Hegseth blasts NATO, vows review of US forces in Europe
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth has harshly criticised NATO members over defence spending as he announced a re-evaluation of US military forces in Europe.
politics
Future of UK’s Starmer hangs on crucial by-election
The polls have opened in England in a historic election that leadership contender Andy Burnham hopes will begin his bid to oust Keir Starmer as prime minister.
Tax carve-out backdown fails to cut it with businesses
Policy reversals mean innovative startups will have access to a 50 per cent capital gains discount and a mooted minimum tax on discretionary trusts will be cut.
Criminologists liken CFMEU to organised crime group
Leading experts say CFMEU allegations show a union acting more like a crime network than an industrial watchdog, using fear to dominate building sites.
Youth crime dip sparks older offenders, reforms debate
Youth crime is falling in one state but it is unclear whether the government's tough "adult crime, adult time" reforms are playing a role in the trend.
Long fight for answers over more possible Milat victims
Loved ones of murdered and missing people have decried a lack of interest from police in finding those responsible for the unsolved crimes.
‘No agreement’: states take aim at Labor over NDIS cuts
State and territory ministers have attacked the federal government over its planned NDIS changes, warning it risks leaving disabled people stranded.
NDIS reforms on rocky ground at end of snap inquiry
State leaders, stakeholders and the opposition are hardening their criticism of NDIS reforms with just weeks to go until the government hopes to pass them.
‘Bad to worse’: productivity sinks to post-pandemic low
Poor productivity is bedevilling the Australian economy, with levels heading in the wrong direction for Treasurer Jim Chalmers.
US-Iran peace memorandum could be signed within days
A memorandum to halt the US-Iran conflict is being finalised and could be signed as soon as Sunday, a source says, in a breakthrough for the months-long war.
Death knell struck for human rights reforms under Rudd
The man who led Australia's biggest human rights consultation has revealed what scuttled the push to codify human rights pledges into law.
S Korea ex-president Yoon jailed 30 years in drone case
A new court ruling adds to a series of judgments against ousted former president Yoon Suk -yeol, who plunged South Korea into its deepest political turmoil.
Unmasked firefighter boss to fight corruption report
A firefighter union boss has been named as the person trying block a report looking into a government's negotiations with his union.
Autistic teens caught in middle of NDIS funding dispute
A government autism support program has been applauded but questions are being raised as to what happens when participants age out at just nine years old.
Tax changes spark house listings boom but fewer rentals
A split is opening in the housing market, with more homes for sale as owners react to controversial tax changes but fewer becoming available to rent.
Fuel prices destined to jump despite record supplies
The expected end to the 32-cent-a-litre fuel tax cut will see fuel prices tick back up despite hopes for a looming resolution to the conflict in Iran.
Labor considers landmark human rights law … again
Australia is the only advanced democracy without a human rights act or bill of rights - but Anthony Albanese's government isn't in a hurry to change that.
Get back on the tools and fix housing, government urged
A Senate committee has been told Australia's long-running public housing crisis is actually worsening under current policy settings.
Minister accuses states of exaggerating NDIS criticism
State and territory ministers have hit out at looming reforms to the National Disability Insurance Scheme, but the minister in charge says they're posturing.
Liberal star to quit as Hanson’s PM push continues
One of the Liberal Party's rising talents has made a surprise decision to retire as a new poll shows Pauline Hanson is the frontrunner as preferred PM.
Relief likely as Reserve Bank tipped to hold cash rate
The Reserve Bank is widely tipped to leave interest rates on hold for the first time this year despite inflation still being above target levels.
Geneva on high alert as 50,000 G7 protesters expected
Luxury shops and banks are boarded up in the Swiss city of Geneva in anticipation of anti-G7 protests as leaders attending the summit are due to fly in.
Family of shark attack victim ‘shocked and devastated’
The family of a mother and passionate teacher, who was attacked by a shark at a popular beach, have spoken publicly as she remains in a critical condition.
Reserve Bank meets with rates tipped to stay on hold
Borrowers can finally expect relief from quickfire interest rate rises with the Reserve Bank poised to maintain the status quo for the first time in 2026.
Better but ‘not perfect’ tax reform wins expert support
Senators are being told to drown out the cries of vested interests and pass tax changes some economists say will make the economy fairer for working people.
Historic Kyiv monastery damaged, 10 killed in Ukraine
European leaders have sharply criticised Russia's latest attacks on Ukraine, which sparked a fire at a UNESCO world heritage site in Kiev.
PM banks on ‘test of time’ to quell Hanson poll push
Labor and coalition leaders insist they have time to win back voters who have abandoned the political establishment for Pauline Hanson's One Nation.
Britain to ban under 16s from social media
Prime Minister Keir Starmer says Britain will ban under-16s from using various social media apps.
Teen accused of terror plot over Libs’ nuclear policy
A teenage boy has pleaded not guilty to preparing a terrorist attack after being accused of preparing homemade explosives targeting a political party and event.
RBA keeps rates on hold but leaves door open to hikes
Economists are split on whether the Reserve Bank's latest cash rate decision heralds the end of the hiking cycle or merely a pause before the next move upwards.
Fight and flight: tax inquiry fuming just a smokescreen
Fears startup founders will pack up and move their businesses overseas due to tax changes are unfounded, a parliamentary inquiry hearing has been told.