9 h. ago Albanese was chasing a big announcement. He got a reality check instead

Australians dubious about the merit of handing billions of dollars to PNG to establish a rugby league team and upgrade its military will not be impressed.

Politics

14 h. ago TikTok beats trade war: Trump’s peculiar push to make app legal again

Talks between the US and China could see ownership of TikTok’s American business acquired by US shareholders.

Politics

21 h. ago Secret warning of Sydney rail overload and need for $10b in upgrades

A leaked table reveals where bureaucrats are pushing for imminent upgrades to the city’s ailing rail network.

Events

31 h. ago SA Police investigates employee's posts allegedly celebrating Kirk assassination

A serving South Australian police officer has become the centre of an investigation into social media posts celebrating the shooting of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk.

Events

31 h. ago Ambitious targets now, and, please, no more denial and delay

The National Climate Risk Assessment confirms what Australians are already experiencing: worsening fires, floods and heatwaves.

Events

32 h. ago ‘China is relentless’: US diplomat warns Beijing could be influencing PNG treaty delay

Returning home without a PNG defence treaty would be another blow for Albanese after Vanuatu shelved plans to sign a security deal with Australia last week.

Events

33 h. ago Teaching Mandarin in Victorian schools, student exchange top of China strategy

Premier Jacinta Allan secured a personal meeting with China’s Minister for Education as she promised more opportunities for Victorian teachers and students to learn about Chinese culture.

Society

34 h. ago ‘Under pressure’: PNG, Australia scramble to lock in defence treaty

Returning home without a PNG defence treaty would be another blow for Albanese after Vanuatu shelved plans to sign a security deal with Australia last week.

Politics

39 h. ago Ley receives ‘mass exodus’ warning after Hastie threatens to quit frontbench over net zero

Leading MPs Andrew Hastie and Jonathon Duniam have flagged a wave of dissent over climate policy in a fresh test of Opposition Leader Sussan Ley’s authority.

Events

44 h. ago US Vice President JD Vance hosts special tribute to Charlie Kirk

US Vice President JD Vance steps in to host a special tribute episode to Charlie Kirk on conservative influencer's podcast.

Politics

48 h. ago US, China reach TikTok ‘deal’ as Trump and Xi to talk trade this week

The announcement came after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met his Chinese counterpart in Madrid for another round of trade talks.

Politics

54 h. ago Victoria’s push for Chinese students puts state on a collision course with Canberra

Premier Jacinta Allan has declared boosting international education the top priority of her China strategy unveiled on a trip to Beijing.

Politics

56 h. ago Catastrophic forecast pushes case for Australia to spend big and cut hard on emissions

Heat deaths will increase more than 400 per cent in Sydney and will nearly triple in Melbourne at 3 degrees of global warming.

Economics

57 h. ago Australia news as it happened: Heat deaths to soar from global warming, report warns; Support for Coalition has plummeted to new low

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Events

57 h. ago WA news LIVE: Dire warning for northern WA in new climate report

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Events

59 h. ago Australia news LIVE: Heat deaths to soar from global warming, report warns; Support for Coalition has plummeted to new low

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Events

61 h. ago ‘We may let it die’: Trump says TikTok on the table in China trade talks

The latest round of trade negotiations could pave the way for a leadership summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping next month.

Politics

61 h. ago ‘I’d like to do it for the kids’: How TikTok could bring Trump and Xi together

The latest round of trade negotiations could pave the way for a leadership summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping next month.

Politics

64 h. ago Heat deaths to soar from ‘cascading’ climate risks, landmark federal report warns

Heat deaths will increase more than 400 per cent in Sydney and will nearly triple in Melbourne at three degrees of global warming.

Events

69 h. ago Why this defence treaty with a Pacific neighbour matters just as much as submarines

Australia is set to sign a defence pact with Papua New Guinea this week – and it’s the kind of partnership that will be critical to the nation’s security.

Politics