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: Politics

Divided nation not yet 'supercharged' for climate race

Divided nation not yet 'supercharged' for climate race

Generous tax incentives could help get critical minerals projects over the line but climate advocates want to see them partnered with strong emissions targets.

Nuclear option costs 'six times more' than renewables

Nuclear option costs 'six times more' than renewables

Nuclear option costs 'six times more' than renewables

Nuclear option costs 'six times more' than renewables

Establishing nuclear energy in Australia would require significant taxpayer support and private investment, meaning power bills would go up, modelling confirms.

Students vow to continue sit-in as one camp falls

Students vow to continue sit-in as one camp falls

Students vow to continue sit-in as one camp falls

Students vow to continue sit-in as one camp falls

A pro-Palestine student encampment at a Melbourne university has been dismantled while students at another vowed to continue occupying a school building.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

Gabba won't lose seats in 2032 Olympic rebuild

Gabba won't lose seats in 2032 Olympic rebuild

Speculation that a Gabba rebuild will reduce its capacity has been dismissed as the 2032 Olympic venue plan gained momentum with projects set to go to tender.

Roll out the barrel: regional NSW gets business boost

Roll out the barrel: regional NSW gets business boost

Rural and remote airstrips will be upgraded and country towns will get money for child care under state funding aimed at kick-starting regional businesses.

Developers using 'workarounds' to dodge donations laws

Developers using 'workarounds' to dodge donations laws

Property developers are dodging NSW political donation laws with methods that instead funnel money to federal accounts, the state's corruption watchdog says.

Rental vacancies ease as political housing brawl stirs

Rental vacancies ease as political housing brawl stirs

A small lift in vacancy rates offers a ray of sunlight for renters as challenges in the housing market become a sharper focus for the major political parties.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

Dutton's target on migrants a 'race to the bottom'

Dutton's target on migrants a 'race to the bottom'

Dutton's target on migrants a 'race to the bottom'

Dutton's target on migrants a 'race to the bottom'

A coalition plan to slash migration has been labelled as "xenophobia" and Labor is being urged not to allow the "racist trope" to dictate the housing debate.

Car rules could help Aussies catch up in electric race

Car rules could help Aussies catch up in electric race

Car rules could help Aussies catch up in electric race

Car rules could help Aussies catch up in electric race

Australian motorists are likely to get more low-emission vehicle options in coming years, groups say, after changes to transport laws won approval.

Licence suspension delay for Queensland casinos

Licence suspension delay for Queensland casinos

Licence suspension delay for Queensland casinos

Licence suspension delay for Queensland casinos

Two Queensland casinos will have their licence suspensions delayed again as the state waits on a NSW inquiry's findings.

Liberal leader's public apology after defamation suits

Liberal leader's public apology after defamation suits

Liberal leader's public apology after defamation suits

Liberal leader's public apology after defamation suits

Victoria's opposition leader has apologised after settling two high-profile defamation cases that were triggered by a 2023 rally in Melbourne.

MP's aide avoids jail despite 'delusional' abuse denial

MP's aide avoids jail despite 'delusional' abuse denial

MP's aide avoids jail despite 'delusional' abuse denial

MP's aide avoids jail despite 'delusional' abuse denial

Frank Zumbo cynically abused a clear power imbalance over younger women he hired for a federal MP, holding onto a belief they were out to get him.

Federal funds lay groundwork for net zero industries

Federal funds lay groundwork for net zero industries

Federal funds lay groundwork for net zero industries

Federal funds lay groundwork for net zero industries

Labor says it is laying the groundwork for emerging low-carbon industries by sinking millions into a feasibility study for a water project in South Australia.

Firefighter union loses case against Victorian minister

Firefighter union loses case against Victorian minister

Firefighter union loses case against Victorian minister

Firefighter union loses case against Victorian minister

The United Firefighters Union has lost its Federal Court bid after a judge found Victoria's attorney-general did not coerce Fire Rescue Victoria.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

Post-mining world set for NSW government microscope

Advanced manufacturing, clean energy initiatives and tourism uses are some ideas for how NSW's mining sites can be used once shut down.

Australia applies sanctions for North Korea arms supply

Australia is imposing targeted financial sanctions on entities associated with North Korea’s illegal export of arms to Russia.

Trump's lawyer accuses Cohen of lying at trial

Michael Cohen has been questioned on his criminal history as Donald Trump's lawyers argue his testimony in a hush money trial cannot be trusted.

Shot Slovak PM Fico can speak a little, ally says

Hospitalised Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico is able to speak a little, the country's president-elect says after a man shot him five times at close range.

Access five free articles per month

Subscription Options

Already a member? Sign in here

Xi and Putin condemn US, pledge closer ties

The presidents of China and Russia have pledged to deepen their countries' already close defence and military ties while criticising the US.

Dutton pledges to slash migration to fix housing crisis

Peter Dutton has laid out a plan to get Australia "back on track" in his budget response that would crack down on migration and international students.

Shot Slovak leader stable after assassination attempt

The prime minister of Slovakia has survived being shot five times in the first major assassination attempt on a European political leader in more than 20 years.

Senator's Palestine remark ignites fiery debate

A Labor senator who accused Israel of genocide against Palestinians has been rebuked by the government and opposition but backed by party members.

China trade block drop on cards as premier visits

The remaining trade impediments against Australian lobster and abattoirs could be dropped ahead of a trip by the Chinese premier and commerce minister.

eSafety Commissioner threatened over X takedown notice

Australia's internet cop has contacted the NSW and federal police after receiving threats and abuse and becoming concerned for the safety of her family.

Pressure coming off RBA as jobs market loses some heat

The Australian workforce is expanding faster than employers are opening up new positions, which should help the Reserve Bank in its fight against inflation.

1 … 291 292 293 294

Topics

Politics Australia Crime, Law and Justice New South Wales United States of America Victoria Europe Queensland Unrest, Conflicts and War Economy, Business and Finance Asia Environmental Issue Health Election International Relations Diplomacy Defence Summer Olympics Energy Fire

No opinion, no spin, no agenda.

Support AAP News

Already a member?
Sign in here