Calls for plane crash-style probes as road deaths rise
More people are dying on Australia's roads every year, but the peak motoring body says plane crash-style investigations could lead to change.
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Shooting suspect ‘sick guy’ with alarming views: Trump
A gunman allegedly sent a manifesto calling himself "Friendly Federal Assassin" just before attempting his attack on the White House correspondents' dinner.
Security vs welfare: Australia’s ‘ISIS brides’ dilemma
A group of Islamic State-linked women and children are again attempting to return to Australia, sparking fresh debate over how to manage the associated risks.
King jets to US for trip eclipsed by Iran and shooting
King Charles is visiting the US, aiming to strengthen ties despite tensions over the Iran war and concerns over a shooting that likely targeted the president.
‘Brand damage’ risk as Liberals preference One Nation
An ex-Liberal prime minister has slammed the party's decision to preference One Nation in the Farrer by-election as a pollster warns of possible brand damage.
Lawyer charged with cleaning up embattled CFMEU quits
The man charged with cleaning up the troubled CFMEU has made the surprise announcement that he's stepping down from his role as union administrator.
UK PM faces vote on Mandelson parliamentary probe
UK parliamentarians will vote on whether to refer the prime minister to an inquiry to consider if he misled MPs over Peter Mandelson's appointment as an envoy.
Shooting suspect charged with bid to assassinate Trump
A man accused of trying to storm the White House Correspondents' Association dinner has been charged with attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump.
King arrives in US for state visit amid war differences
King Charles and Donald Trump will renew Anglo-American relations over a cup of tea after the British monarch arrived in Washington DC.
Brat summoned: tariff champion to serve as ambassador
A former Virginia congressman who made headlines for ousting a party leader in a primary has been chosen by Donald Trump to be the next ambassador to Australia.
Union clean-up hit as ailing corruption fighter quits
The resignation of the administrator hand-picked to stamp out corruption in a construction union shows government efforts are failing, the opposition says.
Tech platforms reject push to pay for news content
Social media platforms will have to strike deals with media organisations or pay more under a proposal which has been poorly received by the tech giants.
‘Aggressive’: union accused of disrupting major project
A leading construction company has told an inquiry CFMEU‑driven disruption added roughly $580 million to its costs on a massive public transport project.
Children’s commissioner ignored on laws targeting kids
Legal and policy reforms since a damning royal commission report have continued to breach children's rights, a youth justice inquiry has been told.
King to promote UK-US unity in rare speech to Congress
King Charles will use a speech to Congress to say the story of the UK and US since America's independence is "one of the greatest alliances in human history".
Trump unhappy with Iran’s latest proposal to end war
The Iran war is no closer to being resolved, with Tehran's proposal of leaving nuclear talks until later not going down well with US President Donald Trump.
United Arab Emirates quits OPEC in blow to oil cartel
The United Arab Emirates says it is withdrawing from OPEC, stripping the oil cartel of one of its largest producers.
Export tax push runs out of gas as budget hopes dashed
Furious lobbying for a 25 per cent tax on gas exports is failing to sway the federal government, which is ruling out the measure for the upcoming budget.
Worse to come as oil crisis adds fuel to rate-pain fire
A rate hike in May is forecast by analysts after the Iran oil shock pushed the annual headline inflation level to the highest point in almost three years.
MPs vote against probe of UK PM’s Mandelson statements
MPs has voted against a possible inquiry into UK Prime Minster Keir Starmer over allegations he misled parliament over the appointment of Peter Mandelson.
Signs point to bumpy road for motorists in fuel crisis
Higher fuel prices could be just weeks away as conflict in the Middle East drags on, with the nation's leaders committing to further crisis talks.
Showers free in aged care reform as health rebate cut
Over-65s will lose a generous private health insurance rebate to help fund at-home support services for aged care recipients after a government backflip.
‘Tiny’ tax returns on gas has leading economist fuming
Australians have finite stocks of gas and other natural resources and deserve a fair return on them, an inquiry has been told as calls grow for tax reform.
Embattled NZ PM Luxon wins shock confidence vote
Labour is challenging National to reveal the vote count in a surprise partyroom confidence vote in Chris Luxon, the New Zealand prime minister.
Make or break: firm forced to ‘pander to union boss’
A demolition firm boss says he had been forced to pander to a powerful union boss - but later withdrew a tender rather than caving to the CFMEU's demands.
Battle lines harden as gas giants take on tax proposal
Gas producers have mounted a full-throated defence of their tax contributions in an inquiry exploring opportunities for higher export levies.
‘Cuts, cuts, cuts’: NDIS costs slashed in crack down
Tens of thousands of disabled Australians could lose access to support as the government tries to pare back the soaring cost of the NDIS.
Iran seizes ships in strait after Trump halts attacks
Iran is intensifying its assault on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, seizing two vessels and complicating faltering efforts to resume Washington-Tehran talks.
Cracks show in One Nation vote as Hanson taunts rivals
The number of voters backing Pauline Hanson's political movement appears to have plateaued, but the firebrand senator says her rivals are copying her policies.
Fired UK official describes pressure to clear Mandelson
A sacked UK official says he felt political pressure to approve Peter Mandelson's appointment as ambassador to the US despite security concerns.
Leaders to reconvene for fuel talks after refinery fire
State and territory leaders will meet again with the prime minister to discuss the fuel crisis, as new orders for companies using truckies come into effect.