Labor gets tick on tax cut, Liberal fuel plan sputters
Labor's election tax cuts will provide a "meaningful" boost to the economy, while the coalition's fuel excise cuts have been labelled economically "silly".
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Former state Liberal leader admits supplying drugs
Former South Australian Liberal leader David Speirs has admitted supplying drugs to two people, pleading guilty to charges in court.
Election call coming with Labor to distract from Dutton
The prime minister will set the election date "pretty imminently" as parliament wraps up for the last time before voters cast their ballots.
Hegseth texted time of planned Houthi killing: magazine
US President Donald Trump has distanced himself from the Signal chat group scandal, saying it "doesn't bother me".
Trump ratchets up trade war with 25 per cent car tariff
Markets are reacting to President Donald Trump's announcement of new import taxes of 25 per cent on cars and car parts coming into the US.
UN warning as South Sudan opposition leader arrested
South Sudan's main opposition party says its leader, Vice President Riek Machar, has been arrested as the United Nations warns of a renewed civil war.
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Cheaper power bills pledge as Dutton spurs gas supply
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton's budget reply has outlined an alternative vision to drive down energy costs and ease pressure on household budgets.
Up in smoke: billions wiped off tobacco tax forecast
A booming tobacco black market has created a taxation deficit and forced a belated national crackdown on dodgy retailers and criminal gangs.
Shadow of doubt: cricket appeal for stadium roof review
Cricket's national body is unsure whether the sport can be played at a planned new stadium because of shadows caused by the design of its roof.
EU trade chief meets with Trump officials over tariffs
US President Donald Trump has said he may give "a lot of countries" breaks on tariffs, but has provided no further details on which ones are included.
Indigenous groups cautiously optimistic about budget
Indigenous peak organisations have welcomed spending on early childhood care, mental health and domestic violence but are disappointed in some budget omissions.
Games drawcard ‘overlooked’ in Brisbane venue plan
One of Brisbane 2032's biggest drawcards claims it has been overlooked and left with no legacy in a long-awaited venue plan.
First homebuyers, renters centrepiece of housing pledge
First homebuyers and renters struggling to find a home are being offered some hope in a budget that bakes in $33 billion in measures to improve affordability.
Battle lines drawn over tax cuts as election looms
Universal $5 a week tax cuts are being raced through parliament as debate around cost of living intensifies ahead of the federal election.
Zelenskiy calls on US to sanction Russia after strikes
Russia is clearly not pursuing a "real peace' and the US must apply more sanctions, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says after a fresh wave of attacks.
Turkey’s opposition leader visits jailed Istanbul mayor
Opposition CHP leader Ozgur Ozel has announced the party's final rally against the jailing of Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu.
Budget fundamentals smashed as storms cloud outlook
Australia's federal budget is forecast to eclipse $1 trillion in debt for the first time in 2025/26, as global challenges threaten the nation's coffers.
Taxpayers to get $10 a week cut in pre-election budget
All taxpayers will get two rounds of cuts but only starting from July 2026, as Treasurer Jim Chalmers makes the case for a second Labor term.
Food and fibre get millions to fend off Trump tariffs
The federal government has moved to defend Australia's agricultural exports, as the sector prepares to have one of its biggest production years on record.
Move to enshrine eco approval smells fishy, critics say
The federal government has been accused of selling out the environment and undermining democratic rights after pushing controversial laws through parliament.
White House mistakenly shares war plans with journalist
Top US national security officials texted war plans about planned military strikes in Yemen to a group chat that included the editor-in-chief for The Atlantic.
Rental reforms to help keep young staff in pricey homes
The difficulty of businesses finding young labour has been highlighted as tenant-empowering reforms are due to hit Australia's least-affordable housing market.
Ukraine and US to meet after Russia-US ceasefire talks
Talks have advanced on a limited Russia-Ukraine ceasefire, US officials say, as they prepare to continue discussions with Kyiv after meeting with Moscow.
Erdogan says mayor jailing demos ‘movement of violence’
Turkish Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya has accused protesters of "terrorising" the public as 1133 people were detained during five days of demonstrations.
Tariffs on cars, aluminium, pharmaceuticals soon: Trump
Tariffs on vehicles, aluminium and pharmaceuticals will be announced in the near future, US President Donald Trump says.
Budging Labor incumbents huge task even for Muslim Vote
Support of Muslim political groups won't be enough to get independents over the line against entrenched senior Labor figures without a Liberal preference deal.
‘Optimism’ in budget as Australia seen turning a corner
The cost of living will be centre stage in the government's budget as many continue to do it tough, but a cabinet minister says there is reason to have hope.
‘Up against the clock’: time ticking for Brisbane 2032
The flag has dropped on the race to the 2032 Games with a venue plan unveiled but organisers are "up against the clock" to finish construction, an expert says.
Nervous swimmers tread water ahead of Games pool reveal
An anxious wait for peak sporting bodies will finally end when the 2032 Olympic venue plan is revealed, more than four years after Brisbane was named host city.
South Korean court reinstates impeached PM as president
South Korea's Constitutional Court has overturned parliament's impeachment of Prime Minister Han Duck-soo and reinstated him as acting president.
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‘Nation-building’ deal as public schools fully funded
Every Australian student will receive a fully funded public education after the Commonwealth brokered a deal with a final holdout state.