Chinese whispers: spy outs himself, gives little away
A defiant former Chinese spy has issued a rallying cry to protesters against the communist party's suppression of dissidents, saying their courage will prevail.
politics
India’s Modi heading to majority but no landslide win
Nearly one billion people were eligible to vote in India's seven-week national elections with a strong win predicted for Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Funding boost for nation’s busiest ambulance service
Queensland will hire an extra 268 ambulance staff with an additional $129.5 million to be allocated in the upcoming state budget.
University boss calls international student cap ‘chaos’
The head of Universities Australia has labelled the government's international student cap proposal "policy chaos" with significant ramifications.
Security tightened in China for Tiananmen anniversary
Authorities in China have restricted access to Beijing's Tiananmen Square on the 35th anniversary of the crackdown on protesters.
Calls to shut down AI porn apps as sharing criminalised
People who create or share deepfake pornography will face jail under new laws, but some think the government could do more to stop the dehumanising activity.
Immigration minister walks back drones monitoring claim
A federal minister says he was relying on information from his department when he claimed drones were used to monitor released detainees.
National accounts likely to reveal a subdued economy
The Australian economy will probably post a weak economic growth result for the first three months of 2024 to reflect ongoing interest-rate pain.
Peace summit is best way to end Ukraine war: Zelenskiy
Ukraine's president says 106 countries and organisations have signed on for a peace summit in Switzerland, as he addressed an Asian security summit.
Community safety to be elevated in visa cancellations
The safety of the community will take precedence over how long a criminal has spent in Australia when it comes to deciding on visa cancellations.
Australia raises military run ins with Chinese minister
Defence Minister Richard Marles has described a meeting with his Chinese counterpart as "frank" after he raised unprofessional and unsafe conduct from Beijing.
Pro-Palestine protesters shut down major intersection
Activists brought Melbourne to a halt by recreating the wreckage of a bomb site while hundreds more in Sydney called on the government to sanction Israel.
‘Forgotten kids’ in detention falling between cracks
The plight of children in custody in Australia has again been highlighted with judges describing one child's lengthy isolation as a disgrace and embarrassment.
Indian election exit polls suggest Modi alliance win
India's mammoth parliamentary elections have come to a close after more than six weeks of voting across the country.
Indians vote in final phase of poll amid searing heat
Indians are voting in the final phase of elections amid stifling heat following the deaths of almost two dozen poll officials from suspected heatstroke.
South Africa poll to end three decades of ANC dominance
A dramatically weakened mandate in South Africa's election is set to force the ANC - the legacy party of Nelson Mandela - to share power with a rival.
South African president urges unity as ANC vote dips
The African National Congress say it will not bend to pressure from other parties in South Africa to replace President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Australians love diversity but say migration ‘too high’
Though most people believe multiculturalism makes Australia a better place, almost half say the number of migrants - who bring cultural diversity - is too high.
Blaming lowest-paid workers for inflation ‘disgusting’
Australia's lowest-paid workers, who will soon receive a 3.75 per cent pay bump, should not be blamed for continued inflation challenges, a minister says.
Trump says jail time may be ‘tough for public to take’
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump says he would accept home confinement or jail time if that is the sentence he receives in July.
economy (general)
government
house building
housing and urban planning
politics
state budget and tax
Brisvegas is second most expensive after Emerald City
Brisbane is now the second most expensive city to buy a house, leapfrogging the nation's capital Canberra to sit behind Sydney for the first time since 1997.
Treasury boss backs the young to navigate housing mess
The ever-increasing cost of housing is one of the big challenges facing young people but their future is not bleak, the Treasury secretary says.
Josh Frydenberg rejects comeback calls
Josh Frydenberg will not contest his former seat at the next election after a push for him to re-enter politics, backing in the pre-selected female candidate.
Focus on ‘human catastrophe’ of Gaza war, not politics
The federal government needed to focus more on addressing the "human catastrophe" in Gaza rather than fighting over politics, an independent senator says.
Domestic violence surge sparks major funding boost
Family and domestic violence is rising in Queensland where the state government is directing millions of extra dollars towards frontline response and support.
Trump proclaims innocence after hush-money verdict
Former US president Donald Trump has proclaimed his innocence after a New York jury found him guilty on all 34 counts in his hush-money trial.
banking
construction and property
consumers
economy, business and finance
electrical appliance
electricity production and distribution
energy
environmental issue
finance (general)
politics
Green bank unlocks cheap loans for home energy upgrades
Some $60 million in cheap loans is up for grabs as part of a $1 billion federal fund to encourage homeowners to install solar panels and batteries.
Jury to resume deliberating in Trump hush-money trial
Deliberations in Donald Trump's historic hush-money trial enter a second day as jurors decide a verdict that could upend his bid to recapture the White House.
PM welcomes China dropping ban on beef exports
China has lifted suspensions from several Australian beef exporters and remaining sanctions could be gone in time for a high-level visit in Canberra.
Attacks on US Consulate and MP’s offices condemned
Attacks by activists on the US Consulate in Melbourne and the offices of Labor politicians have been condemned by political leaders and the targeted MPs.
Hundreds of visas reinstated on ‘Australian connection’
More than 180 visa cancellations were overturned by a tribunal after the government ordered foreign nationals' connections with Australia be made a priority.