Labor referred to corruption body over gambling donors Independent MPs have called out the federal government for taking donations from gambling companies as negotiations continue on betting ad reforms. AAP · Aug 11
No apology necessary over Japanese melon gibe: Albanese Anthony Albanese has denied he needs to formally apologise to his Japanese counterpart over controversial podcast comments over melons. AAP · Aug 11
Talks leave Labor odds-on to win gambling reform stoush Contentious gambling reforms are on track to pass parliament with bipartisan support, despite fears from opponents the changes don't go far enough. AAP · Aug 9
Rowell shines as Suns snap streak, deal giant blow Brownlow medallist Matt Rowell unleashed one of the individual games of the season, while a freak goal proved crucial in Gold Coast's two-point win over GWS. AAP · Aug 9
'Watershed moment': nation readies for historic census Households across the nation will sit down to complete the most progressive census Australia has ever seen on Tuesday night. AAP · Aug 7
No Pacific consensus on missile test condemnation Pacific foreign ministers have failed to reach an agreement in condemning a Chinese missile test during a major summit. AAP · Aug 7
Australian funds to help combat spiralling HIV crisis One of the world's fastest-growing HIV outbreaks has prompted Australia's government to help fund health services and drug imports for its new Pacific ally. AAP · Aug 6
The portrait putting Indigenous people 'on the map' An Indigenous cook who has fed royal families across the globe and assisted at-risk youth is the subject of the National Portrait Gallery's latest unveiling. AAP · Aug 4
Drones, lasers, AI on wishlist for evolving battlefield Priority technologies have been identified by Australia's military as it adapts to rapidly evolving warfare and an increasingly complex security environment. AAP · Aug 4
Drug deaths and hospitalisations 'on the rise' More than five people a day are dying from drug overdoses in Australia and the trend is rising, fresh data shows. AAP · Aug 3
Betting firms shift blame to parents, other platforms Children being exposed to gambling advertisements and allegations of predatory inducements have been dismissed by major betting companies. AAP · Aug 3
Not too big, not too small: $100m to plug renewable gap More small or medium-sized renewable energy projects could win loans as part of a multimillion-dollar scheme to address a gap in Australia's energy plans. AAP · Aug 3
Defence rejects cover-up claims on Taipan chopper crash Senior Australian Defence Force officers have rejected accusations the department has shifted blame over the Taipan helicopter crash that killed four soldiers. AAP · Aug 3
Escorts, drugs: big-spending gamblers' inducements Gambling reform advocates have issued a plea to the government to stamp out the predatory behaviour of major betting companies. AAP · Aug 3
AAP · Aug 1 Senator surfer on political waves caught and missed Greens senator Peter Whish-Wilson says he has worked hard to elevate ocean health on the political agenda, ahead of his retirement from federal parliament.
AAP · Jul 29 Greyhound industry flags legal fight over phase-out bid A state's plan to phase out greyhound racing by 2029 without law changes would be an inappropriate use of power, an industry body claims.
AAP · Jul 29 Pacific summit to put 'human face' on climate change With seawater regularly consuming half its land, one Pacific nation wants world leaders to see the effects of climate change up close.
AAP · Jul 28 Costing lives and billions: call to act on hepatitis Australia faces around $2.6 billion in avoidable costs as tens of thousands unknowingly live with hepatitis C despite a cure being available.
AAP · Jul 27 Half-price power: record renewables push prices down Wholesale energy prices have fallen by more than 60 per cent in one state, powered by growing use of wind farms, solar panels and batteries.
AAP · Jul 27 Chiefs NRL funding touted as nation building for PNG NRL and Foreign Affairs and Trade officials have outlined how a $600 million cash splash on a new Papua New Guinea team will be spent.
AAP · Jul 26 'Pro-Israel forces': union explains conference backdown Labor powerbrokers believe a show of unity at its conference is a sign of the party's strength, but some members say a lack of debate is damaging long term.
AAP · Jul 26 Crossbench to force Labor hand on telehealth euthanasia Labor will come under pressure to allow Australians to access voluntary assisted dying through telehealth as rival MPs try to force the government's hand.
AAP · Jul 25 PM spruiks party unity despite stifled Israel debate Anthony Albanese has praised the cohesiveness of Labor after the party's national conference, despite concern key debates were blocked from the floor.
AAP · Jul 25 Just like political dissenters, protesters silenced A political protest outside the ALP national conference has reflected the muted proceedings inside the event.
AAP · Jul 25 Labor to introduce lockout laws for striking workers Labor has agreed to measures to prevent workers from being locked out of their jobs during industrial disputes, but has stopped short of a total ban.