'Serious concerns' rights undercut in migration changes Australia's human rights watchdog is alarmed proposed changes to migration rules would stop natural justice applying to foreign criminals facing deportation. AAP · Aug 29, 2025
'You're a coach first': Stuart spared call to drop son Ricky Stuart had been coming to terms with dropping his son from the Raiders' NRL side before a season-ending injury quashed the tough decision. AAP · Aug 29, 2025
Test cricket star wants sports betting hit for six Australian cricket star Usman Khawaja is calling for stronger action on sports gambling, warning of a frightening uptick in betting amongst young people. AAP · Aug 28, 2025
Show us your 'cojones': cricket star tests PM on Israel The prime minister has been urged to sanction Israel during a meeting with cricketer Usman Khawaja who says Anthony Albanese has the "cojones" to take action. AAP · Aug 28, 2025
Glamour in the nation's capital as pollies show out Australia's politicians, corporate powerhouses, the media and celebrities are descending on Canberra decked out in their finest frocks and tuxes. AAP · Aug 27, 2025
Protesters demand protections to prevent cop crackdowns Human rights lawyers and democracy advocates are calling for nationwide protections for protesters following a dramatic increase in legal crackdowns. AAP · Aug 27, 2025
Brittany Higgins responds after $315k defamation loss Brittany Higgins has used social media to reach out to her ex-boss Linda Reynolds after losing an expensive defamation battle with the former senator. AAP · Aug 26, 2025
Prime minister praises 'courageous' Neale Daniher Australian of the Year Neale Daniher has been honoured in federal parliament for his extraordinary charity work while battling motor neurone disease. AAP · Aug 26, 2025
'Pains me to the heart': MP fears NDIS autism changes Anxious parents of autistic children are urging for adequate supports to be in place as proposed changes to the disability scheme take communities off-guard. AAP · Aug 25, 2025
Pause on new regulations to fast track building homes A pause in new regulations on construction standards will aim to have homes built faster under changes stemming from the productivity roundtable. AAP · Aug 23, 2025
Why Australian AI regulation could be a legal patchwork Artificial intelligence may not be governed by a single, dedicated law in Australia but experts say changes to several existing laws could offer protection. AAP · Aug 22, 2025
Warning building rule book freeze not consequence-free A pause or review of the construction code has garnered support as a way to speed up home building but some argue a full hiatus could be counterproductive. AAP · Aug 22, 2025
Big ideas to fix housing left untouched at roundtable Plans to improve housing supply have emerged from the productivity roundtable, but economists say they won't fix the biggest issues affecting affordability. AAP · Aug 22, 2025
Minister denies blindsiding states on NDIS reforms Disability Minister Mark Butler says the state and territories were kept in the loop on NDIS changes, as peak bodies say uncertainty remains on the overhaul. AAP · Aug 22, 2025
AAP · Aug 21, 2025 No 'idle threat': childcare on notice as reforms agreed Education ministers have agreed to a national CCTV trial in childcare centres, a workers register and mandatory training as providers are warned to shape up.
AAP · Aug 21, 2025 Treasurer mulls making tax fairer for young Australians Australia's "unfair" tax system has created a situation where retirees can earn the same income as working households, but pay less than half the tax.
AAP · Aug 21, 2025 Arts sector poised to benefit from AI content deal Australian creatives would be paid for content used to train artificial intelligence under a model being hashed out by unions and business groups.
AAP · Aug 20, 2025 'Unfair' for Manly coach to take sole blame: Bullemor Ethan Bullemor has come to the defence of Manly coach Anthony Seibold after criticism over the Sea Eagles' form slump at the business end of the NRL season.
AAP · Aug 20, 2025 'Holy grail': treasurer hails quick wins as summit ends After 29 hours, 327 contributions and one major blow-up, Jim Chalmers' economic roundtable has served up a slew of reform ideas and a few unanswered questions.
AAP · Aug 19, 2025 Albanese shrugs off swipe from angry Israeli leader The prime minister says he will still engage with Benjamin Netanyahu diplomatically, despite the Israeli leader calling him 'weak'.
AAP · Aug 19, 2025 One Nation senator resigns just weeks after election NSW One Nation senator Warwick Stacey will no longer serve in the Senate after stepping aside for health reasons.
AAP · Aug 17, 2025 Renewable transmission plan expands, cost to double One of Australia's largest renewable energy transmission projects faces a cost blowout with expanded areas of land for solar, battery and wind.
AAP · Aug 15, 2025 Responsibility, not legacy driving Chalmers to reform Jim Chalmers' economic roundtable will likely present some low-hanging fruit around regulation but hefty tax reform will be more challenging for him to grasp.
AAP · Aug 14, 2025 Climate adaptation secrets hidden in reptilian genes Nature is declining at an unprecedented rate and a vast library of reptiles, birds and other specimens could help researchers better understand pressure points.
AAP · Aug 13, 2025 Aged care food must give residents 'appetite for life' Australians in aged care homes deserve delicious food, and a food icon is on a mission to make it happen.