‘Vested interests’ protest against housing tax changes
The property industry is challenging the government's modelling on the impact the federal budget will have on renters and housing supply.
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Cargo ship secured for national emergency fleet
A cargo ship able to transport fertiliser and emergency equipment will be the first of 12 vessels to make up a strategic fleet.
‘I take accountability’: top advisory firm leader quits
The head of KPMG Australia has resigned after the corporate regulator publicly confirmed in real time it is probing registered company auditors at the firm.
AI risks deepening divide between investors and workers
The rise of AI could result in a higher share of Australia's economic pie going to people who own assets rather than those who work for a living.
Hungry data centres could break energy records by 2040
Australia needs to regulate data centres urgently amid predictions the artificial intelligence hubs will strain the nation's electricity grid.
‘Spiritual malaise’: Tony Abbott’s Liberal rallying cry
Tony Abbott has returned to the political spotlight in a senior Liberal Party role, claiming the nation is drifting backwards amid a "spiritual malaise".
Liberals seek identity rebuild at key federal gathering
Opposition Leader Angus Taylor will be looking to firm up confidence in himself and the Liberal Party when he fronts a federal council meeting.
Manufacturer gears up for $2b ‘forever chemicals’ fight
Australia is seeking billions in damages from a leading manufacturer, claiming it concealed information over the risks of PFAS-containing firefighting foam.
‘Huge mistake’: how Howard spurred Boomer investors
The share of property investors older than 60 has more than doubled since the capital gains discount was introduced, Reserve Bank of Australia research shows.
NZ shuns ‘sugar hits’ in budget, cuts growth forecast
New Zealand has unveiled a bare-bones budget with a projected surplus sooner than expected, but few incentives for voters in an election year.
AFP defends Roberts-Smith arrest as media leak probed
The AFP has denied leaking details of alleged war criminal Ben Roberts-Smith's arrest to the media as it backed its prosecution of the former SAS soldier.
Battered Aussie activists allege abuse in Israeli jail
Australian members of a global flotilla have made shocking allegations about their treatment in Israeli detention after being intercepted at gunpoint.
Second ‘ISIS bride’ group leaves Syrian refugee camp
Women and children with ties to Islamic State have left a refugee camp in Syria ahead of their expected return home to Australia.
Trump pledges troops for Poland as Rubio warns allies
NATO allies are relieved following Donald Trump's about-face on troops for Poland but Marco Rubio warns the US president's "disappointment" with them remains.
Labor warned against rushing through major tax overhaul
The Greens are likely to give their support to changes to negative gearing and the capital gains discount but businesses fear it will drive investors offshore.
Blindsided: premier left in the dark on integrity probe
A Queensland government integrity storm has deepened after the premier revealed he found out about a minister being referred to federal police via the media.
‘Like a sneeze’: AI data centre boom spreads concern
More organisations are calling for a moratorium on data centres as their impact on water, energy and local communities remains in question.
Party leaders make election vow as PM defends tax
With an election looming, two state party leaders have joined their federal counterparts to declare office is theirs for the taking.
Senegal’s president sacks PM, dissolves government
Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has fired Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko in a decision announced during a late-night broadcast.
Aust republicans eye opportunity in One Nation rise
On the sidelines of Victoria's Labor conference, grassroots members hope to garner support for a fresh republic referendum: against the prime minister's pledge.
Gunman shot dead at White House checkpoint
An emotionally disturbed man who had been issued with a "stay-away order" has been shot dead after firing at officers at a White House security checkpoint.
Investor tax cut call as opponents fight Labor plan
A Labor plan to reduce investor incentives has been branded a "productivity tax" as opponents call for lower taxes for those with money to put aside.
Israel free to act against threats Netanyahu told Trump
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told US President Donald Trump that Israel would remain free to act against threats in Lebanon.
Rubio says US will find another way if Iran talks fail
US President Donald Trump is hosing down expectations of an imminent breakthrough in the three-month-old war with Iran.
‘Likely’ Hanukkah terror did not prompt extra policing
A Jewish security group viewed terrorist attacks as likely in the lead-up to the Bondi massacre, but police did not carry out a threat assessment.
‘Absolute hell’: emotional return for flotilla group
A group of Australians who were detained by Israel after trying to deliver aid to Gaza have described harrowing experiences in custody as they arrived home.
Bystander shot near White House in serious condition
A bystander who was hit by gunfire during an exchange between a man and US Secret Service officers at a White House checkpoint remains in serious condition.
More independents hose down push to toe the party line
A number of independent MPs have closed the door on a push to establish a teal political party in response to voters turning their backs on the establishment.
Labor happy with softer housing market since budget
Tax changes in the federal budget are already helping to level the playing field, according to the housing minister.
‘Flying blind’: why Labor ditched the inland rail route
The $45.6 billion price tag for inland rail was only a modest estimate, prompting the federal government to scrap part of the project amid planning delays.
Early resignation of chief rocks corruption watchdog
After a turbulent three years leading the National Anti-Corruption Commission, former war crimes investigator Paul Brereton is resigning.