China, interest rate hikes putting handbrake on economy
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says headwinds in the Chinese economy are impacting Australia's economic growth.
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Final report on SA early childhood education and care
After months of final hearings the final report into early childhood education and care is set to be released, with a focus on extra preschool hours.
Albanese heads west ahead of cabinet meeting
Government ministers are making their way to Western Australia for cabinet deliberations as the prime minister prepares to tour a mining port.
US military aircraft crashes in NT, one critically hurt
A rescue operation is under way after a United States military aircraft carrying more than 20 personnel crashed in the Tiwi Islands, injuring three officers.
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Ending rebates early could put electric cars in reverse
If NSW puts the brakes on electric vehicle subsidies, it could slow down Australia's progress on cutting transport emissions, experts warn.
Three US marines killed in military plane crash in NT
Three US marines have been killed after a military aircraft carrying 23 people crashed in the NT, as rescue workers race to transfer the injured to hospital.
Off-the-scale marine heatwave forecast for south east
Another marine heatwave is about to hit the waters off south east Australia and there are some lessons about what might be in store from an earlier event.
Thousands of vollies rally for referendum start gun
Tens of thousands of volunteers are awaiting the official start of the voice referendum campaign as the prime minister declares no state is a lost cause.
Wealth of data to shed light on Australian economy
A speech by the incoming Reserve Bank boss and a wealth of data will provide rich insight into the state of the Australian economy.
Tax on the frontline as calls grow for bolder reform
Independent MP Allegra Spender has promised to keep tax reform front and centre of the national debate, accusing the major parties of playing politics.
Overhaul for SA early childhood education and care
An outline for an ambitious overhaul of SA's early childhood education and care sector has been met with government and industry support.
Recovery continues after deadly US military crash in NT
Recovery crews remain on a remote island off the Northern Territory coast where an Osprey aircraft crashed, killing three US marines and injuring another 20.
Albanese visits Pilbara ahead of Perth cabinet meeting
Cabinet will meet in Western Australia as the prime minister looks to the state's booming resource sector and pushes ahead with his referendum campaign.
At least three dead in US military aircraft crash in NT
Three US marines have been killed after a military aircraft carrying 23 people crashed in the NT, as rescue workers race to transfer the injured to hospital.
Comm Games leaders didn’t request settlement gag clause
A federal inquiry examining Victoria's 2026 Commonwealth Games cancellation has heard a settlement confidentiality clause wasn't suggested by the sports body.
Matildas mania kicks retail goals after flat EOFY sales
The Women's World Cup has boosted sales along with a jump in spending on catering and takeaway food following a flat end-of-year sales period for retailers.
Writedown cuts Fortescue profit, ex-CSIRO boss on board
Fortescue Metals Group has booked a lower full-year profit after a writedown, appointed a new CEO and added former CSIRO head Larry Marshall to the board.
Qantas boss braces for Senate inquiry turbulence
Qantas chief Alan Joyce faces a rough landing when he fronts a Senate inquiry into the cost of living, as the airline comes under fire for its record profit.
Repatriation mission after fatal US military crash
Recovery crews remain on a remote Northern Territory island after a military Osprey aircraft crashed, killing three US marines and injuring another 20.
Polling doesn’t deter PM’s confidence in voice vote
Support for an Indigenous voice is trailing in WA, but Anthony Albanese is adamant the state will get behind the constitutional proposal.
Lachlan Murdoch to pay $1.3m in settled defamation suit
Lachlan Murdoch will pay $1.3 million for Crikey's costs in his settled defamation case as the publisher agrees to pass on funds donated by its supporters.
Dad of woman found dead overseas says body was moved
The family of a Melbourne woman killed in Mozambique seven years ago are hopeful an Australian inquest will finally give them closure on how she died.
Note from abuse-accused MP to wife read in court
A West Australian MP on trial for the alleged sexual abuse of an eight-year-old girl wrote a tragic note to his wife admitting the crimes.
China’s fortunes key to Australia’s economic success
As Treasurer Jim Chalmers prepares to release a report on Australia's long-term challenges, he has flagged China's economic success as a key factor.
Fired-up Hanson tells Latham to quit NSW Parliament
Pauline Hanson wants Mark Latham to return his NSW Parliament seat to One Nation as the now-independent MP launches a second attack on party leaders.
Industry data casts doubt on 2030 clean energy target
A clean energy investment snapshot shows Australia may be charging into the battery era, but poor planning and transmission gaps risk failure on 2030 targets.
Economic agenda big enough without more tax reform
The federal government says its reform agenda is big enough as it is, without adding further tax reform.
Concerns Murray-Darling could run dry ahead of drought
Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek says the Murray-Darling Basin Plan is in "trouble", after timelines to return water to the system were extended.
Woolworths says cautious customers are cutting back
Woolworths is tipping price rises in some categories after the supermarket giant posted a $1.62 billion full-year profit, up slightly on the previous year.
Deal waters down Murray-Darling Basin Plan timeline
The timeline to recover water for Australia's most complex river system has been pushed back with the government on track to miss the initial deadline.
PM to announce date for voice referendum next week
Anthony Albanese will next week announce the date for Australians to vote in the Indigenous voice referendum, with October 14 widely tipped for the poll.