Tuck shop investment: Labor promises free school lunch
Queensland Premier Steven Miles has officially launched Labor's election campaign ahead of the October 26 poll to fanfare from supporters.
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Still grieving: reflecting on the voice referendum
Grief and hurt are still being felt in First Nations communities one year on from the 2023 voice referendum but many are still fighting for change.
Aussies paying more as rents spike across the nation
Australian renters are paying thousands more to keep a roof over their heads as rental costs for units and houses continue to balloon since the pandemic.
Coalition ‘extreme’ for being against US on ceasefire
The federal coalition has been criticised as being "extreme" for its stance against a ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon, leaving it at odds with Australia's allies.
Police break up ‘hateful’ white supremacist protest
Police have broken up a "hateful" white supremacist demonstration where a Neo-Nazi ranted that "third-world" labour was replacing local jobs.
Leaders crumb over texts as early voting kicks off
A "Mediscare" text campaign has been launched by the opposition before the first ballots were cast for the Queensland election.
‘Lasting change’ needed one year from referendum defeat
One year on from the voice referendum defeat the prime minister says the government is focused on "practical reconciliation".
Man with loaded gun arrested near Trump rally
A man was arrested at a security checkpoint near Donald Trump's Coachella rally after he was allegedly found with two guns and a high-capacity magazine.
Coalition ahead but Labor not hitting poll panic button
Labor is trailing the opposition for the first time since 2022, but experts say the government should not be worried yet about its electoral fortunes.
Inflation green shoots could spell earlier rates relief
A cooling rental market and slower pay growth hint at a disinflationary pulse some economists hope could deliver borrowers an early Christmas present.
Premier touts nuclear plebiscite as PM joins campaign
Queenslanders could vote twice at the next federal election with nuclear in the mix, after Premier Steven Miles vowed to hold a plebiscite if re-elected.
Interstate ferry fiasco claims Liberal deputy leader
The deputy premier of Tasmania's minority Liberal government has resigned from cabinet over ferry delays and cost blowouts.
LNP drum up support after dancing around costings
The Queensland opposition has drummed up interest for its youth crime prevention measures after being accused of dancing around costings ahead of the election.
Debit card surcharges could be scrapped in crackdown
Surcharges on debit card purchases could become a thing of the past by 2026, but some groups are warning the fees could be imposed in other ways.
New deputy premier picked as cabinet reshuffle looms
A political veteran and former senator has been appointed deputy premier of Tasmania's minority Liberal government, as the party searches for a new treasurer.
France’s Le Pen outlines defence against graft charges
Far right leader Marine Le Pen is in a Paris court defending her use of European funds to pay her French party staff.
Harris blasts Trump’s ‘enemy from within’ comments
Kamala Harris has warned voters in the swing state of Pennsylvania that a second Trump term would be dangerous for the US.
‘Wonderful move’: foreign GPs fast-tracked to plug gap
Qualified doctors from Ireland, New Zealand and the UK will be able to see Australian patients sooner after the regulator eased registration hurdles.
Truth commission could reset, restore nation’s history
A federal truth commission could restore and reset'Australia's history, but must be led by Indigenous people, an inquiry has been told.
Stage three tax cut spending spree yet to surface
Fans splashed out on footy finals in an otherwise slow month for consumer spending, which is yet to show a bounce from tax cuts that came into effect in July.
US warns Iran to stop plotting against Trump
The Iranian government has been warned any attempt on Donald Trump's life would be seen as an act of war, a US official says.
Opera House to be lit up for King after coronation snub
The sails of the Opera House will be illuminated with images of past royal visits to Sydney when the King and Queen arrive in the NSW capital.
PM quizzed over $4.3 million clifftop property purchase
The prime minister has been peppered with questions about the purchase of a $4.3 million luxury home for he and future wife Jodie Haydon.
Ex-Liberal leader quits parliament after drugs charges
After weeks of being embroiled in an evolving drugs scandal, former South Australian Liberal leader David Speirs has officially quit politics.
Move against Victorian Liberal leadership falls flat
Backroom discussions about a coup to oust Victorian Liberal Leadaer John Pesutto have come to nought at a highly anticipated party meeting.
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Small businesses are fighting with tech giants after being locked out of accounts or waiting for payment and want a reboot on how their complaints are handled.
Australia ‘appalled’ at Gaza deaths, aid blockade
Australia IS "appalled by the unacceptable deaths of innocent civilians" following Israel's operations in Gaza, as food shortages spark outrage.
Canada boots India diplomats, links them to Sikh murder
India's top diplomats have been expelled by Canada over alleged involvement in murder and other acts of violence against South Asian dissidents.
‘Slogan salad’: Barbs exchanged at Qld election debate
The Queensland premier and opposition leader have butted heads in their second leadership debate, with abortion laws emerging as a key issue ahead of the poll.
Dodgy subscription traps and hidden fees to be banned
A slew of manipulative sales tactics, including subscription traps and hidden fees, are in the federal government's sights.
Slow economic growth set to continue into 2025
While there may be a slow uptick in economic growth in the near future, it will remain subdued into the 2025, a survey has predicted.