Consumers, businesses still wary about the future
Consumer confidence has taken a hit after another round of interest rate pain, with businesses also cautious about the outlook despite economic resilience.
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Disendorsed veteran Liberal MP heads to crossbench
Veteran Liberal MP Russell Broadbent will sit on the crossbench before his retirement at the next election after quitting the party.
War crime whistleblower defends leaking classified info
Lawyers for a whistleblower who revealed allegations of soldiers committing war crimes argue his duty to Australia trumps orders to keep the information secret.
Drivers to pay $123b over decades in ‘most-tolled city’
Motorists can expect to pay more than $120 billion on road tolls in NSW by 2060, as driving bodies call for a fairer pricing structure.
Laws targeting dangerous dogs to be introduced in Qld
Five dog breeds are expected to be banned and owners held criminally responsible for attacks under legislation to be tabled in Queensland parliament.
Young Australians want healthy environment right in law
A new report by the Australian Conservation Foundation has found young people believe the right to a healthy environment should be set in law.
Former UK PM David Cameron in shock return to politics
Former British leader David Cameron has been named as the country's new foreign secretary in a surprise appointment made by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
RBA’s inflation forecasts edge higher as risks abound
Inflation is still expected to return to the Reserve Bank of Australia's target band by the end of 2025 but is proving to be more persistent than expected.
Qld blueprint for 2032 Olympics and beyond unveiled
The Queensland government has revealed its blueprint for the Brisbane 2032 Olympics and beyond as part of a bold 20-year plan.
Australia signs surprise pact with climate-hit Tuvalu
Anthony Albanese and Tuvaluan Prime Minister Kausea Natano have signed a surprise deal including migration pathways to Australia.
Stressed police, paramedics could get better protection
First responders including police and paramedics could soon receive easier access to compensation after major workplace changes cleared a key hurdle.
Elevate 2042: Queensland beyond the 2032 Olympics
The Queensland government has unveiled a bold 20 year plan for the Brisbane 2032 Olympics and beyond with the Elevate 2042 legacy strategy.
Biden to meet Xi in San Francisco, US officials say
US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to meet on the sidelines of a summit in California, officials say.
Burger shop blaze clash prompts extra police presence
Extra police will be on the streets after pro-Palestine and pro-Israel groups faced off in Melbourne following a suspicious fire at a burger shop.
‘When will it end?’: urgent calls for ceasefire grow
Imam Kamran Tahir believes a ceasefire is the only way to end the violence in the Middle East, a view increasingly shared by the broader community.
Rallies support Palestine, vigil honours Israel victims
Thousands have rallied in support of Palestine across the country, with a vigil also commemorating Israeli hostages taken by Hamas.
Wong calls on Israel to stop strikes on Gaza hospital
Penny Wong has urged Israel to respect international law and cease its strikes against Gaza's largest hospital as ceasefire calls grow.
Door open for deals with other Pacific nations: Wong
Other Pacific countries could follow Tuvalu's lead and sign security agreements with Australia, with Penny Wong saying the offer is open.
US House Speaker Johnson floats plan to avert shutdown
A temporary funding measure announced by US Republican Speaker Mike Johnson is unlikely to win support from Democrats or the White House.
Responsibility not to ‘politicise’ conflict: Albanese
The federal government is facing questions over its approach to the Hamas-Israel conflict and calls for a ceasefire.
Criminal trial for war crimes whistleblower to begin
David McBride is facing trial accused of disclosing classified defence information that exposed allegations of Australian soldiers committing war crimes.
Thalidomide survivors to receive formal apology
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will deliver a formal apology in parliament on behalf of the government to survivors of the drug thalidomide and their families.
Goalposts for full employment likely shifting: RBA
The rate of joblessness compatible with the Reserve Bank's inflation target is likely to settle somewhere lower than experienced over the past few decades.
Former UK PM David Cameron returns as a minister
Former British leader David Cameron has been named as the country's new foreign secretary in a surprise appointment made by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
Spending wanes as consumers wait for next big event
Major events have been keeping spending elevated, with consumption in retreat throughout a quieter month.
Refugees could be freed in days, safety ‘paramount’
A number of refugees could be released into the community within days, following a landmark High Court ruling that found indefinite detention was unlawful.
Nauru walkout stuns Pacific summit before landmark deal
Nauru President David Adeang says he isn't pulling his country from the Pacific Islands Forum, while Australia will offer resettlement to Tuvalu residents.
Qld MP to pay LNP candidate over defamatory publication
A Queensland Labor MP has agreed to pay damages to an LNP candidate who sued him for defamation over a publication in the lead-up to the state election.
Sydney mayor suspended after corruption finding
City of Canada Bay mayor Angelo Tsirekas has been suspended by the local government minister after an integrity commission found he engaged in corrupt conduct.
Airbnb owners offered $10,000 to rent homes long-term
Short-term accommodation owners in Western Australia will be offered a $10,000 sweetener to rent their properties to long-term tenants to boost housing supply.
Hundreds of big firms paid no tax in 2021-22
Corporate tax payments broke a record in 2021-22 but the federal government is worried some large multinationals are still not paying their fair share.