Vulnerable pregnant women among adrift migrant workers
Pregnant migrants are increasingly seeking help in rural areas, while other temporary workers are in hiding after escaping modern slavery conditions.
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Defiant CFMEU launches protests over court decision
Defiant CFMEU workers have launched protests in a capital city CBD, taking to the streets after a legal challenge by the embattled organisation was rejected.
Protester confident in fight against new police powers
A prominent activist says he is "very confident" after taking a state government to court over controversial anti-protest laws which expanded police powers.
Cost-of-living crisis blamed for soaring crime rates
Youth offending is at a record high in one state, latest figures reveal, as police attribute cost-of-living pressures to a jump in property crimes.
Thai PM under pressure to quit after phone call leak
The Thai prime minister's coalition is near collapse after the leak of a phone call with Cambodia's former leader shattered her already low support.
Legal bill bailout to spare ex-Liberal boss bankruptcy
Ousted state Liberal leader John Pesutto will avoid bankruptcy after his party agreed to a loan to settle his $2.3 million debt to a defamed colleague.
Liberal leader’s unity call after $1.5m party bailout
Victorian Liberal leader Brad Battin denies he has sided against defamed MP Moira Deeming after supporting a $1.5 million party loan to his predecessor.
Budget billions helps cashed-up state lead debt battle
A seventh surplus budget for the nation's richest state sets it apart from other jurisdictions as it enjoys the lowest debt levels in the country.
Empty chairs spark bid to arrest premier’s senior staff
A state's most senior ministerial staff face being dragged to an inquiry by force after their no-show to answer questions about an explosive-laden caravan.
Secret’s out: premier’s ex-partner misled watchdog
Former NSW Liberal premier Gladys Berejiklian's ex-partner has failed to hide a finding he misled a corruption probe over a $48 million property development.
Lab boss suspended in latest DNA contamination scandal
The director of a forensic testing lab has been suspended following the emergence of contamination issues, with more than 30,000 samples still to be reviewed.
British MPs vote in favour or legalising assisted dying
MPs have voted in favour of a bill to legalise assisted dying for terminally ill people, a move that would be Britain's biggest social reform in decades.
Friends united by concern for family in Iran and Israel
Saina Salemi and her colleague Oscar are bound by fear for their respective families in Iran and Israel as efforts continue to repatriate stranded Australians.
Clock ticking on state-run lab boss over DNA debacle
A premier has defended his government intervening to "clean up" a state-run forensic testing lab after the emergence of contamination issues.
Energy price rule changes to limit unfair bill hikes
Vulnerable energy customers will be afforded extra protections from price gouging by electricity retailers in rule changes set to come into effect in 2026.
Storied bridge on starting block for pre-Olympic refit
Australia's biggest council has backed the restoration of an iconic bridge before the Brisbane 2032 Olympics, pledging almost $20 million in its budget.
Australians flee Israel borders as evacuations ramp up
Australians making their way out of Israel under the peril of Iranian missile strikes face long delays as others vow to remain, despite the danger.
Labour market stays tight despite surprise drop in jobs
The economy lost some jobs in May, confounding expectations, but the Reserve Bank will likely view it as noise not signs of a weakening labour market.
Big-spending budget raises questions over living relief
A cash splash from the nation's richest state is targeting housing supply and health but critics say there should have been greater cost-of-living relief.
Liberals launch high-level probe into election drubbing
A decades-low primary vote and the challenges posed by teal independents will be key elements of a review into the Liberals' crushing federal election loss.
Treasurer throws down gauntlet for ‘crucial’ tax reform
The treasurer has kicked off a journey that he hopes will result in broad agreement on changes that help solve Australia's economic challenges.
Fate of construction union hangs on High Court ruling
The embattled CFMEU will find out if its bid to overturn its construction division being forced into administration will be accepted by the High Court.
Trump wary of EU trade offer while Japan being ‘tough’
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent remains at a G7 meeting in Canada for trade talks following President Donald Trump's early departure from the summit.
‘Fastest way out’: Iran urged to end nuclear ambitions
Australia's foreign minister has called for Iran to come to the negotiating table in its conflict with Israel, saying the country's nuclear program should stop.
Indigenous-led plan sets example in caring for Country
The first Indigenous-led research strategy for Kakadu National Park is hoped to set a new standard for collaboration between Traditional Owners and scientists.
Trump denies G7 exit linked to Israel-Iran ceasefire
"Publicity seeking" French President Emmanuel Macron got it "Wrong!" when he said US President Donald Trump left G7 to work on a Israel-Iran ceasefire deal.
Backflip on post and boast laws after ‘disturbing’ rise
A rising trend of young thugs gloating about their crimes online has prompted one state's change of heart on a "post and boast" crackdown.
‘Political assassination’ suspect still at large in US
Authorities in Minnesota are searching for a man suspected of killing a Democrat politician and her husband and attacking another.
Trump’s military parade rolls by on day of protests
The grand military parade long desired by Donald Trump has dominated Washington, against a background of protests over the US President's style of leadership.
Millions march in anti-Trump ‘No-Kings’ protests
Demonstrators came out in cities across the U.S. to protest President Donald Trump
Trump arrives for G7 amid trade, political tensions
Donald Trump has arrived in Canada for his first G7 summit since returning to office - and after irking his partners with tariffs and threats of annexation.