PM downplays personal poll lift as Labor maintains lead Anthony Albanese has improved his standing among voters, drawing level with Peter Dutton for satisfaction in polling for the first time in a year. AAP · Mar 13, 2025
Super housing scheme could shave years off home wait Australians raiding their super balances for housing could boost home ownership but may result in a jump in prices, economists say. AAP · Mar 13, 2025
Voters despair as economic hurdles cloud future Australians' confidence in the government is at its lowest point since the Black Summer bushfires as their hope for the future wanes. AAP · Mar 9, 2025
Australia to send official to Ukraine defence talks Australia will send a senior official to attend talks in Paris between European defence leaders on the pathway to achieve peace in Ukraine. AAP · Mar 9, 2025
Independent climbs Bean-stalk to try to slay Labor foe After immense success against conservative politicians, climate-concerned independents are taking aim at new targets: safe Labor seats. AAP · Mar 7, 2025
Political truth laws get tick, AI threat to poll pruned Labor is being criticised for being hypocritical over truth in political advertising laws, after supporting the action despite icing progress on the reform. AAP · Mar 7, 2025
Medications out of reach for women as living costs bite Pharmacists want prescription co-payments reduced, pointing to research showing women more likely to be unable to afford medication for them and their families. AAP · Mar 5, 2025
Opals star to show her fighting Spirit in WNBL decider As Bendigo Spirit's Sami Whitcomb prepares to secure her first WNBL trophy, she's hoping she can captivate audiences beyond basketball. AAP · Mar 4, 2025
Festival enlivens landmarks of democracy with new hues Australia's bush capital will be ablaze in colour as an annual festival sheds new and exciting lights on the nation's proudest democratic institutions. AAP · Mar 3, 2025
Swag that sways: from It's-Time skivvies to Albo socks In the world of political merchandise, Liberal polo shirts, Greens totes and Labor socks are de rigueur on the election trail. But do they win votes? AAP · Mar 1, 2025
PM backs Ukraine following Trump Oval Office clash Australia's prime minister has joined other world leaders in reaffirming support for Ukraine following a showdown between its leader and the US president. AAP · Mar 1, 2025
McGovern limps off as Blues thump Giants in pre-season Carlton have put their disappointing end to 2024 behind them with an impressive 58-point win over GWS in their final tune-up ahead of the AFL season. AAP · Feb 28, 2025
Senators warned don't 'badger or harass' witnesses A complaint has been made about how a government official has been treated at a Senate estimates hearing after a fiery session. AAP · Feb 25, 2025
Former Trump adviser sounds warning on tariff exemption The growing influence of protectionists in the White House should concern Australia as steel tariffs loom, a former Trump adviser warns. AAP · Feb 25, 2025
AAP · Feb 22, 2025 Force hold on for famous win over Brumbies in Canberra The Western Force have won their first Super Rugby match in Canberra in 5060 days, overcoming four yellow cards to hold out the ACT Brumbies 45-42.
AAP · Feb 20, 2025 Pasifika passion: Kuilamu dreams of Matildas and more Teenage striker Grace Kuilamu is closing in on a Matildas call-up, captaining Australia at U-20 level and wants to be a role model for young Pasifika women.
AAP · Feb 19, 2025 Clive Palmer echoes Trump in new political party launch The new political party of billionaire mining magnate Clive Palmer echoes the policies of US President Donald Trump by aiming to "make Australia great again".
AAP · Feb 16, 2025 Labor on track to make unwanted election history Modelling shows Labor is set to be the first federal government in almost a century to lose an election after one term, with more than a dozen seats at risk.
AAP · Feb 16, 2025 Australia to boot violent offenders in Nauru visa deal A convicted murderer is one of three released immigration detainees the federal government will pay Nauru to take off Australia's hands as part of a visa deal.
AAP · Feb 16, 2025 New homes and land banking off-limits to foreign buyers Established homes will be off-limits and foreign owners will be forced to develop vacant land under new measures announced to improve housing supply.
AAP · Feb 14, 2025 Independents seize on 'unfair' deal to boost campaign David Pocock is going on tour to visit other independent candidates challenging major party MPs after electoral changes he brands as unfair were rammed through.
AAP · Feb 12, 2025 Stronger watchdog powers to prevent robodebt repeat Public servants will be obliged to help the federal government watchdog under newly passed laws designed to prevent the robodebt scheme from happening again.
AAP · Feb 12, 2025 Australia at the 'bottom of the class' on research Australian businesses and governments are investing too little in vital research projects, a discussion paper has revealed.
AAP · Feb 11, 2025 Stolen generations need support 'before it's too late' Ageing stolen generations survivors need urgent action to ensure they can live out the remainder of their lives in dignity, advocates say.
AAP · Feb 11, 2025 Australia gains in corruption index but threats persist Oversight and anti-corruption bodies need to be adequately resourced and truly independent if public trust in democracy is to continue, a former ombudsman says.