US aligns with G7, urges Russia to accept ceasefire
Fears the US would continue to draw away from the West were unfounded at the G7 summit, as it joined allies in warning Russia to accept the proposed ceasefire.
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Call for national register of women killed by violence
Political leaders have been criticised for failing to attend rallies being held around Australia to call for an end to deadly violence against women.
Rival rallies for South Korea’s impeached president
Thousands of South Koreans have filled the streets of downtown Seoul in massive rival rallies for and against impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol.
Russian troops battle last Ukrainian forces in Kursk
Russia and Ukraine continue to trade heavy blows as Volodymyr Zelenskiy denies claims Ukrainian troops are surrounded by Russian forces in Kursk.
UK to step up Ukraine peacekeeping planning
Planning for a peacekeeping force for Ukraine will move to an "operational phase," UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says.
Trump signs a bill to avoid a government shutdown
President Donald Trump has signed into law legislation funding the government through to the end of September.
US tariffs should be a ‘wake-up call’ for Australia
Australia has been warned against relying on Donald Trump as it continues to try to negotiate for an exemption from the US president's trade tariffs.
IVF, contraception drugs cheaper as birth rate dips
Several women's health drugs are being made cheaper as the government aims to boost the success of IVF treatments and help those suffering a painful condition.
Independent makes minority government ‘safeguard’ pitch
A senator vying for re-election has positioned himself as a safeguard in a minority government as his campaign kicks off.
Cyclone’s blow to budget as food, building costs hit
The full impact of the destruction wrought by Cyclone Alfred is being assessed, with grocery and construction prices under pressure.
Mafia-style laws mooted to stop construction ‘rip-off’
The opposition wants US-style laws to jail organised crime bosses it says are pulling the strings of alleged construction sector corruption.
Coalition backs AUKUS as sub concerns rise to surface
The coalition reaffirms its support for the AUKUS partnership as voices on both sides of politics raise concerns about the multibillion-dollar defence pact.
Autumn scorcher may return after cool burst drops temps
Regions enjoying a cool change may be hit with another scorcher, with temperatures set to soar after a cold front pushed through Australia's southeast.
Trump says no exemptions on steel and aluminium tariffs
Donald Trump has ruled out granting exemptions for tariffs on steel and aluminium imports, and says reciprocal and sectoral tariffs will start in April.
Shoppers and treasurer try to stretch budget dollar
Checkout price pain is acknowledged by the treasurer as he prepares the federal budget with research showing grocery spend at a record high.
Treasurer to tighten belt in ‘few surprises’ budget
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has hosed down speculation of a major upgrade to forecast revenue and warned of "few surprises" on budget night.
Doubling housing supply incentive could help renters
Australia is expected to fall hundreds of thousands of homes short of its housing target but reforms could bring it back up to speed and help renters.
Vote to bypass court to strip citizenship ‘last resort’
A referendum asking Australians whether a minister should have the power to strip a dual national of citizenship has been floated by the coalition.
Australia again makes its case for US tariffs exemption
The government has made another pitch to US officials to gain an exemption from American tariffs on Australian steel and aluminium imports worth $1 billion.
Trump and Putin to hold call on Ukraine ceasefire
Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump will talk about settling the Ukraine conflict, but Volodymyr Zelenskiy remains sceptical Russian is ready for peace.
Sunshine State dark as mining boom costs GST billions
One state has gone backwards in the latest recommended GST revenue carve-up with billions of dollars flowing to another as its population booms.
Albanese to join leaders for Ukraine peace phone call
Anthony Albanese will join a phone call with other world leaders for talks on possible peacekeeping efforts in Ukraine as part of a "coalition of the willing".
‘So much strength’: women call for end to violence
Indigenous women have gathered at the 69th United Nations Commission on the Status of Women to call for an end to violence and inequality.
Consumer confidence surges on back of interest rate cut
Australia's economic outlook is looking rosier as inflation continues to fall and following the first decline in interest rates in more than four years.
Philippines’ Duterte arrested over ‘drug war’ killings
Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested for crimes against humanity over his role in overseeing his government's bloody "war on drugs".
Leading economists call out coalition’s inflation claim
As the economy looks set to be front and centre in the election campaign, one of the coalition's leading inflation claims has been called "a joke" by experts.
Bombs hamper rescue of hostages on Pakistan train
Militants with explosive vests are sitting among dozens of passengers taken hostage on a train in Pakistan, sources say, complicating rescue efforts.
Labor edges ahead of coalition in Roy Morgan poll
Support for federal Labor has risen in four states and helped it edge ahead of the coalition, a Roy Morgan poll indicates.
PM accused of leaving Jews guessing on bomb terror hoax
The prime minister and opposition leader have traded barbs over when they knew an explosives-laden caravan was a hoax and not an anti-Semitic terror plot.
Climate 200-backed candidates edging out incumbents
Momentum is building for Climate 200-backed independents as they claw away at major party margins and have a strong chance of being elected at the federal poll.
Native title ruling paves way for $700m in compensation
The High Court has dismissed a commonwealth appeal over a landmark native title decision, paving the way for millions in compensation for traditional owners.