Israel is defying global calls for a ceasefire in Gaza, with its security cabinet voting in favour of a full military occupation of Gaza City.

The US President Donald Trump has announced he is increasing the tariff on imports from India to 50 per cent, to punish the nation for buying Russian oil.  

Tasmania's Liberal Leader Jeremy Rockliff has been reappointed Premier, but another no confidence motion will be brought against him when parliament resumes.

After a hotly contested bidding process, the Federal Government has chosen a Japanese company to build the next fleet of Australian Navy warships.

For the first time, the Australian Federal Police is to be led by a woman. The current deputy AFP commissioner Krissy Barrett is to replace Reece Kershaw who is retiring early.

The American President Donald Trump has again shaken up the global economy by ordering more changes to his tariff policies.

After Canada announced it will recognise a Palestinian state, the Foreign Minister Penny Wong has reiterated that Australia will do the same but has refused to say when.

In a joint statement with 14 other countries, the Federal Government has again called for a two state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict.

As global concern about famine and killings in Gaza grows, two Israeli human rights groups have accused the Netanyahu government of genocide in the enclave.

An ABC Four Corners investigation has revealed a massive fraud that saw the Australian Tax Office pay out $2 billion to individuals using a loophole to falsely claim GST refunds.