National AI plan must move fast to protect Australians
A national AI road map "uses all the right language", but experts are questioning when the Albanese government's plan will be followed by concrete action.
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State moves to ban unnecessary intersex child surgery
Unnecessary procedures on intersex children will be prohibited under laws to be introduced by one Australian state in a move hailed by advocates.
Hong Kong leader orders probe into deadly inferno
Authorities have set up an independent inquiry to investigate a horrific fire in Hong Kong that burned seven apartment buildings and killed at least 156 people.
One Nation senator slapped down over sharia law rant
A senator has been accused of driving Islamophobia by spreading false information about sharia law during a hearing probing efforts to tackle anti-Muslim hate.
Nerves jangling ahead of do or die stadium vote
The future of a contentious stadium and an AFL licence will be decided during a parliamentary debate that could stretch over days.
Ag bosses told of land clearing reforms at last minute
Farmers are unsure how to continue work under fast-tracked changes to land clearing laws, which have been hailed as a milestone for conservation.
Labor vowed to end ‘jobs for mates’ but ignored review
A minister who promised to end a "jobs for mates" culture for political appointments has snubbed recommendations for a more robust, independent process.
‘Didn’t get it right’: BOM defends website cost blowout
The Bureau of Meteorology's chief executive is standing by controversial changes to its website overhaul as he faces a senate grilling.
Law change for ‘horror’ car thefts with kids inside
Stealing a car with a young child inside will be classified as a carjacking under state "adult time for violent crime" laws set to be rammed through parliament.
Duplexes could be key to solving housing crisis
Developing just a fraction of single-occupancy homes in Australian cities into duplexes would be enough to eliminate the nation's housing shortfall.
E-bike rider killed in crash as safety warning sounds
Cyclists are being urged to wear helmets and stay off the footpath after an e-bike rider was hit and killed by a garbage truck.
Nowhere left to hide for troops with sex convictions
Sexual violence in the Australian Defence Force is under the microscope, with a fresh batch of measures announced in a government crackdown.
UK MP sentenced to prison in Bangladesh graft case
British Labour MP Tulip Siddiq has been sentenced to prison in absentia by a Bangladesh court along with her aunt, ousted leader Sheikh Hasina, for corruption.
Deep dive probe into insidious military sexual assault
A standalone probe into systemic sexual assault and harassment within the Australian Defence Force will examine how offences are investigated and punished.
Arrests top 150 as three-day climate action makes waves
A long weekend climate "protestival" has disrupted coal shipping and landed scores of activists under arrest but smaller protests continue.
‘Blessed are the peacemakers’, Pope Leo tells Lebanon
The Pope has emphasised the a message of peace during his visit to Lebanon, giving blessings to "those who choose peace even when conflict seems easier".
‘Good chance’ of Ukraine peace deal, Trump
US and Ukrainian officials have wrapped up high-level negotiations as Donald Trump talks up the chance a deal can be struck to bring peace to war-torn Ukraine.
Immigration ‘division’ as parties jump on bandwagon
An ex-Howard government minister has urged the Liberals to stand by Australia's non-discriminatory approach to immigration as support bleeds to One Nation.
Pro-stadium rally outpoints opposition ahead of vote
Fans and opponents of a new AFL stadium have held rallies on the same piece of turf ahead of a vote in parliament that will determine whether it goes ahead.
Hanson flies south to fire up anti-immigration mob
Fresh from a parliamentary sitting ban for donning a burqa, Queensland senator Pauline Hanson has flown to Melbourne to ramp up her anti-immigration rhetoric.
Ships turned, arrests made at annual climate protest
Rising Tide's attempts to blockade the world's largest coal port are continuing, with activists scaling a ship and more arrest made at the Newcastle Harbour.
LNP, premier celebrate huge swing in by-election win
A state government has bucked a political hoodoo to take a seat in a convincing by-election win
Dirty deal the death knell for forestry industry: Ley
New environment laws have sparked grave warnings for the Tasmanian forestry sector, but the government says a $300 million support package will safeguard jobs.
US stops processing visas for Afghan allies
US visa processing has been halted for all Afghan nationals after an Afghani man who was granted asylum was accused of shooting two National Guards.
No raining on city’s parade as $15b train line opens
Crowds have flocked to five new underground stations to catch trains through Melbourne's Metro Tunnel for the first time.
‘I love you Jodie’: PM weds in intimate ceremony
In a ceremony attended by a small group of family and friends, Australia's prime minister has made history by marrying his partner while in office.
Rabbitohs love leads to Lodge wedding for PM and Haydon
A shared bond over their favourite NRL team and Twitter DMs brought Anthony Albanese and Jodie Haydon together.
PM and Haydon’s wedding signed, sealed, delivered
Anthony Albanese has wedded Jodie Haydon in front of a small gathering in the nation's capital, becoming the first prime minister to do so in office.
State Labor seeks a ‘clean slate’ in party rebuild
A state opposition leader has acknowledged his party must learn where they failed as a government and regain trust with voters if they want to return to power.
Liberals go back to basics after crawling to year’s end
The Liberals are attempting to win back the title of "responsible economic managers" and turn over a new leaf after a tumultuous parliamentary year.
Trump stops migration to US from Third World countries
The attack on National Guard members by an Afghan national has prompted Donald Trump to suspend to cease migration to the US from all "Third World Countries".