Minimum wage tops $1000 a week, stoking inflation fears
Millions of workers on industry awards will get an annual pay rise and minimum wage earners even more, but economists warn the raises could fuel inflation.
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‘Nation leading’ e-bike laws wound back after outcry
A state government has softened its e-mobility laws, sparing teens from a ban while giving police new powers to breath test riders and seize illegal devices.
Caucus gets raucous over AUKUS as doubt cast on subs
A group of current and ex-Labor figures including Peter Garrett are raising concerns about Australia's commitment to the AUKUS agreement with the US and UK.
AI on a budget: Aussie watchdog trails global peers
The body charged with assessing artificial intelligence risks in Australia will operate on a small budget compared to its global counterparts.
Deadly protest in Kenya against Ebola quarantine centre
Kenya's president has defended a planned US Ebola quarantine centre that's been delayed by a court and faced angry protests that left two people dead.
Tardy approvals leaving clean energy dollars in limbo
Australia's most populous state and biggest energy user still ranks among the slowest approval times for renewables, suggesting further reform is needed.
Defence boss torpedoes ‘trash’ second-hand subs jibes
Changes to the controversial AUKUS deal continue to draw fire, with a senator telling a parliamentary hearing Australia will be left with "trash" submarines.
High Court threat hangs over revamped donation laws
Revised political donation laws are poised to attract a fresh legal challenge before Victorian voters head to the polls.
New data lights up enormity of tobacco black market
New wastewater analysis of nicotine consumption in Australia shows black market tobacco makes up a much larger share of sales than previously thought.
Children under five to be removed from residential care
The shocking findings of a "broken" child protection system has prompted a state government to remove kids under five from its residential care.
Lebanon truce raises hopes of progress for Iran deal
As Israel and Lebanon agree to implement a new ceasefire, President Donald Trump has suggested progress on a broader deal to halt the Iran war could come soon.
Officials bank on economic slump helping tame inflation
Australia is not experiencing stagflation but higher interest rates will help cool the economy and inflation, the nation's top bank official says.
Budget relief for families but debt burden soars
South Australians will share in a $500 million package to ease the cost of living as the government insists a $53 billion debt won't spiral out of control.
‘Fig leaf’ tariffs blasted as US fires fresh tax salvo
A new round of US tariffs has generated a rare moment of political unity in Australia, with the government and opposition pushing back on the proposed changes.
Manufacturer gears up for $2b ‘forever chemicals’ fight
Australia is seeking billions in damages from a leading manufacturer, claiming it concealed information over the risks of PFAS-containing firefighting foam.
‘Huge mistake’: how Howard spurred Boomer investors
The share of property investors older than 60 has more than doubled since the capital gains discount was introduced, Reserve Bank of Australia research shows.
NZ shuns ‘sugar hits’ in budget, cuts growth forecast
New Zealand has unveiled a bare-bones budget with a projected surplus sooner than expected, but few incentives for voters in an election year.
AFP defends Roberts-Smith arrest as media leak probed
The AFP has denied leaking details of alleged war criminal Ben Roberts-Smith's arrest to the media as it backed its prosecution of the former SAS soldier.
Battered Aussie activists allege abuse in Israeli jail
Australian members of a global flotilla have made shocking allegations about their treatment in Israeli detention after being intercepted at gunpoint.
Second ‘ISIS bride’ group leaves Syrian refugee camp
Women and children with ties to Islamic State have left a refugee camp in Syria ahead of their expected return home to Australia.
Trump pledges troops for Poland as Rubio warns allies
NATO allies are relieved following Donald Trump's about-face on troops for Poland but Marco Rubio warns the US president's "disappointment" with them remains.
Labor warned against rushing through major tax overhaul
The Greens are likely to give their support to changes to negative gearing and the capital gains discount but businesses fear it will drive investors offshore.
Blindsided: premier left in the dark on integrity probe
A Queensland government integrity storm has deepened after the premier revealed he found out about a minister being referred to federal police via the media.
‘Like a sneeze’: AI data centre boom spreads concern
More organisations are calling for a moratorium on data centres as their impact on water, energy and local communities remains in question.
Party leaders make election vow as PM defends tax
With an election looming, two state party leaders have joined their federal counterparts to declare office is theirs for the taking.
Senegal’s president sacks PM, dissolves government
Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has fired Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko in a decision announced during a late-night broadcast.
Aust republicans eye opportunity in One Nation rise
On the sidelines of Victoria's Labor conference, grassroots members hope to garner support for a fresh republic referendum: against the prime minister's pledge.
Gunman shot dead at White House checkpoint
An emotionally disturbed man who had been issued with a "stay-away order" has been shot dead after firing at officers at a White House security checkpoint.
Investor tax cut call as opponents fight Labor plan
A Labor plan to reduce investor incentives has been branded a "productivity tax" as opponents call for lower taxes for those with money to put aside.
Israel free to act against threats Netanyahu told Trump
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told US President Donald Trump that Israel would remain free to act against threats in Lebanon.
Rubio says US will find another way if Iran talks fail
US President Donald Trump is hosing down expectations of an imminent breakthrough in the three-month-old war with Iran.