Millions of Australians could receive an income offset in the budget, but the Reserve Bank is cautioning against the federal government increasing spending.
While most Jewish Australians hold a strong attachment to the state of Israel, opinions on the government and its policies vary greatly, an inquiry has heard.
Legendary caller Dennis Cometti gave an enduring gift to Australian Rules football, leaving a permanent legacy, long-time colleague Bruce McAvaney says
Fed-up inner-city residents are fighting back against rising crime as an ongoing wave of arson attacks are unleashed on popular nightlife venues.
One in four Australian workers have been deprived of superannuation payments by employers, which could have a huge impact on their retirement nest egg.
The majority of business and retail customers have solid buffers and will be able to deal with an anticipated interest rate hike, a big four bank says.
Australia's $49.5 million wage theft crackdown has run for 488 days without a single criminal case, as employers fear honest errors will be punished.
A man who went overseas with a teacher before she vanished nearly 30 years ago probably knows more about her suspicious disappearance, her family says.
Police have made more arrests over rioting in an outback town as elders call for calm after charges were laid against the man accused of killing a local girl.
The daughter of a teacher who vanished nearly 30 years ago will join police to announce a $1 million reward to help uncover information leading to an arrest.
Expected changes to negative gearing or capital gains tax would not break an election promise because they would be for the right reasons, Jim Chalmers says.
A holocaust survivor and businessman has told an anti-Semitism inquiry he was not prepared for the way Australia changed after the October 7 attacks on Israel.
Australia will be less vulnerable to global events such as the fuel crisis after signing a series of agreements with Japan, Anthony Albanese says.
The upcoming federal budget is widely tipped to pare back incentives for property investors as the prime minister promises to tackle intergenerational inequity.
One state is opening surplus port land to new fuel tanks and refineries as it races to boost storage and cut reliance on volatile global supply chains.
The alleged murder of a five-year-old girl has left Alice Springs torn between deep grief, unrest and demands for action.
Traders and economists expect the central bank to raise interest rates for a third straight meeting but high uncertainty could result in another split decision.
A man has been charged with murder and attempted murder after an alleged domestic violence incident that killed three family members and injured another.
Farmers are being forced to adapt and innovate as drought conditions intensify and global shocks push up costs and risk vital fertiliser supplies.
The government is being urged to cut the alcohol excise before the horse has bolted and another black market like illicit tobacco becomes entrenched.
The Liberals have claimed victory in a key Victorian by-election seeing off a challenge from one nation and a strong independent candidate.
Health, defence and welfare commitments are among fiscal pressures weighing on the federal budget as Treasurer Jim Chalmers vows to put a lid on spending.
An outback town is devastated after a five-day search for a missing girl ended in tragedy and a riot erupted over the accused murderer's arrest.
The mother of two siblings killed in a horrific car crash has said the unlicensed driver's father failed as a parent after falsely reporting the SUV as stolen.
Gangland figure Gavin Preston was a serious and dangerous man so only an experienced hitman could have taken him out, a barrister has argued.
A teacher has been refused bail over claims he tried to hide a camera allegedly used to film primary school students, which was found inside a school bathroom.
Artificial intelligence companies should promise they have not broken the law before building a data centre in Australia, an inquiry has been told.
A man will remain behind bars charged with the attempted murder of a paramedic as politicians commit to changing laws for assaulting emergency workers.
The consumer watchdog's landmark case against Coles and Woolworths over alleged "illusory" discounts is nearing a decision after 18 sessions over two hearings.
Coles shoppers adjusted their spending patterns after the Middle East war began, spending less on liquor and even buying smaller Easter chocolate bunnies.
One of the big four banks has delivered encouraging news about Australia's chances of avoiding a recession, which could still emerge in the global economy.
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