Mining’s old holes could be ‘massive asset’ for hydro
The mining industry is not trying to shirk rehabilitation requirements but more options for post-mining land use should be considered, an inquiry was told.
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CFMEU crackdown laws lodged as calls mount to go harder
CFMEU officials who attempt to disrupt the work of external administrators have been threatened with heavy penalties, but not everybody is happy with the laws.
AFP to fight officers’ strike action as parliament sits
Any move by officers to walk off the job after a breakdown in pay negotiations will be opposed by the Australian Federal Police.
Man who beat Xenophon makes bold poll pledge for Libs
Vincent Tarzia has reminded the political world he's the man who beat former senator Nick Xenophon, as he vows to lead the state Liberals to victory in 2026.
Trump reportedly used a slur against Harris in private
Former president Donald Trump has denied using a derogatory term to describe Vice President Kamala Harris in private conversations.
Biden to campaign for Harris in battleground state
US President Joe Biden has given his first interview since announcing he was taking himself out of the running for the November 5 election.
Dutton undermined Reynolds, defamation trial told
Linda Reynolds and Brittany Higgins' defamation trial has heard the senator believed Peter Dutton undermined her and Bruce Lehrmann's rape trial was political.
Former Liberal MP pleads guilty to taxation charges
A former Liberal politician, once fined $5000 for having an unregistered handgun, has pleaded guilty to taxation offences.
PM rules out foreign nuclear waste under new AUKUS deal
Australia will accept nuclear technology from the US and UK as part of an updated AUKUS deal, but Anthony Albanese says nuclear waste won't be part of it.
Laws to demolish resistance by CFMEU bosses to takeover
The scaffolding will be pulled from under the CFMEU as the union's construction division fights administration with legislation about to be introduced.
Ex-Catalan leader leaves Spain after avoiding arrest
Catalan separatist Carles Puigdemont has headed back to Belgium after a lightning visit to Barcelona where he gave police the slip before he could be arrested.
Rambling Trump agrees to debate Harris September 10
Former US president Donald Trump says he is prepared to go toe-to-toe with presidential opponent Kamala Harris in three live TV debates.
Childcare pay rise set to boost profession’s standing
Education experts say a 15 per cent pay rise for early childhood workers will help increase the status of the job to the public.
Restoring law and order a priority: Bangladesh govt
First on the agenda for Bangladesh's new caretaker government is tackling law and order in the country following weeks of deadly unrest.
‘Distressing’ mental health facility claims spark probe
The Queensland government has launched an investigation after "distressing" allegations of abuse spanning decades at a former mental health facility.
Racing boss hits out at ‘cheats’ in racecourse fight
Racing NSW CEO Peter V'landys has attacked "cheats and undesirables" seeking to undermine him amid a battle over the future of Sydney's Rosehill racecourse.
‘Bully her to death’, guilt-ridden Reynolds breaks down
Senator Linda Reynolds has broken down in tears on the stand at her defamation trial with Brittany Higgins about her guilt over Kimberley Kitching's death.
Fugitive Catalan leader may still be in Spain: police
Spanish authorities have flagged an investigation into how Catalan separatist leader Carles Puigdemont managed to avoid arrest and flee Spain.
Trump’s chopper emergency tale raises eyebrows
Donald Trump's harrowing story about almost crashing in a helicopter has surprised those who were also onboard.
Cost of living, union corruption in focus as MPs return
Labor wants to shift the focus to cost-of-living relief and social action as the coalition heaps pressure on its handling of inflation and national security.
‘Fire in the minds’ of next group of Indigenous leaders
The importance of education in two worlds - western and Indigenous knowledge - is key to the future of the next generation of leaders, Yolngu Elders say.
Wong condemns Israeli minister’s starvation comments
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has joined international counterparts in slamming an Israeli minister's comments justifying the use of starvation on Gazans.
Harris campaigns in Arizona as Trump rallies in Montana
The battle of the west heats up as Kamala Harris campaigns in Arizona and Donald Trump hits Montana, which could decide which party controls the US Senate.
Bangladesh chief justice, bank chief quit amid protests
The shake-up of government officials in Bangladesh continues as the chief justice resigns after protesters warned him of "dire consequences" if he did not.
Navy to boost capability after long-range missile test
HMAS Sydney has successfully fired a missile in a milestone moment for the navy, as the federal government prepares for a "challenging strategic environment".
Wages, job data in focus for clues on economy, rates
New data on wage growth and demand for workers will be in focus this week, as borrowers await clues on when the central bank might cut interest rates.
UK PM scraps holiday to focus on riot response
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer will no longer be taking a summer holiday as he stays to deal with the violent riots that have gripped the UK.
Surgery waitlists still long, despite faster treatment
New Queensland health data reveals that most elective surgery patients are being treated in the recommended timeframe, despite an ongoing backlog.
Leaders dance to aid of under-fire Olympian ‘Raygun’
The prime minister has commended Australian breakdancer Rachael "Raygun" Gunn for having "a crack" after her eyebrow-raising performance at the Paris Olympics.
Harris promises tax-free tips for hospitality workers
Kamala Harris and her running mate Tim Walz have wrapped up a multi-day tour of battleground states with a promise to service workers their tips won't be taxed.
Trump campaign says it was hacked, blames Iran
Iran's foreign ministry has rejected claims it was responsible for hacking into the internal communications of Donald Trump's presidential election campaign.