Senator who broke ranks on Palestine to speak at rally
Fatima Payman will make her most prominent appearance in weeks when she speaks out on the invasion of Gaza in one of many rallies across the country.
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Former senator re-elected to United Nations committee
A former Australian senator has secured another term on the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women.
Cheaper rego, sports vouchers in latest budget promises
Queenslanders will get cheaper car registration in the state government's latest cost-of-living budget announcement.
Fight over Israel, Gaza rhetoric as aid request lingers
Politicians are blaming each other for stoking community tensions over the war in Gaza as the Albanese government mulls a request for aid.
Record $26b green energy boost for emissions target bid
Queensland Labor has earmarked huge funds for green power, storage and transmission projects to support the state's emissions targets.
Ex-premier blasts LNP successor for backing govt budget
LNP leader David Crisafulli's support for funded projects in Labor's last budget before the Queensland election has been slammed by ex-premier Campbell Newman.
Corruption watchdog won’t go after robodebt officials
A federal corruption watchdog has opted not to investigate senior public servants responsible for the unlawful robodebt scheme.
‘Wanding’ knife laws green light boosts police powers
A second state has passed laws allowing police officers to use hand-held metal detectors on suspects without warrants in certain locations.
Don’t shoot, I’m your local Katter party candidate
A Queensland political candidate says he would be dead today if one of his party's proposed laws had been enacted when he was younger.
Hunter Biden’s sister-in-law describes finding his gun
The widow of Hunter Biden's brother has told jurors about the moment she found his revolver in the console of his truck.
Peter Costello under fire over airport reporter clash
The treatment of journalists has been called into question after Nine boss and former federal treasurer Peter Costello clashed with a reporter in an airport.
‘We have a plan’: state reacts to housing crisis outcry
A real estate body has called on authorities to provide an accountable delivery plan, describing the Queensland's housing crisis as "woeful".
‘We will catch you’: Shorten pledges NDIS fraud action
Criminals and charlatans attempting to defraud the National Disability Insurance Scheme have been warned they will be caught.
Hunter Biden’s ex-wife describes his drug use at trial
Hunter Biden's former wife has testified in his US federal gun trial as prosecutors seek to show the depths of his drug problem.
Anti-gay discrimination apology sparks call for action
The last Australian state to apologise for criminalising homosexual acts is being urged to follow the move with steps to end discrimination.
Cost-of-living relief as SA keeps budget in surplus
South Australia's treasurer says the state is gearing up to benefit from "transformative economic developments" after delivering another budget surplus.
Indian PM Modi to be sworn in for third time on June 8
The party of incumbent Prime Minister Narendra Modi has declared victory in India's parliamentary elections, although it has lost its outright majority.
Lending to property investors jumps amid rising rents
A pick up in investor lending and housing-related loans more generally comes even as interest rates stay elevated and cuts remain in the distant future.
Reserve Bank keeps options open on interest rates
Interest rates could go higher again if inflation proves stickier than expected or moves higher, the head of the Reserve Bank of Australia says.
X labels eSafety church case drop a win for free speech
Elon Musk's X has warned of legal powers used to censor speech after the eSafety Commissioner dropped a court battle over videos of a Sydney church stabbing.
PM, Dutton condemn Greens on electorate office protests
Major parties have united in attacking the Greens for stoking tensions on the Middle East conflict after electorate offices have been subject to protests.
‘Doesn’t add up’: LNP criticised for backing budget
Queensland's opposition leader David Crisafulli says he will back the government's funding for existing projects in the budget, prompting a backlash.
Social media giants told to pay price, play by rules
For years, social media companies have been accused of acting above regulation but a top media boss says they must play by the same rules as everyone else.
Latham turned down $20k offer to avoid defamation case
Political firebrand Mark Latham refused to pay $20,000 to an MP who has sued for defamation after a graphic tweet unleashed a flood of abuse.
Ex-Pakistan PM Khan acquitted in state secrets case
Former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan's lawyer says a high court has overturned a conviction on charges of leaking state secrets.
Wages bump unlikely to concern Reserve Bank: economists
A 3.75 per cent boost to minimum wages and awards will deliver a small real gain to millions of Australian workers without throwing fuel on the inflation fire.
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Energy storage sites earmarked to keep the lights on
More power storage rather than nuclear reactors or gas will be crucial for long-term energy security, the industry says, with six more sites up for development.
Shopping centre tragedy sparks mental health funds rise
Additional funds will be directed to services for homeless people in NSW suffering from mental illness, following a mass stabbing that left six people dead.
India’s Modi eyes biggest win yet as vote count begins
Nearly one billion people were eligible to vote in the seven-week national elections in India, with a strong win predicted for Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Immigration brouhaha rumbles on as Dutton hits out
With the Labor government poised to update a controversial immigration direction, Peter Dutton has deflected attacks on his record as immigration minister.
Chinese whispers: spy outs himself, gives little away
A defiant former Chinese spy has issued a rallying cry to protesters against the communist party's suppression of dissidents, saying their courage will prevail.