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

US investments boost Australia's sovereign wealth fund

US investments boost Australia's sovereign wealth fund

Strength in US shares has helped Australia's sovereign wealth fund deliver a bumper 12.2 per cent return in 2024, exceeding its 6.4 per cent growth mandate.

Independent undecided on hung parliament call

Independent undecided on hung parliament call

Independent undecided on hung parliament call

Independent undecided on hung parliament call

A key independent MP is yet to decide which party to support if the looming federal election results in a hung parliament.

Australian democracy 'under stress but not in crisis'

Australian democracy 'under stress but not in crisis'

Australian democracy 'under stress but not in crisis'

Australian democracy 'under stress but not in crisis'

The major parties are being urged to restore trust with disenfranchised Australians who think they are failing them as democracy recedes worldwide.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

Electric vehicle sales brake as car market slows again

Electric vehicle sales brake as car market slows again

Australians bought fewer new cars in January, with electric car sales more than halving despite growing price competition and new limits on vehicle emissions.

Call for 'data diplomacy' with China after DeepSeek ban

Call for 'data diplomacy' with China after DeepSeek ban

Chinese AI platform DeepSeek has been banned from government use over security concerns, but experts say more must be done to protect Australians' information.

Ukraine vows to negotiate exchange for captured Aussie

Ukraine vows to negotiate exchange for captured Aussie

Ukraine has promised to help secure the release of Australian Oscar Jenkins, reiterating its gratitude to Australia for aiding its fight against Russia.

University heads grilled over anti-Semitism inaction

University heads grilled over anti-Semitism inaction

Vice-chancellors have defended action taken against anti-Semitism on university campuses amid concerns that Jewish students feel unsafe.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

Stretched hospitals get $1 billion in 'landmark' deal

Stretched hospitals get $1 billion in 'landmark' deal

Stretched hospitals get $1 billion in 'landmark' deal

Stretched hospitals get $1 billion in 'landmark' deal

In a bid to bolster an under-pressure health system, the federal government has committed $1.7 billion in extra funding for public hospitals and services.

Middle East stance unchanged after Trump Gaza call: PM

Middle East stance unchanged after Trump Gaza call: PM

Middle East stance unchanged after Trump Gaza call: PM

Middle East stance unchanged after Trump Gaza call: PM

While Donald Trump has called for the United States to take over Gaza, Anthony Albanese says Australia still backs a two-state solution.

Insurance premium hike needs to be justified: minister

Insurance premium hike needs to be justified: minister

Insurance premium hike needs to be justified: minister

Insurance premium hike needs to be justified: minister

Despite fears of a six per cent rise in premiums, Health Minister Mark Butler says any increase would be more reasonable for customers.

Labor brings forward childcare subsidy changes

Labor brings forward childcare subsidy changes

Labor brings forward childcare subsidy changes

Labor brings forward childcare subsidy changes

Laws guaranteeing parents access to three days of subsidised childcare have been brought forward in parliament with an election due in the coming months.

Aussie migration misperceptions can be changed

Aussie migration misperceptions can be changed

Aussie migration misperceptions can be changed

Aussie migration misperceptions can be changed

Australians harbour contradictory ideas on immigration and many want lower levels, but their concerns and beliefs can be easily addressed, a study shows.

Booze companies failing to display pregnancy warnings

Booze companies failing to display pregnancy warnings

Booze companies failing to display pregnancy warnings

Booze companies failing to display pregnancy warnings

About one-third of alcoholic drinks do not display pregnancy warnings despite a three-year grace period to comply with government regulations.

Western Sydney woman wins $100 million in lottery

Western Sydney woman wins $100 million in lottery

Western Sydney woman wins $100 million in lottery

Western Sydney woman wins $100 million in lottery

A woman has been told she is $100 million better off after collecting Oz Lotto's largest jackpot for a single winner.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

House prices expected to rise amid supply challenge

Housing will remain a key policy battlefield at the election with prices expected to continue increasing and efforts to boost supply lagging behind targets.

Teals bet on hung parliament to force gambling ad ban

Independent crossbenchers will leverage their votes in a minority government to force action on banning betting advertising after Labor failed to act.

Calls to dial up heatwave response as temperatures soar

Communities are suffering as heatwaves become more frequent and severe as the climate heats, sparking calls for a better government response and more funding.

Hate speech laws go to vote as anti-Semitism denounced

Hate will be stopped at its source if tougher amendments are made to proposed laws to crackdown on the rise of anti-Semitism, an advocate says.

Access five free articles per month

Subscription Options

Already a member? Sign in here

Poll still a blind date as no love lost between leaders

MPs are sharpening their pitches to the public in the lead-up to a federal election as politicians gather for the first sitting week of the year.

Australian shares give up gains as Trump tariffs start

The ASX200 had been up by as much as 0.8 per cent in early trading but closed slightly lower as US President Donald Trump's levies begin on China.

Anti-Israel ex-ABC host laments being press poster girl

An ABC radio host fired for panning Israel's actions in Gaza has discussed the emotional toll of being a poster girl for justice after she was publicly derided.

Senator pushes for gambling industry influence inquiry

David Pocock is critical of the government for not acting on a landmark report recommending banning gambling ads, linking it to industry lobbying efforts.

AI angst - workers fear bosses will prioritise profit

Australian workers are reluctant to embrace artificial intelligence, with fewer than one in three believing it will have a positive impact.

Watchdog uncovers dodgy online shopping return policies

Consumers are being given the runaround with misleading return policies on defective goods from online retailers, the consumer watchdog has found.

States warned to tighten spending or pay more to borrow

States' "lax financial discipline" has earned a rebuke from a credit ratings giant, which says they are at risk of paying higher interest bills to service debt.

1 … 232 233 234 235

Topics

Politics Australia Crime, Law and Justice Unrest, Conflicts and War Economy, Business and Finance Environmental Issue Health Financial Markets Election International Relations Diplomacy Energy Weather Transport Science and Technology Religion and Belief Housing and Urban Planning Technology Computing and Information Technology Parliament

No opinion, no spin, no agenda.

Support AAP News

Already a member?
Sign in here