The family of slain Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom condemned Israel's decision not to launch a criminal investigation into her death, as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese labeled the move an outrage.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese criticized the AFL's handling of a player scandal in New South Wales involving sexual assault allegations, condemned Israel's clearance of personnel in Zomi Frankcom's death, and conceded his podcast appearance was an error.
Rod Glover, husband of late Labor MP Peta Murphy, stated the government's new gambling reforms fall well short of her 2023 recommendations due to industry lobbying, despite praising the legislation for reducing some harms.
Angus Taylor says the Coalition will only support the Albanese government's NDIS overhaul bill if it first removes the "widow tax" loophole from investment property tax changes.
Angus Taylor states the Coalition will only back the Albanese government's NDIS overhaul if the 'widow tax' investment property loophole is removed first.
Morning briefing covering an FBI probe into Chinese espionage via a fake Brisbane consultancy, Sally McManus's departure from the ACTU, Logie award winners, and global news updates.
Australia's corporate watchdog warns of a sharp rise in investment scams using AI deepfakes of celebrities and politicians, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese being the most frequently impersonated figure.
Japan's Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi visits Australia, focusing on acquiring Mogami-class frigates and security cooperation, following controversy over PM Albanese's comments on a gift from Japan's PM Sanae Takaichi.
New South Wales will initiate Australia's largest gun buyback in 30 years, a jointly funded scheme with the federal government, in response to the 2025 Bondi beach terror attack. The two-phase buyback offers compensation for various firearms, with Phase 1 starting November 2, 2026, and Phase 2 in early 2027 for higher-value firearms.
The Shizuoka Crown melons gifted to Australian PM Anthony Albanese, at the center of a controversy over his joke, are a luxury item in Japan, symbolizing respect, health, and wealth, with a unique growing process and cultural significance differing greatly from Australia's fruit culture.
Australian PM Anthony Albanese nears a deal with the Coalition on gambling reforms, focusing on advertising and inducement restrictions, amid calls for stronger measures from backbenchers and advocates.
Anthony Albanese and NSW premier Chris Minns will announce a $2.5bn joint funding deal to keep Australia’s largest aluminium smelter, Tomago, operational beyond 2028 and secure about 1,000 jobs.
Ein Podcast-Auftritt des australischen Premierministers Anthony Albanese sorgt für Kritik. Über ein Geschenk der japanischen Politikerin Sanae Takaichi äußerte er sich in einer Weise, die als sexistischer Witz kritisiert wurde.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces political and media backlash over a crude double entendre involving Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi made during a podcast appearance.
Japanese ambassador Kazuhiro Suzuki downplayed Anthony Albanese's podcast comments about Sanae Takaichi's gift of melons, stating Tokyo was reassured the remarks were misinterpreted. Meanwhile, the Coalition demanded an AFP investigation into a leaked diplomatic cable.
Avustralya Başbakanı Anthony Albanese, bir podcast yayınında Japonya Başbakanı Sanae Takaichi'nin kendisine hediye ettiği kavunla ilgili yaptığı şaka nedeniyle muhalefetin tepkisini çekti. Albanese özür dilemeyi reddetti.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is facing calls for a personal apology from former Japanese ambassador Shingo Yamagami and opposition leaders over a hand gesture referencing melons gifted by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during a podcast appearance.
Anthony Albanese and Angus Taylor are finalizing a deal to limit gambling inducements and strengthen anti-gambling legislation in Australia, following recent controversies and parliamentary negotiations.
An independent candidate announces a challenge against Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in the Grayndler seat, citing disappointment in Labor's performance and seeking to offer community-informed, evidence-based policies amidst rising dissatisfaction with the political establishment.
Queensland and the Northern Territory have rejected the federal government's plans to mandate renewable power use in AI datacentres, calling them 'underdeveloped ideas' that centralize power in Canberra, as S&P Global warns of potential five-fold increase in datacentre power use by 2035.
Conservation groups' ads targeting Labor politicians were pulled from Adelaide Airport for being "too political" ahead of the ALP conference, while gas and mining ads initially remained, prompting accusations of corporate interests overriding community concerns.
Anthony Albanese will announce expanded paid work experience in healthcare at Labor's national conference. Australia's military is training in old-school navigation for cyber-attack resilience, Penny Wong will warn China, and a national emergency siren test is scheduled. Global news includes an oil surge, France's heatwave deaths, and pressure on Zelenskyy.
The Australian federal government will expand its paid student placement program to 10 new fields, including physiotherapy and clinical psychology, starting July 2027. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will announce this at the Labor national conference, where delegates will also debate increasing taxes on gas exports, winding back fuel tax credits, and the party's position on Israel and Palestine.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, re-elected for a second term, reflects on his political journey, lessons learned from opposition, and his surprising similarities with former PM John Howard, amidst intense scrutiny and a challenging policy landscape.
