Politics

Timing for Indigenous voice vote revealed

Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney says a referendum on the Indigenous voice to parliament could be held in August.

Chinese travellers to face COVID tests

Travellers from China will need to undergo mandatory testing for COVID-19 before boarding a flight to Australia, the health minister has announced.

Draft date for voice referendum unveiled

Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney has revealed when the referendum on the Indigenous voice to parliament could be held.

'Dodgy' NSW cabbies gazumping passengers

NSW Transport Minister David Elliott has warned tax drivers not to "rip off" passengers by negotiating prices without turning on their meters.

Average incomes not enough to buy a home

Unless you live in Perth, middle income earners fall well short of the borrowing power needed to buy a standard house.

Heckler interrupts Albanese's voice pitch

A swearing heckler has interrupted Anthony Albanese as the prime minister tries to explain how an Indigenous voice to parliament will work.

Positive sign for China trade relationship

Trade Minister Don Farrell says there are positive signs in the Australia-China trade relationship and he's keen to meet with his counterpart for talk...

Australian man dies fighting in Ukraine

Tributes are flowing for a young Australian man killed fighting in Ukraine, with the former soldier being hailed for his "glory" after dying in battle...

Escaping debt won't be easy in 2023

Many Australians are struggling with debt as the cost of living rises, with many hoping to get on top of their personal finances in the new year.

PM flags referendum to be held within year

Anthony Albanese will celebrate the arts and Labor's achievements during a lecture at the Woodford Folk Festival when he will discuss the voice refere...

Billions spent on unwanted Christmas gifts

It's not easy to choose the right gift, with up to $3 billion worth of Christmas presents likely to be returned to the seller this year.

Boxing Day sales boom ahead of crunch

Shoppers will be on the hunt for bargains left over from the Boxing Day sales ahead of a looming crunch on household budgets expected in the new year.

Australia condemns 'appalling' Taliban ban

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has responded to the Taliban banning women from non-government organisations, days after it blocked women from attending u...

Exiled professor's ashes to return to Fiji

Fiji's new prime minister has allowed the return of Dr Padma Lal and the ashes of her husband Professor Brij Lal.

Strings attached to best deals for savers

People are taking advantage of higher interest rates on their savings accounts but it's becoming hard to find a high rate without conditions attached....

Rabuka to be sworn in as Fiji's new PM

Fiji's parliament is set to reconvene on Christmas Eve to vote on a new prime minister, with Sitiveni Rabuka solidifying his numbers in a tripartite c...

SA to keep river communities connected

The South Australian government says it will do everything it can to help keep Murray River communities connected during the flood emergency.

Nationals MP quits to sit as independent

Federal Nationals MP Andrew Gee will quit the party to serve as an independent after the junior coalition partner opposed the Indigenous voice to parl...

Nationals MP Andrew Gee quits party

Federal Nationals MP Andrew Gee will quit the party to serve as an independent after the junior coalition partner opposed the Indigenous voice to parl...

NSW targets 70pct emissions cut by 2035

Climate groups have welcomed the decision by the NSW government to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 70 per cent by 2035 on 2005 levels.