Ore-some state tipped to win race for green steel jobs
Higher-grade iron ore, deep water ports and a 100-per cent renewable energy grid give South Australia the edge on other states chasing future green steel jobs.
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Vance at border blames Harris for illegal immigration
Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance has criticised Vice President Kamala Harris for not working with US agencies to deal with border crossings.
Family wants new probe into aid worker deaths in Israel
An Australian aid worker's family wants more answers after a report into her death and that of six colleagues found the attack was "not deliberately directed".
Door ajar for social housing at 2032 athletes village
The Queensland government will leave the door open for the athletes village to be made available for social housing before the 2032 Olympic Games.
CFMEU seeks legal advice over administrator orders
The CFMEU says it is "under attack" and will fight an attempt by the watchdog to give an independent administrator powers to overhaul its construction division.
Advisors called in as taxpayer bailout weighed for Rex
The federal government has engaged three external consultants as it considers its options in coming to the aid of cash-strapped regional carrier Rex.
Harris secures delegate votes to be nominee: DNC chair
The Democratic National Committee says Kamala Harris has received the necessary amount of votes from delegates to become the Democratic US presidential nominee.
Trump agrees with Fox News to debate Kamala Harris
Donald Trump says he has agreed with Fox News to a debate with US Vice President Kamala Harris on September 4.
Venezuela activists says HQ attacked, govt claims coup
Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil has accused the United States of being "at the forefront of a coup attempt" after a contested presidential election.
Assange’s father urges freedom for Palestinians
Julian Assange's father has told pro-Palestinian demonstrators in Melbourne their fight for freedom "may be a bit harder" than the campaign to liberate his son.
Trump agrees to debate with Kamala Harris on Fox News
Donald Trump says he has agreed to an offer from Fox News to debate US Vice President Kamala Harris on September 4.
PM walks ‘new path’ in tackling Indigenous disadvantage
Indigenous leaders have reflected on the voice referendum defeat as the prime minister spoke of old roads and new paths in tackling disadvantage.
Bangladesh PM offers talks, protesters urge her to quit
Thousands of people have protested in Bangladesh's capital to demand justice for more than 200 students and others killed during protests last month.
Trump seeks earlier debate, Harris says he’s ‘scared’
The campaigns of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris have argued whether a presidential debate should take place on September 4 or September 10.
Police culture ‘must shift’ after apology to Indigenous
After the NT's police boss apologised for historical mistreatment of Indigenous Australians, advocates are calling for more to turn those words into actions.
Uluru Statement ideals still guiding government plans
Indigenous Australians Minister Malarndirri McCarthy says the Uluru Statement still guided the government, despite uncertainty about a Makarrata Commission.
US Vice President launches ‘Republicans for Harris’ bid
Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign is launching "Republicans for Harris" as she tries to win over Republican voters put off by Donald Trump's candidacy
Higgins’ defence amid ‘fairy tale’ rape cover-up claim
Brittany Higgins' legal team is set to open her defence case against allegations she defamed Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds in a series of social media posts.
Deadly clashes as Bangladesh government imposes curfew
Thousands of people are protesting in Bangladesh's capital to demand justice for more than 200 students and others killed during recent demonstrations.
Uluru Statement a guiding force, treaty prospects drift
The Uluru Statement will still steer the government, despite uncertainty about a Makarrata commission, the Indigenous Australians minister says.
‘Be aware but not afraid’: plots raise terrorism threat
A string of alleged terror plots investigated by Australia's intelligence agency led to the threat level being increased for the first time in a decade.
Watchdogs eye engineered stone suppliers amid bans
Stone suppliers and manufacturers are on different alert levels after some faced surprise inspections after a nationwide ban took effect.
Senator had concerns about Lehrmann before alleged rape
Senator Linda Reynolds has told a defamation trial that she had concerns about Bruce Lehrmann's conduct before he allegedly raped Brittany Higgins.
Social media and political tensions spur terror threat
Social media is exacerbating the radicalisation of young people by bolstering grievances to the point at which they could turn to violence.
Harris to name VP pick before battleground states tour
The guessing game is almost over as Kamala Harris prepares to announce her running mate before the they set off on a campaign blitz of battleground states.
Special education to stay despite royal commission call
While a royal commission urged for special schools to be phased out for students with disabilities, states and territories say the arrangements will stay.
Trump launching ad blitz to try to slow Harris surge
The Trump campaign will launch an advertising blitz to counter the momentum that's revitalised the Democrats since Kamala Harris entered the presidential race.
‘Unacceptable’ injury raises power plant safety issues
The chief executive of a Queensland power plant still recovering from a catastrophic explosion says a worker being injured on site is "unacceptable".
Help on its way for Rex despite ‘flawed’ expansion
A taxpayer-funded lifeline for Rex Airlines looks increasingly likely as the Albanese government highlights the carrier's "absolutely vital" regional presence.
Rex Airlines enters voluntary administration
Rex Airlines has gone into voluntary administration and cancelled all flights between major airports.
Harris and Trump launch new advertisements
US television advertisements have been launched by the campaigns of Vice President Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.