TPG Telecom boss says second person may have died due to Triple Zero failure
TPG says a second death may be linked to a customer being unable to contact Triple Zero (000),…
Doggett calls it quits after Supreme Court sanctions new Texas map
Texas Rep. Lloyd Doggett is retiring after all, bringing an end to a nearly 50-year political career. “I…
NACC chief executive apologises to parliament for inaccurate evidence
National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) chief executive Philip Reed has confirmed integrity chief Paul Brereton provided advice to the…
Senate shut down for 1.5 hours after Pauline Hanson’s burka stunt
The Senate was suspended for more than one and a half hours after One Nation’s Pauline Hanson strode…
‘Feral Senate’: How voters keep the government on its toes
Democracies never stop changing. Even among those whose parameters are — like ours — staked out by constitutions…
Chinese gold stocks set to shine as UBS and Schroders see bullion extending gains
Zijin Mining Group and other Chinese gold producers may get another boost from a spurt in the price…
Senate approves shutdown deal as Democrats balk at lack of healthcare relief
WASHINGTON — The Senate gave final approval Monday night to a deal that could end the longest government shutdown in…
Group of Senate Dems Joins With GOP to End Shutdown Without Extending Obamacare Funding
After 40 days of the government shutdown, a small — but large enough — group of Democrats has…
Gavin Newsom Slams ‘Pathetic’ Shutdown Deal as ‘Surrender’
California Gov. Gavin Newsom came out swinging against a Senate deal to end the government shutdown, deeming it…
US Senate votes in favour of bill to end federal government shutdown
The United States Senate has voted in favour of ending a government shutdown that has lasted for 40…
Bipartisan talks to end shutdown gaining steam, senators say
Bipartisan discussions are picking up momentum this week as lawmakers face building pressure to end the partial government…
Senators claim Labor is threatening punishment after chamber stunt on transparency
Coalition and crossbench MPs say they are being threatened with punishment after a stunt in the Senate yesterday…