Top Stories Politics Courts General Finance Sport World FactCheck

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Support AAP with a free or paid subscription

Subscribe to AAP News Download our app

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Support AAP with a free or paid subscription

Subscribe to AAP News Download our app

Latest news: Australia

Sharing the joy of science inspires an interesting life

Sharing the joy of science inspires an interesting life

From posting boxes of books off to remote classrooms to writing his own, a love of science is at the heart of everything social entrepreneur Corey Tutt does.

Major overhaul urged to stem domestic violence crisis

Major overhaul urged to stem domestic violence crisis

Major overhaul urged to stem domestic violence crisis

Major overhaul urged to stem domestic violence crisis

Rising domestic violence rates have failed to be addressed by successive governments with advocates calling for specific targets to help child victim-survivors.

Crowds gather as Ukraine invasion anniversary nears

Crowds gather as Ukraine invasion anniversary nears

Crowds gather as Ukraine invasion anniversary nears

Crowds gather as Ukraine invasion anniversary nears

Ukraine's ambassador to Australia says he's "convinced history" is on the country's side as the third anniversary of its invasion approaches.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

China conducts second live-fire drill near New Zealand

China conducts second live-fire drill near New Zealand

A Chinese warship has conducted a second live-fire drill in as many days, according to New Zealand navy personnel.

Black Summer scars just below surface five years on

Black Summer scars just below surface five years on

Five years after the Black Summer bushfires, survivors are reflecting on their experiences and calling for urgent action to prevent repeat disasters.

What took so long? Boy from the bush embraces new fans

What took so long? Boy from the bush embraces new fans

A love of country music made Aussie star Lee Kernaghan the uncoolest kid in school but now he's among friends as new fans flock to his shows.

Why the next big AI advance will not just talk but walk

Why the next big AI advance will not just talk but walk

Humanoid robots that can help at home or work are becoming tech firms' next big investment following breakthroughs in artificial intelligence.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

PM puts Australian steel in frame of renewables rollout

PM puts Australian steel in frame of renewables rollout

PM puts Australian steel in frame of renewables rollout

PM puts Australian steel in frame of renewables rollout

The federal government will foster jobs in clean energy manufacturing driven by locally made steel and aluminium under a plan unveiled by the prime minister.

Wong to meet with Chinese Foreign Minister on warships

Wong to meet with Chinese Foreign Minister on warships

Wong to meet with Chinese Foreign Minister on warships

Wong to meet with Chinese Foreign Minister on warships

Foreign minister Penny Wong will meet with her Chinese counterpart to make Canberra's case on the presence of Chinese warships near Australia.

'Deplorable' Nauru visa deal to face court challenge

'Deplorable' Nauru visa deal to face court challenge

'Deplorable' Nauru visa deal to face court challenge

'Deplorable' Nauru visa deal to face court challenge

A legal not-for-profit has launched High Court action to stop an immigration detainee being sent to Nauru in a controversial visa deal with the Pacific nation.

Losses deepen for shares while Australian dollar gains

Losses deepen for shares while Australian dollar gains

Losses deepen for shares while Australian dollar gains

Losses deepen for shares while Australian dollar gains

The ASX has recorded its worst weekly loss in more than two years, while the Australian dollar reached a two-month high.

Court loss for accused Pinochet agent over extradition

Court loss for accused Pinochet agent over extradition

Court loss for accused Pinochet agent over extradition

Court loss for accused Pinochet agent over extradition

A Chilean woman who later worked as a Bondi nanny is fighting extradition back to her homeland to face historical allegations of kidnapping and torture.

ASIO's threat to life priority a 'hierarchy of hate'

ASIO's threat to life priority a 'hierarchy of hate'

ASIO's threat to life priority a 'hierarchy of hate'

ASIO's threat to life priority a 'hierarchy of hate'

Anti-Semitic attacks are ASIO's top priority when dealing with threats to life, but the Palestinian community has concerns other forms of hatred are diminished.

Defence pact to build PNG links without the brain drain

Defence pact to build PNG links without the brain drain

Defence pact to build PNG links without the brain drain

Defence pact to build PNG links without the brain drain

Defence forces must guard against brain drain between national militaries, an analyst says as Australia and Papua New Guinea hammer out a new treaty.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

Rapid melting of 'sleeping giant' Antarctic glacier

Australia's icebreaker will soon depart on its maiden dedicated scientific voyage to study one of the largest glaciers in Antarctica.

Growing ranks of homeless seen as society in decline

An appetite for change has developed among voters as Australia's housing crisis becomes symbolic of wealth inequality, disempowerment and societal decline.

Venice row risks Aust's reputation, major gallery says

The Museum of Contemporary Art has become the first major gallery to publicly back the artistic team selected for Venice, then sensationally dumped.

Struggle Street residents last to benefit from rate cut

Rate relief has been delivered to Australian mortgage holders, yet the Reserve Bank governor says renters may have to wait a while longer to gain any benefit.

Access five free articles per month

Subscription Options

Already a member? Sign in here

Hazy outlook fuels Reserve Bank caution on disinflation

Caution has been urged over future cash rate changes as uncertainty looms large over global policy, the impacts of rate decisions and the labour market.

Palestine protest gear in art a security risk, says NGA

Artworks featuring Palestine protest material have been covered up due to security risks, says the NGA. The gallery has been criticised by an Islamic peak body.

Domain Holdings mulls $2.7b takeover offer from US firm

Nasdaq-listed CoStar Group has offered $2.65 billion for Domain, while Mayne Pharma will be acquired by US-based Cosette Pharmaceuticals for $672 million.

Australia's biggest super fund hit with massive fine

A federal court judge has fined AustralianSuper $27 million after it admitted to contravening the superannuation act over member's duplicate accounts.

Government opposes push to slash penalty rates

A stoush is brewing over Australia's lowest-paid workers as the federal government fights a proposal to wind back penalty rates.

Mental health plan to protect both doctors and patients

Unprecedented levels of stress, anxiety and burnout have prompted the peak body for doctors to make health workplaces hospitable for practitioners and patients.

Powering up: Indigenous company supplying energy to NBN

Australia's first Indigenous-owned energy retailer is expanding into two more states just eight months after launching.

1 … 196 197 198 199

Topics

Politics Australia Crime, Law and Justice Unrest, Conflicts and War Economy, Business and Finance Arts, Culture and Entertainment Environmental Issue Financial Markets Indigenous People Election International Relations Diplomacy Defence Energy Social Issue Science and Technology Housing and Urban Planning Technology Computing and Information Technology Inquiry

No opinion, no spin, no agenda.

Support AAP News

Already a member?
Sign in here