February
Australia strikes deal to resettle refugees convicted for crimes
Australia has struck a deal to resettle on Nauru the NZYQ group of refugees; Fair Work rejects NSW’s bid to halt the rail union’s sick leave-related industrial action. How the day unfolded.
November 2024
Australia, US, Japan to bolster military ties in Darwin
Japanese forces will step up co-operation with Australian and US troops in Darwin; Trump names fossil fuel executive Chris Wright as energy secretary. Follow updates here.
September 2024
Census will include questions on gender, sexuality: Chalmers
Jim Chalmers said a new question covering both sexual orientation and gender would be added to the 2026 census; Donald Trump pledges a 100 per cent tariff for countries that shun the dollar. Here’s how the morning unfolded.
Coalition eyes student caps amid housing crunch
The Coalition has backed caps on the number of international students; a campaign to inoculate children in Gaza against polio has begun. Here’s how the morning unfolded.
August 2024
Israel strikes Lebanon as Hezbollah launches rockets, drones
Israel launched a wave of airstrikes across southern Lebanon in what it said was a pre-emptive strike on Hezbollah, as the militant group said it had launched hundreds of rockets to avenge the killing of its commander. Follow updates here.
‘A good idea’ to acknowledge Australia’s history: PM
The PM promises to renew Indigenous policy after “considerable hurt” from Voice referendum; Donald Trump proposes alternative election debate, but Kamala Harris says no. Follow updates here.
July 2024
Administrator not enough to clean up CFMEU: Daniel
Independent MP Zoe Daniel says appointing an administrator won’t be enough to change the CFMEU; Donald Trump’s former physician gives new details about his gunshot wound. Follow updates here.
Authorities race to identify the suspect’s motive
The attack on Donald Trump was the first attempt to assassinate a president or presidential candidate since 1981; world leaders condemn the incident. Follow updates here.
Three children dead, four in hospital after house fire
Three children are dead and a man is in custody after a horrific house fire in Sydney’s west; Greens senator Mehreen Faruqi has commended Fatima Payman for resigning from Labor. Follow updates here.
June 2024
US, Europe warn Hezbollah to ease strikes on Israel
US mediators are pressing to keep attacks between Israel and Hezbollah from spiralling into a wider war; pro-Palestinian activists have defaced war memorials in Canberra. Follow updates here.
Ukraine launches drone attack on Russia’s Bryansk region
Russia destroyed 12 Ukrainian drones that had targeted the Bryansk region; the Coalition pledges to reveal the cost of its nuclear energy policy. Follow updates here.
Taiwan one of ‘the riskiest flashpoints in the world’: Wong
Penny Wong says the risk of a military blunder in the Taiwan Strait is concerning; Chinese Premier Li Qiang has met with Penfolds chief winemaker Peter Gago in Adelaide. Follow updates here.
Marles raises concerns over Chinese military harassment
Richard Marles says he had a frank talk with his Chinese counterpart in Singapore; a rescue mission is underway to find a person in the ruins of a collapsed townhouse in Sydney’s west. Follow updates here.
May 2024
Dutton’s nuclear pitch needs massive subsidies: PM
Anthony Albanese labels the Coalition’s nuclear proposal as “shocking policy”; he says the ADF is transparent about its investigations into Jack Fitzgibbon’s death. Here’s how the morning unfolded.
Coalition plans return to Costello-era fiscal rules
Angus Taylor says the opposition will propose to re-establish restrictions on government spending; the Coalition is set to unveil income tax reforms before the next election. Follow updates here.
Labor to outsource escaping violence payments
Katy Gallagher says the government will continue outsourcing the payments for women; WA police have shot dead a teenager armed with a knife in Willetton. Follow updates here.
April 2024
Thousands march in national rallies against gendered violence
The PM is expected to attend a Canberra rally as protestors march to end violence against women; Richard Marles says Australia’s military package for Ukraine will not be its last. Here’s how the day unfolded.
Taiwan says it will discuss with US how to use new funding
The funding is part of the US’ $148 billion security package for Taiwan, Ukraine and Israel; Peter Dutton says the opposition will unveil its full nuclear energy policy in due course. Here’s how the morning unfolded.
DPP drops Forrest’s fraudulent ads case against Facebook
The public prosecutor has closed Andrew Forrest’s bid to hold Meta to account over an alleged scam; extra NT police will patrol Alice Springs after the youth curfew ends on Tuesday. Here’s how the day unfolded.
Energy transition won’t push up power prices: PM
Anthony Albanese unveils the ‘Future Made in Australia Act’; he rejects claims the energy transition will cause power prices to rise. Here’s how the day unfolded.