Scott Morrison has flagged new measures to combat climate change in next month’s federal budget, admitting natural disasters have tested the nation’s resilience. The prime minister on Friday continued his charm offensive in Western Australia, addressing a business breakfast in the mining epicentre of Karratha in the state’s Pilbara region. He was later due to...
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Morrison vows climate action in budget
NAB predicts Australian house prices will rise more than 10% by the end of the year
Google misled customers about use of location data, court rules
US imposes sanctions on Russia over cyber-attacks
FBI opens a new investigation into China ‘every 10 hours,’ bureau director says
‘Not fair’ to call JK Rowling ‘transphobic bigot’, broadcast regulator says
Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth’s longtime consort, will be laid to rest in low-key ceremony
Facebook will not notify the 533 million users exposed in online database
Brisbane Broncos make bold call on Anthony Milford after nine untouchable years
Asia-Pacific stocks struggle for direction; investors watch Alibaba shares after massive fine
DMX remembered by Snoop Dogg, Justin Bieber and more
Tropical Cyclone Seroja wreaks havoc along WA’s mid north coast, rips apart historic One Mile Jetty
‘No doctor need worry’: Hunt alleviates fears over AstraZeneca litigation
Reverend Fred Nile to quit NSW politics, names Lyle Shelton as successor
Prince Philip, 99, the Duke of Edinburgh has died, Buckingham Palace announces
Should firms be more worried about firmware cyber-attacks?
Steve Harvey says 2015 Miss Universe mix-up was ‘the worst week’ of his career
Morrison government cautions against a major increase in Australia’s minimum wage
Category: <span>Politics</span>
Reverend Fred Nile to quit NSW politics, names Lyle Shelton as successor
Christian Democratic Party founder Reverend Fred Nile will retire from NSW Parliament this year, with former Australian Christian Lobby boss Lyle Shelton slated to replace him. Mr Nile announced on Sunday evening he would retire in November after close to 40 years in politics, having first been elected to Macquarie Street in 1981. He will...
Politicians and judges to be included in Sex Discrimination Act
The federal government will amend the Sex Discrimination Act to include politicians and judges, who have previously been exempt from the laws. More than a year after receiving the Respect at Work report, the government has announced it will adopt the 55 recommendations either in full or in part. Attorney-General Michaelia Cash said a series...
Hanson asks property investors to go rural
As Australia enters a new housing boom, Pauline Hanson is shining the light on an opportunity for investors to park their money. The One Nation leader is calling on investors to consider buying rental properties in western Queensland towns where a housing shortage is creating uncertainty for an expected surge in jobs growth in Charleville....
Andrew Laming escapes police action after allegedly taking inappropriate photo of woman
Pressure is mounting on the prime minister to expel disgraced backbencher Andrew Laming from the coalition. Dr Laming is accused of taking an inappropriate photograph of a woman while she was bending over, as well as harassing two female constituents. The woman involved in the photograph incident has lodged a formal complaint with Queensland police....
Covid-19: Brisbane lockdown ends ahead of Easter weekend
The Australian city of Brisbane exited its snap three-day lockdown on Thursday after only one local Covid-19 case was reported in the previous day. The outbreak in Queensland’s capital – home to two million residents – has grown to 16 infections in total. State Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said the low number of new infections meant...
Embattled MP Andrew Laming says picture of woman with underwear exposed was to show ‘impossible task’
Scott Morrison’s attempts to drag his government out of crisis over the treatment of women have been obliterated by the disturbing behaviour of disgraced backbencher Andrew Laming. Laming will not contest the election but will remain in the coalition party room after admitting to bullying, stalking and harassing several women. The Queenslander is also under...
Tasmania heading to an early election
Tasmania will head to the polls for an early election after its Liberal government was plunged into minority. Premier Peter Gutwein has announced the election, which was not due until May 2022, will be held on May 1. “I did this because Tasmania can’t afford the uncertainly of minority government,” he said on Friday. “This...
PM Morrison: Australia poised for inquiry into veteran suicide
Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison looks set to announce a Royal Commission to examine veteran suicides, after a government backbench revolt over delays in establishing an inquiry. Morrison last year said his government would appoint a permanent national commissioner to investigate suicides among current and former military personnel amid rising public anger over the issue....
NSW top cop floats sexual consent app
NSW Police Commissioner Mick Fuller has floated using a mobile phone app to record sexual consent between two partners as he searches for ways to reduce sexual violence. Mr Fuller said he envisages the app being run by a private company, although he concedes it might never happen at all. “Intimate violence against particularly women...