Religious protections push to combat Islamophobia rise
A red line is being drawn to tackle a rise in hatred and attacks towards Muslims in Australia as the prime minister pledges to stamp out discrimination.
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Government put on notice over nursing home bed block
State health ministers have put their federal counterpart on blast over a major shortage of aged care beds, which is clogging up the nation's hospital system.
Australian vigil for assassinated right-wing activist
Political leaders are condemning the killing of Charlie Kirk as "horrific" as the Australian wing of his organisation prepares to honour his legacy
US calls conviction of Brazil’s Bolsonaro a ‘witchhunt’
The conviction and sentencing of former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro over an attempted coup has been scorned by US officials.
Climate, China concern bookend Pacific leaders meeting
A major Pacific leaders conference has wrapped up, with Australia warned about its stance on major coal and gas projects and "silencing" of Pacific voices.
Shooter remains at large as Kirk’s body flown home
US Vice-president JD Vance has flown to Arizona with the body of slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk, as investigators continue searching for the shooter.
Britain sacks US ambassador over Epstein links
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has fired the UK's ambassador to the United States, Peter Mandelson, over his links to the convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
Massive US hunt for sniper who killed Charlie Kirk
A gunman is on the run after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated in a shooting that's drawn renewed attention to political violence in the US.
‘Pass the torch’: writers protest over journal’s demise
Supporters of one of Australia's oldest literary journals have staged a protest against a "purely financial" decision to close it down.
Text leak claims top Liberal as ‘women problem’ returns
A Liberal heavyweight has quit after his WhatsApp messages about women were leaked ahead of leaders and party faithful gathering for a key meeting.
Murdered influencer is a ‘martyr’: Aussie conservatives
The Australian chapter of Charlie Kirk's conservative organisation says the right-wing activist's assassination in the US will strengthen his legacy.
Liberals dust off and look to move on from Price saga
A senior Liberal is calling for the party to move on and focus on key issues for voters after a damaging saga that began with a colleague's migration comments.
The US on edge as Trump blames left for Kirk killing
The political divisions rife in the US have shaped reactions to the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a speaking event.
Gas call takes shine off Australia’s Pacific blitz
Australia's fossil fuel exports remain a source of tension as Pacific leaders double down on supporting a bid to co-host global climate talks.
France’s new prime minister takes office amid protests
Nationwide protests have welcomed Sebastien Lecornu as he begins his first day as France's prime minister while the nation's political crisis rolls on.
Senator sacked from shadow cabinet over migrant remarks
Firebrand senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has been dumped from the coalition frontbench after refusing to apologise for comments about Indian migrants.
Alleged mastermind of anti-Semitic attacks arrested
A man allegedly sprayed swastikas on a synagogue and played key roles in the firebombing of a childcare centre and an attack on a Jewish leader's vacant home.
Croc Hunter’s dad sinks boot into US influencer ‘goose’
Steve Irwin's father says authorities should "throw the book" at an influencer over his treatment of crocodiles in Australia, describing it as disgusting.
Soldiers guard Nepal’s parliament after deadly protests
"Nothing is left" inside Nepal's parliament building after it was set ablaze amid deadly protests, as troops patrol the capital's streets to restore order.
Cost and complexity leaves the telco sector on hold
Australia must move faster in deploying telecommunications infrastructure or risk falling behind in the AI race, Telstra chief Vicki Brady says.
People prioritised as wildlife-killing shark nets stay
Only about 10 per cent of animals caught up in the nation's largest shark net program were targeted species, a report reveals following a fatal attack.
Australia wants peace after Israel’s ‘criminal assault’
Australia has joined the condemnation of Israel's "criminal assault" on Qatar, but pro-Israel groups have blamed Doha for harbouring Hamas' leaders.
Trump alleged signature on Epstein note to be analysed
Donald Trump's friendship with Jeffrey Epstein continues to haunt the US president as The White House denies he penned a lewd birthday message to the pedophile.
Home scheme extension set to open more doors
Lifting the caps in an expanded government home-buying scheme will open the door for more first-time buyers, but it also risks fast-tracking price rises.
Macron names loyalist Lecornu as new French PM
French President Macron has appointed 39-year-old defence minister Sebastien Lecornu as the country's new prime minister.
Big fines for breaches as childcare workers ‘drowning’
Fines will more than double for childcare breaches in one state, but a union says "drowning" educators are quitting due to low pay and intense pressure.
Pacific unity stressed at keystone regional summit
The host nation of major regional talks has urged fellow Pacific nations not to be "passive bystanders" to intensifying competition among powerful interests.
‘Grave disrespect’: treaty referendum call dismissed
Comparisons between a state treaty and the failed voice to federal parliament have been derided as a prominent 'no' campaigner calls for a referendum.
France’s Macron seeks new PM after government’s fall
France's government has toppled in a confidence vote, a new crisis that obliges President Emmanuel Macron to search for his fifth prime minister in two years.
Huge legal bill for Higgins as settlement plan revealed
Former political staffer Brittany Higgins has been ordered to pay 80 per cent of former senator Linda Reynolds' legal costs after losing a defamation case.
Marine heatwave disaster warnings ignored for two years
The federal government ignored warnings of a marine heatwave and failed to commit funding to fight SA's devastating algal bloom, a senate inquiry has heard.