Life sentences under ‘adult time’ laws for youth crims
Victoria has become the second Australian state to move to sentencing children as adults for serious crimes.
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Red tape ‘layers’ peeled back to build homes quicker
Drawn-out planning approvals are being sped up with a one-stop shop ticking off major projects, heightening environmentalists' concerns about fossil fuel plans.
Liberals promise more coal and gas under climate policy
The Liberals are promising cheaper power prices under a plan to abandon climate change targets that could put Australia in breach of international agreements.
Rate cut hopes evaporate with healthy jobs figures
Shares have plunged and the Aussie dollar has soared after surprisingly robust jobs figures showed the economy is running near capacity.
Stadium passes first debate, bigger test to come
An order to build an AFL stadium has passed one house of Tasmania's parliament, with the premier saying the project is an opportunity the state can't lose.
Worker shortages dampen surge in green energy, housing
As governments ramp up their housing and energy transition projects, the nation's infrastructure pipeline is coming up against a shortfall in workers.
New Epstein emails say Trump ‘knew about the girls’
The White House says the release by Democrats of emails from Jeffrey Epstein are an attempt to create a "fake narrative" to smear US President Donald Trump.
‘Whatever it takes’: Labor’s youth crime political fix
Tougher consequences for violent youth offenders pave the way for a long-time state government to return to more comfortable turf come election time.
Trump signs deal to end longest US govt shutdown
President Donald Trump has signed a bill into law that ends the longest government shutdown in US history.
Hamas reasserts Gaza control, post-war talks grind on
There are signs that Hamas is seeking to widen control over Gaza, raising doubts over whether it will cede authority as promised.
Doubts over Libs gas edict while pledging emissions cut
The opposition leader maintains the Liberals care about the environment and cutting emissions as she hits the road to sell a watered-down climate policy.
Jail time for threatening staff as retail attacks surge
Years in jail and store bans are among tougher penalties flagged by a state government tackling a troubling surge in attacks and threats on retail shop staff.
BBC apologises to Trump over documentary’s speech edit
The BBC has apologised to Donald Trump after it edited a speech by the US president in a documentary, adding that it has no plans to rebroadcast it.
Greater police presence to crack down on violent crime
Police will be deployed across more of a major state train network and shopping centres in a bid to reduce the likelihood of violent crime.
Conservatives zero in on migration after climate coup
The opposition's fight over Australia's climate targets might have been run and won, but MPs are now gearing up for a fresh battle on migration policy.
US justice complies with Trump on Epstein-Dem probe
Donald Trump has demanded the US Justice Department probe Jeffrey Epstein's alleged ties with various Democrats and others, and it says it will comply.
Secret report on cronyism comes back to bite Labor
The key finding of a major investigation into "jobs for the boys" across federal politics can be revealed after being kept secret for more than two years.
Australia to make eleventh-hour bid to seal COP31 deal
With just days before the next host of the world's biggest climate conference must be decided, Australia is doing all it can to secure its bid.
Trump to sue BBC for compensation after TV doco edit
After the BBC declined to compensate US President Donald Trump for its edited version of a 2021 speech, he now says "We'll sue them."
PM disputes price tag attached to major climate meeting
Suggestions hosting a global climate summit could cost Australian taxpayers more than $2 billion have been rejected by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
China Coast Guard sails into Japan-administered waters
Chinese Coast Guard ships have sailed through Japan-administered islands as tensions between the Asian neighbours escalate.
Coalition outlines climate plan after ditching net zero
Unlocking gas supply and opening the door to new coal-fired power stations are among the key pillars of the federal opposition's climate and energy policies.
Miners mixed on coalition’s controversial climate plan
Big mining companies are backing in some aspects of Opposition Leader Sussan Ley's plan to wind back key climate policies but are still committed to net zero.
Trump urges release of Epstein files
Donald Trump is calling on his fellow Republicans in US Congress to vote for the release of files related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Brazen lies, ballot box bullies among election antics
From intimidation at polling booths to constant social media nonsense on voting, an inquiry has has been told all about new dark sides of election politics.
Howard blasts ‘foolish’ comments, backs in Sussan Ley
John Howard warns the Liberals' constant "internal bickering" will stunt their ability to win back the public as he backs in Sussan Ley's leadership.
Epstein scandal lingers as princess visits Australia
One of the royal family's hardest-working members will arrive in Australia less than a fortnight after the King stripped a prince of his title.
US Army to buy one million drones, in major acquisition
The US Army is about to significantly ramp up its acquisition of drones with plans to buy at least a million.
Germany supports Brazil’s forest plan at climate talks
World leaders gathered on the edge of the imperilled Amazon rainforest for a second day of talks at the world's most important meeting on climate change.
Force of nature: tributes flow for Labor giant ‘Richo’
Graham "Richo" Richardson has died at 76, leaving behind a powerful legacy as a Labor powerbroker and environmental advocate.
Labor pollie Richo a factional warlord and eco-warrior
Graham Richardson was a key factional leader in the Hawke-Keating years who had a Damascene conversion in the Tasmanian bush.