Calls made by prominent public officials for the riot squad and a federal takeover of the Northern Territory are contained in a list of "sensitivities" about the Alice Springs youth curfew.
Five Eyes spies warn of 'shocking' rise in youth radicalisation
In every terror attack or suspected incident in Australia this year, the alleged perpetrator was a young person, says the nation's intelligence chief in a "sobering" warning issued by the security agencies of the Five Eyes nations.
Photo shows A man looks at the YouTube website on a computer screen.Albanese condemns synagogue fire as an 'attack on Australian values' — as it happened
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the overnight arson attack on a Melbourne synagogue is "a shocking incident" that "should be unequivocally condemned". Catch up on how the day unfolded in our live blog.
Photo shows Anthony Albanese speaking to media at Australian Vanadium in PerthFrustrated government can only bite its tongue as it waits on Michele Bullock
It's no secret the government is impatient for a rate cut, and frustrated we're not seeing one. But it can't say so, because that would invite attacks it was pressuring the independent bank.
Photo shows A composite image of a man in a suit and a woman wearing glasses.Regional town banks have been closing their doors in droves — one solution could see customers paying more
The federal government is in secret talks with the banking sector, which could see a levy imposed on banks with little or no regional presence.
Photo shows An image of the Big Four Australian banks ATMs side by sideVictims of child abuse in sports around the country set to get compensation under new deal
The Northern Territory government has agreed to pay redress to victims of child sexual abuse in sporting institutions, ending a stalemate between states, territories and the federal government.
Photo shows Unidentified male adult walks hand in hand with childWhen Dutton was asked about his nuclear drip-feed, he said the quiet part out loud
Peter Dutton said the quiet part out loud this week when asked why he was taking so long to release his nuclear costings.
Photo shows Man in dark suit standing talking.Agency overseeing $368 billion AUKUS program to be examined amid concerns over its performance
Former Defence Department secretary Dennis Richardson has been asked to oversee the structure and provide advice on the direction of the Australian Submarine Agency.
Photo shows A man in a suit stands in front of artworks mid sentence.BHP boss warns bad environmental laws will hurt Australia's ability to seize 'greatest industrial shift in history'
Global mining giants are urging the federal government to push ahead with a promised overhaul of environmental laws, after the prime minister shut down Senate negotiations.
Photo shows A woman with dark hair a black jacket and a pink shirt speaks at a conferenceKatherine clothing store loses access to Centrepay
Australia's financial regulator has ordered another clothing retailer, to stop using Centrepay over concerns it was exposing vulnerable Aboriginal customers to financial risk.
Photo shows Kicked off centrepay. Interior of clothing shop densely stocked with t-shirts, caps and backpacks.Has Video Duration: 1 minute 59 seconds.Teal MPs want to slash 'regulatory burden' on more businesses as election looms
Eight independents have joined a push to change the definition of "small business" from 15 employees to at least 25.
Photo shows Allegra SpenderSimon Birmingham to trade politics for ANZ Bank — as it happened
The Liberal senator has revealed his next move after he shocked many when his retirement announcement last week.
Photo shows Simon Birmingham stands in the senate chamber.Deal to compensate child abuse victims of sporting groups failed after just one jurisdiction held out
State and territory governments are under pressure to step in and fund compensation for victims of child sexual abuse as institutions refuse to join the national scheme.
Photo shows With red running track visible in background, a child sits with legs crossed and hands propping up bowed head.What spending would you cut in a 'sad economy without much hope'?
Australia's latest national accounts show why we probably would have had to be in recession to have seen an interest rate cut this year.
Photo shows Composite picture of Angus Taylor, Michele Bullock and Jim ChalmersBushmaster missile launchers with a range of 250 kilometres could soon be in place across the Top End
The Albanese government has approved a tender process that will pit the StrikeMaster mobile missile launcher against the American-made High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS), currently being used by Ukrainian forces.
Photo shows A StrikeMaster vehicle.Demand for Israel to withdraw from Gaza made to win 'green votes', Peter Dutton claims
The federal government's decision to back a United Nations resolution urging Israel's withdrawal from Gaza was an attempt to win back votes going to the Greens, the opposition leader claims.
Photo shows Man in dark suit standing talking.Peter Dutton blames Labor for delay in releasing nuclear policy price tag — as it happened
Peter Dutton has blamed Labor as the reason why the Coalition delayed the release of its nuclear costings.
Photo shows Federal Liberal Leader Peter Dutton in PerthLiberal sees red over teals, but look deeper and there's more at play
On Monday night at the Sydney Institute, Paul Fletcher ripped off a fiery denunciation of the "teals" – the independent candidates who two and a half years ago tore a significant hole in the ranks of the parliamentary Liberal Party.
Photo shows A man in a suit with purple tie pauses as he speaksSuper funds to charge members fees for 'new class' of limited financial advice under proposed laws
Millions of Australians will be able to tap their super fund for more financial advice about their retirement and superannuation, under changes being announced by the federal government, but they will have to pay for the benefit.
Photo shows Cbus super logo on a glass windowBandt reveals vision for 'effective and progressive' minority power-sharing deal with Albanese
The Greens leader has put the prime minister on notice that his party would seek "in advance" to lock in a "stable and progressive" deal with Labor to form a potential minority government.
Photo shows A close up image of Adam Bandt at a press conference.'Ridiculously overdue': Advocates respond to promise to act on sexual violence in ADF
The royal commission uncovered "extensive" evidence of sexual assaults within Defence.
Photo shows A close-up of an Australian Army patch and an Australian flag patch on an ADF officer's uniform.