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

Australian shares lift to move back above key marker

Australian shares lift to move back above key marker

The ASX200 rose 0.8 per cent to climb back above the 7,000 level amid strong gains by the energy and mining sectors.

Credit card gambling ban passes lower house

Credit card gambling ban passes lower house

Credit card gambling ban passes lower house

Credit card gambling ban passes lower house

Gambling reform measures to ban the use of credit cards to place wagers have been passed by the House of Representatives.

Proportionality lost in 'unrelenting' Gaza bombing: UN

Proportionality lost in 'unrelenting' Gaza bombing: UN

Proportionality lost in 'unrelenting' Gaza bombing: UN

Proportionality lost in 'unrelenting' Gaza bombing: UN

The United Nations special rapporteur for the occupied Palestinian territory Francesca Albanese says Israel cannot claim self-defence as it occupies Gaza.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

Court greenlights $110m deal over AMP 'misconduct'

Court greenlights $110m deal over AMP 'misconduct'

A court has signed off on a $110 million class action settlement supported by shareholders stung by financial giant AMP charging people fees for no service.

Albanese argues for political settlement in Middle East

Albanese argues for political settlement in Middle East

As the prime minister outlined to caucus his approach to the Middle East conflict, a poll has found 36 per cent of Australians believe the country is less safe.

'Not happy': states to pay more for infrastructure

'Not happy': states to pay more for infrastructure

States will be required to go 50-50 with the federal government on infrastructure projects, angering premiers who believe the changes are unfair.

Better wages, protections: voters want workplace reform

Better wages, protections: voters want workplace reform

Newly released polling shows strong support for key elements of the government's workplace reforms despite mounting lobbying efforts from business bodies.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

Bunnings to ditch silicosis-causing engineered stone

Bunnings to ditch silicosis-causing engineered stone

Bunnings to ditch silicosis-causing engineered stone

Bunnings to ditch silicosis-causing engineered stone

Hardware chain Bunnings will stop selling engineered stone from the end of the year as a campaign continues to ban the material.

Consumers, businesses still wary about the future

Consumers, businesses still wary about the future

Consumers, businesses still wary about the future

Consumers, businesses still wary about the future

Consumer confidence has taken a hit after another round of interest rate pain, with businesses also cautious about the outlook despite economic resilience.

Military shouldn't 'blindly follow orders', court hears

Military shouldn't 'blindly follow orders', court hears

Military shouldn't 'blindly follow orders', court hears

Military shouldn't 'blindly follow orders', court hears

Lawyers for David McBride are defending his leaking of classified information about war crime allegations, saying it was in the public interest.

Aussies urged to get on board an electric ferry future

Aussies urged to get on board an electric ferry future

Aussies urged to get on board an electric ferry future

Aussies urged to get on board an electric ferry future

Battery-powered boats could cut pollution and diesel fuel costs, according to a former Olympian visiting Australia to promote the technology.

Disendorsed veteran Liberal MP heads to crossbench

Disendorsed veteran Liberal MP heads to crossbench

Disendorsed veteran Liberal MP heads to crossbench

Disendorsed veteran Liberal MP heads to crossbench

Veteran Liberal MP Russell Broadbent will sit on the crossbench before his retirement at the next election after quitting the party.

Australia's rental market woes go from bad to worse

Australia's rental market woes go from bad to worse

Australia's rental market woes go from bad to worse

Australia's rental market woes go from bad to worse

Regional areas in the Sunshine State are now the most unaffordable places for renters to live, as affordable housing concerns spread beyond capital cities.

Pay rise key to boosting childcare workforce: advocates

Pay rise key to boosting childcare workforce: advocates

Pay rise key to boosting childcare workforce: advocates

Pay rise key to boosting childcare workforce: advocates

Advocates want the federal government to tackle the workforce crisis in the early childhood education and care sector.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

CBA posts $2.5b in 1Q24 profit as arrears stay low

Australia's biggest bank says there was just a modest increase in late payments in the September quarter, despite the impact of higher interest rates.

Kid Laroi promises 'whole new level' with stadium tour

Award-winning rapper The Kid Laroi is returning to Australia for a stadium tour, after launching his much-anticipated studio album.

Make it law: young Australians want healthy environment

Young people believe the right to a healthy environment should be set in law as Australia is accused to falling behind other nations.

Sunsmart campaign slip slop slaps into national archive

The Slip Slop Slap! campaign jingle is one of 11 pieces of audio selected for the Sounds of Australia registry.

Access five free articles per month

Subscription Options

Already a member? Sign in here

Photographs capture rural life's 'glorious in-between'

A striking image of two young female drovers finishing up a long day's work has taken out Galah magazine's inaugural Regional Photography Prize.

'Inadequate': MPs admit tech knowledge does not compute

A cross-party study of politicians found most were concerned about technology and cyber security issues but were not equipped to address them.

Consultation opens to address risk of 'carbon leakage'

Public consultation has opened as the federal government explores policies to limit so-called carbon leakage, including a carbon border adjustment mechanism.

Sea dumping legislation passes the upper house

Carbon dioxide will be allowed to be exported from Australia to be stored under the sea after new laws passed in federal parliament.

Optus finally makes call on cause of outage chaos

Optus has revealed the reason behind a communications outage that caused havoc for millions of people and businesses around the country.

Opposition loses bid to bring on workplace law debate

The federal opposition has failed in attempts to force a vote on worker protection as part of carved out workplace reforms.

War crime whistleblower defends leaking classified info

Lawyers for a whistleblower who revealed allegations of soldiers committing war crimes argue his duty to Australia trumps orders to keep the information secret.

1 … 557 558 559 560

Topics

Politics Australia Crime, Law and Justice Unrest, Conflicts and War Economy, Business and Finance Arts, Culture and Entertainment Health Environmental Issue Financial Markets International Relations Defence Music Children Environmental Politics Transport Science and Technology Housing and Urban Planning Australian Capital Territory Parliament Renewable Energy

No opinion, no spin, no agenda.

Support AAP News

Already a member?
Sign in here