New national plan targets family violence
A new government plan has been unveiled to try to end violence against women and children within a decade.
politics
Govt defends big road and rail spending
The federal government hopes a near-$10 billion infrastructure investment won't do more to drive inflation as it prepares for October 25's budget.
NSW ‘short-changed’ in federal cash splash
The federal government is pledging $9.6 billion to boost road and rail infrastructure across Australia, but NSW says it has been short-changed.
‘It’s time’: NSW Labor prepares for 2023
NSW Labor leader Chris Minns has promised a fresh start for the state if his party wins in March after nearly 12 years in opposition.
Higgins’ cross-examination ends in emotion
The second week of the trial for the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins ended with her final cross-examination following evidence from other witnesses.
UK PM sacks Kwarteng, company tax to rise
The United Kingdom's corporation tax will rise to 25 per cent, Prime Minister Liz Truss has confirmed after she sacked finance minister Kwasi Kwarteng.
PM hails parental leave to Labor faithful
Australian families will get an extra six weeks of paid parental leave under a policy designed to improve gender equity and help with the rising cost of living.
UK PM fires finance minister Kwarteng
UK finance minister Kwasi Kwarteng has confirmed he has been sacked by Prime Minister Liz Truss, becoming the third chancellor to quit the government this year.
Indigenous treaty is ‘unfinished business’
First Nations people could be negotiating treaty with governments and speaking about their histories under a proposal for funding in this month's budget.
Kiwis share treaty insights with states
New Zealand's treaty negotiations minister has met with officials from Victoria and Queensland as both Australian states pursue their own Indigenous agreements.
Court hears Lehrmann’s conflicting stories
Bruce Lehrmann told security, police and his boss different reasons for being at Parliament House the night he's accused of rape, his trial jury has heard.
Queensland to reform lobbyist watchdog
The Queensland premier has tabled bills in parliament to give the auditor-general and the political lobbyist watchdog more independence.
Morrison’s staff ‘knew about alleged rape’
A former staffer has claimed he spoke to then prime minister Scott Morrison's office about Brittany Higgins' alleged sexual assault within two weeks.
Qld moves toward coercive control law
A bill introduced to Queensland parliament is the first step in system-wide domestic violence reform, the state attorney-general says.
Qld casino law offers lifeline to Star
The Queensland government has proposed a legal change that could allow Star to rehabilitate itself in time to open its $3.6 billion Brisbane casino next year.
Inflation still ‘public enemy number one’
The inflation dragon is still breathing fire as the treasurer says higher-than-expected US inflation will have implications for Australia.
Local cafes key to plastic-free beaches
Hundreds of thousands of dollars will be spent helping local businesses eliminate single-use plastics to keep some of Australia's most iconic beaches clean.
Australia ends mandatory COVID isolation
It's no longer necessary for people with COVID-19 to isolate, with Australian authorities scrapping rules which have been in place for years.
Brittany Higgins’ final day in witness box
Brittany Higgins has finished providing evidence in an emotional cross-examination, saying her former colleague physically violated her in Parliament House.
Qld mining lobby applauds govt backflip
Proposed Queensland laws will make it easier for communities to object to mines, but existing mines won't be subject to modern environmental rules.
Incoming Star CEO plans to ‘rebuild trust’
Incoming CEO at Star Entertainment Group Robbie Cooke has vowed to "rebuild trust" as he steps into the top job at the embattled gaming company.
Budgets ‘best buffer’ to global recession
Headwinds facing the global economy require a coordinated international response, Jim Chalmers has told at a meeting of central bank and economic officials.
Brutal dressing down at Centrelink inquiry
Public hearings into the robodebt scandal are fast approaching but the royal commission is still waiting for a stack of important documents.
Queensland minister apologies for slur
Queensland agriculture minister Mark Furner has "unreservedly apologised" for making a "dopey, stupid woman" comment in parliament.
Brisbane dam releases water in flood plans
The Queensland government has authorised Wivenhoe Dam operators to release drinking water into the Brisbane River in preparation for possible floods.
Vacancy tax pitch for Qld housing crisis
The Queensland Greens hope the threat of tens of thousands of dollars in tax will encourage investors with vacant homes to return them to the rental market.
Labor’s new plan to slash consultancy bill
The finance minister has outlined a new plan to cut back on consultancy fees while the treasurer has promised to leave controversial stage three tax cuts alone.
Australia’s anger at Bali bombings event
A senior Australian minister has expressed distress and disappointment after vision of the Bali bombings was played at a commemorative event in Indonesia.
Manufacturers turn ideas into jobs: report
A bed that watches vital signs and 3D-printed racing bikes are among the projects helped over the line by an industry-led advanced manufacturing centre.
Ex-minister to front Lehrmann’s rape trial
Former defence industry minister Linda Reynolds will give evidence at the criminal trial of Bruce Lehrmann, who is accused of raping Brittany Higgins.
Australia could address Europe gas crisis
Australia could support Europe through the energy crisis by increasing exports of gas to the continent as it faces winter without Russian pipeline supply.