Out of juice: theatre on tiny margins as costs soar
The theatre industry wants help to cope with soaring costs that have meant curtains even for certified hits such as Beetlejuice the Musical.
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UK’s Starmer vows to fight after rival Burnham wins big
Labour's Andy Burnham has won a vote that paves the way for him to oust Prime Minister Keir Starmer, but the embattled British leader vows he won't go quietly.
Future of UK’s Starmer hangs on crucial by-election
The polls have opened in England in a historic election that leadership contender Andy Burnham hopes will begin his bid to oust Keir Starmer as prime minister.
Tax all cars: state urged to expand road-user charge
The NSW government could avoid having its planned road-user charge struck out by courts with big changes, including taxing more drivers.
Britain to ban under 16s from social media
Prime Minister Keir Starmer says Britain will ban under-16s from using various social media apps.
Better but ‘not perfect’ tax reform wins expert support
Senators are being told to drown out the cries of vested interests and pass tax changes some economists say will make the economy fairer for working people.
Autistic teens caught in middle of NDIS funding dispute
A government autism support program has been applauded but questions are being raised as to what happens when participants age out at just nine years old.
Arts groups lament remote chance of snaring city donors
An inquiry into arts philanthropy has heard organisations outside capital cities struggle to find generous philanthropists.
Relief for workers with lifeline for ailing smelters
Smelter operator Nyrstar hasn't ruled out needing further taxpayer money after extra funds were announced to prop up two ailing facilities.
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Queen was ‘very keen’ for Andrew to become trade envoy
The UK government has released documents on the hiring of former prince Andrew as a trade envoy, saying it found no evidence of proper vetting for the role.
UK faces weeks of uncertainty over PM Starmer’s future
Embattled British leader Keir Starmer faces open rebellion in his party, but a popular leadership rival remains a way off being in a position to challenge him.
UK minister quits and calls for contest to oust Starmer
A British senior minister has resigned from cabinet, paving the way for a leadership challenge and plunging Keir Starmer's prime ministership into crisis.
Rival’s threat to Starmer overshadows King’s Speech
Any hopes Prime Minister Keir Starmer had that the King's Speech would help him move on from his leadership woes, they were dashed by a colleague's shock move.
UK’s Starmer defies ‘destabilising’ calls to quit
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has told ministers he has no intention to resign and is getting on with governing amid calls in his party for him to go.
State integrity brawl spills into MPs’ private lives
A heated political row over integrity and conflicts of interest has erupted into a slanging match about MPs' private lives in a state parliament.
Lenders told to ‘support customers’ facing hard times
Lenders must watch out for customers because the corporate regulator won't take a backward step as households face hardship, the outgoing ASIC chair will warn.
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Oil crisis not over: warnings of diesel over $4 a litre
With the Strait of Hormuz still shut and stockpiles running down, economists warn fuel prices could spike above levels previously seen during this oil crisis.
‘Cuts, cuts, cuts’: NDIS costs slashed in crack down
Tens of thousands of disabled Australians could lose access to support as the government tries to pare back the soaring cost of the NDIS.
Has national cultural policy revived the arts scene?
As arts bodies are defunded amid scandals and event cancellations, many in the sector are disgruntled with the national cultural policy.
‘Pretty severe’: warnings for Australia ahead of budget
One of the world's leading economic bodies has warned a global recession could be on the way if the Middle East conflict is not resolved quickly.
Flood funding relief offered to help cyclone mop up
A drenched territory's small businesses and non-profit organisations will be able to access recovery grants worth up to $10,000 to help recover from floods.
Monumental Messa da Requiem opens Glasshouse Theatre
After a life-changing experience seeing Verdi's Messa da Requiem, a Queenslander has found herself on stage for the first big production at Glasshouse Theatre.
Premier’s offer as One Nation breaks through at polls
As One Nation secures its first lower house seat outside of its heartland, a re-elected premier says he's focused on bringing people together.
Prison reality locked in for Indigenous Australians
An increased rate of incarceration among Indigenous people is among Closing the Gap data confirming efforts on key measures are still falling short.
Woman tells of ex prince Andrew massage in Epstein file
A woman who was abused by paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein told the FBI how she massaged Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor before he gave her a massage back.
OpenAI details layered protections in US defence pact
OpenAI says its defence deal with the Pentagon has more guardrails than any previous agreement for classified AI deployments, including Anthropic's.
Israel closes Rafah border crossing into Gaza again
Israel has closed the border crossings with Gaza, including Rafah, a key entry point for getting humanitarian aid into the strip.
Trump says US government to end Anthropic software use
US President Donald Trump has weighed in on the dispute between the Pentagon and OpenAI competitor Anthropic over the use of AI software in the US military.
Fiery protest as controversial administrator sworn in
Protesters have gathered to blast the controversial appointment of a territory's administrator in angry scenes, with a man arrested.
Administrator backlash prompts apology, advice
A territory administrator has apologised for controversial social media posts ahead of his swearing-in ceremony following a backlash over his appointment.
Canada’s PM to travel to Australia to boost trade ties
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to address the federal parliament during an upcoming visit to Canberra.