Biden condemns US court abortion ruling
A US Supreme Court decision to overturn landmark abortion legislation has sparked condemnation from President Joe Biden and protests across the United States.
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Vic Labor govt locks in cabinet, deputy
Long-serving minister Jacinta Allan will become Victoria's second female deputy premier as part of a cabinet reshuffle after the exit of four frontbenchers.
US top court overturns Roe v Wade ruling
The US Supreme Court has overturned the 1973 Roe v Wade ruling that recognised a woman's right to an abortion, allowing individual US states to ban abortion.
Qld delays mine emissions cuts until 2027
The Queensland government won't make coal and gas companies start cutting fugitive emissions from their existing mining projects until 2027.
New MPs head to Canberra for induction
House Speaker Andrew Wallace will introduce the 35 newly-elected MPs to parliament during a two-day training course to learn all about their upcoming roles.
Greens war on tax cuts ahead of budget
The Greens are going to war against tax cuts for higher earners that were locked in by the coalition, saying they have no place in Labor's first budget.
Qld to dump most virus vaccine mandates
Queensland will scrap COVID-19 vaccine mandates for workers in schools, prisons and airports and for visitors to aged and disability care facilities.
Energy market suspension fully lifted
The Australian Energy Market Operator has lifted the suspension of the national energy market after more than a week.
Budget will put brakes on spending: PM
Anthony Albanese has admitted the brakes will need to be placed on government spending when his government's first budget is handed down later this year.
PM Albanese invited to NATO, Paris talks
Anthony Albanese will take part in a NATO summit in Spain along with four regional countries sought for their advice on upholding global rules.
NSW Labor’s plans for election success
Opposition Leader Chris Minns has responded to the NSW budget, with education, toll relief and ending privatisation set to become themes for the March election.
Qld Labor MPs avoid vote on Trad’s costs
Four Queensland Labor MPs have failed to show up for a vote on revealing the legal costs of a case involving former deputy premier Jackie Trad.
WA mining sector ‘failed to protect women’
Western Australia's mining sector should look to establish a register of sexual offenders to force perpetrators out of the industry, an inquiry has recommended.
LNP wants more women in Qld workforce
Queensland Opposition Leader David Crisafulli has promised to make women's economic security and productivity core focuses in his budget reply speech.
New trial date for alleged Higgins rapist
The trial for the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins in a minister's office at Parliament House has been delayed due to intense publicity of the case.
General says more needed to combat suicide
General Angus Campbell has told a royal commission that he wasn't briefed on suicide and suicidality in the ADF when he rose to the nation's top defence job.
Power price pain to stay over short term
It will take time to implement the government's plan to transition to renewables and shore up the energy grid, Energy Minister Chris Bowen says.
Queensland Government picks fossil fuel subsidies over energy storage
The Queensland government has prioritised coal and gas-fired generation over energy storage as it eyes dividends from the surging wholesale electricity market.
Apology and pardons in WA baby death case
The West Australian government has apologised to a woman who was arrested by police after being attacked by her former partner who later killed her baby boy.
Push for Aust-Pacific ‘web of friendship’
The head of the Lowy Institute has called for Australia to meaningfully re-engage with the Pacific, saying the country's focus on the region has dropped.
Barilaro temporarily blocked from NYC job
NSW parliament has blocked former deputy premier John Barilaro from taking up a $500,000 a year taxpayer-funded job in New York City until an inquiry is held.
Energy market suspension to be lifted
The Australian Energy Market Operator has outlined a staged approach to restoring the national energy market following its intervention last week.
Mexican leader to ask Biden about Assange
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has called Julian Assange "the best journalist of our time" and says he will ask US President Joe Biden about him.
Qld electricity prices won’t fund budget
Queensland Treasurer Cameron Dick says public electricity generators will use profits they've earned on the wholesale market to transition to renewable energy.
Australia role in Sri Lankan aid ‘crucial’
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says Australia has an important role to play in assisting Sri Lanka during the country's worst economic crisis in 70 years.
NSW pours $2.8 billion into housing boost
The housing package in the NSW budget is the biggest investment made in decades to help more people buy their first home sooner, the premier says.
Health gets largest-ever NSW budget funds
Health care in NSW has been given a $33 billion boost in the state budget, which the government says will deliver a world-class system for all residents.
Qld budget ‘back in black’, taxes to rise
Queensland Treasurer Cameron Dick will hike taxes on big businesses, gambling companies and coal miners to fund more hospital beds and mental health programs.
‘Reform’ budget for NSW ahead of election
After more than a decade in power, the NSW coalition government has delivered a "transformational" budget as it prepares for an election in nine months.
AEMO looks to end energy market suspension
The suspension of the national electricity market could end as soon as this week, under a path forward by the market operator.
Lapid to be Israeli PM ahead of election
Foreign Minister Yair Lapid is set to take over as Israeli interim prime minister until new elections are held.