Gun licenses limited to citizens in firearms overhaul
State and territory leaders have signed on to the first overhaul of national firearm rules in almost a decade, including outlawing 3D-printed guns.
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Weeding out crims ‘problematic’: ex-union administrator
The former CFMEU administrator has told an inquiry identifying infiltration by organised crime figures that it remains an issue for the embattled union.
‘Heinous’ alleged rape deepens crisis in state care
A teenage girl has allegedly been sexually assaulted in state care, piling pressure on a system already under intense scrutiny.
Hope for a brighter future as royal commission rises
Those killed in an anti-Semitic attack at Bondi Beach can't be revived, but Australia must learn from it for a better future, a royal commission has heard.
Canada hits US back with tariffs, trade war intensifies
Canada has clapped back at US tariff hikes with hikes of its own on steel, aluminium, furniture and clothing.
‘We have buy-in’: PM talks up national unity over AI
A national agreement on guidelines for AI data centres is edging closer after key talks, even though two governments continue to criticise the plan.
Banks tipping November rate hike after ‘hot’ inflation
Despite headline inflation falling to 3.5 per cent - the lowest level since November - an above-expectations result adds to the case for more rate hikes.
Trump floats Lake Ontario name change amid trade war
President Donald Trump claims to be considering changing the name of Lake Ontario to "Lake America" after US trade talks with Canada broke down.
Drones, tracking devices: union’s ‘Iraq-style tactics’
Construction bosses were allegedly tailed, tracked, watched by drones and had pets baited in a campaign likened to Iraq-style tactics, an inquiry has been told.
WA to ban character references for all criminal cases
Another state will ban the use of good character references at sentencing after three government employees gave references to a workmate jailed for rape.
Assisted dying clause gagging doctors defended
The only Australian jurisdiction yet to legalise end-of-life choice is debating a voluntary assisted dying bill facing multiple proposed amendments.
Facial recognition, cashless play in gaming reforms
A state with a high prevalence of poker machines has unveiled a tranche of gaming reforms, although many say they haven't gone far enough.
‘Things won’t change’: PM insists GST deal is iron clad
Anthony Albanese has promised he won't backtrack on a generous GST deal for WA, despite protests from other jurisdictions that it's unfair.
Canada hits back at US as tariff feud explodes
After days of intense negotiations, the US and Canada have failed to reach a trade deal, worsening an already delicate relationship between the two nations.
Cheaper rail loop but project still dogged by critics
A city-shaping rail project has been pared back as a new state premier eyes savings to burnish his party's re-election credentials.
Labor kicks migration overhaul into the long grass
A planned overhaul of the government's migration policy has been delayed again, with the prime minister confirming it's not on the agenda at national cabinet.
Mediator to hold talks in Iran on US ‘economic D-Day’
Pakistan's army chief is in Tehran in a bid to revive mediation to end with war with Washington, as the US prepares to outline punishing new sanctions on Iran.
Leaders join Zelenskiy for Ukraine’s Independence Day
Allied leaders are gathering in Ukraine as it marks its independence, as a defiant Volodymyr Zelenskiy warns Kyiv won't accept peace with Russia at any price.
Troubled frigate build under way after landmark service
Australia has finally begun building its first Hunter-class frigate in Adelaide after major cost overruns and delays plagued the project.
NZ to introduce bill banning social media for children
New Zealand is moving to introduce an Australian-style social media ban for children under 16, with platforms facing hefty fines for non-compliance.
‘I’ve signed body parts’: Albanese steadfast on GST
The prime minister has no intention of ending a deal costing federal taxpayers more than $6 billion a year to stuff the coffers of the wealthy WA government.
Hiker to be honoured as family suggests ‘Lily’s Law’
A heartbroken family will liaise with a state government to honour the life of a hiker found dead, as her father broke his silence over the weekend.
Pacific worker reprieve in coalition migration target
Coalition targets for migration won't be unveiled until closer to the 2028 election, but PALM scheme workers won't be affected.
Scandal-hit KPMG rakes in billions, slashes jobs
KPMG, which has been embroiled in an audit and whistleblower scandal, will cut more than 350 jobs after a fall in revenue in its main consultancy business.
Bird flu could wipe out endangered sea lion population
An Australian marine mammal could go extinct if H5 bird flu spreads to local colonies, after authorities flagged a second seal has likely contracted the virus.
One Nation mops up migration policy amid new polling
One Nation has again been forced to clarify a key policy stance after its newest MP claimed its migration numbers would not differ much from Labor's.
US vows ‘economic D-Day’ as Iran threatens to halt oil
Iran and the US are engaged in war of words over US sanctions, as a senior Iranian official vows "not a drop" of oil will flow "if the economic war continues".
Race to vaccinate after deadly bird flu milestone
An ambitious effort to vaccinate wild penguins against bird flu is ramping up as Australia recorded a distressing milestone in the worsening outbreak.
Iran says sanction threats by ‘desperate’ US will fail
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has threatened to impose "the toughest sanctions in history" on Iran, but Tehran has scoffed at the move.
Putin wants to draft 300,000 new troops, Zelenskiy says
Ukrainian drones have killed at least eight civilians in Russia, local officials say as President Vladimir Putin vowed to hit Ukraine's "economic sectors".
Canada facing heavy US tariffs after talks fail
Canada's top trade negotiators have been in talks with US officials in a bid to stop Donald Trump's 50 per cent import tariffs coming into effect.