EU boost for Kyiv, NATO warns of long war
Ukraine's EU prospects have bolstered Kyiv as it vows to prevail over Russia's invasion, but NATO warns the war could go on for years.
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Virus toll climbs by 106 over weekend
More than 100 COVID-19 deaths have been reported across Australia over the past two days, along with more than 47,000 new infections.
Calls for end to armed police in remote NT
Protesters have marched across Australia calling for a "ceasefire" in Indigenous communities by disarming police.
Energy markets give everyone a headache
Some say Australia's National Electricity Market is broken and are demanding a whole of system review. Others believe only some timely repairs are required.
Virus fight continues as funding extended
The prime minister and state and territory leaders have agreed on an extension of funding as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the health system.
Pauline Hanson retains Queensland Senate seat
Queensland has re-elected two LNP and two Labor senators, as well as Pauline Hanson, while the Greens have picked up a seat from the coalition.
US Capitol panel highlights Pence pressure
The hearings on the US Capitol attack has focused on Donald Trump's attempts to pressure his vice-president Mike Pence to overturn his 2020 election defeat.
COVID-19 health funding measures extended
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's first national cabinet meeting has agreed to extend health and hospital funding for the pandemic until the end of the year.
Energy supply sufficient for weekend: AEMO
Supply issues facing Australia's electricity market have improved, with the market operator saying demand will be able to be met this weekend.
Raising Warragamba Dam ‘would save homes’
The NSW government has been urged to raise the Warragamba Dam wall at a community meeting held for those impacted by recent flooding in Sydney.
Labour market tightens as 60,600 find work
The unemployment rate was unchanged at 3.9 per cent in April as 60,600 people joined the workforce, the Australian Bureau of Statistics says.
Albanese talks down new hospitals deal
Ahead of the first national cabinet meeting to be chaired by Anthony Albanese, the prime minister has talked down a generous new hospitals funding deal.
Australia updates UN climate submission
Australia has "turned the climate corner", according to the federal government, after the prime minister updated the country's climate submission to the UN.
Energy supply conditions easing in NSW
NSW Energy Minister Matt Kean is cautiously optimistic the state's power supplies will be fine after lashing out at power generators.
Extra Vic pre-school year in $9b overhaul
Victorian parents will be able to enrol their children in an extra year of pre-school for free, in a generational overhaul of early education.
‘Gamechanger’ reform to NSW preschools
Every child in NSW will get free play-based learning in the year before they start school, in a major shake-up of the education system from 2030.
Supply tight, but blackouts likely avoided
Anthony Albanese's government is monitoring the energy situation closely to determine what changes need to be made to improve how the market operates.
Final vote set to ban jumps racing in SA
The South Australian parliament is set to vote on the latest bid by the Greens to ban jumps racing.
Minimum wage rise the right decision: PM
Despite business concern over a rise in the minimum wage in Australia, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the move was the correct one.
No such thing as safe seats: Labor chief
Labor's national secretary Paul Erickson says the party won the federal election because it talked about the future and offered a viable alternative.
Qld to invest $15m in battery testing
The Queensland budget will include $15 million for battery testing, while Treasurer Cameron Dick has not ruled out lifting fees and charges.
WA parliament to probe MP’s court claims
A West Australian parliamentary committee will examine claims independent MP James Hayward misrepresented his duties while facing court on child abuse charges.
Rising rates send confidence reeling
Consumer confidence has tumbled to multi-year lows in the face of sharply rising interest rates, but low paid workers may gain a lift from a large pay rise.
UK migrant flight to Rwanda grounded
Britain has cancelled its first deportation flight to Rwanda after a last-minute intervention by the European Court of Human Rights.
Danish-Canadian deal ends Arctic isle row
A decades-old dispute between Denmark and Canada over a tiny uninhabited rock in the Arctic has come to an end.
AEMO takes control of electricity system
The Australian Energy Market Operator has effectively taken control of the national electricity market amid pressure on the system.
Low-paid workers set for 5.2 pct pay rise
The Fair Work Commission has recommended a 5.2 per cent pay rise for Australia's low-paid workers, equating to an extra $40 a week.
Family returns the welcome to PM Albanese
Anthony Albanese has been welcomed to central Queensland by a family he helped return to the region following the election.
Minimum wage decision to be handed down
The Fair Work Commission will hand down its decision on the minimum wage on Wednesday, following a period of consultation.
WA coal-fired power plants to shut by 2029
About 1200 workers will be affected by the West Australian government's decision to close its last remaining coal-fired power stations in coming years.
Vic power ‘blackouts’ warning cancelled
A blackouts warning in Victoria has been cancelled after the national energy market operator earlier forecast an impending shortfall in reserve power.