Libs home in on small business for power bill election
Australians are being asked to trust the coalition to reduce energy bills and supercharge business as the opposition leader attacks Labor over a broken promise.
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Dutton pledges power bill ‘action’ but questions remain
Peter Dutton says a plan to reserve gas for domestic use will bring power prices down but won't say how much Australian households will save.
Top US vaccine official resigns, criticises RFK Jr
The top US vaccine official has resigned and criticised the nation's health department boss for allowing "misinformation and lies" to guide his thinking.
Anti-Elon Musk protesters swarm Tesla showrooms
Crowds protesting billionaire Elon Musk's purge of US government departments began rallying outside Tesla dealerships throughout American cities.
Labor on cusp of second-term majority: poll
Labor has had a reversal of fortune as the election campaign gets underway, with the latest polling showing working voters shifting away from the coalition.
‘Adult crime, adult time’ youth offender laws expanded
More offences will be added to Queensland's "adult crime, adult time" laws as the government moves on its election pledge to make the community safer.
Netanyahu to visit Hungary, defying ICC arrest warrant
In defiance of an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court, Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu will travel to Hungary this week.
Trump makes Russian oil threat, if no Ukraine deal
Finland has urged Donald Trump to set a deadline for establishing a Ukraine ceasefire, as the US President threatens Moscow with secondary oil tariffs.
‘Bad for your mental health’: MPs downplay polls trend
Labor could be in the box seat to form the next government, according to three major opinion polls, but both major parties are playing down their significance.
Health top of mind as PM takes battle to the wild west
Health and Australia's west remain top priorities for Labor as Anthony Albanese visits WA for the 30th time as prime minister.
Leaders play power games in election skirmish over gas
Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton both say gas will form part of Australia's energy mix, but differ on how it will be used to bring power bills down.
Treasurer joins chorus in hosing down rate cut hopes
"Almost nobody" is expecting an interest cut, the treasurer says as the Reserve Bank's new rate-setting board meets with an election campaign in full swing.
Greenland’s new PM says the US will not get the island
Greenland's new leader has declared the United States will not get the Arctic island, as Donald Trump ramps up threats to take control of the territory.
Trump considering ways to serve a third term in top job
President Donald Trump says he's considering ways to serve a third term in the White House.
Dutton becomes the Hunter as he attacks key coast seats
Two of Labor's blue-collar, coal mining seats are in Peter Dutton's sights as he uses his nuclear and gas policies to sell his key pledge of cheaper bills.
Call for household battery help to plug energy concerns
Cutting the price of solar batteries would lower household bills while easing pressure on the energy network, say groups pushing for a national scheme.
‘Arrogance’: Indigenous ire at sacred sites amendments
Amendments to sacred site legislation have attracted the ire of traditional owners, who have expressed frustration and alarm with the 'fast-tracked' process.
Greens warn major parties as minority government looms
Minority government is coming and the major parties ought to prepare, Greens leader Adam Bandt says as more voters turn to crossbenchers.
Dutton shrugs off Labor ‘sledging’, spruiks gas reserve
The opposition leader says attacks by the prime minister are a sign Labor has nothing positive to offer, setting up a campaign on the cost of living and energy.
Police forcibly break up protests at Turkish university
Police have used pepper spray, rubber bullets and water cannons on anti-government protesters in Turkey's capital, potentially reigniting tensions.
Casino licence suspension delay a lucky break for Star
A 90-day suspension of Star Entertainment Group's Gold Coast casino licence has been deferred for six months, but the company has been put on notice.
Coalition energises race for votes with gas and petrol
The coalition have pledged gas investment to bring down power prices as they position themselves as stronger leaders for the nation ahead of the election.
Doubts coalition gas plan a quick fix for lower prices
Domestic gas will be prioritised and supply fast-tracked under a coalition government but experts doubt it will slash prices as quickly as promised.
Dire stat demands ‘urgent reform’ from election winner
Whoever forms government after the election will need to deliver substantive reform to fix Australia's long-term productivity challenge, economists say.
Leaders eyeball each other as campaign kicks off
The election campaign is finally official - and Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton are wasting no time telling voters why they should vote for their parties.
Australians to cast federal election vote on May 3
Australians will cast their ballot on May 3, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese ending months of speculation about the timing of the next federal election.
Election call coming with Labor to distract from Dutton
The prime minister will set the election date "pretty imminently" as parliament wraps up for the last time before voters cast their ballots.
Former state Liberal leader admits supplying drugs
Former South Australian Liberal leader David Speirs has admitted supplying drugs to two people, pleading guilty to charges in court.
Labor gets tick on tax cut, Liberal fuel plan sputters
Labor's election tax cuts will provide a "meaningful" boost to the economy, while the coalition's fuel excise cuts have been labelled economically "silly".
Hospital partnership ban a legacy of toddler’s death
Private operators will be banned from getting involved in acute care in one state after a toddler's tragic death at a controversial hospital.
‘Shocking’: dozens of weapons seized in knife sweep
Almost 100 weapons have been seized in an operation aimed at stamping out knife-related crime after several shocking attacks.