‘Tiny’ tax returns on gas has leading economist fuming
Australians have finite stocks of gas and other natural resources and deserve a fair return on them, an inquiry has been told as calls grow for tax reform.
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Embattled NZ PM Luxon wins shock confidence vote
Labour is challenging National to reveal the vote count in a surprise partyroom confidence vote in Chris Luxon, the New Zealand prime minister.
Make or break: firm forced to ‘pander to union boss’
A demolition firm boss says he had been forced to pander to a powerful union boss - but later withdrew a tender rather than caving to the CFMEU's demands.
Battle lines harden as gas giants take on tax proposal
Gas producers have mounted a full-throated defence of their tax contributions in an inquiry exploring opportunities for higher export levies.
‘Cuts, cuts, cuts’: NDIS costs slashed in crack down
Tens of thousands of disabled Australians could lose access to support as the government tries to pare back the soaring cost of the NDIS.
Iran seizes ships in strait after Trump halts attacks
Iran is intensifying its assault on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, seizing two vessels and complicating faltering efforts to resume Washington-Tehran talks.
Cracks show in One Nation vote as Hanson taunts rivals
The number of voters backing Pauline Hanson's political movement appears to have plateaued, but the firebrand senator says her rivals are copying her policies.
Fired UK official describes pressure to clear Mandelson
A sacked UK official says he felt political pressure to approve Peter Mandelson's appointment as ambassador to the US despite security concerns.
Leaders to reconvene for fuel talks after refinery fire
State and territory leaders will meet again with the prime minister to discuss the fuel crisis, as new orders for companies using truckies come into effect.
‘Safe haven’: Iranian players rebuild after asylum bid
Two Iranian players have expressed their gratitude for being offered a safe haven in Australia after seeking asylum following the Asian Cup tournament.
One Nation retains seat after missing votes counted
A new count triggered by the discovery of missing votes has confirmed a One Nation victory in a South Australian electorate and extended the winning margin.
By-election sparked by MP’s death ignites fuel debate
A by-election date has been confirmed after an MP's sudden death, triggering debate about a state government's handling of the fuel crisis.
Myanmar cuts ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s sentence
Former Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi has had her sentence reduced as part of a broad amnesty by the country's new president who ousted her.
Iranian gunboats fire on tanker in Strait of Hormuz
The US and Iran are locked in a stand-off over the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran reversing a move to reopen the waterway, firing on a ship attempting to pass.
Reopening of strait “very fragile”, PM says
Dozens of oil tankers are on their way to Australia through the Strait of Hormuz as an international mission gets under way to ensure the waterway remains open.
Fuel pump prices to ease amid shipping breakthrough
Australians can expect petrol prices to fall further in coming weeks as oil prices ease, although volatility is expected to continue for months.
Drivers’ fuel spend finally drops as oil channel shuts
Australian motorists are caught between the US and Iran as the Islamic republic backflips on a promise to reopen a critical shipping route.
Break in economic data keeps Middle East in focus
Traders will be hoping US President Donald Trump strikes a permanent deal with Iran to keep the Strait of Hormuz open as the clock ticks on a fragile ceasefire.
Chinese state firm among top AFL stadium build bidders
The final two contenders to build a landmark $1 billion stadium have been revealed, including one involving a subsidiary of a Chinese government-owned firm.
World weighs fate of Mideast ceasefire, US seizes ship
The fate of the Mideast ceasefire is in doubt as Tehran says it won't participate in a second round of negotiations after the US seized an Iranian cargo ship.
NDIS in treasurer’s sights as budget outlook darkens
The treasurer is playing down talk of an improvement to the federal budget bottom line after economists tipped an Iran war-driven revenue boon.
Truckies win fuel boost to fight dire price threat
Transport workers could soon be getting more money to cover the costs of rising fuel prices from the Iran war after a decision from the workplace watchdog.
‘Tragic case’: damning report on boys found in squalor
Almost six years after two disabled brothers were found in squalor, a damning report reveals how concerns about their health and wellbeing were ignored.
Revised donation laws vow after High Court ruling
The High Court has quashed state political donation restrictions in a ruling with wide-reaching implications, though a state government will push for change.
Peru faces presidential runoff as vote count drags on
Peruvians will vote in a presidential runoff in two months after none of the candidates secured an outright election victory over the weekend.
Record defence spend to counter ‘more dangerous world’
Australia will soon spend more than it ever has on defence outside of wartime, but the opposition has dismissed it as "creative accounting".
Job market yet to feel impact of Iran war, rate hikes
Australia's relatively low jobless rate has reinforced the Reserve Bank's view the labour market is still tight, adding to the case for more rate hikes.
Trump posts image of him and Jesus, Pope feud continues
Days after posting a picture of himself looking like Jesus, US President Donald Trump has posted a second picture of him being embraced by him.
Hopes for Iran war deal grow but nuclear issues hanging
The US and Iran feel good about resuming talks to end the Middle East war, but differences remain over Iran's nuclear program.
Pressure over fuel, fertiliser as refinery burns
Fertiliser, fuel and a refinery fire at home are causing concern amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Ballots discovery sparks queries on election integrity
A One Nation candidate in a recent state poll says the discovery of dozens of uncounted ballots raises doubts about how the poll was conducted.