38 m. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: Labor spruiks legal push to protect penalty rates; Coalition to offer tax breaks for small businesses

Follow our live coverage of the federal election as the campaign heads into its fourth week.

Economics

4 h. ago Hooray for better housing policy – but don’t forget about retirees

For all the debate about young buyers and tax incentives, we need to make sure older Australians are part of the conversation too.

Events

14 h. ago Rocks, glass bottles pelted at cars in random attack in Adelaide

Two Adelaide residents have been left shaken after a random attack by a group of teenagers during which rocks and glass bottles were allegedly pelted at their cars.

Events

28 h. ago Millionaire developer Gurner bunks down in new South Yarra tower

The residential developer is moving his firm’s headquarters into nearly three floors of Alfasi Property’s new $100 million office project.

Politics

43 h. ago Mia Davies on her own in supporting Labor’s mining tax sweetener: Cash

When asked whether any federal WA Liberal MPs supported the Labor policy Cash said: “No.”

Economics

45 h. ago ‘Looks and smells like a tax’: Dutton’s gas plan flagged as unconstitutional

Dutton’s Australian gas scheme could spark a High Court battle with fossil fuel giants, as legal experts warn the policy appears discriminatory.

Economics

48 h. ago Where Albanese and Dutton stand on the eight key issues in this election

New tax and housing policies are latecomers to the campaign agenda that will dominate debate. Medicare and a nuclear energy fight are also in the conversation.

Politics

65 h. ago ClearVue pockets $1.09M tax credit for solar glass development

ClearVue Technologies has pocketed a handsome $1.09M tax credit under the Australian Government’s Research & Development Tax Incentive, mainly for the company’s Generation 2 solar glass technology.

Economics

65 h. ago Dutton thinks he can sell tax deductable housing to young voters. Good luck with that

It’s difficult to understand why the Coalition thinks rolling out a policy that can be easily compared to negative gearing will win people over.

Economics

65 h. ago Dutton thinks he can sell tax deductible housing to young voters. Good luck with that

It’s difficult to understand why the Coalition thinks rolling out a policy that can be easily compared to negative gearing will win people over.

Economics

65 h. ago Sydney Fish Market executives reel in larger salaries as finances sink

The Sydney Fish Market sees so little value in relocating to its new billion-dollar Blackwattle Bay digs that it has written off millions in costs related to the development.

Politics

2 d. ago Sydney woman dies after running through glass door to flee alleged attacker

Claire Austin was allegedly trying to escape a domestic violence incident in her eastern suburbs unit when she was fatally injured.

Events

3 d. ago Where to find the cheapest streets in Perth’s most expensive suburbs

A house in the most sought after pockets of City Beach will set you back around $4 million but if you’re happy to move to a less salubrious street you can snaffle a unit for less than the median price of a house in Perth.

Politics

3 d. ago ‘Big money means great expectation’. Ivan Cleary knows a thing or two about developing young stars

Penrith coach Ivan Cleary was happy for his son Nathan to be paid “unders” early in his career, to alleviate pressure.

Politics

4 d. ago Brisbane suburbs where 5G struggles – and why your reception bars can’t be trusted

There are dozens of pockets across the city where people have frequent mobile service failure and calls dropping out – and the bars on their phones could be lying to them. Here’s why.

Politics

4 d. ago Albanese v Dutton: what are they offering on housing, taxes, health

New tax and housing policies are latecomers to the campaign agenda that will dominate debate. Medicare and a nuclear energy fight are also in the conversation.

Economics

5 d. ago Albanese and Dutton’s signature policies risk inflaming housing crisis

The two leaders drew swift criticism for promising tax breaks and deposit guarantees that could fuel demand for homes without doing enough for supply, prompting economists to warn of a surge in house prices.

Events

5 d. ago Albanese’s election pledge: Australians to get $1000 tax write

The prime minister said the “no questions asked” deduction would “take away the hassle of tracking your expenses, especially if you work from home”.

Economics

6 d. ago Dutton offers $1200 tax cut against Albanese’s 100,000 homes in defining election pitch

Both leaders will use their campaign launches to unveil $10 billion policies, which also include a Labor plan to allow most first home buyers to enter the market with a 5 per cent deposit.

Economics

7 d. ago Claims Meriton’s $100m Sydney mega development has $123m worth of defects

Meriton is facing its largest ever claim for defects in a case it blasted as “preposterous”.

Politics