Hopes of wartime windfall shot down for federal budget
The federal treasurer is being urged not to grandfather tax breaks for asset-holders in the budget as the economic impact of the Iran war worsens.
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Iran threatens painful response if US resumes attacks
Tehran is warning Washington it faces a lengthy conflict if it attacks again, following reports the US has planned a "short and powerful" wave of strikes.
Latham slammed with maximum fine for ‘obnoxious’ tweet
Mark Latham's legal woes continue after a tribunal ordered he pay a fellow MP $100,000 for homosexual vilification with an explicit tweet.
Trump says he discussed a Ukraine ceasefire with Putin
US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have spoken on the phone as a Ukrainian drone attack struck an oil pumping station in Russia.
King commemorates 9/11 victims in New York visit
King Charles and Queen Camilla have remembered the victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks by laying a floral bouquet at a memorial in New York.
Batteries undercutting gas, keeping lid on power bills
Batteries are now the primary tool for managing evening spikes in electricity demand, a job previously falling to gas and hydro at greater expense.
US Fed holds rates, three members dissent on ease bias
The US central bank is leaving its interest rate unchanged for the third straight meeting but signalling it could still cut rates in the coming months.
China agreed to co-operate on jet fuel exports: Wong
Foreign Minister Penny Wong says countries need to work together "to keep fuel and goods flowing" during a visit to China.
Premier pledges tough response to anti-Semitism probe
Public safety tweaks in the wake of the Bondi massacre will continue, a state premier says, as he signals he doesn't care if they upset people.
Treasurer downplays property tax windfall from budget
Jim Chalmers is talking down the amount of extra revenue that changes to negative gearing and the capital gains tax discount will add to the budget.
US WHCA shooting suspect took photo with knife: police
A suspect charged with trying to kill US President Donald Trump took a photo of himself in his hotel room just minutes earlier, authorities say.
Trump urges Iran to ‘get smart’ and sign a deal
Days of impasse over efforts to end the Iran war have spurred US President Donald Trump to make fresh demands on Tehran or face an extended blockade.
King promotes US-UK unity in speech to Congress
King Charles has marked the 250th anniversary of American independence from Britain by praising the nations' enduring alliance in defending democracy.
Dire warning of violent fallout from unchecked racism
Rising racism, anti-Semitism and other challenges are undermining Australians' basic dignity, the Australian Human Rights Commission president warns.
On-site violence as CFMEU ‘youth crew’ chase rivals
The so-called "youth crew" of the powerful CFMEU has been accused of chasing rival union officials, leaving a senior manager fearing for his safety.
US DOJ indicts ex-FBI director James Comey over post
Ex-FBI head James Comey has been indicted again in a probe over a social media photo that officials say constituted a threat against US President Donald Trump.
Signs point to bumpy road for motorists in fuel crisis
Higher fuel prices could be just weeks away as conflict in the Middle East drags on, with the nation's leaders committing to further crisis talks.
MPs vote against probe of UK PM’s Mandelson statements
MPs has voted against a possible inquiry into UK Prime Minster Keir Starmer over allegations he misled parliament over the appointment of Peter Mandelson.
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Worse to come as oil crisis adds fuel to rate-pain fire
A rate hike in May is forecast by analysts after the Iran oil shock pushed the annual headline inflation level to the highest point in almost three years.
Export tax push runs out of gas as budget hopes dashed
Furious lobbying for a 25 per cent tax on gas exports is failing to sway the federal government, which is ruling out the measure for the upcoming budget.
United Arab Emirates quits OPEC in blow to oil cartel
The United Arab Emirates says it is withdrawing from OPEC, stripping the oil cartel of one of its largest producers.
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Trump unhappy with Iran’s latest proposal to end war
The Iran war is no closer to being resolved, with Tehran's proposal of leaving nuclear talks until later not going down well with US President Donald Trump.
King to promote UK-US unity in rare speech to Congress
King Charles will use a speech to Congress to say the story of the UK and US since America's independence is "one of the greatest alliances in human history".
Children’s commissioner ignored on laws targeting kids
Legal and policy reforms since a damning royal commission report have continued to breach children's rights, a youth justice inquiry has been told.
‘Aggressive’: union accused of disrupting major project
A leading construction company has told an inquiry CFMEU‑driven disruption added roughly $580 million to its costs on a massive public transport project.
Tech platforms reject push to pay for news content
Social media platforms will have to strike deals with media organisations or pay more under a proposal which has been poorly received by the tech giants.
Union clean-up hit as ailing corruption fighter quits
The resignation of the administrator hand-picked to stamp out corruption in a construction union shows government efforts are failing, the opposition says.
Brat summoned: tariff champion to serve as ambassador
A former Virginia congressman who made headlines for ousting a party leader in a primary has been chosen by Donald Trump to be the next ambassador to Australia.
King arrives in US for state visit amid war differences
King Charles and Donald Trump will renew Anglo-American relations over a cup of tea after the British monarch arrived in Washington DC.
Shooting suspect charged with bid to assassinate Trump
A man accused of trying to storm the White House Correspondents' Association dinner has been charged with attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump.
UK PM faces vote on Mandelson parliamentary probe
UK parliamentarians will vote on whether to refer the prime minister to an inquiry to consider if he misled MPs over Peter Mandelson's appointment as an envoy.