PM flies into friendlier territory with like minds Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has swapped the US for the UK, landing in London for a conference of global progressive leaders. AAP · Sep 26, 2025
Multimillion-dollar UN bid worth the cost: minister Australia has "overwhelming support" for a seat on the United Nations Security Council as a senior minister dismisses criticism of the potential cost of a bid. AAP · Sep 25, 2025
Gaza, subs top of PM's agenda after touching down in UK Fresh from attending the United Nations General Assembly, Anthony Albanese will receive a rockstar reception from progressive world leaders in the UK. AAP · Sep 25, 2025
Analysis recommends no price on freedom of information Arguments for putting a charge on freedom of information applications to deter vexatious requests has been refuted by an independent analysis. AAP · Sep 25, 2025
Split over China but Pacific nations united on climate A rare moment in the world spotlight for Pacific nations has been marked by differing views on China but a unity ticket for global action on climate. AAP · Sep 25, 2025
Global leaders inspired by 'bold' social media ban Australia's looming ban on social media for under 16s has won global praise at the UN, as one mother spoke of the impact social media had on her late daughter AAP · Sep 25, 2025
'Uninvestable': business lobby blasts WFH mandate An Australian-first move to mandate working from home will make a state "uninvestable", the peak body for the nation's largest employers says. AAP · Sep 24, 2025
Scientists 'dismayed' as PM to speak on climate target The prime minister will speak on the 2035 climate target at the UN General Assembly as the fight to secure hosting rights for a global climate summit continues. AAP · Sep 24, 2025
Cordial or car crash: PM to face meeting Trump test Australia's relationship with the US will likely remain strong even if a meeting between Anthony Albanese and Donald Trump descends into chaos, one expert says. AAP · Sep 23, 2025
New state police boss didn't have to be 'mistake-free' The new head of Australia's largest police force has come under fire before he even starts, after he was forced to defend himself over perceived indiscretions. AAP · Sep 23, 2025
PM greeted by Trump at exclusive leaders' reception Anthony Albanese has met Donald Trump at the president's welcome reception for world leaders in New York after the pair locked in a formal sit-down for October. AAP · Sep 23, 2025
PM's failure to get Trump meeting a 'slap on the wrist' It appears US President Donald Trump has snubbed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, failing to grant him his first face-to-face meeting since he was re-elected. AAP · Sep 22, 2025
Trade minister could get a big shot at US tariff shift The trade minister hopes to meet US counterpart Jamieson Greer in what could provide a major opportunity at securing Australian tariff relief. AAP · Sep 22, 2025
'Unprecedented threats': UN protections for aid workers Aid workers on the frontline of conflict will be afforded fresh protections following a declaration by Australia at the United Nations. AAP · Sep 22, 2025
AAP · Sep 21, 2025 GP calculator tool to help bolster bulk-billing rates More working-class people may be able to afford a visit to the doctor as the government claims nine out of 10 appointments will be bulk-billed by 2030.
AAP · Sep 21, 2025 Time to get hands dirty in fight to protect farms, land Farmers and the community need to trust one another and work together to tackle challenges facing the land - and outdated laws need to catch up, an expert says.
AAP · Sep 21, 2025 Telco 'cowboys' not held to account after prior outage A reliance on self-regulation has turned the telco sector into the wild west, an expert warns as Optus reels in the aftermath of another serious outage.
AAP · Sep 20, 2025 Palestine statehood a 'point of contention' in US ties US politicians have warned recognising Palestine could invite 'punitive measures' as the prime minister lands in New York for a long-awaited UN meeting.
AAP · Sep 20, 2025 Optus boss answers calls to quit as outage fiasco grows The head of Optus has blamed a failure of "established processes" to address a triple-zero outage connected to three deaths, as calls for penalties mount.
AAP · Sep 20, 2025 Sharks down rudderless Raiders to book NRL prelim berth Nicho Hynes has led Cronulla to a 32-12 win over minor premiers Canberra, booking the Sharks a spot in Friday's preliminary final against Melbourne.
AAP · Sep 19, 2025 Complex puzzle: concessions needed for climate target Steps to boost renewables might have an impact on local environments, experts say, but a trade-off is needed in efforts to slash emissions.
AAP · Sep 19, 2025 Prickly Ricky sidesteps key question ahead of big semi The day before Canberra's semi-final, Ricky Stuart was in no mood to discuss the Raiders' hopes of bouncing back from their heartbreaking loss to Brisbane.
AAP · Sep 19, 2025 Uni boss Bishop rejects allegations of 'godlike powers' A former Liberal minister is facing increasing pressure to resign as the head of a top university, as she rejects allegations of bullying and bad behaviour.
AAP · Sep 18, 2025 'I'd be sent off every week': confusion over pest rule Hudson Young's sin-binning for celebrating in Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh's face has left Canberra confused about the NRL's rules against stirring players up.
AAP · Sep 18, 2025 Top university backtracks on controversial job cuts Staff have scored a major win in their long-running battle against a contentious cost-slashing plan at the Australian National University.