‘Flying blind’: why Labor ditched the inland rail route
The $45.6 billion price tag for inland rail was only a modest estimate, prompting the federal government to scrap part of the project amid planning delays.
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Labor happy with softer housing market since budget
Tax changes in the federal budget are already helping to level the playing field, according to the housing minister.
More independents hose down push to toe the party line
A number of independent MPs have closed the door on a push to establish a teal political party in response to voters turning their backs on the establishment.
Bystander shot near White House in serious condition
A bystander who was hit by gunfire during an exchange between a man and US Secret Service officers at a White House checkpoint remains in serious condition.
‘Absolute hell’: emotional return for flotilla group
A group of Australians who were detained by Israel after trying to deliver aid to Gaza have described harrowing experiences in custody as they arrived home.
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‘Likely’ Hanukkah terror did not prompt extra policing
A Jewish security group viewed terrorist attacks as likely in the lead-up to the Bondi massacre, but police did not carry out a threat assessment.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Concerns, doubts over Tasmania budget cuts
Rating agency S&P Global says Tasmania's budget repair carries "high execution risk," doubting the government will follow through on $1.47 billion in cuts.
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Queen was ‘very keen’ for Andrew to become trade envoy
The UK government has released documents on the hiring of former prince Andrew as a trade envoy, saying it found no evidence of proper vetting for the role.
Hanson lashes gas tax ‘vandalism’, reveals energy plan
Australia should look to Norway to shore up sovereign wealth through gas, One Nation says, as the coalition urges the resources industry to "fight like hell".
Inquiry chief calls out ‘villains’ causing harm to kids
Alcohol and drug abuse, domestic violence, and mental health issues are the "villains" in homes where children are removed into a broken system of state care.
Cabinet minister steps down over federal police probe
The Queensland government has plunged deeper into an integrity storm after an under-fire minister stood down over a federal electoral enrolment probe.
‘Out of touch’: businesses blast ex-PM’s budget backing
Labor luminary Paul Keating has been panned as "out of touch" with the modern realities of owning a business after backing controversial tax changes.
Israel set to release detained Australian activists
A group of Australian activists detained by Israel for taking part in a global flotilla to deliver aid to Palestinians in Gaza are set to be deported.
Budget measures could cut house prices by 10 per cent
Changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax concessions could cause the biggest housing downturn in 40 years, in a boost for first home buyers.
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Pakistan steps up bid to get US-Iran talks on track
Mediators are trying to speed up US-Iran peace talks as Tehran weighs a response from Washington and President Donald Trump says he's willing to resume attacks.
Island state to cut, cut, cut its way back to the black
Tasmania will spend more on servicing debt in 2026/27 than on police, fire and emergency services, showing the scale of the state's borrowing challenge.
Jobless jump, Iran war shoot down fears of rate rise
The big four banks are tipping the Reserve Bank to hold interest rates steady at its next meeting after the jobless rate surged and as the Iran war hits home.
Activists deported after taunting by Israeli minister
Israel is deporting hundreds of activists who attempted to breach a naval blockade of Gaza, including those jeered on video by the Israeli police minister.