Ex-mayor MP wants fed help for councils
A regional Queensland MP and former mayor says local governments need more federal support to provide services for their communities.
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Greens MP advocates for mental health
Stephen Bates has spoken of his experience working in low-paid jobs and coming out as gay in the new Greens MP's first speech to federal parliament.
$3 million Koala research grant used on “Steel Taipain” rollercoaster at Dreamworld
Almost $3 million of taxpayer money for a koala research centre has been 'repurposed' to build a rollercoaster at a Queensland theme park.
Toddler dies with COVID as infections rise
A toddler has become one of more than 11,000 Australians to die with COVID-19, with the estimated number of adults infected tripling since February.
Chalmers recognises cost of living burden
A sharp rise in annual inflation - the biggest since the GST was introduced - has raised concerns about the cost of living and more interest rate rises.
Qld floods bill tops $7.7 billion: report
Deloitte estimates the total cost of the southeast Queensland floods, which impacted half a million people and 18,000 homes and business, to be $7.7 billion.
Inflation could hit worst rate since 1990
Annual inflation data for the June quarter is expected to come in at 6.2 per cent but there's some concern it could be closer to seven per cent.
Rule changes start parliament business day
Federal parliament has begun with rule changes to the House of Representatives to reflect recommendations in a workplace standards report.
Keep faith in my government: Perrottet
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet says he's the best leader to steer the state into the next election despite political scandals dogging his tenure.
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Emissions shift may reduce taxpayer burden
An array of mechanisms are in play to cut emissions, with new laws simply setting a framework for detailed climate response tools that are yet to be argued out.
Indigenous flags prompt Hanson protest
Pauline Hanson has walked out of the Senate during the morning's acknowledgement to country to protest a motion enabling Indigenous flags to be raised.
Second woman for Senate’s highest office
Sue Lines has taken her seat as Labor's first female Senate president, while Liberal senator Andrew McLachlan was elected deputy.
Qld auditor still probing Wellcamp project
The Queensland Audit Office has confirmed it's still waiting for outstanding information from the government as it probes the Wellcamp quarantine facility.
Govt won’t sack minister over Barilaro job
The NSW premier is standing by Trade Minister Stuart Ayres after the release of more documents concerning John Barilaro's appointment to a US trade post.
New parliament a chance to unite Australia
The governor-general has called on parliament to bring the nation together and confront the challenges ahead in a way that makes Australians proud.
Speaker pledges to restore House respect
The new Speaker of the House of Representatives has pledged to allow spirited debate in a respectful manner with the government set to bring on key legislation.
Qld govt launches new innovation roadmap
The Queensland government hopes a new $142 million roadmap will transform the state into a hub for emerging innovation.
Help on way after funeral insurer collapse
The Albanese government has announced around $4 million in relief for families impacted by the collapse of insurer ACBF-Youpla.
Crown’s Sydney casino to open next month
Crown says its Sydney casino at Barangaroo will open to the public in two weeks "with the highest levels of governance and compliance".
ADF virus help for aged care extended
Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles says ADF support for the aged care sector has been extended until the end of September amid the winter COVID-19 wave.
NSW Labor’s Prue Car diagnosed with cancer
NSW Labor deputy leader Prue Car says she is in shock after being diagnosed with a large tumour on her kidney, and will be taking leave to undergo treatment.
Border to remain open over foot and mouth
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has defended the government's decision to keep borders to Indonesia open as a devastating virus continues to spread.
‘Disgraceful’: PM lashes coalition on boat
The former coalition government "trashed" caretaker conventions and sought to "abuse" the public service on election day, the prime minister says.
Labor demolishing building watchdog powers
Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke will decrease the powers of the building industry watchdog before the federal government moves to scrap it completely.
NSW premier wants Warragamba Dam raised
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has praised a world-leading flood mitigation system just outside of Tokyo, but says it wouldn't work in Sydney.
Climate, budget high on parliament agenda
Australia's 47th parliament will meet for the first time, with the new Labor government set to tackle climate change, cost-of-living and aged care crises.
Japan bullet train a ‘dream’: NSW Premier
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet boarded the bullet train from Tokyo to Hiroshima during his Asia trade mission, as travel troubles continue to bubble at home.
Coalition told to apologise over boat saga
Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil says the public servants who refused efforts to politicise an asylum seeker boat arrival on election day are "patriots".
Grain deal threat as Russia strikes Odessa
An hours-old deal to unblock grain exports from Ukraine has been placed in jeopardy after Russian missiles struck the key Black Sea port of Odessa.
Morrison pushed for boat statement: report
A damning report has been released into the Morrison government's decision to publicise an asylum seeker boat intercept on election day.
NSW premier resists fronting inquiry
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet is standing firm on not fronting an inquiry into John Barilaro's appointment saying he would be questioned at budget estimates.