‘Crocodile’ defence pact ready to be signed in PNG
Australia is ready to sign a landmark defence pact with Papua New Guinea if its cabinet can raise a quorum, with ministers dispersed to their electorates to celebrate 50 years…
Welfare cuts eyed by opposition as Ley dodges climate
Opposition Leader Sussan Ley will argue reliance on Australia’s welfare system has “swung too far toward dependency,” indicating the coalition will seek to scale back benefits. The push for welfare…
UN Commission puts world on notice – Israel is committing genocide in Gaza
A United Nations investigation has concluded Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, marking the strongest and most authoritative UN finding on the war to date. Stephanie…
‘It starts to hurt a lot’: big toll of deaths, manhunt
High in the mountains of Victoria’s vast Alps, the ongoing impact of Desmond Freeman’s alleged shooting of two police officers looms large. For heartbroken and weary locals, it’s been three…
Australia urged to lasso US back to Indo-Pacific region
Australia is being counted on to use its influence as a close US ally to urge Washington to do more in the Indo-Pacific region and acknowledge it as the “cauldron…
Climate hearing heats up over ‘explosive’ target detail
A heated dispute has broken out over Australia’s next key climate target after revelations the federal government might have been working on the figure for at least a year. Treasury…
Pokies junkets. ‘Free’ study tours to Vegas not so free
The NSW Liquor and Gaming regulator has completed an investigation into gaming machine manufacturers’ paying for overseas trips for pokie club executives. What’s the scam? The scam is ‘pay to…
Papua New Guinea swells with pride for golden jubilee
The national colours of red, black and yellow have been embraced by jubilant Papua New Guineans as they celebrate a landmark Independence Day. People have filled the streets draped in…
Major charge dropped for nurse in anti-Israel video
A nurse sacked over her alleged inflammatory rhetoric is no longer accused of threatening to kill Israeli patients after prosecutors dropped a charge. Sarah Abu Lebdeh, 27, and Ahmad Rashad…
Coalition’s climate catastrophe worsens over new target
A coalition bitterly divided over climate policy may need to find a hasty resolution as MPs tussle internally over whether to back Labor’s emissions reduction target. A Liberal heavyweight has…