New federal body, ministry proposed to protect kids An inquiry has heard that greater federal oversight is necessary to stop child predators from exploiting gaps in Australia's childcare sector. AAP · Dec 9, 2025
Capitals claim thrilling win over Lightning The UC Capitals have overcome an almighty scare to see off the Adelaide Lightning and complete a perfect end to round eight of the WNBL. AAP · Dec 9, 2025
Minister's public purse spending bonanza under audit A besieged cabinet minister under fire for slugging taxpayers with the bill to fly her husband to sports events has referred herself for an independent audit. AAP · Dec 8, 2025
'Difficult decision' on energy bill relief payments Australian households and businesses are going to miss out on further energy bill relief, after a decision was made for the rebate to finish by the year's end. AAP · Dec 8, 2025
England young gun stakes claim for Ashes call Young allrounder Jacob Bethell has enhanced his prospects of an Ashes call up, scoring 71 in the England Lions' clash with Australia A in Brisbane. AAP · Dec 7, 2025
PM brands social media ban a success before it starts The rollout of Australia's landmark social media ban will be untidy, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese admits, but he says it is already a success. AAP · Dec 7, 2025
Call for independent body to review minister's spending The coalition wants a review of the communications minister's spending as she comes under renewed fire for the cost of taxpayer-funded trips. AAP · Dec 6, 2025
Nearly two in five Aussies fear retirement out of reach A startling number of Australians are worried about their retirement prospects, and many fear they won't be able to retire at all, according to a study. AAP · Dec 3, 2025
Long-term antidepressant use among young people surges Antidepressant use has spiked among young Australians aged 10-24, with doctors prescribing to generations coming out of COVID and dealing with modern stresses. AAP · Dec 3, 2025
One Nation senator slapped down over sharia law rant A senator has been accused of driving Islamophobia by spreading false information about sharia law during a hearing probing efforts to tackle anti-Muslim hate. AAP · Dec 2, 2025
Australian Federal Police to lead global summit Australia will chair the 2026 UNCOPS summit, the global gathering of police under the United Nations umbrella. AAP · Dec 1, 2025
Drought continues but farmers find 'paydirt' at last Australia's combined agriculture, fisheries and forestry production is on track to reach a record-breaking $106.4 billion in 2025–26. AAP · Dec 1, 2025
Teens waiting for guidance on imminent social media ban YouTube, Reddit, Kick and X are yet to reveal compliance measures with Australia's social media ban, with kids expected to experience withdrawal symptoms. AAP · Dec 1, 2025
Smart cars being weaponised in domestic violence cases Frontline services are witnessing an increase in technology-facilitated abuse, including victims being monitored in smart cars and cameras in cat feeders. AAP · Dec 1, 2025
AAP · Nov 30, 2025 England ease to PM's XI win but back-up bat misses out Four Englishman have scored half-centuries in a first-innings win over the Prime Minister's XI, but the tourists back-up Test batsman was the one to miss out.
AAP · Nov 29, 2025 Pin-point Han dismantles Capitals in sparkling debut Star signing Han Xu has made a glittering debut for Perth, helping the Lynx bounce back from a poor loss to defeat the UC Capitals.
AAP · Nov 29, 2025 Kellaway tames Lions to prove his Test potential PM Anthony Albanese may have missed his side face the England Lions because he was getting married, but Test selectors will have liked Campbell Kellaway's 82.
AAP · Nov 29, 2025 Rabbitohs love leads to Lodge wedding for PM and Haydon A shared bond over their favourite NRL team and Twitter DMs brought Anthony Albanese and Jodie Haydon together.
AAP · Nov 29, 2025 PM and Haydon's wedding signed, sealed, delivered Anthony Albanese has wedded Jodie Haydon in front of a small gathering in the nation's capital, becoming the first prime minister to do so in office.
AAP · Nov 27, 2025 Ex-PM paints ugly picture of coalition's reality denial Malcolm Turnbull's prime ministerial portrait has officially been unveiled, with Anthony Albanese's speech about a vulnerable moment almost moving him to tears.
AAP · Nov 26, 2025 Teenagers quiz PM over social media ban's implications Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has fielded questions from a group of young Australians soon to be kicked off the most popular social media platforms.
AAP · Nov 25, 2025 Study reveals why Peter Dutton lost the last election A study has revealed Labor had inched ahead of the coalition on a key measure which handed Anthony Albanese a historic majority in federal parliament.
AAP · Nov 24, 2025 Phone lockdown warning during Chinese chairman's visit Politicians and their staff have been told to lock down their phones and shut their blinds while China's third-highest official visits Parliament House.
AAP · Nov 23, 2025 Coalition has 'mountain to climb' in dire poll result Liberal MPs and senators are preparing to convene but are playing down the prospects of a leadership spill as they digest another round of negative polling.
AAP · Nov 21, 2025 Australia hopes to seal EU trade deal within months Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has left the door open to scrapping Australia's luxury car tax as he aims to strike a trade deal with the EU in the new year.