Aussies opt for regional living, pushing up home prices
A continued shift of Australians moving to regional towns for lifestyle reasons has boosted property prices at the expense of capital city values.
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‘Strong ally’: Australia won’t return fire on tariffs
The clock is ticking for Australia to secure an exemption to Donald Trump's steel tariffs after he accused leaders of breaking their word on an export deal.
Trump, Musk double down on slashing federal workforce
President Donald Trump and his adviser Elon Musk are pressing ahead with a purge of federal government staff, and sniping at judges for frustrating their plans.
Traders, politicians cheer end to weekly CBD rallies
Politicians and business leaders have welcomed the end of weekly CBD Palestine protests, but further action could be called despite a plateau in crowd numbers.
‘I’ll kill them’: outrage at nurses’ anti-Israeli taunt
Two nurses have been blacklisted from Australia's biggest hospital system after a video showed them boasting they would kill Israeli patients in a "vile" rant.
The cost of broadband is rising, but so is its speed
Australians are paying more to access the internet but thousands more households are getting access to faster download speeds.
Controversial electoral reforms cap donations, spending
Crossbenchers and independents are up in arms over reforms they argue stack the playing field towards the major parties by limiting their campaign resources.
Australia at the ‘bottom of the class’ on research
Australian businesses and governments are investing too little in vital research projects, a discussion paper has revealed.
Nurses cop national ban over anti-Israel ‘kill’ rant
Two nurses who suggested Israeli patients would be killed or refused care have had their registrations suspended as police weigh up laying charges.
Australia rejects ‘killing’ the US aluminium market
Australia has denied exploiting tariff exemptions granted by the first Trump administration despite claims aluminium sales have been "killing" the US market.
Calls for change 17 years on from national apology
For some, the anniversary of the apology to Stolen Generations is a source of pride. For others it is a reminder of the "dire" reality for Indigenous children.
White House considering exemptions on tariffs: Johnson
US President Donald Trump may consider exemptions to reciprocal tariffs, US House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson says.
Anger in halls of power over ‘unfair’ electoral reforms
Federal MPs have clashed in a Parliament House corridor over political donation laws which loom as a sticking point in minority government negotiations.
Trump government shake-ups meet court blocks
US President Donald Trump's radical overhauls of government bodies and spending have met with blocks and resistance in several courts.
Curbing ‘intolerance crisis’ could hit protest, speech
Stronger penalties and boosted police powers to ensure people can practice their beliefs in safety could lead to over-policing of protests, faith leaders warn.
Longer youth bail crackdown ‘training kids for crime’
A temporary crackdown aimed at curbing violent youth crime will be extended for three years in a decision that critics say will do nothing to reduce offending.
Cries continue for Trump’s Gaza plan to be scrapped
Australian activists have taken to the streets to contest Donald Trump's declaration the US will take over war-torn Gaza, with more weekend protests planned.
Trans rallies push back against curb on gender care
Rallies have been held in major capitals and regional centres to support transgender youth as the peak medical body reviews care that one state has paused.
Ballots and barbs in by-election litmus test for Labor
State Liberals hope voter frustration over living costs and crime will deliver them upsets in two by-elections being held at once in capital city suburbs.
How electric cars could drive down Aussie power bills
It's been sold as the technology that could turn your electric car into a money spinner but experts say vehicle-to-grid could be much more than a side hustle.
‘Trump backs AUKUS’ as Aust tips $800m into US coffers
US President Donald Trump is supportive of its multi-decade submarine deal with Australia, his defence secretary has said calming fears of snap renegotiations.
Payback: Trump revokes Biden’s security clearance
"I will always protect our National Security - JOE, YOU'RE FIRED. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!", Donald Trump wrote after revoking Joe Biden's security clearance.
US judge blocks Musk from accessing payment systems
A US judge has blocked the Trump administration's government efficiency panel, led by billionaire Elon Musk, from accessing payment systems.
Lebanon PM forms new government, pledging reforms
War-torn Lebanon finally has a government after a more than two-year wait, with incoming Prime Minister Nawaf Salam set to prioritise reconstruction efforts.
Greens concede Prahran as Werribee hangs in the balance
A Liberal candidate has wrested an inner-city seat from the Greens in one of two state by-elections, as the other political contest remains too close to call.
Trump rules out deporting Prince Harry from the US
President Donald Trump seems to have ruled out deporting Harry, the Duke of Sussex, from the US.
Climate simmers in background of hip pocket election
Campaigning on climate action is unlikely to dominate the 2025 federal election but may prove a winning formula in regions vulnerable to extreme weather.
Trump says he spoke to Putin about ending Ukraine war
The Kremlin has neither confirmed nor denied reports US President Donald Trump has spoken to Russian President Vladimir Putin about ending the war in Ukraine.
Invincible no more: by-election puts Labor on notice
With a state by-election result hanging on a knife edge, voters have fired a "warning shot" at Labor ahead of the upcoming federal election.
‘Hold the line’: politicians say goodbye ahead of poll
Retiring politicians have issued rallying calls to the nation to remain optimistic about the future as they bid farewell ahead of a federal election.
Retiring renters face homelessness as ownership falls
As home ownership falls, rents grow and the cost of living continues to surge, older renters will need more help when they enter retirement, a report has found.