'I'm disgusted': premier lashes pro-Palestine activists Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Premier Jacinta Allan's speeches to the Victorian Labor faithful have been overshadowed by pro-Palestine protesters. AAP · May 17, 2024
'Productive' talks, but PNG's NRL fate still uncertain The Australian government and NRL have held "productive" discussions over the possible inclusion of a team in Papua New Guinea. AAP · May 17, 2024
Hot sauce and a muster dog: on the ground at Beef2024, the southern hemisphere’s biggest cattle industry expo Emissions, sustainability and windfarms are front of mind at Rockhampton’s Beef Week celebrations The Guardian - AU · May 16, 2024
Afternoon Update: Morrison meets Trump; 12-year-old’s murder charge dropped; and bad bin habits revealed Former PM says ex-president gave Aukus a ‘warm reception’ and referred to Trump’s multiple legal battles as a ‘pile-on’ The Guardian - AU · May 16, 2024
Coalition senator accuses Labor’s Fatima Payman of ‘supporting terrorists’ before withdrawing claim Comments come just hours after Senate passes motion urging senators to ‘engage in debate and commentary respectfully’ The Guardian - AU · May 16, 2024
Senator's Palestine remark ignites fiery debate A Labor senator who accused Israel of genocide against Palestinians has been rebuked by the government and opposition but backed by party members. AAP · May 15, 2024
Morrison's meeting with Trump assuages AUKUS fears Former prime minister Scott Morrison's AUKUS talks with Donald Trump were met with a "warm reception", soothing worries over the defence alliance's future. AAP · May 15, 2024
Dutton readies budget reply as Chalmers links migration cut to inflation fight Treasurer says migration ‘important’ but needs to be ‘well managed’ The Guardian - AU · May 15, 2024
Labor MP issues explosive call for PM to back Palestine Fatima Payman has split with Labor colleagues and issued a scathing rebuke of the prime minister as she called for more action to protect Palestinians. AAP · May 15, 2024
Fatima Payman accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza in significant rupture with Labor party position WA senator says ‘from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free’ – a phrase Anthony Albanese argues is counter to two-state solution The Guardian - AU · May 15, 2024
PM urges caution for Australians in New Caledonia The federal government is closely monitoring the situation in New Caledonia following riots in the region, Anthony Albanese says. AAP · May 15, 2024
'Humanity stood tall': Tribute paid to six murdered Federal parliamentarians have expressed sorrow and sympathy over the Sydney stabbing rampage that killed six people and left a dozen more injured. AAP · May 14, 2024
Morning Mail: budget’s $9.3bn surplus, BHP’s $65bn raid rejected, Trump’s ex-lawyer takes the stand Treasurer Jim Chalmers is expected to forecast first back-to-back surplus since 2007; mining giant sees improved bid for Anglo rejected The Guardian - AU · May 13, 2024
Households to get energy bill relief, rent help goes up Energy bill relief and more rent assistance will form part of a cost-of-living package in the federal budget to help Australians struggling to makes ends meet. AAP · May 13, 2024
The Guardian - AU · May 13, 2024 Federal budget to remain in the black with forecast surplus of $9.3bn for 2023-24 Jim Chalmers signals cost-of-living relief for those ‘doing it tough’ – but some question the wisdom of adopting stimulatory measures too soon
AAP · May 10, 2024 Federal budget targets housing crisis amid backlash The federal government has announced $11.3 billion to fast-track the delivery of new homes but faced criticism for not extending further support to renters.
AAP · May 10, 2024 'Decaying' sport institute gets $250m Olympic makeover The ageing Australian Institute of Sport will remain in Canberra and receive a major facilities upgrade ahead of the 2032 Olympic Games in Brisbane.
AAP · May 9, 2024 Australia vague on UN vote but backs Palestinian state Though Australia will one day recognise the state of Palestine, the government says, its position on a Palestinian bid to the United Nations remains unclear.
The Guardian - AU · May 9, 2024 Anthony Albanese faces internal revolt from inner-city Labor MPs over gas strategy Resources minister Madeleine King released party’s future gas strategy, which says new sources will be needed ‘to 2050 and beyond’
AAP · May 9, 2024 Palestine aid call as alarm sounds after Rafah invasion Palestine is pleading for more humanitarian support as the international community and aid organisations raise concerns and condemn Israel's invasion of Rafah.
AAP · May 9, 2024 Vic toll road given $3.25b boost in federal cash top-up The federal government will tip $3.25 billion into Victoria's new North East Link toll road, taking its contribution to the overblown project to $5 billion.
AAP · May 8, 2024 Border security under fire after men detained in Qld A group of men have been detained after trying to enter Australia, sparking calls for better border security in the Torres Strait by the local mayor.
AAP · May 7, 2024 Hundreds of millions to incentivise clean energy future A $566 million commitment is part of Australia's long-term plan to incentivise clean energy investment and turn the nation into a renewables superpower.
The Guardian - AU · May 7, 2024 China accuses Australian navy helicopter of flying near airspace in ‘provocative move’ Foreign ministry says Chinese jet pilot took ‘necessary measures at the scene’ after Australia claimed flares were released in front of helicopter
Al Jazeera · May 7, 2024 ‘Unacceptable’: Australian PM criticises China over fighter jet incident Protests lodged after Chinese aircraft fired flares in path of an Australian navy helicopter in international waters.