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

Thousands of ambulance workers caught in super stuff-up

Thousands of ambulance workers caught in super stuff-up

Ambulance Victoria has apologised to about 3000 staff after a payroll system stuff-up led to the underpayment and overpayment of superannuation contributions.

Pledge sinks in $192m to help keep Barrier Reef afloat

Pledge sinks in $192m to help keep Barrier Reef afloat

Pledge sinks in $192m to help keep Barrier Reef afloat

Pledge sinks in $192m to help keep Barrier Reef afloat

Run-off has threatened the Great Barrier Reef's plants and animal species for years, but this could change as the government funds water quality programs.

Stacks of prison punishments 'unlawful, unjust'

Stacks of prison punishments 'unlawful, unjust'

Stacks of prison punishments 'unlawful, unjust'

Stacks of prison punishments 'unlawful, unjust'

Tina was awaiting trial when she asked for help with her drug problem. A damning report has found she was instead charged with failing a drug test.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

Economic lifeline for energy workers as plants close

Economic lifeline for energy workers as plants close

Workers at coal and gas-fired power plants that are set for closure will be offered a raft of support including paid retraining and redeployment under new laws.

'Investment in disabled lives': NDIS costs curb pledge

'Investment in disabled lives': NDIS costs curb pledge

Changes aimed at reining in costs of the NDIS are being criticised by advocates but people on the disability scheme are being assured their needs will be met.

Higgins hit with fresh lawsuit over $2.4 million trust

Higgins hit with fresh lawsuit over $2.4 million trust

Senator Linda Reynolds has renewed legal proceedings to dissolve the trust protecting Brittany Higgins' multimillion-dollar commonwealth payout.

'Beyond urgent': clock ticking on changes to aged care

'Beyond urgent': clock ticking on changes to aged care

Time is running out to enact sweeping changes to aged care, and nursing home residents are anxious about any deals done in federal parliament, advocates warn.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

Women are terrorised but ministers avoid the T word

Women are terrorised but ministers avoid the T word

Women are terrorised but ministers avoid the T word

Women are terrorised but ministers avoid the T word

Youth Minister Anne Aly came the closest among federal ministers to compare treating family violence offenders like terrorism suspects.

Australia, Taiwan unite to target China's 'deceit'

Australia, Taiwan unite to target China's 'deceit'

Australia, Taiwan unite to target China's 'deceit'

Australia, Taiwan unite to target China's 'deceit'

Labor and Liberal senators have criticised China's attempt to claim sovereignty over Taiwan and accused Beijing of misrepresenting Australia's stance.

Offenders sent DV victim data in police system blunder

Offenders sent DV victim data in police system blunder

Offenders sent DV victim data in police system blunder

Offenders sent DV victim data in police system blunder

Victims including some involved in domestic violence matters have had their addresses forwarded to offenders after a police data glitch.

Harris VP pick Tim Walz rallies Democratic convention

Harris VP pick Tim Walz rallies Democratic convention

Harris VP pick Tim Walz rallies Democratic convention

Harris VP pick Tim Walz rallies Democratic convention

Former coach Tim Walz has thanked Democrats for "bringing the joy" and given them a pep talk as he accepted the nomination to be Kamala Harris's running mate.

Higgins' police report detailed to defamation trial

Higgins' police report detailed to defamation trial

Higgins' police report detailed to defamation trial

Higgins' police report detailed to defamation trial

A police report detailing Brittany Higgins' night out with friends before she was allegedly raped in Parliament House have been read at a defamation trial.

Knife search powers widened, new rules for youth crime

Knife search powers widened, new rules for youth crime

Knife search powers widened, new rules for youth crime

Knife search powers widened, new rules for youth crime

Police will be able to search for knives in shopping centres, sports stadiums and public transport under expanded laws.

Older and youngest workers vulnerable if hiring stalls

Older and youngest workers vulnerable if hiring stalls

Older and youngest workers vulnerable if hiring stalls

Older and youngest workers vulnerable if hiring stalls

A weaker labour market is felt unevenly by different industries and demographics, with older workers and those new to the workforce most at risk.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

Unethical forced adoptions caused 'irreparable damage'

West Australian mothers were unethically coerced into giving up their newborns under systemic forced adoption practices which caused irreparable damage.

ABC boss to stand down after no confidence vote

Australia's public broadcaster is on the hunt for new boss after ABC managing director David Anderson signalled he would step down.

Push against NIMBYs in the planning appeals yard

Opponents of apartment buildings in designated Melbourne areas are set to lose their ability to appeal planning applications in a bid to speed up approvals.

Blocked goldminer 'shattered' by rising sovereign risk

Regis Resources will fight a federal block on a $1 billion gold project it says has cost almost 1000 jobs and sours Australia's reputation as a place to invest.

Access five free articles per month

Subscription Options

Already a member? Sign in here

'Forever chemicals' to fall under the microscope

Synthetic chemicals linked to cancer and other worrying health impacts could soon be better understood as parliament launches an inquiry into PFAS substances.

New home for heritage railway shed at stadium site

Renders of Hobart's planned AFL stadium have shown how a heritage-listed railway shed will be incorporated into the project.

Super on parental leave to reduce 'motherhood penalty'

Parents will get an extra $3000 in their super balance while on government-funded paid parental leave under laws introduced to federal parliament.

Long-range missiles to be built in new weapons facility

A local weapons factory will produce long-range missiles capable of destroying enemy ships in a partnership the government says will improve maritime defences.

Ex-Lib ordered to fly in for Pesutto's defamation trial

A former Victorian Liberal MP-turned-educator in the UK must return to Australia to give evidence in a defamation trial brought against his former boss.

Robert Kennedy Jr to drop out of race and endorse Trump

Robert F Kennedy Jr plans to hang up his hat as an independent US presidential candidate, according to media reports.

Faster compo for sick firies as Qld widens cancer list

Firefighters in Queensland will be able to access compensation for a wider range of cancers and not have to prove they were caused by the job.

1 … 79 80 81 82

Topics

United States of America Politics Economy, Business and Finance Australia Crime, Law and Justice New South Wales Company Information Victoria Queensland Australian Rules Football Environmental Issue Election Health Western Australia Police Indigenous People International Relations Diplomacy Tasmania Defence

No opinion, no spin, no agenda.

Support AAP News

Already a member?
Sign in here