Dutton's climate target opposition labelled 'disaster' Peter Dutton says he'll not pursue the government's climate target, risking Australia's membership in the Paris Agreement. AAP · Jun 8, 2024
'Stand up to him': former PM's advice on handling Trump A former prime minister has offered advice to world leaders on how to deal with the now-convicted Donald Trump, should he win the US election. AAP · Jun 5, 2024
'We will catch you': Shorten pledges NDIS fraud action Criminals and charlatans attempting to defraud the National Disability Insurance Scheme have been warned they will be caught. AAP · Jun 4, 2024
Treasury boss backs the young to navigate housing mess The ever-increasing cost of housing is one of the big challenges facing young people but their future is not bleak, the Treasury secretary says. AAP · Jun 3, 2024
Reform call as student debt hiked by thousands of bucks Those with student debts will have their outstanding amount increased due to indexation but changes to the scheme will reduce the balance later this year. AAP · May 31, 2024
Safeguards needed to police fake porn generation apps Some phone apps and websites have little to no protections to stop people from using AI-image generation to create porn from photos without a person's consent. AAP · May 30, 2024
Minister vows to appeal tribunal's visa decisions The immigration minister has faced repeated questioning over a ministerial direction that allowed foreign nationals who have committed crimes to keep visas. AAP · May 28, 2024
Union members and MPs join university Palestine protest University students have been joined by union members and local MPs at a rally in support of Palestine, after packing up and moving their encampment. AAP · May 27, 2024
Aged care Covid vaccination rates ‘disappointingly low’, chief medical officer warns – as it happened This blog is now closed. The Guardian - AU · May 27, 2024
Police issue ultimatum to student Gaza protest Police could soon arrest student protesters at the Australian National University after the group refused orders to dismantle their pro-Palestine encampment. AAP · May 27, 2024
New campaign to nip consent confusion in the bud A new multi-million-dollar advertising campaign asks adults to brush up on their understanding of consent before discussing it with each other and young people. AAP · May 25, 2024
Climate shuffles forward as a major election priority Climate action is set to be a major election battleground as the coalition puts the finishing touches on its nuclear policy and Climate 200 lists target seats. AAP · May 24, 2024
China's worrying military actions a 'coercive gesture' China's military drills surrounding Taiwan following the inauguration of its new president are a "very coercive gesture" the Albanese government has declared. AAP · May 24, 2024
Australia to steer its own course on Palestine: PM Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has spoken with world leaders who are preparing to recognise a Palestinian state but says Australia won't be hurried. AAP · May 22, 2024
AAP · May 22, 2024 Australia urged to work with China in clean energy push Australia's $22.7 billion manufacturing push towards net-zero emissions must involve China and will eventually need to tax fossil fuels, an ex-ACCC chair says.
AAP · May 22, 2024 Promise of NDIS 'under threat', commissioner warns Australia's disability discrimination commissioner has slammed proposed changes to the NDIS, saying it would reduce participants to their impairment.
AAP · May 20, 2024 Potential IS rise shows need for terror laws: spy chief The peak human rights body has raised concern about anti-terror laws being too broad but Australia's intelligence agency insists they're needed to curb threats.
AAP · May 18, 2024 Vehicle or hazard: electric car charge rules under fire Property developers say installing electric car chargers in apartment buildings is becoming almost impossible due to inconsistent safety rules.
AAP · May 15, 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 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 14, 2024 Economists warn budget could 'poke inflationary bear' Loosened purse strings cast doubts over the inflation-fighting credentials of the Albanese government's third budget, which also points to a weakening economy.
AAP · May 14, 2024 Morrison's replacement takes up mantle in parliament Liberal MP Simon Kennedy and Greens senator Steph Hodgins-May have officially been sworn in as parliamentarians against the backdrop of the federal budget.
Al Jazeera · May 14, 2024 Australian war crimes whistleblower David McBride jailed for six years Eight years after Australia began investigating war crimes in Afghanistan, a whistleblower is the first to be punished.
AAP · 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 Unis warn foreign student cap will harm research, jobs The government promises a cap on international student visas will improve educational integrity but universities warn it will lead to research underfunding.