Number’s up for crisis-hit accounting firms in shake-up
Treasury is proposing splitting auditing and consulting functions under reforms to the industry following scandals involving the major firms.
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Trump reports more than $2 billion income from crypto
Donald Trump's financial disclosures for 2025 provide new insights into the scale of the president's profits from his family's foray into cryptocurrencies.
Social media giants slammed for letting hate speech fly
Anti-Semitic content is routinely allowed to remain on social media platforms, some of which remove less than a quarter of the posts, an expert says.
‘Watching like a hawk’: servos on notice as fuel rises
Winding back discounts to the fuel excise are hitting motorists in the hip pocket, with service stations and suppliers monitored for exorbitant price rises.
Billions in Defence blowouts ‘the tip of the iceberg’
Tens of billions of dollars has been wasted on Defence contract blowouts, as critics say plans to overhaul the system will fail to impose accountability.
Search for ‘Scorpio’ as political violence fears rise
Police are investigating more than 100 menacing letters from someone calling themself "Scorpio" as an expert warns of the rising risk of political violence.
Fuel pinch arrives sooner for some as discount halved
Motorists feeling the cost crunch are encouraged to fill up tanks before the fuel excise discount is halved, with one cohort likely to feel its impact first.
Jewish Australians threatened with firebombing, gassing
Prominent Australian Jews have detailed how their involvement with a royal commission has led to online threats referencing gas chambers and firebombing.
‘Political disturbance’: grandma on hate speech charge
A Gaza flotilla member has been charged with using a banned phrase after protesters gathered outside a court to support pro-Palestine activists.
Crims on notice as money-laundering laws take effect
Workers will receive more tax cuts, small businesses are getting a leg up and laws targeting financial criminals take effect in the new financial year.
‘Fear for the future’: rushed laws risk corruption
As reports of ongoing CFMEU corruption in Victoria continue to surface, business groups warn new federal laws could spread cronyism across the nation.
Corruption claims mount as premier rejects inquiry call
A state premier is facing mounting pressure to call a royal commission into claims of corruption, nepotism and organised crime links on government projects.
Liberal MP ‘misunderstood’ headlock meaning, not sorry
A state Liberal MP says she misunderstood the meaning of a headlock when she complained to police that a colleague had assaulted her.
Foreign bases ruled out as Vanuatu signs security deal
A security deal struck between Australia and Vanuatu after fragmented negotiations has ramifications for China's interests in the Pacific.
Iran and US agree to halt attacks and renew talks
The US and Iran have agreed to stop tit-for-tat strikes against each other, amid plans for a meeting to resolve their dispute over the Strait of Hormuz.
Prominent Jewish family hit by 1500 threats a month
Australian Jewish families have documented threats to their daughters from other children, leaving them scared to go to school or public places.
Hanson slides in the polls after voter ‘reality check’
Latest polls showing a drop in support for One Nation and leader Pauline Hanson has been attributed to a change in mood among voters.
AI drones pegged to help protect beachgoers from sharks
Shark monitoring drones will fly up and down the coast year-round as one state looks to artificial intelligence to help protect swimmers from attacks.
Home price data another window into tax change fallout
Property market data will soon be released after the Reserve Bank unveils a readout from its latest interest rate-setting board meeting.
‘Big tech wants this to fail’: beef-up for social ban
Tougher laws will be introduced to address widespread non-compliance with Australia's world-first social media age restrictions.
Heat on drug-drive laws as study finds cannabis misuse
Reforms that would allow drivers in NSW to get behind the wheel with small amounts of cannabis in their system are facing strong criticism on safety grounds.
‘Zero tolerance’ in crackdown on drug, drink driving
The Queensland government has announced tougher penalties for high-risk, dangerous, drink and drug driving, including for medical cannabis users.
Ex-Liberal leader’s ultimatum after assault accusation
A state Liberal MP has been told to apologise or face a "harder" option after her assault allegation against the party's former leader was not substantiated.
Deepfake AIs shut down as beefed-up social ban looms
More platforms that generate naked images of real people have been pulled offline in Australia in the lead up to a potential ban on the services.
Lock it in, Eddie: McGuire scores Stefanovic tell-all
Karl Stefanovic has revealed his next move after the broadcaster's contract with Nine was ripped up over a contentious podcast chat with a far-right figure.
Trump, Republican senator in shouting match over Iran
Tempers have flared between Donald Trump and Senate Republicans over the war with Iran, laying bare frustrations over the president's deal to end the conflict.
‘No offence’ determination after Lib assault allegation
Police have issued a statement after a Liberal leader called for due process and privacy for two of her MPs after one was accused by the other of assault.
‘Legal limit’: minister can’t stop return of ISIS bride
The last remaining "ISIS bride" stranded in Syria is expected to return home to Australia after a ban on her entering the country was lifted.
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‘Broad church’: teal party considering election tilts
Two high-profile independents are joining forces to set up a new political party in the hopes of running candidates in federal and state elections .
UN nuclear boss says inspectors will visit Iran sites
Inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency will check Iranian facilities sooner or later, the agency says.
Stefanovic cancels radio appearance amid podcast furore
Eddie McGuire will go to air without his new radio co-host Karl Stefanovic, as the Nine star faces a growing backlash over a controversial podcast interview.