Calls to brand Russia terrorist state
Foreign Minister Penny Wong met her Latvian counterpart in Canberra to discuss the war in Europe, China's aggression in the Pacific and the EU free trade deal.
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Barilaro’s former chief at NY job inquiry
John Barilaro's former chief of staff will give evidence to the NSW parliamentary committee examining his appointment to a lucrative overseas trade role.
Door open to use Qld’s Wellcamp for homes
The empty 1000-bed quarantine facility could house vulnerable people from the surrounding area, the state's housing minister says.
Too early to tell virus has peaked: Butler
Health Minister Mark Butler says the government is yet to confirm the peak of the current COVID-19 wave has been reached.
Liberal MP to cross the floor and vote for Labor’s climate change bill
The Greens and a Liberal backbencher have signalled support for the federal government's climate change bill after Labor agreed to a series of amendments.
China fumes as Pelosi departs Taiwan
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has departed from her controversial trip to Taiwan, pledging US solidarity with the island as China continues to condemn her visit.
Iran, US, EU envoys eye new nuclear talks
Iran's top nuclear negotiator and a senior US envoy will travel to Vienna this week for talks on reviving the 2015 nuclear pact, officials say.
Iraq parliament sit-in will continue: Sadr
Iraqi cleric Moqtada al-Sadr has urged his supporters to continue their sit-in at parliament until demands for early elections are met.
Investment CEO returns to Barilaro inquiry
Investment NSW CEO Amy Brown will make a second appearance at a parliamentary inquiry investigating John Barilaro's appointment to a New York trade role.
RBA tempers language on rate rises
Economists say the RBA has laid the groundwork for less aggressive rate hikes, but the government acknowledges the latest decision will sting homeowners.
US House Speaker Pelosi arrives in Taiwan
US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi has arrived in Taiwan as China's government says her visit seriously damages peace and stability in the region.
Parliament to debate climate change bill
The Greens will reveal their stance on the federal government's climate change bill, which will be debated by MPs in the lower house on Wednesday.
Integrity focus as Vic parliament returns
A winter break dominated by the release integrity probes into Victorian Labor scandals has set the scene for the final weeks of this parliamentary sitting term.
Pelosi to spend night in Taiwan: sources
US Speaker Nancy Pelosi will visit Taiwan, sources say, as the White House decries Beijing's rhetoric over the trip and vows the US won't be intimidated.
‘Fingers crossed’ Qld over worst of virus
A decline in the number of hospital patients with COVID-19 in Queensland may point to the state passing the peak of the current wave, the premier says.
Likely rate rise will be difficult: PM
The Reserve Bank board is expected to lift the cash rate for the fourth month in a row when it meets on Tuesday, with economists tipping a 50 basis point rise.
Ayres admits one regret on Barilaro job
Embattled NSW trade minister Stuart Ayres says he should have advised former deputy premier John Barilaro not to apply for a plum US trade role.
Strike on Zawahiri delivers justice: Biden
President Joe Biden has confirmed that a US strike killed top al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri, announcing: "This terrorist leader is no more."
National response to long COVID in works
About four per cent of Australians report long-term symptoms from COVID-19, but the health minister says that number could be far greater.
Space industry pivot at Garma Festival
The Garma Festival in Arnhem Land continues this week with a speech from the head of the Australian Space Agency, Enrico Palermo..
Greens to introduce climate trigger laws
The Greens will put forward climate trigger laws to parliament, as they continue to negotiate with the Labor government over its emissions reduction target.
Gas shortage predicted amid dwindling coal
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has forecast a gas shortfall in the east coast market next year if excess supply is exported.
PM lays path to vote on Indigenous Voice
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has recommended changes to the constitution in a speech at the Garma Festival, ahead of a referendum on an Indigenous Voice.
Nation’s voices gather for Garma Festival
Australia's largest Indigenous festival returns to the Northern Territory, with a prime ministerial visit and focus on a First Nations voice to parliament.
No kinder and gentler parliament: Dutton
As federal parliament wraps up its first sitting week since the May election, the opposition leader sees little change in approach under Labor.
Xi warns Biden over Taiwan in phone call
US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping have held a fifth call as leaders, with topics including Taiwan and Ukraine.
Barilaro to appear at NY trade job inquiry
John Barilaro will appear at a probe into his hiring to a US trade job as the NSW investment minister is accused of having his "fingers all over" the process.
Trial ordered on Chinese influence charge
Chinese community leader and ex-Liberal candidate Di Sanh Duong, will stand trial in the County Court after being charged with planning foreign interference.
Not sensible to own quarantine centre: Qld
The Queensland government will mothball the Wellcamp quarantine facility next month, despite having a lease until April.
Collaboration at core of Greens approach
One of the newest Greens MPs has pledged to honour her campaign motto of 'designing our future together' during her time in federal parliament.
Nurses raise concerns over COVID-19 wave
A nurses' union has called on the public to double down on limiting the spread of COVID-19 amid concerns for the wellbeing of healthcare workers.