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

Housing plea as millions more at risk of being homeless

Housing plea as millions more at risk of being homeless

A huge surge in people being on the brink of homelessness has led to renewed calls for more social housing to be built for people at risk.

Melbourne rail loop funding scrap sets up poll showdown

Melbourne rail loop funding scrap sets up poll showdown

Melbourne rail loop funding scrap sets up poll showdown

Melbourne rail loop funding scrap sets up poll showdown

The Liberal party still appears to be against Labor handing out more federal funding for a contentious Victorian rail project, ahead of the federal election.

Trump fears downplayed with Australia in US box seat

Trump fears downplayed with Australia in US box seat

Trump fears downplayed with Australia in US box seat

Trump fears downplayed with Australia in US box seat

Australia remains in America's box seat and receives privileged trade and investment access as the relationship endures a Trump presidency, the US envoy says.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

Malinauskas to jet to COP29 for Adelaide host city bid

Malinauskas to jet to COP29 for Adelaide host city bid

SA Premier Peter Malinauskas will travel to COP29 in Azerbaijan to promote Adelaide’s bid to host the massive international climate change event.

Foreign student cap at risk as coalition blocks bill

Foreign student cap at risk as coalition blocks bill

Uncertainty is swirling around the future of university enrolments after the opposition vowed to stand against a cap on overseas student arrivals.

Half of year 12 exams impacted by blunder, boss resigns

Half of year 12 exams impacted by blunder, boss resigns

Victoria's year 12 exam blunder has claimed its first scalp, after half of the tests were impacted by an error that allowed students to preview questions.

Premier flags tax stability for multinational miners

Premier flags tax stability for multinational miners

A mining boss has labelled Queensland's coal royalty scheme a 'sugar hit' as the premier looks to incentivise business with fewer taxes and regulation.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

'I'll do it again': Lidia Thorpe defies censure motion

'I'll do it again': Lidia Thorpe defies censure motion

'I'll do it again': Lidia Thorpe defies censure motion

'I'll do it again': Lidia Thorpe defies censure motion

A Senate vote to censure Lidia Thorpe has not deterred the independent Indigenous senator, who says she'll use the rebuff as "kindling".

Pacific expresses interest in Cook Islands' super deal

Pacific expresses interest in Cook Islands' super deal

Pacific expresses interest in Cook Islands' super deal

Pacific expresses interest in Cook Islands' super deal

A deal will allow Cook Islanders permanently migrating home from Australia to take their nest egg with them, plugging a gap in a pact with New Zealand.

Billions in the bush: energy wires lifeline to farmers

Billions in the bush: energy wires lifeline to farmers

Billions in the bush: energy wires lifeline to farmers

Billions in the bush: energy wires lifeline to farmers

Farming with wind and solar provides a lifeline, landholders say, as economic modelling shows billions are flowing to bush communities from energy investment.

World looks to G20 for breakthrough in climate talks

World looks to G20 for breakthrough in climate talks

World looks to G20 for breakthrough in climate talks

World looks to G20 for breakthrough in climate talks

United Nations officials are urging G20 leaders to break the COP29 stalemate as wealthy nations ask more countries to help foot the climate bill.

Trump joins Musk, Kid Rock in New York for UFC fight

Trump joins Musk, Kid Rock in New York for UFC fight

Trump joins Musk, Kid Rock in New York for UFC fight

Trump joins Musk, Kid Rock in New York for UFC fight

Donald Trump has returned to the scene of a controversial campaign rally in New York to watch UFC 309 with Elon Musk, Kid Rock and Robert F Kennedy Jr.

Xi vows to work with Trump team at final Biden meeting

Xi vows to work with Trump team at final Biden meeting

Xi vows to work with Trump team at final Biden meeting

Xi vows to work with Trump team at final Biden meeting

Xi Jinping says China's goal of a 'stable, healthy and sustainable' relationship with the US remains unchanged following the presidential election.

Labor attacked over lack of detail on climate targets

Labor attacked over lack of detail on climate targets

Labor attacked over lack of detail on climate targets

Labor attacked over lack of detail on climate targets

Anthony Albanese has refused to reveal what Australia's future climate targets will be, suggesting voters may not know until after the federal election.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

Economists look to RBA minutes for clue on future rates

Public appearances by Reserve Bank officials will be scoured for clues to where interest rates might be heading next and how they view the economy.

Australia to continue the push on trade, climate action

Anthony Albanese will push for free trade and climate action at an economic forum, as a second Trump administration creates uncertainty for world leaders.

Georgia's Abkhazia protesters refuse to quit parliament

Protesters in Georgia's breakaway province of Abkhazia have refused to cede control of government buildings over plans to allowing Russians to buy property.

Labor claims big swing against Libs in by-election

South Australian Labor has pulled off a historic win in former Liberal leader David Speirs' seat of Black after a double-digit swing.

Access five free articles per month

Subscription Options

Already a member? Sign in here

China trade not compromising Australia's interests: PM

Australia must balance its relationship with China and the US despite the countries' "very different" political systems and values, the prime minister says.

'Flippant': Greens' housing scheme demands draw ire

The housing crisis is too serious for the Greens' "flippant ideas" about help-to-buy and build-to-rent scheme reforms, the Property Council of Australia says.

Fresh scrutiny of Labor's inflation-busting credentials

As federal MPs return to Canberra, Labor will spruik its contributions to the inflation fight following a US election influenced by economic conditions.

Dark side of dating with some app users more vulnerable

Dating apps are being told to do more to prevent sexual violence enabled by their platforms but there's a warning broader societal attitudes can't be ignored.

HECS debts lump students with future mortgage misery

As debate on how best to cut student loans continues in federal parliament, figures have shown how HECS debts can impact on mortgages.

Sri Lankan president's coalition wins thumping majority

The coalition of Sri Lanka's new leftist president has won a big lead in parliamentary elections in an apparent solid mandate for his economic revival plans.

APEC leaders to open summit amid Trump uncertainty

Major leaders are gathering in Peru for APEC, including outgoing US President Joe Biden as the return of his successor Donald Trump hangs over the forum.

1 … 292 293 294 295

Topics

Politics Australia United States of America Victoria Queensland Economy, Business and Finance Arts, Culture and Entertainment Asia Environmental Issue South Australia Financial Markets International Relations Election Diplomacy Commonwealth of Independent States Defence Energy Sexual Assault Energy and Resource Imperial and Royal Matters

No opinion, no spin, no agenda.

Support AAP News

Already a member?
Sign in here