NSW government not listening: Paramedics
Paramedics in NSW say the state government has not listened to what is needed in their sector and their staff are suffering from "mass burnout".
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Littleproud pledges to evolve with regions
David Littleproud has become the new leader of the National Party, saying the party needs to change along with its constituents.
Queensland climate change targets in doubt
The Queensland government's path to achieving its climate change targets is narrowing as the carbon clock ticks down to 2030.
Russian troops enter key Ukraine city
Russia has concentrated its firepower on Sievierodonetsk, the last major population centre still held by Ukrainian forces in the eastern Luhansk province.
Labor just one seat shy of a majority
Labor is eyeing three seats that remain a toss-up as the party needs to gain just one more electorate to secure a majority in Canberra.
Greens declare victory in Brisbane
The Greens have claimed their fourth federal lower house seat, taking Brisbane in Queensland from the Liberals after a tense week of vote counting.
Fiji PM takes veiled swipe at Morrison
The prime minister of Fiji has taken a swipe at Scott Morrison while Anthony Albanese says Australia failed in its dealings in the Pacific.
Iran seizes Greek tankers amid tensions
Iranian forces have seized two Greek tankers after officials warned of action against Greece over the confiscation of Iranian oil by the US from a tanker.
Biloela family finally begin trek home
Nadesalingam and Priya Murugappan and their Australian-born daughters, Kopika and Tharunicaa will be leaving Western Australia for Biloela in early June.
PM to ‘keep it real’ as he eyes majority
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the election has been an "outstanding result" for Labor as his party remains on the cusp of securing majority government.
Biloela ‘proud’ family coming home to Qld
The Queensland town of Biloela is relieved a family of Tamil asylum seekers will be allowed to come home after a four-year immigration ordeal.
Retail sales a record $33.9bn in April
The Australian Bureau of Statistics says retail trade rose 0.9 per cent in April, the fourth consecutive month turnover has risen.
Wong warns of security pact ‘consequences’
During a visit to Fiji, Foreign Minister Penny Wong has stressed Australia still wants to be the security partner of choice to Pacific nations.
Chester to contest Nationals leadership
Darren Chester will contest for the Nationals leadership, indicating the views of some party colleagues had impacted the party's chances at the election.
Biloela family approved for return home
Home Affairs Minister Jim Chalmers has approved the exit from immigration detention of the Murugappan family, allowing them to return to Biloela in Queensland.
France to rebuild Australian links: Macron
French officials say President Emmanuel Macron has called Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and they agreed to rebuild bilateral relations.
US says its China strategy ‘not Cold War’
US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken says the US government regards China as the biggest challenge for the international order.
Qld MP reveals harrowing sexual abuse
Queensland Labor MP Melissa McMahon has revealed confronting details of her own childhood abuse, saying she was first raped at the age of five.
Qld eyes new laws before Bris casino opens
Proposed changes to Queensland's gambling laws are designed to help prevent criminal influence in the state's casinos, Attorney-General Shannon Fentiman says.
Housing spend, rising debt in Tas budget
Tasmania's budget forecasts a soaring $5.2 billion of net debt over forward estimates amid a return to a slim surplus in 2023/24.
Aust Greens get power-sharing tips from NZ
Jacinda Ardern says Australia's election results show the importance of climate change to voters, while the NZ opposition view it as a lesson to stay in touch.
Almost half Qld ambulance patients ramped
Almost half of all Queensland patients were ramped in ambulances for more than 30 minutes in the March quarter.
Coal prices, floods push up power prices
Households and businesses are set to pay more for their electricity, but the energy market regulator is urging people to shop around for the best deal.
Wong vows to be closer with Pacific allies
In a major speech, new Foreign Minister Penny Wong said Australia would more closely listen to the concerns of Pacific nations, including on climate.
China seeks security pacts across Pacific
China wants to enter into security arrangements with up to 10 Pacific nations that resemble the controversial pact it signed with Solomon Islands.
Labor urges China to drop trade barriers
Australia has called on China to remove trade restrictions to exports as a first step to mending diplomatic, political and business relations.
Qld govt rejects bid to curb Casino hours
The Queensland Government has rejected curbing casino trading hours and says late-night violence has reduced since a one-punch attack that killed a teenager.
Labor government hits ground running
The prime minister will focus on his domestic agenda once he returns home from Tokyo but his ministry has already started work to fulfil key election promises.
Dutton to be elected unopposed: Andrews
Former defence minister Peter Dutton will be elected Liberal leader unopposed, says former home affairs minister Karen Andrews.
‘Sabotage’ as UN rights head visits China
Chinese officials have accused the US and UK of trying to sabotage a visit to the country by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet.
Pakistan bans ousted PM’s protest march
Pakistani authorities have banned former prime minister Imran Khan's planned protest march on Islamabad.