Fate of religious discrimination protections uncertain Religious groups are calling for more protections against discrimination because of their faith but Labor only wants to move ahead if the opposition is onboard. AAP · Mar 20, 2024
Labor will fight detention challenge in High Court The federal government will fight a High Court challenge to overturn rules allowing the deportation of asylum seekers who do not co-operate with authorities. AAP · Mar 18, 2024
Wine exports to surge as China uncorks huge market Australian wine exports to China could breathe life back into local producers after tariffs drained billions from the market following pre-pandemic peaks. AAP · Mar 16, 2024
US submarine news may have left Aukus backers with a sinking feeling – but Labor insists on making ‘plan A work’ The revelation that production is already running behind comes as China’s foreign minister heads to Canberra for talks in which the security pact is certain to be raised The Guardian - AU · Mar 15, 2024
'Game-changing' electric truck fleet launches in Sydney The first 43 vehicles from Australia's largest electric truck trial have been unveiled in a move Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called a "game-changer". AAP · Mar 14, 2024
Late Labor senator remembered for 'profound impact' Victorian senator Linda White has been hailed as a fierce and passionate advocate, following her death in February. AAP · Mar 14, 2024
PM denies 'favourites' in under-fire GST carve-up A GST carve-up system lambasted by a state treasurer as "absurd" does not play favourites despite repeat claims of unfairness, the prime minister insists. AAP · Mar 14, 2024
Biden bid to cut submarine 'no fatal blow' to Australia Doubts have been cast that the AUKUS pact is in jeopardy as Joe Biden moves to cut submarine production, which could hurt the future sale of one to Australia. AAP · Mar 13, 2024
Memories remain of Darwin's worst disaster, 50 years on A kinetic sculpture will commemorate victims and survivors of one of the worst natural disasters to ravage an Australian city, 50 years on. AAP · Mar 12, 2024
Cash splash lifts remote school funding up to standard Disadvantaged areas will be prioritised in a school funding boost to lift enrolments and education outcomes across the Northern Territory. AAP · Mar 12, 2024
Australia’s poorest schools to be fully funded in ‘landmark’ commonwealth investment in NT Commonwealth moves closer to fully funding all public schools in deal that will make ‘immediate difference’ in Northern Territory The Guardian - AU · Mar 12, 2024
Australia’s aged care fees are under review. Will wealthy people have to pay more? An expert panel has recommended people with a lot of super contribute more to aged care – but the government may not respond any time soon The Guardian - AU · Mar 12, 2024
'Roof over your head': $4b plan for remote housing fix Up to 270 homes will be built annually in a $4 billion, 10-year plan to tackle overcrowding in remote Northern Territory communities and improve services. AAP · Mar 11, 2024
The Guardian - AU · Mar 11, 2024 Gareth Evans tells Labor to ‘get off the fence’ and restart UNRWA funding to help ease Gaza crisis Former Labor foreign minister says $6m in emergency funding should be released immediately as Canada and Sweden have done
AAP · Mar 11, 2024 Albanese rallies 'believers', flags tough Tas election Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says it is up to Labor's true believers to get the decade-long opposition across the line at the upcoming Tasmanian election.
AAP · Mar 10, 2024 Millions of Australians relax as PM looks to the sky The prime minister is among millions of Australians partaking in public holiday celebrations as four states and territories give their residents the day off.
AAP · Mar 8, 2024 'No silver bullet' for housing crisis, experts warn Australia needs to build more than one million homes over the next five years, but experts and politicians are divided on how to get there.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 7, 2024 Malaysian PM calls on Albanese to reinstate UNRWA funding to aid ‘besieged civilians’ of Gaza Difference between the west’s responses to human suffering in Ukraine and Palestine defies reasoning, Anwar Ibrahim says
AAP · Mar 7, 2024 Australia bolsters trade, peacekeeping with Vietnam Australia and Vietnam's relationship has grown closer as the nations announced law enforcement and economic initiatives to bolster trade and thwart crime.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 6, 2024 Anthony Albanese flatly denies claim Thai PM asked for slowing of fuel efficiency standards According to Thai government Srettha Thavisin asked for new standards to be gradually implemented to protect exports
The Guardian - AU · Mar 5, 2024 PM says Australia to ‘make an assessment’ on UNRWA funding – as it happened This blog is now closed.
AAP · Mar 5, 2024 Albanese aligns Australia's destiny with Southeast Asia Anthony Albanese insists Australia's destiny is in Southeast Asia, as China's influence in the region loomed over the end of the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 5, 2024 Talk of nuclear power plant sites ‘conjecture’, says Liberal MP amid internal division on Dutton’s policy Rowan Ramsey says overturning ban on nuclear first is the ‘most logical thing’ to do as opposition leader prepares to nominate up to six locations
International Business Times · Mar 5, 2024 Trade, Submarines Feature At ASEAN Talks In Australia Australia unveiled plans to ramp up investment in Southeast Asia on Tuesday, setting aside US$1.3 billion to bolster trade in a region of rising economic might.