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Politics
Australia focuses on Solomons relationship
November 04, 2022 11:08 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Australian government will focus on building a strong relationship with the Solomon Islands, rather than being distracted by China's interactions.
Bumpy start to Victorian election campaign
November 04, 2022 09:58 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSIt's been far from smooth sailing for Victoria's major political parties during the initial stages of the state election campaign.
Don't gag debate on workplace laws: Libs
November 03, 2022 05:05 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe Albanese government should allow lengthy debate on its new workplace laws, which it wants to pass by Christmas, the opposition says.
Cheaper medicine for thousands of seniors
November 03, 2022 04:51 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe income test for senior health concession cards has been bumped up to allow thousands more seniors to access cheaper healthcare.
Gas takes top bill in politics of power
November 03, 2022 04:45 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAs power and gas bills rise, so does the pressure on federal and state politicians to take action to solve the energy and climate crisis.
Budget pressures piling up: Treasury boss
November 03, 2022 03:11 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe federal budget faces many challenges - such as climate change - that need to be handled skilfully or risk degrading quality of life, the Treasury boss says.
Turnbull backs in gas price cap calls
November 03, 2022 02:43 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSFormer prime minister Malcolm Turnbull has lent his support for proposals for export controls on gas, as the Labor government weighs up action.
SA Murray flooding to last longer
November 03, 2022 02:17 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe latest forecast for flows down the Murray River in South Australia suggests the high water event will last longer than first expected.
Further gambling law reform still to come
November 03, 2022 02:06 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSSocial Services Minister Amanda Rishworth says she will work with her state and territory counterparts to determine the next steps of gambling law reform.
Australians to have say on new cancer plan
November 03, 2022 10:21 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe federal government is seeking public comment on a new cancer action plan it says will help improve cancer outcomes nationwide.
Weapons, vehicles given to Solomons police
November 02, 2022 05:16 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralia has donated more than $1 million in weapons and vehicles to Solomon Islands police, in a move criticised by the Solomon Islands opposition.
Housing lending plummets and worse to come
November 02, 2022 02:55 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSNew home lending activity is drying up as rising interest rates shrink the amount banks are willing to lend.
Australia and Thailand ink strategic pact
November 02, 2022 02:44 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAustralia and Thailand will cooperate on security, trade and emissions under a new strategic partnership signed by Foreign Minister Penny Wong in Bangkok.
Election stunt backfires on Victorian Libs
November 02, 2022 02:15 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSVictoria's election campaign has begun in earnest with question marks over a political stunt and promises of cheaper regional train fares and water bill relief.
Budget policies top PM priorities over COP
November 02, 2022 12:08 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSAnthony Albanese says he is prioritising passing his government's policies before Christmas instead of travelling to an international climate conference.
Calls for calm over US bomber postings
November 02, 2022 11:20 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSRichard Marles has called for calm over the housing of US bombers in the Northern Territory as the defence department reviews its ability to defend the nation.
Workplaces equipped to confront harassment
November 02, 2022 09:34 AM AEDT| By AAPNEWSA new website will help employers prevent and respond to sexual harassment within workplaces and provide guidance on their responsibilities.
NSW govt, Labor pushed on pokies stance
November 01, 2022 04:33 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSNSW parliamentary crossbench members are pushing for the introduction of cashless gaming ahead of an election that could see major parties make a deal.
Workplace changes unlikely to be split off
November 01, 2022 04:21 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSContentious parts of the Albanese government's proposed workplace reforms are unlikely to be split off to make the laws pass parliament sooner.
ABC staff mixed on Sydney west relocation
November 01, 2022 01:33 PM AEDT| By AAPNEWSThe ABC wants to make relocation "as painless as possible" after revealing staff have mixed feelings on plans to move from Sydney's CBD to the city's west.
