Competition heavyweight to head up price-gouging probe
Unions have set up an inquiry led by a former consumer watchdog chair to find out if price gouging is common and what can be done about it.
politics
Libs defend call for bureaucrat to probe Fowles claim
Victoria's opposition leader has defended a request for a senior bureaucrat to investigate the serious assault allegation made against state MP Will Fowles.
Push to end native logging ahead of Labor policy parley
Conservation groups are seizing on the upcoming national Labor conference to push for the government to adopt a policy banning native logging and land clearing.
Don’t blame migration for housing mess, business says
The Business Council of Australia says it's disingenuous to brand a temporary rebalancing of Australia's migration inflows as a "big Australia" policy.
Niger junta names ministers as West Africa leaders meet
A meeting of West African leaders in Nigeria to discuss a plan of action on Niger could prove a pivotal moment in their stand-off with coup leaders.
Trump’s aides set to enter pleas in US documents case
A Mar-a-Lago property manager and former president Donald Trump's valet are due back in court in Florida to face charges over the classified documents case.
Households urged to check power bills for cheaper rates
Residential households could save hundreds of dollars a year off their power bills by taking advantage of regulated cheaper plans as electricity prices spike.
Nuclear waste dump King hit, Indigenous owners rejoice
Indigenous owners have welcomed the federal government dumping plans for a nuclear waste facility in regional South Australia.
Rudd portrait provides open door to the imagination
Kevin Rudd's official portrait captures a former prime minister at home and provides an "I Spy'' of symbolic objects open to the viewer's interpretation.
Social housing shortage puts the heat on new minister
Queensland's new housing minister has faced intense questioning at state estimate hearings over soaring demand for social housing.
Trump valet pleads not guilty to new charges
A valet to Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to misleading investigators who were hunting for classified documents.
Trump could face election conspiracy trial in January
Prosecutors have sought a January 2 trial date for ex-president Donald Trump to face charges of plotting to overturn his 2020 election loss.
All shipshape for war games on Australia’s door step
Ships and aircraft from four nations will gather on the east coast for naval drills as Australia hosts Exercise Malabar for the first time.
Regional voices might be louder than Albanese expects
A regional summit designed to hear the voices of rural Australia could see the prime minister face some noisy opposition.
Spending worries leave interest rate hikes on the table
The task of returning inflation to target is going according to plan, but the head of the Reserve Bank says it could still be thrown off course.
Shop around if bank profits worry you: RBA boss
The head of the Reserve Bank has encouraged customers to make banks work harder for their money by shopping around.
US proposes January start for Trump election trial
Prosecutors have sought a January 2 trial date for ex-president Donald Trump to face charges of plotting to overturn his 2020 election loss.
Former Queensland premier Mike Ahern dies at 81
Former premier Mike Ahern, who succeeded Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen and ruled during a tumultuous period in Queensland politics, has died at 81.
Illegal tobacco seized in raids, syndicate smashed
A sophisticated tobacco syndicate has been dismantled and millions of illegal cigarettes and vapes have been seized in raids across two states.
Tributes flow for ex-premier, giant of Qld politics
Former premier Mike Ahern, who succeeded Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen and ruled during a tumultuous period in Queensland politics, has died.
Peaking cash rate likely pushing up home price: RBA
The perception that interest rates are at or close to their peak is likely spurring more home buyers to enter the market, helping to push up property prices.
PM says rural voices must be heard on energy transition
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says better engagement with rural communities is needed while the nation transitions to renewable energy.
Australia’s humanitarian intake rises to 20,000 a year
The federal government will lift the number of places available to refugees as part of its humanitarian intake to 20,000 people per year.
Labor to rally party faithful over Indigenous voice
Labor's national conference will end on a show of unity for the Indigenous voice but only after vexed policy debates about nuclear subs and Israel are fought.
AUKUS partnership the ‘beating heart of free world’
A leading US Republican has described the AUKUS pact as the "beating heart of the free world" and vital to avoiding a military conflict in the Indo-Pacific.
Judge rules in favour of PwC partner told to retire
PwC didn't satisfy its own partnership agreement when it pushed partner Richard Gregg to retire after the consulting firm became embroiled in a leaking scandal.
Trump lawyers to challenge limits on evidence sharing
Donald Trump's lawyers want a judge to allow him to publicly share evidence to be used in his trial on charges he plotted to overturn the 2020 election result.
RBA eyes ‘credible’ path to return inflation to target
The task of returning inflation to target is going according to plan, but the head of the Reserve Bank says it could still be thrown off course.
Tributes for political giant who took over from Sir Joh
Former premier Mike Ahern, who succeeded Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen and ruled during a tumultuous period in Queensland politics, has died.
No lies: Uluru dialogue calls for voice, treaty, truth
Indigenous leaders say they are sick of responding to queries about false claims the Uluru Statement from the Heart is actually 26 pages long.
Trump can share some election case evidence publicly
A judge has ruled Donald Trump can publicly share some evidence to be used in his trial on charges he plotted to overturn the 2020 election result.