Cost of living relief to feature in budget
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says there will be targeted relief from the rising cost of living in the budget, but warned high support levels could not continue.
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Soldier denies being in ‘anti-BRS circle’
An SAS soldier has rejected claims he's part of a group of troopers that is "fully entrenched" against war hero Ben Roberts-Smith.
Costing row dominates SA election campaign
The South Australian Liberal government and the Labor opposition are at odds over election promises and how the parties will pay for them.
Star kept NAB in dark over suspect costs
NAB employees never asked staff at Sydney's Star casino if suspect hotel expenses were actually for gambling, even as concerns were raised.
Carer jailed over disabled woman’s death
Rosa Maria Maione has been jailed for at least five years and three months after admitting the manslaughter of Adelaide cerebral palsy sufferer Ann Marie Smith.
Aussies ‘lucky bastards’ as UK gas spikes
The former UK energy regulator is in awe of Australia as gas prices bite Europe's households, but the federal government is warning against complacency here.
More support for aviation critical: report
A parliamentary committee has recommended the federal government provide ongoing support to the aviation industry as it recovers from the impacts of COVID-19.
SA Labor reveals election costings
The South Australian opposition has revealed the costings for its election promises ahead of Saturday's poll.
Timing of flood support payment questioned
As residents in four more local councils became eligible for further flood support, Labor has questioned why those payment measures took longer to be approved.
Flood fund systems failed: NSW treasurer
Disaster funding structures have failed many flood-affected communities with a new system required to address the devastation, the NSW Treasurer says.
Qld records 10 COVID deaths, 7190 cases
Another 10 COVID-19 deaths have been recorded in Queensland while the state also has 7190 new cases.
Putting people back into energy transition
Energy experts have been urged to think differently about how to activate people and industries who can solve the everyday problems of the energy transition.
Star admits ‘misleading’ NAB on gaming
An inquiry into the suitability of Sydney's Star casino to hold a licence is examining due diligence at the venue and claims of links to organised crime.
NSW COVID-19 pandemic deaths surpass 2000
NSW has recorded more than 2000 COVID-19 deaths since the start of the pandemic, as the state records more than 20,0000 new cases.
Labor launches first TV ad ahead of poll
Labor will start rolling out national advertising from Friday ahead of the federal election in its first TV pitch to voters.
Ukraine needs more military aid: envoy
Ukraine's top diplomat in Canberra has warned Russia is displaying signs of pursuing genocide by attacking civilians and humanitarian corridors.
SAS soldier could ‘not ignore’ allegations
An SAS soldier says he is not proud of being a whistleblower but felt the allegations against Ben Roberts-Smith were so serious he could not walk away.
Greater jobs growth than G7 countries: PM
Australia's unemployment rate dropped to four per cent in February, with the prime minister lauding "greater growth" than the world's most advanced economies.
Gaps between city and country ‘pronounced’
As more people move to regional Australia, communities have identified the gaps in housing, water security, healthcare and connectivity.
SA Labor to unveil election costings
The South Australian Opposition is set to unveil the costings for its election promises ahead of Saturday's poll.
Budget being framed carefully: Birmingham
Simon Birmingham says the Morrison government will "very carefully" strike a balance between tackling the cost of living and not adding to inflation pressures.
Leaders face final debate as SA poll looms
South Australian Premier Steven Marshall and Opposition Leader Peter Malinauskas have faced off in a final debate before the state election on Saturday.
ASX climbs 1.1pc, US rates decision looms
Australia's share market gained more than one per cent before an expected rate rise from the US Federal Reserve.
War will depress growth globally, PM warns
Prime Minister Scott Morrison believes the war in the Ukraine will likely depress global economic growth.
Vaccine target nears as COVID cases surge
Australia is set to pass 20 million first doses in just days, but it comes as COVID-19 infections rise rapidly across the country.
Roberts-Smith’s ‘threat to choke to death’
Ben Roberts-Smith threatened to choke a man to death with his bare hands in Afghanistan and also assaulted an unarmed frightened prisoner, an SAS soldier says.
ASX up one per cent, helped by strong lead
Technology shares boomed and the rest of the Australian market was rising too after Wall Street responded well to inflation figures and lower oil prices.
One million Australian homes flood-prone
Data shows one million Australian properties across 30 local government areas are flood-prone, and NSW and Queensland are not the only places at risk.
Putin ‘drinking his own bathwater’: expert
Two top security heads say sanctions would need to be in place for the long term to hurt Vladimir Putin, who doesn't care about the economic pain of Russians.
Ex-soldiers ‘overwhelmed’ by compo process
An overly complex compensation claims process at the Department of Veterans Affairs could be contributing to some ADF veterans taking their lives.
NSW COVID-19 case spike due to data glitch
NSW has reported 30,402 COVID-19 cases but NSW Health says it includes about 10,000 positive rapid antigen tests missed due to a glitch.