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Federal PoliticsCommentsMarles: Reopening embassy in Ukraine a ‘work-in-progress’

Defence Minister refuses to commit to reopening Australia’s embassy in Ukraine despite cross-party calls to strengthen ties with Kyiv as it marked the grim 1,000-day milestone since Russia’s invasion. 

Nicola Smith

Federal PoliticsCommentsG20 waters down stance on Russia and climate

The G20 summit has ended not with a bang, but with a whimper, as world leaders watered down stances on Russia and the climate.

Ellen Ransley in Rio de Janeiro

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‘It’s an outrage’: Hong Kong detainees plea to Penny Wong

Foreign Minister Penny Wong is being urged to secure the freedom of Australian democracy activist Gordon Ng in the same way the Government successfully lobbied for the release of journalist Cheng Lei. 

Latika M Bourke

Federal PoliticsCommentsPremiumLabor an ‘international embarrassment’ after nuclear snub

Labor’s rejection of the AUKUS nuclear pact has sparked criticism, with claims of turning Australia into an international embarrassment.

Dan Jervis-Bardy

newsBig changes coming to super

Labor will move to reform how retirees will be able to access their super, as the number of Aussies over 85 are set to triple in the next four decades.

Jessica Wang

NewsPremiumState’s homelessness crisis ‘at its worst’

The housing and homelessness crisis is so bad in one major state that a peak body has called on political parties to commit to a bold election platform.

Emma Kirk

The NightlyClose the borders, Australians have had enough

JENI O’DOWD: I am proud to be part of Australia’s rich cultural tapestry, and many of my friends are great examples of Australia’s diversity, but our immigration policy desperately needs a reality check.

Jeni O’Dowd

newsFee-free TAFE promise hits major hurdle

The Coalition has pulled support for a Labor promise to permanently fund 100,000 free TAFE courses a year, labelling the policy as a “lie”.

Jessica Wang

BREAKINGAussie activist jailed in Hong Kong

Australian man Gordon Ng has been jailed by Hong Kong authorities, in a move Foreign Minister Penny Wong has described as “gravely” concerning.

Jessica Wang

newsPremium‘Pain and tragedy’: Rallies mark grim milestone

Pro-Ukraine rallies are taking place across Australia as the world marks 1000 days since Russia’s full scale invasion.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

Federal PoliticsCommentsDutton blasts ‘dog’s breakfast’ international student plan

Opposition leader Peter Dutton has blasted Labor’s international student caps plan as a ‘dog’s breakfast’ as he defended the Coalition’s decision to sink legislation aimed at slowing migration.

Dan Jervis-Bardy

newsPremium‘What the hell’: Dutton lashed for Bill block

Jason Clare has lashed out at Peter Dutton, saying the opposition’s decision to block a key Bill is “just bizarre”.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

Federal PoliticsPremiumFatima Payman strikes up unlikely union with CFMEU

Fatima Payman is set to front a pro-CFMEU rally in Melbourne alongside one of its sacked officials as the rogue WA senator develops an unlikely union with the fellow Labor Party outcasts

Dan Jervis-Bardy

newsThorpe hits back after censure motion

The firebrand senator, donning a necklace that said “not my king”, accused the senate of purposefully condemning her while she was on a plane.

Jessica Wang

newsPremium‘Twists and turns’: China’s warning to Aus

Anthony Albanese says he has “restored trade” with China, but Xi Jinping has dished out an ominous warning.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

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Xi laments ‘twists and turns’ in meeting with Albanese

After holding $20bn of Australian trade hostage for two years, China has called for Australia’s support to stare down Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs.

Ellen Ransley in Rio de Janeiro

Federal PoliticsPremium‘Protecting big boys’: Clash on supermarkets

Amanda Rishworth and Bridget McKenzie have traded blows on how to crack down on supermarkets amid a probe into the sector.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

NewsPremiumControversial MP’s surprise appearance

She was suspended from the Liberal party ­room in March last year, before being expelled in May.

Emma Kirk

Federal PoliticsCommentsAlbo urges G20 to address Middle East, Ukraine, and climate

Australia urges G20 leaders to address wars in the Middle East and Ukraine while maintaining focus on climate change amid global uncertainty.

Ellen Ransley

newsPremiumAlarm bells over ‘at-risk’ living standards

A leading business group has said declining Australian living standards and flatlining wages could be a reality with productivity at worryingly low levels.

Jessica Wang

Federal PoliticsCommentsCall for more laws on social media giants

An inquiry into the effects of social media has found tech giants should be hit with tighter regulation, as the Coalition calls for tougher measures.

Jessica Wang

Federal PoliticsCommentsLabor urged to reject ‘damaging’ Nature Positive deal

Labor’s Nature Positive laws will inflict ‘great damage’ on WA’s economy even without a climate trigger, industry says.

Dan Jervis-Bardy

NEWS’Dangerous’: Ambassador’s call on RFK cousin

The US ambassador made a rare comment on US politics, describing the views held by her cousin and potential Health Secretary as “dangerous”.

Jessica Wang

RetailPremium‘Fiercely competitive’: Woolies boss’ claim

The boss of one half of Australia’s supermarket duopoly has made a curious comment on competition in the sector under questioning from the consumer watchdog.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer