Musk ‘joined Trump’s call with Ukraine’s Zelenskiy’
Tesla chief executive Elon Musk joined a call between Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy after the US election, it has been reported.
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Man thrown lifeline backs whistleblower in court battle
A former tax official who blew the lid on heavy-handed debt recovery tactics has suffered a major legal blow in his fight for whistleblower protection.
US charges Iranian man over plot to kill Donald Trump
Details of an Iranian plot to kill Donald Trump before the presidential election have been revealed by the US Justice Department.
Premier to keep score on cabinet’s performance
Queensland's Premier David Crisafulli has ordered his ministers to follow specific deliverables in charter letters when tackling the state's various issues.
Federal funding boost to electrify Australia’s big rigs
Leading Australian transport companies Linfox and Toll will add 54 electric trucks to their fleets in a bid to reduce emissions
Biden, Trump to meet in the White House’s Oval Office
The White House says US President Joe Biden and incoming president Donald Trump will meet in the Oval Office on Wednesday.
Trade, investment centred as world leaders talk in Peru
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is preparing to travel to the APEC summit in Peru for discussions spanning free trade, renewable energy and critical minerals.
AUKUS sub deal safe under Trump presidency: expert
While doubts had been raised about the multibillion-dollar nuclear-powered submarine deal under Donald Trump, experts say the agreement won't be impacted.
Workplace culture at Parliament House has ‘a way to go’
Thirty cases of sexual assault or sexual harassment have been lodged with Parliament House's workplace support service in just nine months.
Babies, pregnant mums to have greater RSV protection
The federal government will provide free access to vaccines protecting expectant mums and babies from respiratory syncytial virus.
Australian economy prepared for Trump: Chalmers
Treasurer Jim Chalmers believes Australia is well placed to deal with global financial shocks despite the looming threat of US tariffs.
Students hopeful as Greens try to outbid Labor on debt
The Greens have called for all student debt to be wiped, saying the party's $74 billion plan will be a negotiating chip for a possible minority government.
Harris concedes election to Trump but vows to fight on
Vice President Kamala Harris has conceded defeat in the US presidential election to Donald Trump in a Washington speech.
Arrest threat for protesters who block major coal port
Plans by climate protesters to hold a floating blockade of a major coal port have been deemed unlawful by the NSW Supreme Court, but organisers vow to fight on.
Households face more bill stress as energy prices rise
Energy debt is expected to escalate even more than anticipated, sparking a review of payment difficulty protections for households and small businesses.
Pacific prepares for climate reset as Trump returns
New Zealand will attempt to buttress itself against likely trade protectionism as the Pacific readies for Donald Trump's second US presidency.
‘Don’t want them in Australia’: ex-detainee crack down
Australia is pressing ahead with its hardline approach to former immigration detainees, seeking to pay third-party countries to take in members of the cohort.
Trump victory forces federal election rethink
Labor and the coalition are reassessing their election strategies following Donald Trump's election win, after cost-of-living issues drove success at the polls.
Scientists tip 2024 to be world’s hottest on record
The European climate agency says 2024 will very likely be hottest year on record, driven by the burning of fossil fuels.
Truth-telling in limbo after minister cancels meeting
The Queensland government has postponed plans to discuss the Path to Treaty process, ensuring a truth-telling and healing inquiry's future is in limbo.
Nuclear waste could add billions to energy supply costs
The time needed to build nuclear reactors and the cost of safely storing radioactive waste remain big questions for Australia, an inquiry has been told.
Xi congratulates Trump, calls for China-US co-operation
China is bracing for continued superpower rivalry with the US after Donald Trump proposed tariffs that could disrupt supply chains and hurt the Chinese economy.
Woman dies, police injured in ‘stolen’ car crash
A woman has died and a 16-year-old is in custody after a vehicle was allegedly stolen at gun point before crashing into a car and police north of Brisbane.
‘Bring down the temperature,’ Biden urges after vote
US President Joe Biden has spoken on camera for the first time since Donald Trump won the election.
Immigration debate looms as flashpoint in election
After a hotly-contested debate surrounding immigration in the US, Australia is being urged to discuss the issue with facts during its upcoming election.
Social media ban nearly past the post as queries remain
A social media ban for children younger than 16 is set to come into effect in 2025 after state leaders signed off on the "world-leading" measure.
Dutton warns of election distraction tactic on abortion
A federal fight on the abortion issue could cost votes in the election, the opposition leader warns coalition colleagues as parties prepare for a poll by May.
Donald Trump extends lead in US presidential race
Donald Trump is leading in the US presidential election although the result remains unclear in battleground states that will decide the winner.
US election to have ‘profound consequence’ on world: PM
Anthony Albanese says Australia's relationship with America will be just as strong no matter who wins the US election, with results showing a close contest.
Israel PM sacks defence minister, igniting protests
Protesters in Israel blocked highways and lit bonfires on roads after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fired Defence Minister Yoav Gallant.
Pill testing to go ahead at Schoolies after backflip
The Queensland government remains staunchly against pill testing, but the free and confidential service will go ahead at Schoolies in a matter of weeks.