Government news headlines

Kellyville, Bella Vista, Hornsby and Macquarie Park have been eyed for renewal.

The government says the move is part of its efforts to maintain social cohesion following division sparked by Hamas' October 7 attack and Israel's ensuing invasion of Gaza.

Overtaking on multi-lane roads can lead to some disagreements between drivers, so here's a chance to settle who really knows the rules.

Rachel Reeves has become the first woman in the history of the United Kingdom to be named the country's chancellor.

Payman's defection to the crossbench leaves Labor with fewer seats in the upper house than it had back at the start of 2022, when it was still in opposition.

Apprentices across Australia could be eligible for up to $10,000 in support payments as the federal government tries to address crucial shortages in the nation's skilled workforce.

Under-pressure Townsville mayor Troy Thompson has returned to work two weeks after his colleagues submitted a unanimous vote of no confidence.

From today, both apprentices in priority areas and their employers are eligible for $5000 in financial incentives.

Fatima Payman says she is considering her future in the government after being indefinitely suspended.

Under the new National Model Code and Guidelines, only devices issued by early childhood education and care services can be used to take footage of children.

The businesswoman, lawyer and former AFL commissioner has formally begun her new role in a ceremony at Parliament House.

Years after they were first announced, and months after they were significantly reworked, the stage 3 tax cuts are finally about to come into effect.

The new financial year is here, and a lot is about to change for millions of Australians.

The Danish dairy industry broadly welcomed the agreement and its goals, but it has angered some farmers.

From October 1, therapeutic vapes will be available from a pharmacy in a process similar to that for ibuprofen or nicotine patches.

Matt Kean has been appointed to lead the Climate Change Authority, less than a week after announcing his resignation from state politics.

Australia's south-east is facing a potential gas supply shortage during the coldest months of the year, in part due to production shortfalls at a plant in Victoria.

The tunnel was initially budgeted at $10.9 billion when it was announced in 2016, but costs have since escalated to $12.8 billion.

While the proposal looms as the defining issue of the next election, it could also have a massive impact on Australia's energy supply and on your power bills.

Low-income households, social housing residents and GP patients were some of the major winners with dodgy real estate agents and boaties losing out.

A record multibillion-dollar spend on social housing is at the heart this year's "must-haves not nice-to-haves" budget.

Anthony Albanese will get a raise of about $21,000, while Peter Dutton gets an extra $15,000 or so.

Daniel Mookhey says there's "no point" in dishing up cash handouts in an attempt to alleviate cost-of-living pressures in tomorrow's state budget.

Anthony Albanese met with China's second-most-powerful politician as protesters clashed outside parliament.

The funds will go towards reviving the Leichhardt Oval, including building a new grandstand and women's change room.

A deluge of public complaints has sparked the probe into the much-criticised decision.

The government report has shone a light on the systemic issues within the education system, with taxpayer-funded upgrades historically favouring popular schools.

The opposition leader today ruled out providing any detail on what goal a Liberal-National government would pursue instead of the 43 per cent cut by 2030.

Hornsby Shire Council was given $40 million in 2018. It's spent less than 10 per cent of it, but wanted more time to use the money.

Also recognised were incoming governor-general Samantha Mostyn, Test cricket great Glenn McGrath, late former opposition leader Simon Crean and comedian Hamish Blake.

The newly issued Ministerial Direction 110 will replace the much-criticised Ministerial Direction 99.

The National Anti-Corruption Commission has ruled out investigating the public officials referred to it by the robodebt royal commission over their role in the illegal, "crude and cruel" scheme.

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton may be investigated by the national security watchdog after a judge referred him over the detainment of Abdul Nacer Benbrika.

Mark Butler said people in legitimate need of the scheme would be 'furious' and stopping dodgy providers would be made a 'priority'.

The federal opposition and housing industry bodies have hit out at a draft policy that would see yoga and martial arts instructors rushed into Australia ahead of some tradies.

The South Australian government has put $715 million on the table over the next five years to fund preschool for three-year-olds.

Australia needs to "immediately" increase funding for the defence force to quickly improve the military's capabilities, according to a new report.

The federal government plans to use drones to track former immigration detainees with criminal records, while they wait for court approval to bring them back into custody. 

Red paint and pro-Palestine slogans were sprayed on the buildings, which include the offices of Mark Dreyfus and Bill Shorten.

Australia's hopes of hitting its housing targets to address skyrocketing rents and property prices appear to be fading before they've even begun.

The federal government will overrule a much-criticised ministerial decision after immigrants with serious criminal records had their visas restored.

The newly elected mayor of Townsville has been referred to Queensland's corruption watchdog amid growing controversy over his military history.

China is doubling down on its plan to dominate advanced technologies of the future by setting up its largest-ever semiconductor state investment fund, according to information posted by a government-run agency.

Police are yet to make any arrests over the matter, and have called for public assistance as their investigation continues.

It's a historic move that has drawn condemnation from Israel and jubilation from the Palestinians.

Verifying your identity is something we all have to do fairly regularly, but it soon could look very different under a new, voluntary national digital ID.

Bill Shorten said hiring thousands of new staff had helped the agency clear 700,000 overdue claims – and 823,000 total – in the last 13 weeks.

"I think it's a giant global unregulated experiment on children and we have to change."

Beverley Attard was just 11 when she watched her father destroy their family.

NSW state government analysis has suggested about 58,000 people with severe mental health needs are missing out on care each year.