The man tasked with reviewing Australia's terrorism laws amid pressure over a religious clause says any political decision remains with the attorney-general.
Dominic Giannini
A former Liberal Party leader is trying to put a humiliating drug scandal behind him and win back the seat he held for a decade.
Abe Maddison
The head of the WA Police Union has been stood down as a serving officer over allegations of inappropriate behaviour with an employee but will remain boss of the organisation representing the State’s 7500 cops.
Ben Harvey
A newly released picture of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, former UK diplomat Peter Mandelson and Jeffrey Epstein is the first of the three to be uncovered.
Staff Writers
Brazil's imprisoned former President Jair Bolsonaro is in intensive care suffering with a high fever, chills and a drop in oxygen saturation.
After a long wait, Amber-Jade Sanderson’s capitulation over Labor’s failing renewable energy transition away from coal-fired power was meek.
Paul Murray
As businesses face soaring fuel prices, transport companies are calling for petrol rationing in cities to prioritise food and other critical industries.
Tess Ikonomou and Zac de Silva
The Albanese Government is maintaining its denials that Australia is facing a fuel shortage, despite releasing millions of litres of diesel and petrol from the national stockpile.
Andrew Greene, Katina Curtis, Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer
A dozen military bases nationwide are opening their gates to the public on Saturday to commemorate 125 years of the Australian Army and show off the latest technology and capabilities.
Hannah Cross
Roger Cook has described the growing use of hospital corridors for overflow treatment of elderly patients as “not ideal” but a “normal” part of flexing to meet demand.
Jessica Page
In a mark of respect for heritage and national identity, Australia has handed back to Mexico stolen antiquities illegally smuggled out of the country.
Tess Ikonomou
Australia is facing a ‘deep recession’ as Iran’s guerilla tactics in the Strait of Hormuz force the Federal Government to introduce fuel rationing, a superannuation strategist says.
Stephen Johnson
Home Affairs officials have revealed there are 234,000 backpackers in Australia, accounting for more than half of the nation’s high net overseas migration figure.
Caitlyn Rintoul
A government-led trial to allow women to access cheaper contraceptives and antibiotics has earned the ire of a peak GP body, who warn women’s health is becoming a dangerous “pilot project”.
Nathan Schmidt
A party led by an ex-rapper has swept Nepal's parliamentary elections in the first ballot since a youth-led revolt toppled the Himalayan nation's government.
Gopal Sharma
The Middle East war has pushed up fuel prices in Australia and driven shortages in some areas, prompting the government to step in.
Zac de Silva
An Australian town has been left in the lurch after its only service station ran out of fuel as the country feels the flow-on effects of the war in Iran.
Clareese Packer and Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer
Australia’s biggest provider of jet fuel has cut exports, leaving the country’s airports with an uncertain future.
Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer
WA will receive $9.3 billion in GST payments in the coming year and lift above 75 cents for the first time since 2018, as the body that splits the money warns falling royalties are starting to hit .
Katina Curtis
Local businesses already experiencing crippling downturns are desperate for financial assistance as a crucial link road is likely to be closed for months.
Tom Wark and Luke Costin
Millions of Australians are being “shortchanged” on tax, leaders have warned, while one state booms.
Australia has now ordered all non-essential officials and their families from both Israel and the United Arab Emirates to leave the Middle East as the US-Israel-Iran war escalates.
Navigating minority government has barely troubled Chris Minns but he faces fresh problems as voters turn towards One Nation and the coalition rebuilds.
Farid Farid and Luke Costin
A senior Iranian diplomat quietly walked away from the regime while stationed in Canberra — a dramatic move only now coming to light.
Andrew Greene
