PM downplays awkward air kiss as campaign heads south
After an awkward exchange with Tanya Plibersek on the campaign trail, Anthony Albanese has refused to say whether his purported rival will keep her portfolio.
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Parties eyes votes in ‘over the top’ spending blitz
Despite promising good economic management, major parties have thrown billions at voters in pre-election sweeteners amid competing pitches for first homebuyers.
Planning processes punted to fast-track stadium build
A contentious stadium, needed for a state to be granted its own AFL team, will be fast-tracked after long delays have undermined confidence in the project.
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‘No more bills’: why batteries may change energy market
Helping more households capture solar power in a battery could have a market-wide impact, although some could miss out on the biggest savings.
Ex-state Liberal leader ‘used cocaine to escape stress’
A former Liberal leader who has admitted supplying cocaine to friends says his reputation has been destroyed and he does not deserve further punishment.
Thirsty nuclear plants ‘could suck water from farmers’
Farmers and businesses may be forced to surrender gigalitres of water to fuel proposed nuclear power stations due to their inland locations, a report claims.
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Greens pushing Labor to scrap property tax breaks
Federal Labor has ruled out changes to property tax handouts, but the Greens will try to force the party to act on the issue if there's a hung parliament.
China vows to ‘fight to the end’ over US tariffs threat
"The US ... threat to escalate tariffs against China is a mistake on top of a mistake ... again exposing the American side's blackmailing nature," China says.
Will Tesla’s problems crash Australia’s electric dream?
The brand that has long led Australia's electric vehicle charge is falling out of favour. Can the nation's move to low-emission transport go on regardless?
South Korea’s Yoon removed from office over martial law
President Yoon Suk-yeol has apologised to his fellow South Koreans after a top court removed him from office over his ill-fated declaration of martial law.
Car sales accelerate, with hybrids leading the charge
More drivers are getting behind the wheel of a new car but preferences are changing, with hybrids speeding up and petrol cars slowing down.
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U-turn on gas-guzzler fines could penalise motorists
Carmakers who fail to meet environmental standards will not be penalised under proposed changes expected during the election campaign.
Hitting the brakes: hybrid sales clouded by tax cut end
A tax concession for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles has come to the end of the road and experts say it could affect future car sales and emissions.
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Call for household battery help to plug energy concerns
Cutting the price of solar batteries would lower household bills while easing pressure on the energy network, say groups pushing for a national scheme.
Trump open to deals on tariffs, hails Canada PM call
US President Donald Trump says he had an "extremely productive" first call with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, amid an ongoing trade war.
Canada’s old relationship with US ‘is over’, says PM
Canada's prime minister says his country's relationship with the United States has changed due to Donald Trump's actions on tariffs.
Trump administration ordered to keep Signal messages
A US judge has ordered US government agencies to preserve Signal messages about Houthi military strike.
Place Ukraine in temporary administration, Putin says
European countries do not all agree on a proposed deployment of an armed force in Ukraine in an eventual peace deal, French President Emmanuel Macron says.
Move to enshrine eco approval smells fishy, critics say
The federal government has been accused of selling out the environment and undermining democratic rights after pushing controversial laws through parliament.
‘Up against the clock’: time ticking for Brisbane 2032
The flag has dropped on the race to the 2032 Games with a venue plan unveiled but organisers are "up against the clock" to finish construction, an expert says.
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Safety over politics: motoring groups call for change
Australia's peak motoring body will encourage its 9.5 million members to challenge federal election candidates on road safety, amid calls for more transparency.
Malaysia approves restarting search for MH370
Malaysia's government has approved a US-based marine robotics company to renew the search for the wreckage of flight MH370.
Zelenskiy hails ‘positive’ Trump call, asks for support
The Ukrainian president described his phone call with US President Donald Trump as "probably his most substantive and positive" talks yet.
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Tariffs spell death knell for businesses on the brink
Australia's economy is tipped to grow faster in 2025 but US tariffs and trade wars could be enough to send marginal businesses to the wall.
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Cyclone’s blow to budget as food, building costs hit
The full impact of the destruction wrought by Cyclone Alfred is being assessed, with grocery and construction prices under pressure.
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US tariffs should be a ‘wake-up call’ for Australia
Australia has been warned against relying on Donald Trump as it continues to try to negotiate for an exemption from the US president's trade tariffs.
Metal makers reinforced as new US tariff threat emerges
The government assures a key export sector of support as a new tariff threat emerges while fresh funding reinforces metal manufacturing against US levies.
US budget deficit hits record $US1.147 trillion
The Treasury Department reports the US deficit in February rose $US11 billion from the same month in 2024.
Putin presses battlefield advantage before US talks
Russia is claiming the military initiative as Vladimir Putin orders the swift defeat of Ukrainian forces in Kursk before talks with the US about a ceasefire.
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Energy bill jolt: price rises power up living cost pain
The threat of further energy bill increases of up to $200 annually following a regulator's decision has put the spotlight back on federal energy policy.
Hope for Australia even as tariffs strain US friendship
The worst consequences of Donald Trump's tariffs won't be borne by Australia's economy, but by its relationship with the US, an expert has warned.