The Latest Breaking News from Anthony Albanese

Flood threat persists as weather forecast offers relief

The flood threat continues for some Victorian communities but there are no more major rain events forecast in coming days, as towns focus on recovery.

AAP · Jan 10, 2024

Road repairs on skids as rain, possible cyclone loom

More rain may jeopardise work to clear landslides in flood-hit far north Queensland, sparking fears roads may collapse with a cyclone threat looming.

AAP · Jan 10, 2024

NSW police say man they shot dead outside medical clinic was armed – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Jan 9, 2024

PM flags consideration of dedicated force for natural disaster responses amid climate crisis

On recent floods in Victoria and Queensland, Albanese said Australian defence force was a vital asset but that future recovery mitigation may need a re-think

The Guardian - AU · Jan 9, 2024

Australia abandons plans to hold referendum on replacing King Charles and becoming a republic

Government admits it cannot afford to lose vote on constitutional reform after Voice to Parliament rejected

The Independent UK · Jan 8, 2024

'Courageous': PM remembers Labor MP on Jane McGrath Day

The prime minister has paid tribute to Labor MP Peta Murphy on Jane McGrath Day and praised the work of breast cancer nurses.

AAP · Jan 5, 2024

Government quiet on dead Aussie's Hezbollah 'links'

Whether an Australian had illegally joined a designated terrorist group overseas could not be confirmed due to privacy reasons, the Australian government says.

AAP · Jan 5, 2024

Attacks over Joyce meeting an 'absurdity': Albanese

Anthony Albanese has hit back at criticism over a meeting with former Qantas boss Alan Joyce at Parliament House.

AAP · Jan 5, 2024

PM must answer for Qantas boss meeting: opposition

Opposition leader Peter Dutton says the prime minister must be transparent about his meeting with former Qantas chief Alan Joyce.

AAP · Jan 4, 2024

Australians think $345,000 income needed to feel rich

The rising cost of housing, groceries and other goods may help explain the vast gap between normal earnings and how much it would take to feel wealthy.

AAP · Jan 3, 2024