All coverage of Australia, ranked by recency.
Jose Ramos-Horta says agreements for the long-stalled Greater Sunrise gas project will be signed within the next few months.
Cracks have begun to appear in the plan, touted as a "once-in-a-generation opportunity", with opposition from two universities, criticism from political opponents, and an error-laden feasibility report compiled with the help of AI.
Emails obtained under Freedom of Information show the Canadian-owned company and the state government had been discussing the network's future eight months before affected customers were informed.
Assistant Treasurer Daniel Mulino concedes the government knew the Australian Taxation Office was considering banning credit card payments in July, months before the decision was made public.
The Malinauskas government has made a virtue of its willingness to take risks and do things differently, but could that strategy be about to become unstuck?
Farmers are usually a reliable voting bloc for Donald Trump. But amid a "man-made" farming crisis, Republicans can no longer take their support for granted.
Albanese's MPs have largely kept their complaints private and trusted the PM’s judgement. But political loyalty is easier to maintain when a government is winning.
Ukraine is grappling with Starlink restrictions vital to operating its interceptors as Trump pauses some Russian sanctions.
Mitchell Moses will play no further part in Australia's Rugby League World Cup campaign after suffering a calf injury.
SA's health minister says the state's health system has no data related to a woman or baby boy at the centre of an unexplained death at a suburban motel.
A political debate in Maine offered multiple reminders of times when Donald Trump has dismissed Americans' concerns as either conspiracy theories or stupidity.
With harvesting about to start on record crops, farmers in Victoria's north-west are scrambling to control rising locust numbers and unhappy at what they say is a lack of state government support.
A review of Canberra's night life has found the ACT government should consider stronger relief for businesses affected by construction work in the city and establish a dedicated Night-Time Economy Commissioner.
Dozens of residents have voiced their opposition to a proposed silver and lead mine in the NSW central west, but the proponents say it will help the region's economy.
White House press secretary Katie Zacharia is leaving the role after only days in the job, according to news agencies. US President Donald Trump indicated he had encouraged her to reconsider her position.
A massive wind farm in the state of Victoria, Australia, has been approved by state authorities, paving the way for the project to go to the federal environment minister for final checks. ABC News reports Planning Minister Sonya Kilkenny this week signed off on the Warracknabeal Energy Park, five months after its environmental impact report was approved. WestWind Energy plans to build 219 turbi...
With the US mid-term elections looming and Israel heading to the polls, Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu are playing dangerous games with global security.
The all-conquering Jillaroos begin their women's Rugby League World Cup campaign against Samoa. Follow live.
Plymouth Brethren Christian Church leaders face a fiery line of questioning over their involvement in the 2025 federal election campaign, including allegations of a plot to harass and target MPs and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
Tasmania's treasurer says scaled-back poker machine reforms will still bring "substantial improvements", despite criticism from anti-gambling advocates.
The territory is facing the prospect of being the last jurisdiction in the country to introduce laws to shut down illegal vape and cigarette shops.
New US press secretary Katie Zacharia defends her legal credentials after a truncated inaugural briefing prompted scrutiny over her suitability for the job.
A northern NSW council has been suspended for three months in the wake of a hat-drawn voting debacle in which the wrong candidate was declared mayor.
Queensland Health Minister Tim Nicholls says the 53-year-old's family learnt of delays to his care through the media on Thursday.
Minnesota democrat Ilhan Omar has been a US citizen since 2000. According to US media reports, the latest raids on her home may be attempting to undo that.
For almost two weeks, demonstrators have taken to the streets of New Delhi demanding the resignation of India's election commissioner. Here's what you need to know about it.
Producers say Western Australia's lucrative sandalwood industry faces an uncertain future, as the state government reviews the regulations governing the harvest of the valuable wood.
The Victorian government has announced a five-year deal to bring the Supercars to Phillip Island, helping offset an $80 million loss caused by losing the MotoGP.
Yemen's Houthis fire missiles at the presidential palace complex in the southern city of Aden killing five people, the government says.
The rally has brought relief to Australian farmers, who faced months of uncertainty as input costs rose.
Some comprehensive car insurance premiums have nearly doubled since 2020 as the government calls on the industry to "step up with fairer pricing and greater transparency".
Greens leader David Shoebridge says Jordon Steele-John will not attend parliament while allegations are investigated. Follow live.
International football officials are seeking more information about two of the biggest controversies that have surrounded FIFA president Gianni Infantino this year.
The quiet axing of the proposed temporary artwork has amplified perceptions that Indigenous voices in state activities are being erased.
Human rights groups urge the federal government to ratchet up pressure on Vietnam over the fate of an Australian pro-democracy campaigner who is in jail after disappearing in Cambodia last month.
Church leaders have denied organising members during the 2025 campaign, while at the same time acknowledging they clearly were coordinated.
It will be hard for the government to push through its private health rebate changes without sacrificing big dollars, just when it needs to preserve the budget's savings.
The decision comes after intense backlash in the US and globally, with bipartisan condemnation in Australia.
Ukraine has struck a Russian oil refinery after President Zelenskyy said he was "done" supporting a US-orchestrated ceasefire on energy targets which Moscow did not obey.
Labor is considering a Greens push to let Australians sue online platforms for harm as the Coalition maintains its opposition to new digital safety laws.
With just three sitting weeks of parliament left, the government is working hard to negotiate its way through numerous roadblocks coming from all sides of politics.
Small business advocates say it is a misconception that trusts are only used by wealthy families to minimise tax, but one expert says the current system is "bordering on a joke" and in urgent need of reform.
The Territory Labor opposition says a moratorium on "hyper-scale" data centres should be imposed until July next year, while a review into them is undertaken.
Social media icon applications appear on a mobile phone. (Photo by AFP) Australia said Thursday it refused to allow big tech to have "unfettered" access to its kids as it formally introduced new legislation that would give users choice over what they see on their feeds. Under the centre-left Labor government's "Digital Duty of Care" bill, firms behind popular platforms such as Facebook, TikTok ...
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