‘Can’t have it all’: Australia abandons climate summit
Australia will not host the UN's annual climate summit in 2026, instead yielding to a rival bid from Turkey in a last-minute compromise deal.
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Damaged Liberal brand takes another hit as leader quits
Another leadership spill looms for the beleaguered Liberals after a state leader succumbed to pressure from his colleagues and called it quits.
Trump signs bill to release Epstein files
President Donald Trump has signed a bill to release files on sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, bowing to political pressure after months of resistance.
New arrivals should have ‘Australian values’: Ley
The opposition leader has given more details about her soon-to-be-released migration plan as she also prepares to outline major defence changes.
New Liberal leader bats away factional frontbench fear
A former Liberal premier has warned the state party's first female leader not to reward factional players with promotions but she's offered no assurances.
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House prices surge as city-dwellers flee to the regions
Aspiring home buyers are fleeing to the regions as falling interest rates and limited supply drives city house prices to fresh record highs.
Ley tries to keep above fray amid Liberal infighting
Current and former Liberals are locked in an extraordinary spat amid accusations some party members are undermining Opposition Leader Sussan Ley
‘Getting worse’: inquiry’s chilling child abuse warning
Australia's most senior police admit they have been powerless to stop a massive increase in child exploitation, conceding the abuse is getting worse.
‘Not good enough’: hospital funding feud spills over
Australian governments are wasting $1.2 billion a year on avoidable public hospital spending as states and territories unite to call for more federal funding.
ABC boss hoses down criticism of Trump speech coverage
The head of the ABC believes the media outlet has become quick to admit when mistakes have been made, saying the organisation should face fair criticism.
Targeted laws to stamp out obnoxious ‘part-time Nazis’
Neo-Nazis could face jail time or thousands of dollars in fines under laws rapidly drafted after a shocking fascist rally outside a state parliament.
Saudi prince didn’t know about Khashoggi killing: Trump
The brutal murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi has cast a shadow over Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visit to the White House.
Release of Epstein files imminent after Trump signs off
All that's required for the release of the Epstein files is Donald Trump's signature after both houses of the US Congress agreed to the move.
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Roblox reforms over ‘playground for pedophiles’ concern
Australian authorities demanded changes from a major US gaming platform over concerns it was being used to groom and exploit children.
Hollywood royalty leads farewell to talkback radio king
Regular disagreements have not stopped Russell Crowe from leading tributes to talkback titan John Laws before an audience of influential Australians.
First test for Liberal leader as party fights ‘optics’
A woman tasked with steering state Liberals out of a political mire denies egos will make it difficult to select who's in and out of the shadow cabinet.
Commonwealth Bank boss reveals preferred migration rate
The boss of Australia's biggest bank has nominated a preferred migration rate while appearing before a parliamentary committee. saying a target is appropriate.
Pauline Hanson’s post-apocalyptic prediction resurfaces
Pauline Hanson's decades of remarks about race, including a sci-fi prediction about Australia's future, have been used to prove she vilified a Muslim senator.
School teachers strike again as wage talks break down
A second teachers strike in months is set to be held after pay talks with a state government broke down following lengthy negotiations.
Neo-Nazi taken into detention and awaiting deportation
A South African man who attended a neo-Nazi rally in Australia is being compared to a guest who turns up just to wreck the place, with his visa torn up.
Pacific leader seeks investment, Australia eyes defence
The leader of one of the Pacific's poorest countries believes Australian business investment can benefit both nations during a time of great opportunity.
Australia raises heat over climate summit hosting goal
Climate Minister Chris Bowen hopes to meet with his Turkish counterpart to resolve an impasse over the right to host the world's most important climate meeting.
Customer dies after triple-zero fails on mobile phone
The embattled telco industry remains in the spotlight after a customer died when their phone could not make triple-zero calls.
Trump’s reversal propels vote on Epstein files release
Donald Trump's sudden backflip could see the imminent release of the files into the prosecution of disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein over his abuse of girls.
UN Security Council adopts US resolution on Gaza plan
The UN Security Council has approved a US plan for Gaza authorising an international security force to demilitarise the zone but Hamas insists it won't disarm.
CFMEU leaders adrift from ‘civilised society’
The author of a shocking report alleging a culture of violence and intimidation inside the CFMEU says the union thought it ran industrial relations policy.
‘New direction’ as Liberals crown first woman leader
A newly minted Liberal leader has declared she has enough time to sell her vision for the state, 12 months out from an election.
Big bank boss takes swipe at surcharge ban consequences
As the Reserve Bank considers a ban on credit card surcharges, the head of the nation's biggest bank has warned of "wrong assumptions" about the payments.
RBA reveals what would rule out more interest rate cuts
Barring a material rise in unemployment or weaker-than-expected economic growth, mortgage holders can just about give up hope for any more interest rate relief.
PM launches blistering attack on climate policy ‘mess’
Anthony Albanese has torn strips off the coalition's climate and energy policies after an apparent about-face over public funding for coal-powered plants.
Liberal dramas continue as state leader faces spill
A state Liberal leader is set to face a leadership challenge less than 12 months after rising to the top job as the party grapples with dire polling.