John Howard leads tributes to Peter Reith
Former defence minister Peter Reith has been remembered as a fierce political advocate and family man who was disliked by his opponents.
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Trump launches 2024 US presidential run
Former United States president Donald Trump has announced he will run for president again in 2024, getting the jump on his rivals.
Annual wages growth reaches 3.1 pct
Wages are tracking upwards, growing by 3.1 per cent in the year to September, but still failing to keep up with the rising cost of living.
Republicans on verge of US House majority
The Democrats are set to usher in two years of divided government in the United States as Republicans edge close to control of the House of Representatives.
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Ukrainian missile may have hit Poland
A missile that killed two people in Poland was a Ukrainian air defence missile, US President Joe Biden has reportedly told allies.
Albanese wraps G20 summit with trade talks
Anthony Albanese has joined other leaders in condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine while pushing the case for a free trade agreement with the European Union.
Australia and China reset relationship
A meeting between Anthony Albanese and Xi Jinping has been hailed as an important move towards mending Australia-China diplomatic relations.
Albanese and China’s Xi meet in Bali
In a significant diplomatic breakthrough at the G20 summit, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has had a "constructive" meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Watchdog probing Townsville casino junkets
Queensland's casino regulator is still probing Townville's Ville Resort-Casino over allegations it offered patrons illegal junkets.
US election denier loses race for Arizona
Republican Kari Lake's defeat in Arizona has capped a triumphant week for Democrats, who defied conservatives' hopes for a "red wave" in US midterm elections.
Outgoing Nats MP ‘grateful’ to Barilaro
An outgoing Nationals MP has said she will always be grateful to divisive former deputy premier John Barilaro as she farewells her career in NSW politics.
Qld top cop ‘hopes to survive’ scandals
Queensland's police commissioner says she needs more time to fix the culture of sexism, misogyny and racism in the police force after three years in the role.
Experts rule out third COVID booster shot
Despite a spike in COVID-19 cases, the country's leading vaccine advisory body says Australians don't yet need a fifth dose of vaccine.
‘Carbon capital’ plots transition road map
Australia's "carbon capital" Gladstone has developed a detailed plan for 10 years of change so no one gets left behind in the race to net zero emissions.
Christmas threatened over ports lockout
A lockout of some 580 workers by the nation's biggest tugboat operator is threatening to disrupt ports across Australia in the lead-up to Christmas.
Regions hold up as city home prices dive
Regional home prices soared during the pandemic and are so far proving more resilient to interest rate shocks than metropolitan markets.
Medibank hackers dump more data
Russian hackers have released more sensitive information and are threatening more is to come, as Medibank faces potential legal action over the hack.
White Ribbon jetski event called tone deaf
A flotilla of 50 jet skis will ride in formation to raise awareness about domestic violence in NSW, but the event has been called confusing by critics.
Albanese secures meeting with China’s Xi
Reducing Australia's dependence on China will be an important step for the nation's resilience, as Anthony Albanese secures a meeting with Xi Jinping.
Biden, Xi meet ahead of G20 summit
US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping have opened their highly anticipated meeting in Bali amid a range of tensions between the superpowers.
Petrol hits 17-week high, but relief ahead
Motorists are paying more than $2 a litre at the pump in several major cities but some cities are entering the discounting phase of their fuel cycles.
Democrats eye Georgia to boost Senate hand
Democrats are looking to victory in a Georgia runoff to give them an outright majority in the US Senate - and sway over committees, bills and judicial picks.
Democrats clinch control of US Senate
The Democrats have kept control of the US Senate, repelling Republican efforts to retake the chamber and making it harder for them to thwart Joe Biden's agenda.
COP27 half-way through, issues unresolved
COP27 negotiators are working hard to draft deals on a wide range of issues as the summit reaches the half-way mark.
PM wraps first summit with Biden meeting
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has had a meeting with US President Joe Biden as he finishes the Cambodian leg of his Southeast Asia tour.
Bill relief promised at Vic party launches
Victoria's major parties have both promised power bill relief at their official election campaign launches, ahead of polls opening for the November 26 election.
Ban looms for data breach ransom payments
The federal government is examining whether to ban companies from paying ransoms to hackers should they suffer a data breach.
Wong outlines plans on China relations
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has outlined the need to stabilise relations with China and the Pacific nations as she delivered the Whitlam Oration.
Australia commits to more Ukraine support
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has recommitted Australia's support for the Ukraine as the nation's foreign minister requests help with energy infrastructure.
Dems near Senate control with Arizona win
Democrats are one seat shy of retaining the US Senate after Mark Kelly held on in Arizona, while Republicans move closer to victory in the House.
COP27 not ready to back compo fund: EU
A European Union representative says COP27 negotiations are not ready to agree on a fund to compensate countries vulnerable to climate change.