Treated as ‘animals’: Lebanese anger as Israel invades
Politicians focusing on the visa status of a small group of people waving Hezbollah flags instead of hundreds being killed is alienating the Lebanese community.
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Shopping around could help lower grocery prices for all
Aldi shoppers are paying significantly less than Coles or Woolworths customers but the biggest savers could be those shopping across all three.
Treasurer’s rare trade trip recipe for Chinese success
Jim Chalmers is using a two-day visit to China to boost trade ties, as the foreign minister moves to ease diplomatic tensions.
Odds on to ban gambling ads before punters hit polls
Those calling for reform are wondering if Labor will roll the dice and attempt a crack down on gambling advertising with the federal election looming.
Harris vows middle class help, Trump to rally in Butler
US Vice President Kamala Harris says she is committed to working with the private sector and entrepreneurs to help grow the middle class.
No negative gearing reform on cards for election: PM
The prime minister has hosed down suggestions Labor will take changes to negative gearing to the election, amid warnings it could hike up rents.
Chips are down as Star posts huge loss, cashes in jobs
Star Entertainment has written down the value of its three casinos by $1.4 billion as its new CEO plots a path to turn around the fortunes of the company.
Australia backs Israel-Lebanon 21-day ceasefire plan
Australia has called on Israel and Lebanon to endorse a temporary ceasefire to allow a lasting peace to be negotiated as rocket attacks kill hundreds.
Price mystery as Metro tunnels into more taxpayer cash
Spending on the Melbourne Metro Tunnel has blown out again with the latest hike costing taxpayers $837 million, with the total now put at $13.48 billion.
Labor TikTok video labelled a ‘strange’ personal attack
A TikTok video posted by an account authorised by Queensland's Labor Party has garnered criticism as a "strange" personal attack.
No clear winner for Australia in US poll: former envoy
Australian businesses could be hurt no matter who wins the US presidency, with flagged economic policies aimed at China potential threats, a former envoy says.
New York mayor Adams charged in Turkey bribery scheme
New York City mayor Eric Adams faces charges he secured bribes from foreigners and illegal campaign contributions in exchange for favours.
Major supermarkets breached trust, Albanese says
It is "a breach of trust" for supermarkets to behave like this, Anthony Albanese says after Coles and Woolworths were criticised over "misleading" specials.
‘My body, my choice’: unions rally on abortion rights
Concerns the Queensland Liberal National Party will revoke abortion rights if elected to government prompted unions and workers to rally in Brisbane.
‘Knocked on the head’: Labor rebuffs property tax moves
After days of discussions over curbing property investors' tax concessions, the government has firmed its stance against the rumours.
Trump to meet Zelenskiy after Harris pledges support
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy for the first time since his term as US leader ended in 2021.
Failure to inform about missile blast was irresponsible
The lack of warning from Beijing to its neighbours about the test launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile over the Pacific was "irresponsible".
PM urges Israel to hear the world’s calls for ceasefire
Australia, the US and other western countries have called for a ceasefire on the Israel-Lebanon border, but the bombing has continued.
Palestinian recognition the ‘momentum towards peace’
Australia's foreign minister has called for a clear timeline for the declaration of a Palestinian state help to quell conflict.
Harris visits US-Mexico border, slams Trump’s lies
At the US-Mexico border, Kamala Harris has accused Donald Trump of "fanning the flames of fear and division" over the impact of immigrants on American life.
Zingers galore as pollies attend grand final breakfast
The jovial tone of North Melbourne's annual AFL grand final breakfast was set early as the prime minister walked in to the strains of I Need a Dollar.
LNP’s blue dawn set to send Labor into electoral sunset
Polling indicates Queensland is poised for a change in government, with youth crime and cost-of-living pressures set to define the election campaign.
Trump ramps up dark rhetoric against immigrants, Harris
In his latest rally in Wisconsin, Donald Trump called Kamala Harris "mentally impaired" and "mentally disabled", and made more false statements.
Retail sales to show economy continues to sputter along
The Australian economy should show further signs of modest growth in upcoming retail trade figures but investors will be more interested in US jobs data.
Qantas engineers to strike during peak-hour flights
Qantas engineers are preparing to stop work and hold rallies during a peak-hour period but the airline insists passengers will not be affected.
Australian optimism tempered over Chinese stimulus
Australia has welcomed a major Chinese stimulus as its stalling economy has flow-on effects but the treasurer has warned about being overly optimistic.
Harris ‘mentally impaired’, should be prosecuted: Trump
Donald Trump is escalating his personal attacks on Kamala Harris, by repeating an insult that she was "mentally impaired" and saying she should be prosecuted.
Community tensions boil after Hezbollah flag display
The flaunting of Hezbollah flags and pictures of the terror group's slain leader at a protest has inflamed community tensions following mass protests.
No flight pain as Qantas engineers continue to strike
Hundreds of Qantas engineers have gone on strike, but the airline insists no flights have been delayed or cancelled due to the industrial action.
Concerns anti-Semitism probe may spur racial hostility
The Jewish community is calling for a stronger investigation into anti-Semitism on university campuses but others say it could tackle valid criticism of Israel.
Painful removals, mission history detailed at inquiry
Aboriginal people were forced off Country, taken from their families and forced onto missions where they were not allowed to leave, an inquiry has been told.