Tax push renders budget surplus forecasts ‘unrealistic’
Treasury's assumption the federal budget will return to surplus within a decade is at risk because of likely tax cuts, an independent agency warns.
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‘Lucky to be here’: union pushed boss to breaking point
A former construction boss has compared a long CFMEU intimidation campaign to a frog slowly being boiled alive, saying it pushed him to breaking point.
Translator ‘lost work’ after reporting anti-Semitism
As universities confront accusations they have downplayed anti-Jewish rhetoric, some academics say claims of anti-Semitism have diminished the right to protest.
Motorists to pay price for US blockade, toll in strait
While the government is concerned about the impact on petrol prices, the opposition warns a US toll in the Strait of Hormuz would set a dangerous precedent.
UK counter-terrorism police take over Widdecombe probe
Interior minister Shabana Mahmood says new information has emerged which has changed the character of a probe into the suspected murder of Ann Widdecombe.
Voters reject Hanson’s ‘monoculture’ with poll slump
Support for Pauline Hanson has fallen as rival parties say voters are starting to wake up to the reality of One Nation policies.
UK police not looking for more suspects in ex-MP murder
Police probing the alleged murder of former UK politician Ann Widdecombe say they were not seeking anyone else after arresting a 28-year-old man.
Jewish student backs violence against colonisation
A pro-Palestine Jewish student points to her family background of Holocaust survivors as a reason why she "fights for justice" against genocide.
Euro allies to muster more air defence aid for Ukraine
The Coalition of the Willing - western countries supporting Ukraine - will meet in Paris for consultations on missile defence and joint military exercises.
No political link in ex-UK minister’s murder: police
Police say there's no information to suggest former UK minister Ann Widdecombe's suspected murder was terrorism-related or politically motivated.
US congressman detained in West Bank by settlers
A US Democrat congressman says he was confronted and detained by Israeli settlers, brandishing American made M4s in the occupied West Bank.
India trade deal reignites Australia’s uranium wars
Australia's newly-inked deal to supply India with uranium has stoked criticism from anti-nuclear proliferation groups and calls to repeal bans on new mines.
Man released, cleared over former UK minister’s murder
UK police said there is no information to suggest the murder of former MP and minister Ann Widdecombe was a politically motivated crime.
Telstra in the hot seat following widespread outage
A wave of investigations and possible multimillion-dollar fines are in store for Telstra after its third major outage in less than a year.
‘Failing us’: commissioner quits over child safety laws
A children's commissioner has resigned in protest over a territory's controversial child protection reforms.
Native bird flu case sparks ‘nightmare’ wildlife fears
Experts fear native species could be devastated by a deadly bird flu strain after it was discovered in a wild non-migratory species for the first time.
Liberal leader rules out forming One Nation alliance
Angus Taylor has doubled down on attacks on One Nation, ruling out any coalition with the minor party despite Pauline Hanson's pleas to "work together".
UK Labour MPs overwhelmingly back Burnham to be PM
Former Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has secured the nominations of 80 per cent of Labour MPs to lead the party and become the new UK prime minister.
‘Shocking disregard’: anti-Semitism probe condemns X
Elon Musk's X has refused to engage with a royal commission into anti-Semitism, despite evidence that the platform was a breeding ground for anti-Jewish hate.
Modi, Albanese in to bat for Australia-India friendship
Cricket diplomacy will play a pivotal role in deepening ties between Australia and India as Prime Minister Narendra Modi pulls up stumps on his three-day visit.
Trump cites ‘tremendous unity’ at NATO summit in Turkey
There has been "tremendous unity" at a meeting of the NATO military alliance, US President Donald Trump says.
‘Campaign complaints’ target ABC’s Middle East coverage
The national broadcaster is defending its reporting on conflict in the Middle East after a fierce critique from anti-Semitism envoy Jillian Segal.
‘Modi, Modi’: Indian PM greeted with fanfare, protests
Australia's Indian community has turned out in big numbers to catch a glimpse of Narendra Modi after a day of deal-making for the visiting prime minister.
‘Keeps me up at night’: generational rupture laid bare
Rising rents and falling real wages have squeezed young Australians, who find themselves no better off than previous generations.
Union raises spectre of chaos, delays for Olympic works
Brisbane 2032 venues risk delays under a proposed new construction code amid a CFMEU crackdown, sparking fears major builders may be locked out of projects.
Tow story: First Aussie-made electric trucks roll out
Electric prime movers built in Australia are finally ready for the road and they could change the way goods move from A to B.
PM pressured to confront China over missile test
Anthony Albanese is being urged to pick up the phone and discuss China's test-firing of a missile into the Pacific with the Asian superpower's leader.
Israeli fire kills seven people in Gaza, medics say
Hamas and Israel continue to trade blame over truce violations in Gaza as Israeli strikes and gunfire kill seven people, including a child.
Trump attacks on allies throw NATO talks into disarray
Donald Trump has branded Spain a "terrible partner" and renewed his demand for Greenland, overshadowing a NATO summit and its planned message of unity.
Russia launches third air attack on Kyiv in a week
Ukraine's capital has been pummelled again, as Volodymyr Zelenskiy pleads for more US-made interceptors ahead of meeting Donald Trump at the NATO summit.
Indian prime minister to meet with Anthony Albanese
Australia will likely seek to increase defence ties with India during a visit from Prime Minister Narendra Modi which an expert says comes at an important time.