Taiwan welcomes AUKUS submarine talk, Labor fights for voter support, Experts call for better military preparation, and the first astronaut to qualify under the Australian flag.

New defence strategy unveiled, Middle East tensions grow, and the push to ban junk food advertising.

Supermarket reforms recommended, New ADF chief appointed, Experts call for greater Pacific defence cooperation, and Liberals push for action on home ownership.

Australian killed in Gaza, Housing debate continues, New Governor General announced, and how much tax are Australians paying?

Parliament adjourns until May budget, Fuel efficiency compromise reached, What does the future hold for our relationship with China?, and Canada weighs in on Australia's nuclear debate.

Debate sparked over power prices, Interest rates remain on hold, Taxi drivers secure landmark court win, China's top diplomat heads down under, and will TikTok be banned?

Aged care reforms on the way, Why nurses are quitting in droves and calls for an NDIS funding boost.

South-East Asian leaders meet in Melbourne, Labor wins Dunkley byelection, and planning underway for a visit from King Charles.

Leaders prepare for Dunkley byelection, New plan for universities, ASIO boss warns of foreign espionage, and a mining billionaire makes a splash in Canberra.

Navy overhaul announced, asylum seeker fight continues, and the push for nuclear energy.

Negative gearing fight reignited, Making NDIS registration mandatory, New data on soaring costs, A record-keeping warning, and Defence recruitment crisis deepens.

Tax and IR dominate 2024's first Parliamentary sitting, what Australians want politicians to prioritise, rates remain on hold, a looming record-keeping disaster, and 40 years of Medicare.

Parliament wraps up for the year, NDIS faces major reforms, The push for nuclear in Australia, Australia Post cuts back letter deliveries, and the government's new alliance with philanthropists.

Government facing fresh immigration legal challenge, Report pushes for electoral reforms, More funding for renewable energy, Government apologises to Thalidomide victims, and Sean Turnell reflects on his time in Myanmar.

RBA warns inflation is "homegrown" and not being driven by international factors, Government has announced more funding for cyber security, New EV sales not expected to reach their target by 2030, Employees doing 280 hours unpaid work a year, and unions continue their push to ban engineered stone.

ANZ posts bumper $7.4-billion profit, Sydney the most expensive city to rent, Tougher rules for asylum seeker visas, Wages & Jobs data and 94,000 cyber incidents reported over this financial year

13th interest rate hike in a little over a year, The Prime Minister in China, Optus causes nationwide outage, The push to ban engineered stone and Labor MP demands more parental leave for parents of sick newborns

Six former PM's sign a letter condemning Hamas, Continued push to ban engineered stone, IMF urges Reserve Bank to raise interest rates, Warren Mundine on the Voice and Science Prize winner Michelle Simmons 

Anthony Albanese in the US, China set to remove tariffs on Australian wine, Mixed inflation results, Warren Mundine on the Voice result and PM Scientist of the Year 

The PM heads to the US, Middle East conflict drags on, Voice recriminations start, Social media giant fined, and marking 70 years since mainland Australia's first nuclear test.

War breaks out between Israel and Hamas, Qantas chairman announces resignation, Landmark migration reforms promised, Spotlight on the sharing economy, and shingles vaccine made free.

Voice referendum enters final stretch, Rates kept on hold, Panel to examine Disability Royal Commission, Childcare reforms proposed and new research into concussion.

Employment white paper released, Victorian Premier resigns, Government defends COVID-19 inquiry, Firies prepare for summer, and petrol prices soar again.

Aviation inquiry takes flight, Voice campaigning heating up, Why a tradie shortage could stump Labor's housing plan, Inheritance tax proposed, and nuclear energy back on the agenda.

Housing bill passes parliament, Airlines to go under the microscope, 22 years since September 11, Unemployment remains steady, and a crackdown on feral cats.

Parliament debates workplace reforms, John Farnham lends his Voice to the "Yes" campaign, Economic growth slows, Landmark legal case against herbicide manufacturer, and new research on retirement.

Voice referendum date announced, Defence scrutinised over external contracts, Qantas boss faces Senate committee, Stoush over skilled migration, and more Australians choosing early retirement.

Intergenerational report released, Population in the spotlight, Woodside records record profit, Chinese economy softens and marking 50 years since Vietnam.

Federal, state and territory Emergency Management Ministers are meeting in Brisbane this week, to discuss the upcoming disaster season. Ahead of a hotter-than-usual Summer which is likely to bring severe bushfires, temporary housing and insurance are on the agenda. Zac de Silva sat down with federal Emergency Management Minister Murray Watt, to discuss what he expects from the talks.

Housing focus of  National Cabinet and ALP National Conference, NAB's head of fraud on Scams, Murray Watt on dealing with natural disasters, Home insurance becoming unaffordable and a new book on Menzies and Evatt 

Labor members will meet in Brisbane this week, for the party's national conference. During the event, the influential CFMEU plans to move two key motions. It'll push for a nation-wide ban on engineered stone, and a more ambitious housing policy. CFMEU National Secretary Zach Smith spoke with Zac de Silva about his plans for the conference.

PM heads to Garma, Foreign aid policy overhauled, Pharmacists ramp up attacks over 60-day dispensing, Beer tax hits pubs and drinkers, and cash use in sharp decline.

Helicopter crash rocks defence community, Interest rates left on hold, UN welcomes Great Barrier Reef action, PM heads to Arnhem Land, and hopes for a crackdown on dodgy subscriptions.

Inflation shows signs of easing, Calls for a migration rethink, Union's bold housing plan, Border Force launches exploitation blitz, and the Taliban's crackdown on beauty schools.

Voice pamphlets published, New RBA boss appointed, University overhaul proposed, Fresh research into age discrimination, and marking 50 years of civil marriage celebrants.

PM heads to NATO summit, Robodebt Royal Commission hands down findings, New tool for problem gamblers, Cost of living and rental surveys, and an increase in drug use across the nation.

RBA hits pause on rates, Plotting the Coalition's path back to power, The Indonesian president's lightning visit, A regional Australia recruitment drive, and the inside story of the Ben Roberts Smith defamation trial.

More support for Ukraine, Reforms proposed to gambling ad laws, First national cyber-security boss appointed, Calls to postpone Voice referendum grow, and should Australia go cashless?

Indigenous Independent Senator Lidia Thorpe will campaign against the Voice to Parliament, and wants to help write the official "no" case, which will be sent to households as a pamphlet. She spoke with Zac de Silva to explain her opposition to the Indigenous advisory body, and why she thinks the referendum should be delayed.

Major milestone for Voice debate, Pharmacists warn of job losses, NSW financial update, Senior soldiers referred to ICC, and the push for donations reforms.

Jobs data prompts fears of interest-rate hike, Tim Winton on his King's Birthday honour, Calls for better veterans' mental health support, Debate over aged-care funding and banks slammed in inquiry.

RBA hands down another interest rate rise, businesses ramps up industrial relations attacks, the Prime Minister heads to Vietnam, tax time around the corner, and regulation flagged for AI.

Voice clears major hurdle, 12th interest-rate rise becomes more likely, Shining a light on climate finance, The ACCC's childcare survey, and why do businesses want staff back in the office?

Indian PM in Australia, Push stop gambling ads during sports broadcasts, Tougher rules for Buy Now, Pay Later providers, Further IR changes flagged and the move to limit "degree inflation"

Government makes budget sales pitch, Voice support slips, A win for kids with asthma, Shining a light on tobacco lobbying, and life satisfaction dropping.

Jim Chalmers hands down second budget, The Opposition and doctors react, The farmer who gave Philip Lowe a serve, and the sporting body backing the Voice.

Treasurer puts final touches on budget, A surprise interest-rate hike, NDIS reforms on the way, Voice design hearings wrap up, and the PM heads to the UK for the King's coronation.

Defence Strategic Review has been released, Australia marks 108th anniversary of Anzac Day, Inflation moderates, RBA review, Law firms launch class actions over data breaches.

Voice debate prompts Liberal frontbench reshuffle, Reforms flagged to NDIS, Aged care homes shut down, Good news for Australian barley, and Ian Thorpe on the Holocaust and hate.

Liberal divisions on Voice, Psychologists call for more support, Concerning data on child abuse, Tiktok banned for politicians, and Australia's growing population.