Threatened island nation to host pre-climate meet talks Fiji and Tuvalu will host key meetings ahead of the 2026 COP31 summit, bringing the world's attention to a region on the frontline of climate change. AAP · Feb 26
Data centres urged to BYO clean energy, train workers Momentum is building behind a data centre sector that will need to be powered by additional renewable energy capacity, along with upskilled workers. AAP · Feb 26
China hits back at dance troupe linked to PM bomb scare The Chinese embassy says it opposes violent attacks after a dance troupe banned in China was referenced in a bomb threat that forced an evacuation of The Lodge. AAP · Feb 26
Threats to Chinese dance group linked to PM bomb scare A bomb scare at The Lodge that prompted the prime minister's evacuation has been linked to threats made to Chinese dance group Shen Yun. AAP · Feb 24
Vested interest 'cartel' killing Aussie housing dream Treasury officials appear to be at odds with a former head of their department over contentious tax breaks for property investors. AAP · Feb 24
Kyiv calls for military aid, warns of Russia in Pacific Kyiv's top diplomat in Australia has issued a desperate plea for more military aid to stop the eradication of his country, asking for more consistent support. AAP · Feb 23
Man jailed for dragging tied-up roo along country road A man who caused severe deformities to a kangaroo by dragging it along a road has been jailed by a magistrate who cited his lack of remorse. AAP · Feb 23
Passport law overhaul urged to stop 'ISIS bride' cohort The opposition has called for passports to be refused for Australian women and children in a group with links to former Islamic State fighters. AAP · Feb 21
Be bold in May budget, roundtable guests urge Chalmers It's too early to tell whether Jim Chalmers' productivity roundtable will result in meaningful change for Australia's economy. The May budget could be crucial. AAP · Feb 21
Charges after 'lit incendiary device' thrown into hotel A man has been arrested by counter-terrorism police after rocks and an incendiary device were thrown through a window at a defence conference. AAP · Feb 21
Hate speech laws after Bondi attack were rushed: report Laws to strengthen Australia's security in the wake of the Bondi shootings were rushed, according to a new report from the Centre for Public Integrity. AAP · Feb 20
Policy surprise as leaders face off before election A premier has unveiled a major energy policy in a bold move moments before debating his Liberal opponent at the start of an election campaign. AAP · Feb 19
Asian Cup to kick off match-fixing crackdown Australia is susceptible to match fixing set up by offshore criminal networks due to popular illegal betting markets being unperturbed by ad hoc enforcement. AAP · Feb 19
Coalition wins 'reset' but first real test looms large Angus Taylor has waived a six-week suspension for the Nationals, signalling a fresh start for the coalition after two messy splits. AAP · Feb 18
AAP · Feb 18 Push to outlaw spliced Russian 'blood oil' in Australia Loopholes in Australia's sanctions regime against Russia are inadvertently propping up Russia's war in Ukraine as profits from spliced oil flow back to Moscow.
AAP · Feb 18 Private health insurance hike another blow for budgets Under-pressure households will likely downgrade rather than ditch their private insurance after the health minister approved a big fee hike.
AAP · Feb 18 Rural renewable projects causing `significant unease' While some rural councils see renewable projects as an economic advantage, farmers say construction is affecting roads, connectivity and social harmony.
AAP · Feb 18 Major builder expects 'chronic undersupply' to continue Pent-up demand has property group Mirvac optimistic about the outlook for residential housing despite the prospect of higher interest rates.
AAP · Feb 17 'This has to stop': mayor calls on Hanson to visit area The mayor of a suburb labelled unsafe by Pauline Hanson because of its Muslim population is calling on the controversial senator to visit the area.
AAP · Feb 17 Please explain: Hanson lashed for anti-Islamic vitriol Muslim leaders have challenged Pauline Hanson to explain exactly what policy changes she would like to see after an incendiary rant on late-night television.
AAP · Feb 17 Benched MP flew with Palmer during coalition split Billionaire Clive Palmer flew a senior Nationals senator on his private jet to discuss electoral support when the regional party had split from the Liberals.
AAP · Feb 17 How an empty nursing home became a housing solution The hundreds of thousands of disused buildings across rural Australia could be transformed into worker accommodation as renewable energy projects roll out.
AAP · Feb 16 Liberal leader's unity call as allies rule front bench Prominent conservatives will return to the front bench as Opposition Leader Angus Taylor unveils his first shadow cabinet.
AAP · Feb 16 Libs and Nats to battle it out in by-election test The two coalition allies plan to run separate candidates in a by-election triggered by the political knifing of Sussan Ley.
AAP · Feb 15 Help on way as farmers grapple with sweeping drought Financial support and extra pest control are on the way for farmers in one state as severe rainfall shortages create tough conditions.