The federal government is facing resistance from the states over its request for caps on coal prices, with NSW seeking legal advice.

She was last seen the day after attending a party in rural Queensland. Over a month later, Tèa Wright-Finger's body was found in the bush. Now, the community that spent weeks searching for her are calling for answers. 

Australia has to work hard to break through against a stubborn West Indies lower order to secure a hard-fought victory over the tourists in the first match of the two-Test series in Perth.

The former US president takes to Truth Social to call for constitutional changes to throw out the results of the 2020 election, two days after offering his support for convicted January 6 rioters who have been "unfairly treated". 

A series of neurological tests led specialists to conclude that repeated head knocks affected how the otherwise healthy 30-year-old went about her everyday life.

Whipper snippets claim another species.

Grattan Institute researchers have put forward a $491 million reform plan for the funding, regulation and provision of primary care in Australia.

A leaked email reveals a Queensland hospital has been directed to rein in $9 million from its budget.

A leaked email from a PA Hospital executive says it has been ordered to cut costs – which is likely to see a reduction in nursing levels.

General practice will cease to exist without major reforms, according to the new head of Australia’s peak body for GPs.

Scott Morrison, most notorious of all Australia's prime ministers for his delusions of grandeur, offered up a sermon on the “politics of retribution” in answer to a parliamentary censure motion. read now...

The launch of a New Zealand project to produce more Pacific news and provide a “voice for the voiceless” on the islands has highlighted the neglect of the field by Australia and New Zealand. read now...

When a group of mercenaries attacks the estate of a wealthy family, Santa Claus must step in to save the day in all manner of brutal ways. read now...

Rachel Doyle’s Power and Consent is an important book, writes Amanda McLeod. read now...

Christine McVie, the multi-talented and much-beloved musician best known for her work with international supergroup Fleetwood Mac, has passed away following a brief illness. She was 79. read now...

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and her opposite number, Australia's new Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, want to take ties between the two countries "to a new level" and to "reset" a relationship which had soured over Australia's "501"...

Whipper snippets claim another species.

Grattan Institute researchers have put forward a $491 million reform plan for the funding, regulation and provision of primary care in Australia.

A leaked email reveals a Queensland hospital has been directed to rein in $9 million from its budget.

A leaked email from a PA Hospital executive says it has been ordered to cut costs – which is likely to see a reduction in nursing levels.

General practice will cease to exist without major reforms, according to the new head of Australia’s peak body for GPs.

EVs would be banned from non-essential journeys, shop hours reduced and streaming services only permitted at low resolutions under proposed energy-saving measures.

One of the United States’ most senior intelligence chiefs says that the war on terror distracted them for more than a decade from the growing threat of China.

The hijab has been the subject of daily protests since the September death of Mahsa Amini after she was reportedly arrested for wearing her headscarf incorrectly.

Beijing residents have cheered the removal of COVID testing booths as the number of new daily cases hits almost record highs.

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Bill Shorten has sparked a political storm over sudden policy moves that appeal to the Labor Left.

Progressive politics is close to killing off the worthy idea of constitutional recognition of the indigenous peoples.

Queensland Treasurer Curtis Pitt has ordered sweeping raids to prop up the cash-strapped state’s ailing budget.

Shares fell yesterday, wiping more than $30 billion in value, as investors braced for a British vote to leave the EU.

Efforts to increase the number of people studying science and maths are wrongheaded, says Productivity Commission.

Bill Shorten has sparked a political storm over sudden policy moves that appeal to the Labor Left.

Progressive politics is close to killing off the worthy idea of constitutional recognition of the indigenous peoples.

Queensland Treasurer Curtis Pitt has ordered sweeping raids to prop up the cash-strapped state’s ailing budget.

Shares fell yesterday, wiping more than $30 billion in value, as investors braced for a British vote to leave the EU.

Efforts to increase the number of people studying science and maths are wrongheaded, says Productivity Commission.