Albanese denies candidate drive a sign of early poll
Labor has revealed another federal candidate in a crucial Queensland seat as it plays down murmurs it is planning for an early election.
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Democrats make new push for Biden to reconsider running
Top Democrats are increasing pressure on President Joe Biden to withdraw from his re-election bid over concerns he cannot defeat Republican Donald Trump.
LNP hopes clock ticking on Labor in Qld vote countdown
Queensland's opposition is trying to call time on the long-serving Labor government while the treasurer questions how their rivals will fund election promises.
CFMEU worksite ‘reign of terror’ must end: contractors
Allegations of CFMEU bullying and standover tactics have been raised for years but fell on deaf ears, says a group representing Queensland building contractors.
European leaders to discuss Ukraine at UK summit
The UK's new PM has reaffirmed support for Ukraine as he hosts European leaders at a forum clouded by worries about a possible Donald Trump presidency.
PM tears down talk of rebuilding construction watchdog
Coalition plans to bring back a construction sector regulator if elected would not address issues in the embattled CFMEU, the prime minister says.
UK’s Starmer wants more cooperation on Ukraine, Europe
UK hosting the European Political Community conference shows hope for friendlier ties with the EU, post Brexit.
Once defiant, Biden now ‘soul searching’ about election
US Democrats at the highest levels, including former president Barack Obama, are making a critical push for Joe Biden to reconsider his election bid.
Gender diverse kids not ‘coerced’ to receive treatment
Gender-diverse children are not being pressured by doctors into receiving medical treatment, a Queensland review has found.
PM warns US political split affecting world standing
As speculation swirls over Joe Biden's campaign, Anthony Albanese warns the polarisation in US politics is not helping its global reputation.
Australia warned to wise up as cyber attacks continue
As technology evolves, so do criminals, and the government must update its infrastructure and standards to keep Australians safe, an expert has urged.
NSW’s youngest premier quits politics for BHP gig in US
Former NSW premier Dominic Perrottet is leaving politics and moving to the United States with his wife and their seven children to work for mining giant BHP.
Rates uncertainty takes sting out of home price growth
The temperature in the housing market appears to be coming down as interest rate uncertainty keeps more buyers on the sidelines.
Basketball star named as Labor pick for Queensland seat
Matt Smith, who played seven seasons in the NBL, has been named as Labor's candidate for the seat of Leichhardt in far-north Queensland.
Trump formally accepts GOP nomination for president
Donald Trump has struck an unusually conciliatory tone during his speech where he formally accepted the Republican party's presidential nomination.
Winemakers need a decent drop of cash to survive
Vignerons have millions of litres of red wine sitting in tanks with nowhere to go, as producers tackle a complex system of levies, an independent report says.
Court hits CFMEU with worksite protest restrictions
The Federal Court has placed restrictions on CFMEU workers at Cross River Rail worksites across Brisbane after industrial action flared.
Bangladesh to impose curfew, deploy army
The Bangladesh government is set to intervene as more than 100 people died in violent student protests over government job quotas.
‘No secrets’: CFMEU ‘bikie-fication’ dates back decades
Political leaders have expressed shock at revelations of bikie links within the CFMEU but they were a matter of public record long before the latest reports.
Australia urged to prepare for second Trump presidency
Preparing for a second Trump administration is a good idea for Australia regardless of who might win the US election, an expert says.
Biden team defiant as more Democrats say to step aside
More than one in eight Democrats in Congress think he should step aside, but incumbent US President Joe Biden appears determined to see the election through.
Biden fundraisers on hold, donations plummet
Democrat sources say more donors are closing their chequebooks to add pressure to Joe Biden to step down from the presidential race.
Trump holding first rally after assassination attempt
Republican Donald Trump will hold his first public campaign rally since he was injured in an assassination attempt.
Bangladesh army enforces curfew as protests spiral
A strict curfew is in place across Bangladesh and the military patrolls the capital after days of deadly protests over the allocation of government jobs.
Trump holds first rally after assassination attempt
Donald Trump has appeared alongside his newly announced running mate, JD Vance, in his first campaign rally since an assassination attempt.
Emergency meeting to determine response to tech outage
Australia remains in the "recovery stage" from a massive global tech outage as government agencies and industry representatives meet to discuss next steps.
Businesses unlikely to receive redress after IT outage
Commerce groups say that businesses hit by the global IT outage caused by CrowdStrike probably won't be compensated and should use it as a learning experience.
Experts hit out at ‘gimmick’ LNP youth crime policy after shadow minister’s admission
Legal experts and youth advocates have criticised the Queensland Liberal National Party for playing politics with the youth crime issue, after an admission from the Shadow Police Minister that LNP crime policies are used as a tactic to garner political support at elections.
Doctors call for AI rules to prevent medical mistakes
Doctors and nurses are using AI tools in patient settings daily, an inquiry has heard, even though the technology falls outside regulations.
Qld freezes talks with union as Vic allegations unfold
No further meetings will proceed between the construction union and Queensland's Labor government while serious allegations develop interstate.
Big savings for patients travelling for healthcare
Queenslanders who have to travel from their regional home to metropolitan areas for health care will now have their accommodation subsidised from day one.