PM lauds Ukraine support as eyes turn to Trump meeting
Australia has reaffirmed support for peace on Ukraine's terms as European Union leaders prepare to flank the Ukrainian president during his trip to Washington.
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‘It’s crunch time’: productivity puzzle must be solved
Australia must cut unnecessary red tape and boost business investment if young people are to be better off than their parents, the productivity chief says.
Ukraine told to give up on NATO, Crimea ahead of summit
A momentous meeting looms as Donald Trump pressures Ukraine's leader to abandon hope of reclaiming Crimea or joining NATO in order to reach a deal with Russia.
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Charge ahead: road taxes may be closer than they appear
A road user charge targeting electric vehicle drivers is gaining widespread approval but how it will work and when it will arrive remains up for debate.
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Israelis in nationwide protests to demand end to war
Thousands of Israelis have joined protests across the country demanding an end to the war in Gaza and the return of the remaining hostages.
Trump urges Ukraine deal as Europe backs Zelenskiy
Sources say Vladimir Putin demanded control of the entire Donetsk region in his Alaska meeting with Donald Trump who says Ukraine has 'gotta make a deal'.
Zelenskiy to meet Trump after no deal at Alaska summit
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will fly to Washington to meet Donald Trump after the US leader's summit with Russia's Vladimir Putin secured no truce in Ukraine.
Responsibility, not legacy driving Chalmers to reform
Jim Chalmers' economic roundtable will likely present some low-hanging fruit around regulation but hefty tax reform will be more challenging for him to grasp.
Reforms begin to close working-with-children loopholes
An urgent plan to close loopholes in working with children checks will not "reinvent the wheel" but the government is confident it will help protect children.
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Trump leaves Alaska summit with Putin empty-handed
A highly anticipated summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin has yielded no agreement to resolve or pause Moscow's war in Ukraine.
Trump takes off for high-stakes Putin meeting in Alaska
Donald Trump is on his way to a summit with Russia's Vladimir Putin where the US president faces the uncertain task of sealing a ceasefire in Ukraine.
Tougher national working with kids scheme by year’s end
Australia will fast-track the rollout of reforms for working with children checks after the existing system was slammed by the prime minister as "hopeless".
PM defends Palestine recognition after US ‘disgust’
Australia's decision to recognise Palestine was made in the interest of its citizens, the prime minister has said, after a US official decried the move.
Lessons ‘not learnt’ 80 years on from World War II
Australians have paused to reflect on the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, with many thankful for the sacrifices made to ensure peace in Australia.
Indigenous communities plug in to power their future
Renewable energy projects must be developed alongside Indigenous people, and community-led initiatives need more investment, a symposium has been told.
‘Standard practice’: summiteers play down Treasury leak
Experts believe there's still hope for reform at an upcoming productivity roundtable after Treasury recommendations arising from the summit were leaked.
Ending greyhound racing could save taxpayers $450m
A state will fork out almost half a billion dollars in subsidies for the greyhound racing industry over the next decade, budget office analysis shows.
Trump consolidates power with takeover of DC police
Donald Trump says he wants to keep the police in Washington DC under federal control beyond mid-September, and could extend the move to other cities.
Jobless fall gives RBA room before next rate cut
The unemployment rate slid to 4.2 per cent in July, partly because of an unwinding from an earlier, outsized jump, the Australian Bureau of Statistics reports.
Parents urged to go to police with childcare concerns
Childcare educators are working for years after being banned and police want parents to report suspicions immediately to protect kids, an inquiry has been told.
Zelenskiy in Berlin for talks before Trump-Putin summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will travel to Berlin to join talks with European and US leaders before a summit Trump-Putin summit in Alaska.
‘Not acceptable’: child ‘groomer’ retains work permit
Authorities are racing to cancel a blacklisted educator's working with children permit after his ex-employer substantiated claims of inappropriate behaviour.
Former MP’s win against $40,000 fine for Facebook posts
A former Liberal MP has emerged victorious from a years-long battle over three unlawful social media posts that were set to cost him dearly.
Animals may be ‘threatened species’ after algal bloom
An assessment of the devastation to marine animals caused by an unprecedented algal bloom will be fast-tracked by the federal government.
Unions, business at loggerheads over four-day work week
Business groups are resisting a union push for a shorter working week as ideas to boost Australia's productivity are debated ahead of a roundtable.
Global momentum behind Australia recognising Palestine
Australia has joined a global push to "end the cycle of violence" in the Middle East with its decision to recognise Palestine, the prime minister says.
‘Bloody Latham’: court battle wraps after sex act tweet
Former federal Labor leader turned right-wing outsider Mark Latham has gone on a tirade as he defends vilification claims from a rival MP.
EU leaders appeal to Trump to defend Europe’s security
Worried about President Donald Trump's meeting with Vladimir Putin, the EU is reaffirming its support for Ukraine and urging the US to defend its interests.
‘We’re open’, but tourists scared off by algal bloom
Tourism operators are seeing visitor numbers plummet as reports of a devastating algal bloom spread, with misconceptions it is affecting the entire coastline.
Court apology over error finding in MP blackmail case
The judiciary is apologising for an error in a case involving senior members of South Australia's parliament.
‘Abusive obsession’: Latham targeted over sex act tweet
Isolated MP Mark Latham has complained about a "whinge-athon" and been rebuked for repeated interjections as he battles a homosexual vilification claim.