‘Totally unacceptable’: PwC boss sorry for tax scandal
The new head of PwC Australia has apologised at a Senate hearing for the firm's role in passing on confidential Treasury information to private sector clients.
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Voters warned to reconsider campaign material in booths
Referendum voters have been told to reconsider wearing campaign T-shirts and badges into polling booths and ensure they are kind when issued with directions.
Australia ‘new nation’ if voice referendum succeeds
The 'yes' and 'no' campaigns are making their final pitches on the eve of the referendum to establish an Indigenous voice.
Comm Games promo $600k price tag money ‘well spent’
Victoria's canning of the 2026 Commonwealth Games has increased interest in people coming to the state, the head of the government's tourism company insists.
Australians joining Israel’s war on Hamas: official
Israeli-Australians are being mobilised to fight in the military following the attacks launched by Hamas as Melbourne's Jewish community mourns.
Referendum rejection not the end for reconciliation: PM
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has urged the nation to come together following a lost referendum for a constitutional Indigenous voice.
Luxon claims victory in National’s NZ ‘blue-nami’ win
Chris Luxon will become New Zealand's next prime minister as his centre-right National party wins the country's election.
Australia cancels humanitarian flights from Israel
Australia has cancelled planned repatriation flights out of Israel, citing the "highly challenging and rapidly changing" environment.
Voters resolute, respectful at voice referendum booths
Many Australians who cast referendum ballots knew ahead of time whether they would vote 'yes' or 'no', with long wait times experienced at some polling places.
All states deliver majority ‘no’ vote in voice poll
Counting in the Indigenous voice referendum shows a majority 'no' vote across the nation, with the ACT the only jurisdiction to back the 'yes' case.
Regional Australia shouts ‘no’ in voice vote
Regional Australia has overwhelmingly rejected a proposed Indigenous advisory body in the constitution with a high 'no' vote.
Leaders’ seats largely vote with their MP in referendum
Anthony Albanese's electorate has voted overwhelmingly in favour of an Indigenous voice while Opposition Leader Peter Dutton's constituents turned it down.
The ‘nos’ have it: campaigners look beyond the voice
There are calls by 'no' campaigners for greater action to close the gap following a failed bid for an Indigenous voice.
Northern Territory majority rejects voice referendum
Two in three Northern Territorians have rejected the concept of an Indigenous voice, backing one of their senators who spearheaded the 'no' campaign.
Leaders step up efforts as Indigenous voice vote fails
Both the 'yes' and 'no' camps say Australia needs to look forward and come together after a referendum to establish an Indigenous voice to parliament failed.
Australians stuck in Israel as rescue flights cancelled
Australia has cancelled scheduled repatriation flights as the security situation rapidly deteriorates in Israel and Gaza.
ADF planes on standby to evacuate Aussies from Israel
Hundreds of Australians remain stuck in the Middle East after the deteriorating situation in Israel and Gaza forced the cancellation of humanitarian flights.
Multiple Aussie evacuation flights due to leave Israel
Multiple government assisted flights are due to take off from Israel with hundreds of Australians struggling to leave the country in the midst of conflict.
Labor seeks to move on from voice referendum
Federal parliament returns on Monday for the first time in four weeks, as the government seeks to reset the agenda following the voice referendum.
Indigenous progress front and centre after voice fails
Politicians are pledging a renewed focus on closing the Indigenous disadvantage gap after a referendum to constitutionally enshrine an advisory body failed.
Australians flown out of Israel on three flights
A fourth repatriation flight is being planned to evacuate Australians from Israel, which could be the last for the foreseeable future as the conflict escalates.
Voice vote fails with no state supporting referendum
Counting has resumed for the referendum result, with a majority of Australians voting it down and the 'yes' vote failing to get up in any state.
Evacuation flights for Aussies stranded in Israel
Hundreds of Australians desperate to leave Israel amid the escalating conflict are being offered seats on government chartered flights and air force planes.
Last foreseeable flight out of Israel, Aussies warned
A fourth repatriation flight is being planned to evacuate Australians from Israel, which could be the last for the foreseeable future as the conflict escalates.
Post-election coalition talks on ice in New Zealand
New Zealand prime minister-in-waiting Chris Luxon says he will wait until election results are final on November 3 before confirming his coalition government.
Qld to continue on treaty path after referendum defeat
The Queensland government will continue working towards a treaty, with reconciliation and justice for Indigenous people after the Voice referendum was defeated.
More evacuation flights for stranded Aussies in Israel
More repatriation flights for Australians stranded in Israel have been secured as people are being warned the security situation could prevent future efforts.
Better protection for Australians’ online crypto assets
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has unveiled a proposal for legislation to better protect Australians using digital currencies.
NSW needs to ‘catch up’ on mental health services
NSW has fallen behind other states on mental health care and will take a significant funding boost to meet the needs of patients, a parliamentary inquiry heard.
Palestinian envoy seeks help to broker Israel restraint
A Palestinian envoy is seeking help to urge restraint from Israel to prevent the death of innocent civilians in Gaza as Australia tries to get its citizens out.
Gold Coast launch bold bid to host 2026 Com Games
The Gold Coast has launched a bold bid to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, just three months after Victoria stunned organisers by pulling out.