Australia

Government-paid wages grew over the past year, new data showed, while a smaller increase in the private sector was eaten away by inflation.

Up to 350 scientists will be laid off as the national science agency announces a cost-cutting restructure stemming from financial pressures and government funding not keeping up.

New report says children are missing out on participating in sporting competitions as families struggle to afford registration and equipment.

Dismal public polling has reignited angst over Sussan Ley’s leadership while a key Coalition critic of the now-dumped net zero policy urges internal rivals to take their time before moving against her.

With neither country backing down from their bid to host the COP31 summit, Turkey has suggested they and Australia lead it jointly.

A new federal funding push will support communities living under threat of extreme weather events, including flood, fire and cyclonic disasters.

Coalition MPs have backed a climate and energy policy that closely mirrors the one agreed by the Liberals last week, with leader Sussan Ley promising an “immediate” reduction in power prices.

As a city-shaping rail tunnel readies to open, another cash-strapped project in Victoria worth three times as much has been promised a critical funding injection by the PM.

Australian producers have been gifted a welcome shot in the arm after US President Donald Trump announced the US will be lowering tariffs on agricultural imports including beef.

With just days before the next host of the world's biggest climate conference must be decided, Australia is doing all it can to secure its bid.

The opposition's fight over Australia's climate targets might have been run and won, but MPs are now gearing up for a fresh battle on migration policy.

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The Prime Minister has offered a clearer signal on when he and fiancée Jodie Haydon will get married in a low-key ceremony.

The Opposition has challenged the Prime Minister on soaring energy bills as the Liberals abandoned legislated emission reduction targets and mechanisms to cut pollution.