Eye on Iran as president goes missing in chopper crash
Developments in the disappearance of Iran's president in a helicopter crash over mountainous terrain are being monitored by Australia's government and experts.
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PM backs budget despite lukewarm polling response
While voters have delivered a small bounce for Labor in the polls, there has been mixed opinions on the recent federal budget.
Vehicle or hazard: electric car charge rules under fire
Property developers say installing electric car chargers in apartment buildings is becoming almost impossible due to inconsistent safety rules.
Relief on energy bills for all in a federal budget that bets on lower inflation
A $300 energy rebate for all households from July 1 and a 10% increase in Commonwealth Rent Assistance are key measures in a budget targeting cost-of-living relief that put downward pressure on inflation.
Dutton’s target on migrants a ‘race to the bottom’
A coalition plan to slash migration has been labelled as "xenophobia" and Labor is being urged not to allow the "racist trope" to dictate the housing debate.
MP’s aide avoids jail despite ‘delusional’ abuse denial
Frank Zumbo cynically abused a clear power imbalance over younger women he hired for a federal MP, holding onto a belief they were out to get him.
Rental vacancies ease as political housing brawl stirs
A small lift in vacancy rates offers a ray of sunlight for renters as challenges in the housing market become a sharper focus for the major political parties.
Threatened species out as environmental funding lags
Environmental advocates say they are disappointed with a lack of funding for threatened species and biodiversity in Labor's latest budget.
Young recruits, overseas cops in sights of hiring blitz
NSW is trying a range of measures to hire experienced officers and attract more recruits as it competes with other jurisdictions to fill the ranks.
Morrison’s meeting with Trump assuages AUKUS fears
Former prime minister Scott Morrison's AUKUS talks with Donald Trump were met with a "warm reception", soothing worries over the defence alliance's future.
Senator’s Palestine remark ignites fiery debate
A Labor senator who accused Israel of genocide against Palestinians has been rebuked by the government and opposition but backed by party members.
Protesters defy new demands to remove university camps
Pro-Palestine protesters at a second university are considering occupying a building as students defy orders to pack up encampments.
Cops ‘not touching’ pursuit of officer over fatal crash
A sergeant charged over the death of an Indigenous teen will argue he was just doing his job when the boy hit his unmarked police car and died.
Prescriptions company MediSecure hacked in major breach
Electronic prescriptions provider MediSecure has been the target of a large-scale data hack, with an unknown number of people affected by the breach.
Wages still outpacing inflation, silver lining for RBA
Workers enjoyed a pay-packet bump in the March quarter but a drop in the wage price index has eased fears wages are contributing to inflation.
Corruption watchdog investigates Lehrmann inquiry head
The ACT Integrity Commission will investigate the conduct of Walter Sofronoff, who led a board of inquiry into the criminal prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann.
Unis warn foreign student cap will harm research, jobs
The government promises a cap on international student visas will improve educational integrity but universities warn it will lead to research underfunding.
Musk ‘not trying to win anything’ fighting internet cop
Billionaire Elon Musk's social media platform X was ordered to hide videos of a stabbing during a church sermon but a judge has decided not to extend the ban.
Hanson racism lawsuit reopened to attack Muslim denial
A Greens senator can file new evidence aiming to prove Pauline Hanson knew she was a Muslim when she sent an allegedly racist tweet on the day the Queen died.
No ‘glamour’ in Territory’s crime-busting budget
The Northern Territory has unveiled a crime-fighting budget, with cash also splashed to improve schools before an election in August.
Nation’s only Liberal government suffers first-day loss
Tasmania's minority Liberal government has lost the position of Speaker on the first day of parliament since the state election in March.
Tensions simmer as pro-Palestine university camps grow
Almost a dozen protest camps have embedded themselves in universities across Australia to support the pro-Palestine movement amid unease over social cohesion.
Australia vague on UN vote but backs Palestinian state
Though Australia will one day recognise the state of Palestine, the government says, its position on a Palestinian bid to the United Nations remains unclear.
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Internet watchdog questions X’s free-speech credentials
Elon Musk's X continues to defend its stance against removing a church stabbing video, after a judge was told its free-speech policy was illusory.
New resources tax not a ‘fair return’ for Australians
A parliamentary inquiry has ruled in favour of offshore petroleum tax changes but critics say Australians will still not get a fair return on their resources.
Man linked to murdered Australian brothers faces court
A man charged by Mexican police following the murders of two brothers from Perth has appeared in court.
Defence chief rejects China’s helicopter spy claim
Australia's defence force chief has defended the actions of a navy helicopter that China launched flares against and then accused of spying.
‘Nation-leading’ WA budget splurge fired by big surplus
WA has rolled out a "nation-leading" state budget, with billions of dollars to help families, boost housing supply and diversify its mining-led economy.
Palestine aid call as alarm sounds after Rafah invasion
Palestine is pleading for more humanitarian support as the international community and aid organisations raise concerns and condemn Israel's invasion of Rafah.
Defamation case dropped over MP corruption reports
A consulting firm and its chief have dropped a defamation case against Nine over reports they engaged in corrupt practices with former federal MP Stuart Robert.
Aspiring teachers, nurses to be paid during placements
For the first time, students training for jobs in industries with workforce shortages will be paid during their compulsory work placements.