Tax brawl firms up as parties push for more relief
The coalition has flagged a tax policy that would let people keep more of what they earn if elected as it prepares to support Labor's revamped reforms.
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Homebuyer scheme on shaky ground as calls for help echo
Opponents of a homebuyer scheme that would split upfront costs with the government are being urged to back the plan to help more people buy their first house.
‘Concerning’ NT land council referred to integrity body
The federal government is set to investigate allegations of misconduct at the Anindilyakwa Land Council after a damning audit.
Liberals vow to ‘rip up’ hydro charter if re-elected
The Liberals have promised to "rip up" a hydro ministerial charter, which they say focuses on exporting energy to the mainland, if elected for a fourth term.
Airport reforms to target cancellations and competition
Australia's busiest airport is set for reforms to boost competition and give travellers a better chance of reaching their destination as scheduled.
Premier stands by anti-vaccination mandate candidate
A Tasmanian election candidate who's against vaccination mandates represents the Liberal party's "broad church" of views, Premier Jeremy Rockliff says.
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Aussie aluminium next on chopping block, Rio warns
Iron ore and copper giant Rio Tinto has reported a fall in profit on lower commodity prices and warns the future of aluminium depends on the energy rollout.
Working from home under spotlight as flexibility fades
As corporations begin limiting pandemic-era work arrangements, the government is examining whether Australian workers should have a right to work from home.
More first-time buyers facing mortgage stress
Higher interest rates are a double-edged sword for wannabe home buyers - shortening the time to save for a deposit but pushing up mortgage repayments.
Australia’s secrets ‘aggressively’ sought by countries
Due to unprecedented threats, ASIO says secrecy provisions for intelligence personnel should be tougher to deter unauthorised disclosures to foreign actors.
Premier defends number of women in team, unveils Abetz
Tasmania's Liberal party has formally unveiled its team of candidates for the upcoming state election, including former senator and conservative Eric Abetz.
Third time lucky the hope for fix to licence system
A major database holding images and home addresses of one in four Australians is decades old but replacing it has been plagued by issues, a report has found.
State funeral set for Lowitja O’Donoghue
Respected Aboriginal leader Lowitja O'Donoghue will be honoured at a South Australian state funeral in March, a month after her death.
Woolies CEO quits as pressure and grocery prices rise
Woolworths chief executive Brad Banducci will resign by September after facing increased scrutiny over the pricing and a lack of supermarket competition.
Residents still waiting to go home months after floods
Two months after Cyclone Jasper brought record flooding to far north Queensland, residents of the community of Wujal Wujal are still waiting to return home.
Navy to be ‘most lethal’ in history after huge overhaul
An overhaul of the navy's combat fleet will make it the most lethal in history, its chief says, but concerns remain about its capability in the short term.
‘Irresponsible’ comments encourage people smuggling: PM
The prime minister has again gone on the offensive after Peter Dutton's latest attack on Labor's record on border security, accusing him of "making things up".
Boat arrival prompts offshore processing warning
As the prime minister decried people smugglers following recent boat arrivals, human rights groups have called for changes to immigration policies.
Dutton backs Israel as offensive looms in southern Gaza
Australia's opposition leader is backing Israel as it prepares for a ground offensive in southern Gaza despite warnings from leaders of a looming catastrophe.
Federal politicians urge land council inquiry
Independent Senator Lidia Thorpe has called for an urgent inquiry into Indigenous Land Councils after the release of a damning audit.
Asylum seeker boat lands in northern Western Australia
Authorities are investigating after 30 men from Pakistan and Bangladesh arrived in the Kimberley on an asylum seeker boat.
Auction interest shows no signs of slow down
More than 2000 homes will go under the hammer on Saturday, a 13 per cent surge from the same weekend in 2023.
Australian leaders hail Navalny as hero, blame Putin
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has labelled Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny a "courageous force for democracy" after reports of his death.
War of words erupts over border security regime
The prime minister has accused the opposition of undermining Australia's border protection regime after the arrival of an asylum seeker boat in WA.
New Sender ID Registry to fight SMS scammers
A new registry could prevent fraudsters sending text messages using registered brand names in the latest government crackdown on scammers.
Exports to China soar to $17bn as trade barriers fall
Australia has sent a record amount of agricultural exports to China as trade barriers fall following a thawing of relations between the two countries.
Opposition out to politicise boat arrivals: Albanese
Anthony Albanese has accused Peter Dutton of using "overblown rhetoric" following boat arrivals in Western Australia.
Man guilty of foreign influence asks to be spared jail
A Victorian jury found Di Sanh Duong guilty of planning to engage in foreign influence by handing a $37,000 cheque over to a minister for a hospital donation.
Queries over stadium costings after Liberal cap pledge
A re-elected Liberal government in Tasmania would cap spending on a contentious stadium linked to the state's deal for an AFL team, leader Jeremy Rockliff says.
Drumgold review chair to fight claims
Chair of the Bruce Lehrmann rape trial inquiry Walter Sofronoff, has hit back at claims made by the ACT's former director of public prosecutions.
Israel warned over Rafah as aid misinformation revealed
Australia is warning Israel against a ground invasion of a highly populated area in Gaza as officials revealed misinformation against a Palestinian aid agency.