All aboard: fast rail gains momentum after false starts
A high-speed rail network linking major cities in Australia would come at a huge cost but is gaining momentum as experts tout the cost savings for commuters.
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‘Grave allegations’: push grows to dump disgraced royal
Australia is leading the charge to dump former prince Andrew from the royal line of succession after a series of damning allegations.
Trump warns against ‘playing games’ with US trade deals
Donald Trump is threatening to hit any countries prevaricating over recently-negotiated US trade deals with much higher duties under different trade laws.
Funding all aboard ensuring fast rail leaves station
A two-year development phase will lay the groundwork for a final decision on federal funding for high-speed rail from Newcastle to Sydney.
‘Horrified’: childcare giant’s abuse scandal response
Australia's largest for-profit childcare operator began overhauling hiring even before a former worker was charged with sexual abuse, an inquiry has been told.
Legal doubts emerge over travel home ban for ISIS bride
Policies designed to deal with families linked to Islamic terrorists could breach the constitution, as politicians clash over how to deal with the issue.
Bondi attack inquiry to map plan to curb religious hate
Focusing on anti-Semitism is a necessary first step to improving social cohesion, says the head of the royal commission launched after the Bondi terror attack.
Canada’s PM to travel to Australia to boost trade ties
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to address the federal parliament during an upcoming visit to Canberra.
Andrew ‘had taxpayers fund his massages and travel’
Former prince Andrew charged British taxpayers for massages and excessive travel costs while working as trade envoy, retired civil servants have told the BBC.
More tradies on the tools a key election promise
A state premier on track for a thumping election victory is determined to focus on housing policies, promising incentives for building apprentices.
Childcare workers on ‘ick’ alert after abuse scandals
Childcare centre staff have been urged to report uncomfortable incidents as the industry reels from sexual abuse scandals and child-safety concerns.
Ex-PM ensnared in legal battle over Higgins scandal
Ex-staffer Fiona Brown will mediate with the federal government after alleging she was let down by an ex-Prime Minister in the wake of Higgins' rape claim.
Prison flagged for those who help ‘ISIS bride’ cohort
Aid groups have hit out at plans by the coalition to jail people found to have helped a cohort of women and children linked to the Islamic State to return home.
Russia, Ukraine and US could meet again this week
On the eve of the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, there are reports of more US-brokered peace talks between the warring parties.
Iran ready for concessions if US meets demands
Iran has flagged it's prepared to make concessions on its nuclear program if sanctions are lifted and its right to enrich uranium is recognised.
EU won’t accept US tariff increase, ‘a deal is a deal’
Washington cannot be allowed to simply hike tariffs on EU products, the European Commission says - "a deal is a deal".
Armed man shot and killed at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago
An armed man who was shot dead trying to breach the perimeter of Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort has been described by family as quiet and averse to guns.
Premier sells optimism over discord as One Nation rises
As polls point to a crushing victory in one state election, the Labor government has called on voters to seize opportunity and reject division.
Inflation to stay on hold in first data post rates hike
The first round of inflation data released after the Reserve Bank chose to lift interest rates will be handed down.
Passport law overhaul urged to stop ‘ISIS bride’ cohort
The opposition has called for passports to be refused for Australian women and children in a group with links to former Islamic State fighters.
Royals keep calm and carry on amid Andrew crisis
The royal family is carrying on with duties as usual, as police continue to search Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's previous home of Royal Lodge, after his arrest.
US envoy causes uproar over bible Israel land comments
Arab countries are sharply condemning comments by the US ambassador to Israel, who said in an interview that Israel had a right to much of the Middle East.
Russia hits Ukraine’s energy in major attack, Kyiv says
Russia has hit Ukraine's energy infrastructure with major missile and drone strikes, Kyiv says, killing at least one person and causing blackouts.
Election starting gun fired as eyes on One Nation surge
South Australia's election campaign has officially kicked off with Labor tipped to win easily as the Liberals try to fend off a challenge from One Nation.
Donald Trump to travel to China next month
US President Donald Trump will hold talks with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, late next month in China.
Trump furious after US Supreme Court upends his tariffs
A landmark US Supreme Court ruling has upended the leverage President Donald Trump and his trade envoys have wielded over foreign governments with tariffs.
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UK considers removing Andrew from royal succession line
The British government will mull new legislation to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of royal succession.
UK police search royal mansion as Andrew probe goes on
Former prince Andrew has been released from custody and remains under investigation over allegations of misconduct related to his links to Jeffrey Epstein.
S.Korea’s Yoon defiant after jailing for rebellion
Slamming a South Korean court as biased, ex-president Yoon Suk-yeol stands by his ill-fated declaration of martial law that led to him being jailed for life.
‘Simple’ tax solution dismissed as illegal tobacco cure
Australia's surging illegal tobacco trade has sparked calls for changes to the cigarette excise but a leading bureaucrat says it's not the solution.
‘Tragic’: concerns over children with IS-linked group
Concerns are being raised whether children who are part of an IS-linked group of Australian women have been radicalised while overseas.