Labor’s $10b housing fund at risk of falling over
A key Labor election pledge to build 30,000 new affordable homes under a $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund is in danger of being defeated.
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Russian athletes to compete at Brisbane Olympics
The Australian Olympic Committee maintains Russian athletes will compete at the 2032 Brisbane Games despite calls from the federal government for the opposite.
Teo admits ‘damaging’ patient but claims they knew risk
Prominent brain surgeon Charlie Teo says he does not dispute that he erred by going "too far" during surgery that left a woman permanently damaged.
Latitude Group says 14 million customer records stolen
Consumer finance company Latitude Group says 14 million Australian and NZ customers had their records compromised in the hack on its systems.
Tax office whistleblower loses bid to halt prosecution
Richard Boyle, who has been charged with releasing protected Australian Tax Office information, has lost a bid to stop his criminal prosecution.
Greens strike deal with Labor on climate safeguard plan
The Greens will back Labor's safeguard mechanism laws after a deal was struck with Labor on coal and gas projects.
Family focus as Minns steps out, Kean taps out in NSW
As Labor's Chris Minns prepares his party to govern in NSW, senior Liberal Matt Kean has stepped aside from a leadership tilt, citing family.
Andrews to make first state visit to China since COVID
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews says Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has given him a tick of approval to visit China for talks on education and trade.
Suspended MP calls anti-trans rally attendance an error
Victorian MP Moira Deeming says attending an anti-trans rally crashed by neo-Nazis was as an "error of judgment", costing her suspension from the Liberal Party.
Majority doubt but interim NSW Labor ministry set
NSW will officially be under Labor rule by Tuesday but it's less clear whether Premier-elect Chris Minns will form a majority government.
NATO slams nukes plan as Russia pounds city of Avdiivka
Russian attacks have rendered the Ukrainian city of Avdiivka "post-apocalyptic" as NATO slams Vladimir Putin for "dangerous and irresponsible" rhetoric.
Ayres, Liberals hope tide turns on Sydney’s fringe
Vote counting in the NSW election will resume as the Liberal party remains hopeful of keeping a presence in outer suburban communities.
Deeming day: Victorian Liberals to decide MP’s fate
Victorian MP Moira Deeming will face the music as Liberal colleagues vote on expelling her from the parliamentary caucus after her part in an anti-trans rally.
Ukraine demands UN meeting over Putin nuclear plan
Russian President Vladimir Putin insists Russia would not violate its nuclear non-proliferation promises by stationing tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus.
SA parliament passes historic voice legislation
The SA parliament has passed historic legislation allowing for an Indigenous voice to parliament with the premier declaring it a powerful show of respect.
HomeBuilder paperwork deadline extended
The deadline to submit supporting documentation for HomeBuilder applications will be extended for those affected by supply constraints and construction delays.
The firms trying to crack Australia’s big ute problem
Demand for electric utes is skyrocketing but with only one model for sale in Australia innovators are developing ways to convert petrol and diesel models.
Indigenous advocates plead to ‘save sorry business’
The Save Sorry Business coalition is holding a "day of action" to call for help for the thousands of Indigenous people targeted by a failed funeral insurer.
Perrottet offers endorsement to new premier Minns
Outgoing NSW premier Dominic Perrottet has gifted a rare endorsement to his political opponent, telling people to get behind his Labor successor Chris Minns.
Perrottet urges NSW to get behind Labor premier
Outgoing NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has urged people to get behind Chris Minns as premier regardless of their political persuasion.
What’s in a name? Here’s a hybrid from Haval
The first hybrid offering to hit Aussie shores from Haval is likely to appeal to families with its features and price tag.
Breaking down the taboo of baby loss with just a name
Talking about babies lost to stillbirth and sudden infant death can be a big part of coping with grief, says Red Nose Australia.
Voice support slides as experts reassure on sovereignty
A key figure in the design of the Indigenous voice says constitutional experts almost unanimously agree the federal parliament's supremacy won't be undermined.
Perrottet calls Minns to concede in NSW election
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has called Labor leader Chris Minns to concede defeat as Labor is poised to form a majority government.
Cost of diesel stubbornly high as war ratchets up price
The consumer watchdog has blamed the cost of diesel remaining significantly higher than the cost of regular petrol partly on Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Ex-NSW minister given second jail term for corruption
Former NSW Labor minister Ian Macdonald has been jailed again over corrupt conduct in office, this time over his granting of the Doyles Creek mining licence.
Greens confident of federal result repeat in NSW
The Greens are hoping to hold the balance of power in NSW even as both major parties gun for a clean sweep into government.
Victorian dad admits shaking, killing newborn son
A Victorian father has admitted shaking his newborn son, pleading guilty to causing his fatal injuries at just eight weeks old.
Four arrests over $1.7m cybercrime laundering operation
The accused face charges relating to laundering proceeds from more than 15 sophisticated cybercrime attacks targeting businesses and Facebook Marketplace users.
Companies paying “lip service” to sustainability
The former boss of global giant Unilever says companies are paying "lip service" to sustainability, while regenerative agriculture must be made more appealing.
Senate emotions run high during Nazi symbol ban debate
Liberal senator Sarah Henderson broke down after a Labor minister asked why her colleagues had not condemned her for supporting an under-fire state Liberal.