PM commits to strengthen Indonesian ties
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said working closely with Indonesia was essential amid growing uncertainty in the region.
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Google ordered to pay $715k to Barilaro
A judge has ordered Google to pay $715,000 defamation damages to former NSW deputy premier John Barilaro and referred Jordan Shanks for possible prosecution.
Dutton puts women, new faces on frontbench
Liberal leader Peter Dutton and Nationals leader David Littleproud have announced the opposition frontbench after losing government on May 21.
PM raises concern over China Sea incident
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has raised concerns with China over the interception of an Australian maritime surveillance aircraft over the South China Sea.
Tasmania joins push to outlaw Nazi symbols
Tasmania is the fourth state to announce plans to outlaw Nazi symbols as state governments in Victoria, NSW and Queensland pursue changes.
PM arrives in Indonesia ahead of talks
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has arrived in Jakarta for key talks with Indonesia's president in his second overseas visit as leader.
Carbon-sucking mud lures climate investors
Blue carbon projects could provide a win for Traditional Owners, biodiversity and corporates who need to satisfy climate-savvy customers and offset emissions.
Industry warning over possible wage rise
The federal government has called for pay packets to not go backward as inflation rises, but industry groups have warned against a large minimum wage increase.
PM to travel to Indonesia for key talks
Anthony Albanese will meet with Indonesian President Joko Widodo during a three-day visit to the Asian nation.
False claims pork barrelling is legal:ICAC
The outgoing ICAC commissioner says "disinformation" about the legality of pork barrelling has been spread by politicians who have a poor grasp of the law.
Qld premier to make call on forensics lab
"A very big announcement" about the state-run forensic lab has been flagged by Annastacia Palaszczuk after widespread concerns were raised about the facility.
Biden appeals for tougher US gun laws
US President Joe Biden has delivered an impassioned plea to Congress to act on gun control, asking, 'How much more carnage are we willing to accept?'
Ukraine, lack of policy, key to gas strain
The government will consider using whatever mechanisms are available to counter constrained gas supply on the east coast as price hikes begin to bite.
Wong works to keep Pacific security local
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has had talks with Tonga's leaders a day after meeting the Samoan prime minister to pledge more support.
New govt backs pay rise in wage submission
The minimum wage should be set at a rate which ensures low-paid workers' incomes do not go backwards, the government has argued to the Fair Work Commission.
No Queen, but royals, leaders at service
Prince Harry and wife Meghan were among the royal family members to attend a service of thanksgiving for the Queen at London's St Paul's Cathedral.
SA budget surges into the black
The South Australian government has forecast a budget surplus for the next financial year of $233 million, and more positive news across the forward estimates.
Brennan’s tense time at High Court
Gerard Brennan had a short but controversial period as chief justice of the High Court.
Media ‘partially stoked bad COVID-19 info’
An Australian study has documented the spread of misinformation linked to COVID-19 vaccines, laying the blame partly at the feet of "egregious" media reporting.
Minister fuels up for gas price action
Energy Minister Chris Bowen is consulting with his state and territory counterparts about what levers can be pulled to ease burgeoning gas prices.
Wong backs Samoa stance on China agreement
Samoa's prime minister has welcomed the Australian government's stronger stance on climate action, saying it will lead to more positive regional action.
Wong to embark on second Pacific visit
Penny Wong will travel to Samoa and Tonga in the new foreign minister's second visit to Pacific nations in as many weeks.
Coalition set to be biggest Senate party
Counting is continuing for the final seats for the Senate, where the coalition is on track to have the most seats in the upper house.
NSW disaster agency ‘tried their best’: MP
Resilience NSW has faced further criticism at an inquiry into the state's flood response, as community groups claim they have been left to lead the recovery.
NZ PM Ardern labels US tour a success
New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern has wowed on talk shows, blitzed tech companies and delivered the Harvard Commencement address during a jam-packed US tour.
House prices to fall as rate hikes bite
The CoreLogic home value index declined 0.1 per cent in May, its first drop since September 2020 and led by falls in Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra.
Pacific ‘front and centre’ of priorities
China's position paper on areas of co-operation with Pacific island nations has raised concerns for Australia and its allies, as well as regional leaders.
Power bills will be a challenge: Labor
The federal government says there's no immediate answer to rising power bills but it can support households through childcare support and wage growth.
Economy grows, navigates virus and floods
The Australian economy grew by 0.8 per cent in the March quarter, propped up by household spending and resulting in an annual growth rate of 3.3 per cent.
Cabinet meets hours after swearing in
A record number of women and Australia's first Muslim ministers have been officially sworn in, with Labor's first cabinet meeting focusing on rising costs.
Biloela campaigner runs in Qld by-election
Home to Bilo campaigner Bronwyn Dendle will stand as the ALP's candidate in the by-election to replace Colin Boyce in the Queensland coalmining seat of Callide.