to change the culture.
Spare uni beds to be converted to emergency housing
University lodgings in Brisbane will be converted into emergency accommodation amid reports of weekly rent increases as high as $325 a week.