‘Fig leaf’ tariffs blasted as US fires fresh tax salvo
A new round of US tariffs has generated a rare moment of political unity in Australia, with the government and opposition pushing back on the proposed changes.
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Budget relief for families but debt burden soars
South Australians will share in a $500 million package to ease the cost of living as the government insists a $53 billion debt won't spiral out of control.
AI’s dirty secret: data centre boom threatens resources
Artificial intelligence could use three per cent of global energy by the end of the decade, the UN warns, and use 10 times more land than Mexico City.
Officials bank on economic slump helping tame inflation
Australia is not experiencing stagflation but higher interest rates will help cool the economy and inflation, the nation's top bank official says.
Anzac Day booer unapologetic for disturbing ceremony
A man has been convicted for loudly booing during a solemn Anzac Day dawn service in a move that drew ire from around the country.
New data lights up enormity of tobacco black market
New wastewater analysis of nicotine consumption in Australia shows black market tobacco makes up a much larger share of sales than previously thought.
Big lottery operator plans to step up the fun factor
The company that runs Powerball believes its digital operations have done a poor job of capturing the fun and joy of playing the lottery.
‘Load of crap’: underworld figure jokes after arrest
An underworld figure has emerged from his beachside mansion after his arrest and release, quipping he was taken into custody over a "speeding fine".
High Court threat hangs over revamped donation laws
Revised political donation laws are poised to attract a fresh legal challenge before Victorian voters head to the polls.
Ex-Carlton boss suffers legal loss in lewd photo battle
Former AFL club president Luke Sayers has failed in his bid to have his wife's defamation case against him heard in private in a battle over a lewd photo.
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Shifting gears: electric cars surge during fuel crisis
Australian motorists bought a record number of electric and hybrid vehicles for the third month in a row, while petrol and diesel vehicle sales slowed.
Neo-Nazi sledged as ‘scum’ in fiery court confrontation
Fiery verbal abuse has been hurled at a prominent neo-Nazi as he left court after appearing on two charges connected to far-right activity.
Anti-Herzog protesters and polices set for showd
Demonstrators arrested at a rally opposing the Israeli president's visit will have their day in court as the battle to have their charges dropped ramps up.
Defence boss torpedoes ‘trash’ second-hand subs jibes
Changes to the controversial AUKUS deal continue to draw fire, with a senator telling a parliamentary hearing Australia will be left with "trash" submarines.
Legal landmark celebrated with free Mabo Day concert
Mabo Day will be celebrated with a free concert to mark the watershed legal decision paving the way for native land title claims across Australia.
Tardy approvals leaving clean energy dollars in limbo
Australia's most populous state and biggest energy user still ranks among the slowest approval times for renewables, suggesting further reform is needed.
AI to hit Aussies as data centres push up energy costs
Urgent action must be taken to regulate power and water used by data centres to avoid burdening Australian households with higher costs, a study has found.
Solomon Islands PM pledges ‘reset’ with Australia
After being elected on a promise of change, Solomon Islands' prime minister has signalled reversing his predecessors' pro-China stance on a visit to Canberra.
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Data centre boom fails to boot up lagging economy
A fourth Reserve Bank rate hike is still on the cards for 2026, despite a slowdown in economic growth, falling productivity and high labour costs.
‘Violent’ police culture sparks calls for transparency
Australia's largest police force is being urged to be more transparent as it faces accusations of operating with a "brutal culture".
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AI on a budget: Aussie watchdog trails global peers
The body charged with assessing artificial intelligence risks in Australia will operate on a small budget compared to its global counterparts.
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Interest rate impact hits housing approval levels
The number of new homes being approved fell once again during April, and the Reserve Bank is being blamed for the downturn.
Killer mum’s chilling searches before slaying kids
A mother adopting a mental health defence after stabbing her two children to death googled arteries dozens of times and penned a note asking for forgiveness.
Caucus gets raucous over AUKUS as doubt cast on subs
A group of current and ex-Labor figures including Peter Garrett are raising concerns about Australia's commitment to the AUKUS agreement with the US and UK.
Alan Jones scores minor court win before abuse hearing
Former radio broadcaster Alan Jones has had one of the abuse charges against him dropped as he vies to obtain stories written about him by a leading journalist.
National security delays Ben Roberts-Smith prosecution
Accused war criminal Ben Roberts-Smith will have to wait months to see the full case against him as national security concerns loom large.
Media boss accused of bashing wife can go to Byron Bay
A media mogul will be allowed to travel interstate to Byron Bay as he faces charges of assaulting and unlawfully imprisoning his wife.
Minimum wage tops $1000 a week, stoking inflation fears
Millions of workers on industry awards will get an annual pay rise and minimum wage earners even more, but economists warn the raises could fuel inflation.
Casino slapped with $10m fine over gambling breaches
The Star casino has been hit with another round of massive fines for regulatory breaches, including allowing players to gamble well beyond legal time limits.
Accused ‘ISIS bride’ renounces terrorists, lawyer says
A woman charged over joining Islamic State has delayed her bail application so she can obtain evidence that she renounced the terror group.
Poll topper Hanson wants to lead Aussies who assimilate
Pauline Hanson has sidestepped questions about her standing in migrant communities as a poll puts her populist party ahead of the federal government.