‘Florid ramblings’: minister takes aim at CFMEU report
A minister has launched an extraordinary attack on the work of a top barrister probing CFMEU corruption as pressure builds on his party's leader.
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Premier polishes pitch to lure Trump to Australia
A premier is bidding to bring the United States president to Australia, claiming his state has something Donald Trump wants and needs.
Labour pains for borrowers as jobs data hits rate hopes
Economists fear two solid jobs readings could push the RBA to inflict more borrowing pain on Australian mortgage-holders.
Coalition wins ‘reset’ but first real test looms large
Angus Taylor has waived a six-week suspension for the Nationals, signalling a fresh start for the coalition after two messy splits.
Bipartisan offer to block ISIS-linked families’ return
As the Australian government ponders what to do with 34 ISIS-linked women and children trying to return, the opposition has offered a bipartisan solution.
White House says Iran would be ‘very wise’ to make deal
Top US national security advisers have met in the White House Situation Room to discuss the stand-off with Iran.
Billionaire says ‘world-class conman’ Epstein duped him
Billionaire businessman Les Wexner says he was foolish to trust "master manipulator" Jeffrey Epstein, as he denied taking part in the abuse of girls and women.
War of words heats up amid union scandal
A political spat has erupted over calls for a royal commission after a damning report exposed alleged corruption in the construction union.
No spirit of Australia in Qantas closures, report finds
The Flying Kangaroo has been criticised for closing three regional bases, with an inquiry finding it risks calling itself a country carrier "in name only".
Trump to preside over first meeting of Board of Peace
President Donald Trump is gathering members of his so-called Board of Peace, as many unresolved questions on the future of Gaza hang over the meeting.
S.Korea’s ousted Yoon handed life in jail for rebellion
A South Korean court has sentenced former president Yoon Suk-yeol to life in prison over his botched imposition of martial law in 2024.
‘Wildly Orwellian’: legislators bypass affected groups
Groups who claim they will be most impacted by a state's new laws targeting anti-Semitism say they have been frozen out of discussions.
Mayor wants Hanson charged with hate speech offences
A mayor has urged authorities to charge One Nation leader Pauline Hanson with hate speech offences after inflammatory comments she made about Muslims.
‘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.
‘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.
Hard reality of reconciliation on apology anniversary
There remains a long way to go for Indigenous reconciliation as racism continues to fester, almost two decades on from the apology to the Stolen Generations.
Cops slam kids’ ankle bracelets as a burden on staffing
Children as young as 10 may be fitted with electronic monitoring devices under new laws, but questions remain over how, or even whether they will be applied.
Ley ‘won’t dwell on the disappointment’ after ousting
Sussan Ley has been deposed as the Liberal Party's first female leader, declaring she will completely step away from public life after 25 years in politics.
Bail bid for Labor figure’s alleged killer fails
Details about what happened in a nightclub before a young man allegedly fatally "coward punched" Tim Picton have been revealed to a court during a bail hearing.
‘Right the ship’: polluters tax could be vote spinner
An ex-Labor strategist turned pollster says there are votes in taxing Australia's biggest polluters through reframing the debate and evolving demographics.
Liberals pin hopes on housing to turn fortunes around
Angus Taylor has put housing front and centre of his priorities as the newest leader of the federal Liberal Party.
UK PM Starmer urges closer defence ties with Europe
Keir Starmer is set to declare the Brexit years over for Britain as he signals the nation is ready to work with Europe to reduce NATO's dependence on the US.
Trump says Iran regime change could be ‘best thing’
As another US warship heads to the Middle East, Donald Trump says a change in power in Iran "would be the best thing that could happen".
Leaders’ love-in amid differences over police actions
The prime minister has praised NSW Premier Chris Minns as his friend, hours after their differing views over police conduct at a city protest were aired.
US’s Rubio reassures Europe on trans-Atlantic ties
The US and Europe belong together, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has told a security forum, as he both soothed and needled officials about the alliance.
Alexei Navalny was poisoned by dart frog toxin
Samples taken from the body of Russian opposition leader and Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny reveal he was poisoned with a lethal toxin while imprisoned.
Rubio says US is ‘child of Europe’, critical friend
US Secretary of State Mark Rubio received a standing ovation after seemingly reaffirming a strong relationship with Europe.
Cafes urged to close on Anzac Day long weekend holiday
There will be a statewide public holiday to compensate for Anzac Day falling on a weekend over the next two years, but not everyone is punching the air.
Jeffrey Epstein used Nobel Peace Prize to lure elites
Disgraced US financier Jeffrey Epstein used the lure of his hosting the head of the Nobel Peace Prize committee in invitations to and in chats with elites.
Liberal leaders hit with gender blow as tax fight looms
Angus Taylor is promising the new-look Liberal leadership will focus on cutting taxes and weeding out those who "reject our way of life".
RBA offers more rates call insight before jobs data
Critical unemployment figures will give Australia's central bank a clearer picture on whether it will deliver a second interest rate hike in as many months.