Slipper staffer goes to court

A staffer of Peter Slipper will take his sexual harassment allegations to the Federal Court on Friday.

Schaeuble calls for European president

German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble has called for a president of Europe to be elected by EU voters.

Pain lingers in Tasmanian budget

Tasmanians can expect more pain following yesterday's state budget, with tax rises and public service cuts.

Newman promises accountable government

Qld Premier Campbell Newman has used his first speech to parliament to promise a conservative agenda.

France's new Socialist govt gets to work

New French President Francois Hollande and his Socialist government have adopted a 30 per cent pay cut.

Gillard to attend NATO meeting

Australia's support for Afghanistan after the war winds down will be PM Julia Gillard's key focus at NATO.

Greens call for anti-corruption body

The Australian Greens say a corruption watchdog should be set up to investigate politician's expense claims.

Newman prepares for maiden speech

Campbell Newman is preparing to make his maiden speech in the Qld parliament as premier.

Utilities in focus in WA budget

Utilities and public sector services will be in focus when the WA government hands down its 2012/13 budget.

'Mistake' to re-endorse Thomson - Crean

Simon Crean says Labor should not preselect Craig Thomson unless the MP is cleared of any wrongdoing.

Carbon tax compo set to flow

Compensation to cushion the impact of the carbon tax will start flowing to Australian families on Wednesday.

Hollande, Merkel agree to seek growth

Angela Merkel and Francois Hollande have agreed to discuss ideas for generating economic growth in Europe.

Greece headed for polls after talks fail

Greece will hold a new election in June after talks failed to resolve the country's political deadlock.

Ashby drops Slipper taxi voucher claims

Ashby has lodged a claim that does not refer to allegations Mr Slipper misused cabcharge vouchers.

Hollande names Ayrault as new French PM

French President Francois Hollande has named Jean-Marc Ayrault as his new prime minister.

Speaker won't comment on Seeney stoush

Swan dismisses carbon tax ad criticism

Greek parties begin new coalition talks

Obama attacks Romney's jobs record

Brandis 'happy' with latest Newspoll

Swan issues reassurance over tax reform

NSW govt set to cut 750 RailCorp jobs

Thomson findings no rumour - Abbott

Ron Paul suspends presidential campaign

UN chief suffers injury playing football

Budget does nothing for housing- Abbott

No media gag on Rudd, Gillard says

Obama approves Kabul takeover

Budget splash leaves voters unmoved

Parliament like any other workplace

Palestine dismiss Israel peace proposal

US-style primary trialled by NSW Labor

Abbas warns of disaster over strikers

Opposition rubbish Thomson's plot claim

Attempts for final coaltion in Greece

Romney woos social conservatives

Govt says let Thomson investigation run

Cuba President backs gay rights

Greek Left says 'no' to coalition

Putin's first week frustrating

Thomson claims he was set up by rival

New climate change ambassador

Judge refuses to dismiss Edwards charges

Oakeshott questions support for Labor

Kroger defends Costello claims

Abbott brushes off Turnbull popularity