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.
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Minister works to skirt High Court ankle bracelet edict
Strengthened laws are imminent in a bid to keep electronic monitoring and curfew restrictions on former immigration detainees.
Australia needs to ‘step up’ critical minerals supply
Australian firms need to sharpen their focus on critical minerals to power the world's green energy transition, an international relations conference has heard.
Supply the key to fixing housing, not taxes: Treasury
The focus of the government should be on increasing housing supply rather than cutting tax concessions for property investors, the Treasury chief says.
Boon for critical minerals, education in trade pact
Australian pacts with a Gulf state are set to open up investment from its massive sovereign wealth fund and opportunities in critical minerals and education.
Plane perks critic crash-lands over undeclared upgrades
A Nationals senator spearheading the attack against the prime minister's free flight upgrades has been forced to declare 16 of her own.
Donald Trump elected US president in stunning comeback
Donald Trump has recaptured the White House after a divisive US election campaign as he vows to reshape the executive branch and prioritise personal loyalty.
Australians glued to US vote count as Trump claims win
Australian political junkies have watched on from afar as Americans cast their votes, with Donald Trump claiming a return to the White House.
Trump victory to test limits of US presidential power
Kamala Harris has conceded defeat in a speech after voters across the United States elected Donald Trump to the White House.
No change to RBA forecasts after Trump election
The re-election of Donald Trump as US president could have "adverse implications" for the Australian economy but it has not changed the RBA's view on inflation.
Australia to navigate choppy US waters under Trump
With US president-elect Donald Trump foreshadowing tariffs and American isolationism, Treasurer Jim Chalmers says Australia will likely need to navigate change.
Youth advocates poke holes in teen social media curbs
A lack of detail about proposed social media curbs is causing teens anxiety, young online safety and mental health representatives have told an inquiry.
Trump boards garbage truck to highlight Biden comment
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are campaigning in the make-or-break state of North Carolina as their close US presidential race heads into the final days.
UK Labour raises taxes by most since 1993
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves has raised UK taxes by $A79 billion to cover a shortfall inherited by the new Labour government.
Push to expand Medicare for better mental health access
Australians could have improved access to mental health support under a Greens election proposal to shore up the psychology workforce and expand Medicare.
Indigenous women at forefront of ranger funding boost
An extra 1000 ranger jobs is an investment everyone should be proud of but ongoing support is needed to continue the important work,a ranger group says.
‘People haven’t splurged’: tax cut spending subdued
Australian retailers are finally starting to see a more upbeat consumer, though spending is unlikely to be strong enough to fan the flames of inflation.
Demand to pressure US senators out of kangaroo ban
Australian politicians and officials have been asked to pressure US senators out of a kangaroo ban that could harm exports and farming.
Flight upgrades still clear for take-off despite outcry
Aviation experts say flight upgrades for business leaders and politicians are likely here to stay after concern about the prime minister's travel arrangements.
Rising Labor star keeps Gold Coast seat amid LNP sweep
Meaghan Scanlon will be the only Labor representative on the Gold Coast after a Liberal National Party election sweep of Queensland's tourist strip.
State repeatedly failed girl, 12, before murder charge
A troubled 12-year-old girl's treatment before she was charged over a deadly Melbourne stabbing has been slammed by Victoria's children commissioner.
Risk of election failure now real, commission warns
State elections are at risk of failure over concerns about timelines and the growing number of voters, the Victorian Electoral Commission has warned.
‘A lost opportunity’: truth-telling hearings paused
Queensland's truth-telling inquiry says it will pause it's work in response to the state's premier promising their hearings will not be allowed to go ahead.
Mayor on notice, premier vows to clear council ‘mess’
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has vowed to clean up the "mess" at a council in the state's north, putting a controversial mayor on notice.
Trump comment on women ‘offensive to everybody’: Harris
Donald Trump is under fire for saying he would protect women whether they "like it or not", with Kamala Harris accusing him of not understanding women's rights.
Judge puts Elon Musk $1m voter giveaway lawsuit on hold
A Pennsylvania state judge has put on hold a lawsuit that seeks to stop Elon Musk's cash giveaway to voters ahead of the November 5 US presidential election.
Premier plays musical chairs with prized cabinet spots
Premier David Crisafulli has unveiled the Liberal National Party's first Queensland cabinet in almost a decade, revealing major frontbench changes.
Drug stigma laid bare in frank talk behind closed doors
Frank discussions about drugs have taken place behind closed doors with advocates telling police and politicians a different response is urgently needed.
Property market easing with falls across four capitals
Slowing momentum in home price growth bodes well for those hoping to get a foot on the property ladder as the central bank weighs rate cuts.
Strengthening wildlife numbers key to mitigate bird flu
The Invasive Species Council wants better bird protections to mitigate the impact of a deadly bird flu strain as Australia war games how to contain an outbreak.
Labour hire workers in line for boost to wages
New laws requiring labour-hire workers to be paid the same as other employees have come into effect.