Rosehill owner bets big on $5b housing, metro plan
Turning a historic Sydney racetrack into homes for 55,000 people became a compelling opportunity once a $500 million metro station was put on the table.
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Australia bolsters security with Pacific neighbour pact
Australia and Papua New Guinea have signed a new security agreement that will allow for greater police co-operation and discussions if either is attacked.
‘Unbalanced’ disability system needs rapid change
Once considered world-leading, the effectiveness of the National Disability Insurance Scheme has been questioned as its cost continues to surge.
Rental fix hinges on more homes, namely social housing
A parliamentary inquiry has called for continued funding for social housing in a comprehensive report on Australia's rental crisis.
UK PM faces revolt after unveiling new Rwanda plans
Britain's prime minister is under pressure after the immigration minister quits saying draft law to fix the Rwanda plan won't work.
Workers win extra protection as Labor seals Senate deal
Frontline workers will soon be given extra protections after Labor struck a deal with the Senate cross bench to pass several industrial relations reforms.
PNG to recruit Australia police in security deal
Papua New Guinea's minister of state Justin Tkatchenko says Australian police officers 'can help us out considerably' under a new security deal.
New preventative detention laws pass parliament
Serious offenders recently released from immigration detention are now subject to preventative detention measures after laws passed federal parliament.
Economy weakens as rising costs take toll on households
The Australian economy almost came to standstill last quarter, with clear signs of financial pain in the household sector.
Funding deals struck with states on GST, health, NDIS
Anthony Albanese has negotiated deals with states and territories on extra health funding, the GST carve-up and the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
‘Culture of fear’, politicisation infects public sector
A creeping culture of politicisation, marginalisation, secrecy and fear has been uncovered within the Victorian public service, a report has found.
Australia safety pledge as Israel issues travel warning
Top ministers are assuring the Jewish community it remains safe in Australia and have condemned anti-Semitism after Israel issued a travel alert.
Commonwealth Games bid hampered by ‘tight’ timeline
Consultants working on the business case for Victoria's 2026 Commonwealth Games bid did not visit any venues and were given six weeks to complete their work.
University workers lose $159m in stolen wages
More than 97,000 employees in the university sector have been underpaid to the tune of $159 million, new analysis shows.
Stricter detention laws loom as sex offender arrested
Released immigration detainees who pose a serious risk to the community face being locked back up as new laws clear the Senate.
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Hints of cooling inflation as next rates call looms
Aggressive interest rate hikes are working to slow the economy, timely measures of price movements and the jobs market suggest.
Gold Coast out of running to host 2026 Comm Games
Gold Coast mayor Tom Tate says the city will no longer pursue its $700 million bid to host a "streamlined" 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Labor MP Peta Murphy dies aged 50 after cancer battle
Labor MP Peta Murphy has died at the age of 50 following a battle with breast cancer, the prime minister has announced.
Funds for programs keeping at-risk youth in school mode
Schools helping youth stay out of trouble and engaged in secondary education will benefit from a $288 million funding package announced by the state government.
Australia and France strike defence pact on base access
A security agreement and a road map spanning greater co-operation in the Pacific have been unveiled by France and Australia.
Ham over fist, supermarkets face a grilling over prices
Christmas ham has become a political issue with a minister urging supermarkets to freeze its prices as the major chains face an inquiry into price gouging.
Serious offenders face return to detention in laws push
The worst offenders recently released from immigration detention could soon be locked up again with the government pushing for new laws to pass this week.
Asylum seeker ‘Ned Kelly’ freed from endless detention
An asylum seeker held for more than a decade has won a Federal Court appeal against the government's indefinite detention.
Critics circle after Olympic project funding claims
Critics are questioning the success of a Queensland delegation's trip to Canberra after claims funding has been locked in for a key Brisbane Olympic project.
Paramedics’ industrial action ruled out of order
A 12-hour industrial action that would have resulted in some paramedics refusing all but the most serious calls has been ruled out of order amid a pay dispute.
UN chief, COP28 president clash on fossil fuels’ future
Ending our use of fossil fuels is the only way to arrest global warming, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has told COP28 delegates.
Home prices break through ceiling but growth eases
The housing market downturn of last year has been completely unwound, but the pace of growth is slowing.
MPs seek to turn down heat on Israel-Gaza debate
Politicians have called on Australians to search for humanity among the violence in the Middle East and show kindness to diasporas caught in the crossfire.
‘We’re under pressure too’, Chalmers tells treasurers
State and federal treasurers are yet to reach an agreement on the GST no worse off guarantee but talks are set to continue at national cabinet next week.
Report urges open justice in national security cases
A new report by an independent monitor says laws to protect national security should not come at the expense of a defendant's right to a fair hearing.
Civil liberties group questions double jeopardy revamp
A leading civil liberties group has taken aim at Queensland's proposed double jeopardy law revamp, saying "two wrongs do not make a right".