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

Trump 'asked staffer to delete Mar-a-Lago footage'

Trump 'asked staffer to delete Mar-a-Lago footage'

Donald Trump is facing accusations that he and aides asked a staffer to delete camera footage at his Florida estate in a bid to block investigators.

Key players yet to face consequences in donations probe

Key players yet to face consequences in donations probe

Key players yet to face consequences in donations probe

Key players yet to face consequences in donations probe

A peak body says it would be a travesty for Victorian planning powers to be centralised as some players are yet to face consequences over a corruption saga.

Pacific a major focus at Australian military exercises

Pacific a major focus at Australian military exercises

Pacific a major focus at Australian military exercises

Pacific a major focus at Australian military exercises

More than 30,000 military personnel from several nations are war gaming in Australia, with a focus on co-operation in the Indo-Pacific.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

US heavy hitters land in Australia for high-level talks

US heavy hitters land in Australia for high-level talks

Two of America's most senior ministers have arrived in Australia for a series of meetings on defence, climate change, clean energy and the economy.

Senator backtracks claim mint holds gold for terrorists

Senator backtracks claim mint holds gold for terrorists

Greens senator Dorinda Cox has walked backed claims she had evidence the Perth Mint was holding gold for terrorists and Russian oligarchs.

Niger president vows to save democracy after coup

Niger president vows to save democracy after coup

Niger President Mohamed Bazoum, toppled in a military coup, has taken to social media to vow to protect "hard-won" democratic gains.

Dodgy developer payments, donations sent to prosecutors

Dodgy developer payments, donations sent to prosecutors

Victoria's corruption watchdog will send evidence from a developer payments scandal to prosecutors as it pushes for planning and political donation reforms.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

Smaller businesses hit hard by waning economy

Smaller businesses hit hard by waning economy

Smaller businesses hit hard by waning economy

Smaller businesses hit hard by waning economy

Smaller businesses are bearing the brunt of the deteriorating economy, with conditions looking less optimistic for firms with fewer employees.

Premier has 'no regrets' on property developer dealings

Premier has 'no regrets' on property developer dealings

Premier has 'no regrets' on property developer dealings

Premier has 'no regrets' on property developer dealings

A corruption watchdog has lifted the lid on how property developer John Woodman gained "privileged access" to Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews and other MPs.

Senator clears up position on reporting rapes to police

Senator clears up position on reporting rapes to police

Senator clears up position on reporting rapes to police

Senator clears up position on reporting rapes to police

Former Liberal minister Linda Reynolds has clarified her stance on potential law changes that could impact a rape survivor's decision to make a police report.

Universities grilled on canned sexual consent campaign

Universities grilled on canned sexual consent campaign

Universities grilled on canned sexual consent campaign

Universities grilled on canned sexual consent campaign

Universities Australia has defended a decision to stop the rollout of a consent campaign, saying it would need to do additional focus group testing.

Gillard's ex Tim Mathieson to admit to sexual assault

Gillard's ex Tim Mathieson to admit to sexual assault

Gillard's ex Tim Mathieson to admit to sexual assault

Gillard's ex Tim Mathieson to admit to sexual assault

Australia's former 'first bloke' Tim Mathieson will plead guilty to committing a sexual assault before his split with Julia Gillard became public.

PwC partner sues over forced retirement after tax leaks

PwC partner sues over forced retirement after tax leaks

PwC partner sues over forced retirement after tax leaks

PwC partner sues over forced retirement after tax leaks

A PwC partner being forced to retire from the consultancy giant is fighting back in court, claiming the firm has not provided adequate justification.

Hospital's backlog of radiology images 'unacceptable'

Hospital's backlog of radiology images 'unacceptable'

Hospital's backlog of radiology images 'unacceptable'

Hospital's backlog of radiology images 'unacceptable'

A Gold Coast hospital is working to clear a backlog of 54,000 radiology images that will take months to clear amid concerns the delays may put patients at risk.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

'Critical moment' for Australia in ore-some energy race

Demand for iron ore and coal may ebb but critical minerals can provide for future generations, unless labour laws and investor uncertainty mess it up, BHP says.

South Korea wins multi-billion-dollar defence contract

South Korean company Hanwha Defence has won a multi-billion dollar contract to build infantry fighting vehicles for the Australian Army.

Hiking coal tax likely won't lift power bills, NSW says

NSW is considering lifting the tax it charges on mined coal but has pointed to advice that any increase will have a negligible effect on power prices.

Closer defence, easier travel on trans-Tasman agenda

New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has been playing host to Anthony Albanese for two days in Wellington.

Access five free articles per month

Subscription Options

Already a member? Sign in here

Afghan refugees brave epic journey to boost visa scheme

Afghan refugees who served alongside Australian troops are walking from Melbourne to Canberra calling on politicians to keep a humanitarian visa scheme running.

Warnings about spying, hacking threat from Chinese AI

Australia needs to properly assess and regulate artificial intelligence to stop authoritarian nations using it to undermine national security, a report says.

Rooftop solar surge eases wholesale electricity prices

Rooftop solar is reducing wholesale electricity prices but the market operator warns more transmission is needed to keep the lights on in a post-coal system.

Trans-Tasman leaders eye easier movement after NZ talks

Anthony Albanese has landed in New Zealand for a two-day visit to discuss regional security, trade and football with counterpart Chris Hipkins.

Justice system 'protects the bad guys' in rape cases

The delicate balance between protecting an accused's right to innocence and a complainant's right to justice in rape cases is being examined by parliament.

Aged care task force considers all funding options

An expert group tasked with examining aged care will seek community feedback on potential changes to boost funding levels and strengthen the sector.

'Business as usual': Closing the Gap efforts inadequate

Australia is failing to make meaningful progress in implementing key priority reforms to improve the lives of Indigenous people.

1 … 457 458 459 460

Topics

Politics Australia Crime, Law and Justice New South Wales United States of America Victoria Queensland Economy, Business and Finance Environmental Issue Health New Zealand Indigenous People International Relations Diplomacy Africa Defence Energy Sexual Assault Children Energy and Resource

No opinion, no spin, no agenda.

Support AAP News

Already a member?
Sign in here