Tax cuts to see families pocket an extra $60 a week
The latest tax cuts will see families with children pocket more than $60 a week on average, Treasury analysis shows.
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‘Climate denialist’: former PM goes nuclear on Dutton
Paul Keating has described Peter Dutton as a 'peddler of danger' and says building nuclear plants undermines the work already done to establish renewables.
Nuclear showdown set to atomise federal parliament
Heated debates over nuclear reactors, energy bills and the cost of living will ignite Parliament House as both houses return for the sitting week.
Dutton doubles down on nuclear, sledges PM
The prime minister is a "child in a man's body", Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says, as he ensures nuclear energy policy will be a centrepiece of the election.
Middle East and Europe ‘exemplars’ for nuclear plan
Europe and the Middle East could provide a model for Australia to deploy nuclear energy but its development would be expensive, an advocate admits.
Publisher warns of Meta ‘blackmail’ on news media code
Major news outlets accuse Facebook's parent company of daring the government to take action against it, and warn newspapers could close if it fails to act.
UK Labour warns no ‘magic wand’ as polls tip landslide
Three opinion polls predict UK Labour will romp into power in the British election but leader Keir Starmer warns voters to keep their expectations in check.
Nationals MP Louise Kingston quits after ‘bullying’
West Australian MP Louise Kingston has resigned from the state Nationals as she accused her party leader of "relentless bullying and harassment".
Nuclear conflict brews in coalition over renewables
Australians are being asked to choose between two options for the nation's energy future, but the coalition is already arguing internally over renewables.
PM calls for more gas supply amid operator warning
The energy market operator has warned of a gas shortfall this winter due to increased demand.
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Abandon sheep: report backs future ban on live exports
A parliamentary committee has thrown its weight behind laws to ban live sheep exports, with its chair saying the "time has come" to bring an end to the trade.
Leaders unite to extinguish disposed battery fires
Environment ministers across Australia have resolved to prioritise work to stop lithium-ion batteries ending up in landfills and sparking dangerous fires.
Newly elected Solomon Islands PM to visit Australia
Jeremiah Manele will make a week-long visit to Australia ahead of talks with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
Qld youth detention ‘most expensive, least effective’
Queensland's youth detention model will not achieve community safety if it continues to focus on punishment and containment, a state government report says.
Seoul calls Russian ambassador as Korean tensions rise
Korean tensions have risen as Seoul summoned Russia's ambassador over a security pact with Pyongyang and border incursions led to threats and warning shots.
Foreign businessman stripped of island lease
A far north Queensland island has been returned to the state government after a Hong Kong businessman was stripped of a tourism lease for breaching conditions.
‘Hoax’: report backing live sheep export ban savaged
Peak livestock and farming bodies have derided a report backing a ban on Australian live sheep exports, saying the inquiry that led to it was a sham.
Trump lawyers challenge prosecutor Smith’s appointment
Donald Trump's lawyers have urged a judge to dismiss a case against the former president, arguing Special Counsel Jack Smith was not properly appointed.
Dutton preferred PM but election win remains unlikely
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has edged out Anthony Albanese as preferred prime minister with voters marking down Labor on the economy and protecting borders.
Menopause leave bad for women at work: Liberal senator
The number of different types of leave available to workers is becoming "ridiculous", a Liberal senator has told a parliamentary inquiry.
Home-building surge in tight budget of ‘must-haves’
Record spending on social housing has headlined the Minns government's second budget as the NSW treasurer blames GST changes for rolling deficits.
‘Encouraging signs’: PM lauds improving ties with China
China's premier has wrapped a four-day Australian visit with talks on economic ties and mineral exports as Anthony Albanese hails signs of more stable ties.
Rates on hold yet inflation risks remain on RBA’s radar
The threat of inflation has not been neutralised and the Reserve Bank is still prepared to pull the trigger on another interest rate hike if needed.
‘Belong in school’: force fears as kid arrest ban looms
Police will no longer be able to arrest children under the age of 12, with Premier Jacinta Allan declaring 10 and 11-year-olds don't belong injail.
Bulk-billing hope with GP deal to end tax stand-off
Fears of shuttered GP clinics or more patients being slugged with gap payments have been allayed, but there's concern over the overall NSW health budget.
Putin vows security with N Korea beyond reach of West
Russia has gone out of its way to publicise its relationship with North Korea since the start of the war in Ukraine with Vladimir Putin due to visit on Tuesday.
Former PM could give evidence in Reynolds-Higgins case
Liberal senator Linda Reynolds says she'll fight to clear her name in a lawsuit against Brittany Higgins, with Scott Morrison set to potentially give evidence.
Trade sanctions remain on Australian exports
Australia remains confident trade sanctions, which failed to be resolved during a visit from a senior Chinese leader, will be lifted shortly.
Inflation-wary Reserve Bank spells long wait for cuts
Stalling progress on inflation has the central bank on high alert as political sparring continues over the impact of state and federal budgets on prices.
Dutton goes nuclear in bid to blow open election race
Labor has blasted Peter Dutton's dream of powering Australia with nuclear energy as "economic insanity" but the mining lobby has backed the coalition's plan.
Deals beyond ‘baseline’ pay rise could fuel budget pain
Several unions want worker pay packets to rise beyond the NSW government's offer, but critics warn going further could hurt the budget for years.