Thousands still stranded as flood recovery ramps up
Thousands of people remain isolated while other flood-hit communities continue the clean up, with homes declared beyond repair as the premier meets farmers.
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High Court appeal on cards for war crimes whistleblower
A man jailed for leaking classified information that exposed allegations of Australian soldiers committing war crimes will make a last-ditch attempt at freedom.
King expresses love for ‘strong and free’ Canada
King Charles did not mention US President Donald Trump, who has his eye on Canada as a 51st state, as he addressed the country's parliament.
Coalition chiefs deny settling scores in shadow cabinet
A Liberal senator who oversaw a disastrous work-from-home policy is among the biggest losers as the reunited coalition unveiled its shadow cabinet.
Two seats still undecided three weeks after election
Australia's next federal parliament is taking shape as the margin in one of two remaining electorates narrows to just three votes.
Trump threatens new EU tariffs, reigniting trade fears
Describing EU trade talks as "going nowhere", US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 50 per cent tariff.
Knife-edge recounts could decide parliament’s make-up
Australia's parliament won't be fully known until a recount in one seat split by eight votes, with an incumbent requesting a recount in another.
Coalition to chart path forward as family feud cooled
A watered-down nuclear policy is set to underpin a fragile truce between the Liberal and National parties as they work towards a formal reunion.
Nationals leader shrugs off job concerns after split
The leader of the Nationals is proud of his party's short-lived decision to walk away from the coalition, even if it costs him his job.
Trump extends deadline to reach EU trade deal
Donald Trump has agreed to delay implementing a 50 per cent tariff on goods from the European Union until July 9 to allow time for negotiations with the bloc.
PM slams Israel; Australians against Gaza aid blockade
Australians are overwhelmingly against an aid blockade against Gaza as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese uses some of his strongest language to criticise Israel.
Machete sale ban to ‘choke the supply’ of deadly weapon
Selling machetes will be banned within days in one state under a plan to hasten its crackdown on rising knife crime.
Winds of change: govt urged to seize energy mandate
More renewable energy projects should go ahead in Australia and be approved faster after Labor's federal election win, experts say.
Liberals and Nationals ready to fall back in love
Liberal MPs have held urgent talks over policy demands from the Nationals that hold the key to the two long-time partners reuniting in opposition.
Australian firms ‘upbeat’ China can navigate trade war
Australian firms are bullish about their opportunities in China despite global trade ructions casting doubt over economic growth, the Reserve Bank deputy says.
US House passes Trump’s sweeping tax-cut bill
House Republicans have stayed up all night to pass US President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful", multitrillion-dollar tax breaks package.
Coalition reunion looms as Liberals back policy demands
Liberal MPs have paved the way for a coalition reunion, giving in-principle support to four key policy demands that had fractured the marriage.
Trump confronts Ramaphosa with white ‘genocide’ claims
Donald Trump has confronted South African leader Cyril Ramaphosa over the killing of white farmers, saying people are fleeing to the US and Australia to escape.
Assange open to political action as Cannes hosts doco
Julian Assange has appeared at Cannes alongside wife Stella, who says the WikiLeaks founder is concerned about the world and considering what action to take.
CFMEU boss to step away from national leadership post
The CFMEU's national secretary Zach Smith has told staff he will step back from the role but continue to run one of its state branches.
‘No moral equivalence’ over Russia prisoner swap talk
A prisoner swap for Australian Oscar Jenkins became more complicated after Russia sentenced him on criminal charges, removing him from a POW deal with Ukraine.
Olive branches offered for possible coalition reunion
The coalition could reunite just days after splitting as the Nationals and Liberals take their first steps towards a new agreement.
Second wave ‘adult crime, adult time’ laws pass
The second wave of the controversial "adult crime, adult time" laws adding attempted murder and rape to the list of lengthy sentences have passed.
Commitment issues: Nationals walk away from coalition
The Nationals have blown up the federal coalition following the breakdown of negotiations over key policy issues, including on nuclear power.
Paint-filled extinguisher used in attack on MP’s office
A teenager who used a paint-filled fire extinguisher to vandalise ex-opposition leader Peter Dutton's office has appeared in court surrounded by supporters.
‘Underclass of Australians’: youth crime laws slammed
The United Nations has taken aim at a state government's youth crime crackdown, saying it threatens to create an "underclass of Australians".
Brittany Higgins slams anti-discrimination law pause
Former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins has blasted a state's decision to pause landmark anti-discrimination law changes.
‘Forgotten children’: state care failings scrutinised
Advocates have welcomed a state's child safety investigation but fear recommendations will fall on deaf ears, ensuring some kids will remain "forgotten".
Banning common items may end ‘forever chemicals’ crisis
People behind an effort to ban non-essential 'forever chemicals' have warned PFAS will keep accumulating until exposure sources are reduced.
Current not crocodiles could sink Olympic river venue
Crocodile sightings are common in a river being considered as a venue for Olympic rowing and sprint canoeing, but it's not the crocs that are the problem.
EU, UK go ahead with new Russia sanctions without US
Britain and the EU haven't waited for the US to join them in slapping more sanctions on Russia as they accuse Moscow of dragging its feet over peace talks.