Youth crime dip sparks older offenders, reforms debate
Youth crime is falling in one state but it is unclear whether the government's tough "adult crime, adult time" reforms are playing a role in the trend.
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Criminologists liken CFMEU to organised crime group
Leading experts say CFMEU allegations show a union acting more like a crime network than an industrial watchdog, using fear to dominate building sites.
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Tax carve-out backdown fails to cut it with businesses
Policy reversals mean innovative startups will have access to a 50 per cent capital gains discount and a mooted minimum tax on discretionary trusts will be cut.
Migrant intake dips as anti-immigration voices swell
Net overseas migration is slowly falling, but the figures remain above Labor's forecasts and the dramatic cuts demanded by the coalition and One Nation.
‘Missed opportunity’ to act on power plan loyalty tax
The electricity rule-maker has a plan to price power as simply as milk and prevent loyal customers from being overcharged, although some are calling for more.
‘We’ll go back to shooting’ if Trump sours on Iran deal
G7 leaders have welcomed the US-Iran ceasefire deal, but President Donald Trump is threatening to resume bombing if Iran doesn't "behave".
‘Dig baby dig’: Hanson pumps up domestic fuel industry
Australia should use more fuel from domestic stores and be less reliant on Asian neighbours, Pauline Hanson says, while renewable subsidies should be scrapped.
Tax all cars: state urged to expand road-user charge
The NSW government could avoid having its planned road-user charge struck out by courts with big changes, including taxing more drivers.
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G7 vows support for Ukraine as Trump warms to war aims
Ukraine has gone to a G7 summit to impress Donald Trump with its fightback against Russia, and the "boss" US president appears to have softened his scepticism.
Olympic-sized cost for Games city’s bridge revealed
Australia's biggest council has revealed the cost of restoring an Olympic host city's famous bridge, prompting pleas for state and federal financial help.
Israel takes more territory, kills two brothers in Gaza
Two Palestinians have died in an Israeli strike near a refugee camp in Gaza, as people flee from Israeli forces as they expand their control in the territory.
G7 leaders pledge to address global debt vulnerability
G7 leaders have vowed to enhance efforts to address escalating global debt vulnerabilities in developing countries that threaten economic stability.
‘Utterly flawed’: Hanson blasts multiculturalism
A radical plan to shake up the ABC and axing another public broadcaster were among ideas floated by Pauline Hanson at her first National Press Club address.
‘Vile piece of work’: notorious abuser to be extradited
Sweeping child safety reforms have been unveiled after a landmark inquiry into a notorious serial pedophile's crimes exposed widespread systemic failures.
‘Taken for mugs’: KPMG referred for corruption probe
Beleaguered consultancy firm KPMG is under more pressure after being referred to a corruption watchdog, while it also faces a government halt on contracts.
Unity call as Labor leadership coup runs out of steam
A leadership challenge against the Victorian premier has failed to materialise after tanking poll numbers sparked weeks of speculation.
Fight and flight: tax inquiry fuming just a smokescreen
Fears startup founders will pack up and move their businesses overseas due to tax changes are unfounded, a parliamentary inquiry hearing has been told.
RBA keeps rates on hold but leaves door open to hikes
Economists are split on whether the Reserve Bank's latest cash rate decision heralds the end of the hiking cycle or merely a pause before the next move upwards.
Teen accused of terror plot over Libs’ nuclear policy
A teenage boy has pleaded not guilty to preparing a terrorist attack after being accused of preparing homemade explosives targeting a political party and event.
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Britain to ban under 16s from social media
Prime Minister Keir Starmer says Britain will ban under-16s from using various social media apps.
PM banks on ‘test of time’ to quell Hanson poll push
Labor and coalition leaders insist they have time to win back voters who have abandoned the political establishment for Pauline Hanson's One Nation.
Historic Kyiv monastery damaged, 10 killed in Ukraine
European leaders have sharply criticised Russia's latest attacks on Ukraine, which sparked a fire at a UNESCO world heritage site in Kiev.
Better but ‘not perfect’ tax reform wins expert support
Senators are being told to drown out the cries of vested interests and pass tax changes some economists say will make the economy fairer for working people.
Reserve Bank meets with rates tipped to stay on hold
Borrowers can finally expect relief from quickfire interest rate rises with the Reserve Bank poised to maintain the status quo for the first time in 2026.
Family of shark attack victim ‘shocked and devastated’
The family of a mother and passionate teacher, who was attacked by a shark at a popular beach, have spoken publicly as she remains in a critical condition.
Geneva on high alert as 50,000 G7 protesters expected
Luxury shops and banks are boarded up in the Swiss city of Geneva in anticipation of anti-G7 protests as leaders attending the summit are due to fly in.
Liberal star to quit as Hanson’s PM push continues
One of the Liberal Party's rising talents has made a surprise decision to retire as a new poll shows Pauline Hanson is the frontrunner as preferred PM.
Relief likely as Reserve Bank tipped to hold cash rate
The Reserve Bank is widely tipped to leave interest rates on hold for the first time this year despite inflation still being above target levels.
Minister accuses states of exaggerating NDIS criticism
State and territory ministers have hit out at looming reforms to the National Disability Insurance Scheme, but the minister in charge says they're posturing.
Get back on the tools and fix housing, government urged
A Senate committee has been told Australia's long-running public housing crisis is actually worsening under current policy settings.
Labor considers landmark human rights law … again
Australia is the only advanced democracy without a human rights act or bill of rights - but Anthony Albanese's government isn't in a hurry to change that.