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

Wetlands trump offshore wind port despite energy push

Wetlands trump offshore wind port despite energy push

A federal veto on a port hub for the huge towers, blades and turbines needed for the first offshore wind farm does not doom offshore wind, the treasurer says.

Australia adds firepower to Ukraine military training

Australia adds firepower to Ukraine military training

Australia adds firepower to Ukraine military training

Australia adds firepower to Ukraine military training

Another 90 Australian soldiers will fly to the UK as part of the latest round of efforts to train Ukraine's military in its fight against Russia's invasion.

Supermarkets told to pass on savings at the checkout

Supermarkets told to pass on savings at the checkout

Supermarkets told to pass on savings at the checkout

Supermarkets told to pass on savings at the checkout

Supermarkets have been told to pass on savings as calls echo for the consumer watchdog to launch an inquiry into their behaviour.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

Nazi salute and swastika bans target 'evil ideology'

Nazi salute and swastika bans target 'evil ideology'

New federal laws have come into force banning the display of Nazi symbols such as the swastika and the Sieg Heil salute.

Fewer doctors offer bulk billing as consult costs rise

Fewer doctors offer bulk billing as consult costs rise

Fewer GPs offer bulk billing and people are paying more out of their own pocket despite government incentives targeting child patients and pensioners.

Palau president welcomes ADF foreign soldier push

Palau president welcomes ADF foreign soldier push

The leader of Palau has welcomed a proposal allowing foreign citizens to join the ADF as a good step forward, but says its residents have to be supported.

Thousands of extremists posts removed from social media

Thousands of extremists posts removed from social media

The Department of Home Affairs issued more than 3000 notices to social media companies requesting violent or extremist posts be removed in just six months.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

'Taking them for a ride': calls for supermarket probe

'Taking them for a ride': calls for supermarket probe

'Taking them for a ride': calls for supermarket probe

'Taking them for a ride': calls for supermarket probe

Nationals leader David Littleproud has called for the consumer watchdog to inquire into the cost of fruit and vegetables at major supermarkets.

Black Friday splurge shifting numbers in retail readout

Black Friday splurge shifting numbers in retail readout

Black Friday splurge shifting numbers in retail readout

Black Friday splurge shifting numbers in retail readout

Retail data is likely to reveal shopper enthusiasm for Black Friday discounts ahead of fresh stats on Australian consumer prices, housing and jobs.

School meals on the menu to boost children's health

School meals on the menu to boost children's health

School meals on the menu to boost children's health

School meals on the menu to boost children's health

A parliamentary committee wants the government to put school meals on the menu across Australia in a bid to improve the health of the nation's school children.

Gender pay gaps to be exposed at Australian companies

Gender pay gaps to be exposed at Australian companies

Gender pay gaps to be exposed at Australian companies

Gender pay gaps to be exposed at Australian companies

Employers with 100 or more staff will be forced to publish their gender pay gaps as part of a government push for improved transparency and workplace equality.

Nursing union accepts pay deal after months of deadlock

Nursing union accepts pay deal after months of deadlock

Nursing union accepts pay deal after months of deadlock

Nursing union accepts pay deal after months of deadlock

WA’s nursing union has accepted a three per cent pay rise but says its 40,000 members remain the lowest paid in the country.

'Courageous': PM remembers Labor MP on Jane McGrath Day

'Courageous': PM remembers Labor MP on Jane McGrath Day

'Courageous': PM remembers Labor MP on Jane McGrath Day

'Courageous': PM remembers Labor MP on Jane McGrath Day

The prime minister has paid tribute to Labor MP Peta Murphy on Jane McGrath Day and praised the work of breast cancer nurses.

Government quiet on dead Aussie's Hezbollah 'links'

Government quiet on dead Aussie's Hezbollah 'links'

Government quiet on dead Aussie's Hezbollah 'links'

Government quiet on dead Aussie's Hezbollah 'links'

Whether an Australian had illegally joined a designated terrorist group overseas could not be confirmed due to privacy reasons, the Australian government says.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

Attacks over Joyce meeting an 'absurdity': Albanese

Anthony Albanese has hit back at criticism over a meeting with former Qantas boss Alan Joyce at Parliament House.

Foreign soldiers 'an option' to boost defence numbers

Soldiers from overseas could join Australia's defence forces under an option being considered to grow the military amid issues with recruitment and retention.

Slow start for renewable energy apprentice incentives

Less than 20 per cent of spots have been taken in an incentive program offering apprentices up to $10,000 to cover training in renewable energy industries.

UN tips slow and steady inflation progress in Australia

The United Nations says the world economy is in for another tough year, with Australia and other developed economies in Asia facing strong headwinds.

Access five free articles per month

Subscription Options

Already a member? Sign in here

Allan's profile 'a work in progress' after 100 days

Jacinta Allan remains undefined to much of the electorate after her first 100 days as Victorian premier and could face a series of stumbling blocks in 2024.

Loans to help struggling builders complete homes

The WA government will provide loans to help struggling builders complete unfinished homes that have been under construction for more than two years.

Australians think $345,000 income needed to feel rich

The rising cost of housing, groceries and other goods may help explain the vast gap between normal earnings and how much it would take to feel wealthy.

'No one to help': Man dies after 10-hour ambo wait

A man has died after waiting more than 10 hours for an ambulance, with ramping at hospitals still "unacceptably high" despite promises to fix the issue.

Independent puts Tas Liberal government on notice

Tasmania's minority Liberal government is on thin ice after an independent MP who quit the party threatened to pull his support.

Land tax changes to recoup $1b more from Victorians

An increase in land tax for more Victorians is expected to raise $1 billion more than previously projected, according to the independent budget office.

Cast your votes, close elections on the cards in 2024

Voters in Qld, the ACT and the NT will head to the polls in 2024, with a tight by-election contest in a federal Victorian seat also taking place.

1 … 417 418 419 420

Topics

Politics Australia Victoria Unrest, Conflicts and War Economy, Business and Finance Cricket Western Australia Environmental Issue Health South Australia Death Tasmania Defence Energy Parliament Government Agriculture Economy State Budget and Tax Construction and Property

No opinion, no spin, no agenda.

Support AAP News

Already a member?
Sign in here