Unions lobby to unlock fuel cap for workers who drive
Australia's peak union body is calling for fuel allowances for workers to be increased to help them meet rising costs at the bowser.
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‘Dangerous garbage’: coalition migration plan panned
The coalition's hardline plan to end non-discriminatory migration based on acceptance of ''fair go" Australian values has drawn widespread criticism.
Eye-watering drone spend dismissed as ‘window-dressing’
Australia will spend up to $15 billion to beef up its drone capabilities over the next decade, but a defence expert has warned it won't go far enough.
Counting continues in Peru election, runoff likely
Around half of Peru's official election result remains outstanding as thousands of voters return to the polls for a second day after earlier delays.
Trump deletes ‘Jesus’ post as feud with pope escalates
A now-deleted post on Donald Trump's Truth Social depicting him as Jesus-like came amid his escalating feud with Pope Leo, who has criticised the war in Iran.
Building code of practice urged to tame union “beast”
A former construction boss has told an inquiry that contractors are fearful of biting the hand that fed them in kowtowing to a rogue union's demands.
Iran war could end soon, Trump says, as US blocks ports
President Donald Trump is talking up the chances of the Iran war ending amid revived peace talks, while US forces continue their blockade of Iranian ports.
IMF cuts outlook, warns of potential global recession
An extreme scenario in which the Iran conflict lingers could push the global economy to the brink of recession, the International Monetary Fund says.
Brunei pledges to strengthen fuel supply to Australia
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has wrapped up his visit to Brunei by sealing a deal with the country's sultan for fuel to flow to Australia.
Trump-style social media vetting a ‘phenomenal waste’
Coalition plans to screen visa applicants' social media have been criticised as unrealistic due to the huge numbers of people applying for entry each month.
Australia inks fresh fuel supply deal with Singapore
Australia's largest supplier of refined fuel will continue to provide petrol and diesel amid global uncertainty as part of a new agreement.
Taiwan opposition leader meets Xi in visit to China
China won't tolerate independence for Taiwan, President Xi Jinping has told the island's opposition leader Cheng Li-wun during her visit on a "peace mission".
Peter Dutton lands LNP-appointed investment gig
Former opposition leader Peter Dutton has been appointed to a new role to bolster mining and defence investment in his home state.
Xi reaffirms ‘one China’ to Taiwan opposition leader
China won't tolerate independence for Taiwan, President Xi Jinping has told the island's opposition leader Cheng Li-wun during her visit on a "peace mission".
There’s a problem with making public transport free
Cutting public transport fares is great for people who already catch it but doesn't do much to help those for whom it is too inaccessible or infrequent.
Vance walking away from US-Iran talks without deal
Lengthy talks between the US and Iran have ended with neither side shifting on their terms for ending the war that's disrupted global fuel supplies.
More cost relief on table as Aussies asked to save fuel
The impacts of the energy crisis will likely continue even if a Middle East ceasefire holds, the government warns as it prepares to roll out an ad campaign.
RBA to sift through jobs data as world watches Hormuz
The labour market will be top of the economic agenda in the coming week, while speaking engagements from central bank officials will be closely studied.
Richest state could fuel up for ‘tough’ times
A cashed-up state government could build its own emergency fuel reserve while still expecting to receive its cut of the national stockpile.
Hungary PM Orban out after 16yrs in election earthquake
Hungary's nationalist leader Viktor Orban, a close ally of both Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, has lost power after 16 years in office.
Peru election marred by delays as Fujimori leads count
Keiko Fujimori, daughter of former president Alberto Fujimori, narrowly leads Peru's national election - a vote hit by delays as it heads to a run-off.
Spoils of Iran war to deliver Chalmers a budget boost
The federal budget will be billions of dollars better off, even with added spending, because of higher commodity prices and inflation, a top economist says.
Australia won’t join Trump’s Strait of Hormuz blockade
Australia has not been asked to help stop ships travelling through the critical Middle East waterway and doesn't expect to be, the prime minister says.
Albanese seeks out fuel supply deal in Singapore visit
The prime minister is hoping an agreement with Australia's largest provider of oil can be reached as the Middle East conflict causes global volatility.
Experts pour water on ‘speculative’ oil field proposal
An energy expert is pointing to logistical and political hurdles to oil drilling in Australia as climate campaigners pour cold water on a proposal.
Melania Trump raises Epstein, denies any connection
US first lady Melania Trump has delivered a statement denying ties to Jeffrey Epstein and calling for a congressional hearing for survivors of his abuse.
ADF boss weighs in on Middle East military capabilities
The head of Australia's military has pushed back on suggestions the country would not have the capability to send a navy ship to the Middle East.
Australia and Israel at odds over Lebanon ceasefire
Lebanon must be included in a temporary truce in the Middle East, Australia says, warning motorists will pay the price at the bowser if the conflict drags on.
Government under fire for ‘cherry-picking’ crime stats
Statistics show "adult crime, adult time" laws are turning the tide on youth offending, a state government says, as it's accused of cherry-picking data.
‘Whole civilisation will die’ if Iran doesn’t make deal
US President Donald Trump warns that a "whole civilisation will die tonight" if Iran doesn't capitulate to his deadline, while Tehran shows no sign of budging.
Kanye refused entry to UK, music festival cancelled
London's Wireless Festival has been cancelled after US rapper Kanye West was blocked from entering the United Kingdom.