4 h. ago Australia news LIVE: Tax overhaul calls ahead of economic reform roundtable; US responds to Australia recognising Palestinian state

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Economics

5 h. ago Donald Trump prepares for talks with Vladimir Putin over Ukraine war

US President Donald Trump warns Russian leader Vladimir Putin ahead of their high stakes summit in Alaska.

Politics

15 h. ago AFL teams and expert tips for round 23: Dons to unveil 15th debutant; Lion Doedee out injured

All the ins and outs for AFL round 23. Essendon, who confront St Kilda on Friday night, have named a 15th debutant for season 2025.

Sport

15 h. ago Bureaucrats forced to fly economy as tribunal contradicts government

The Remuneration Tribunal published a statement on Thursday removing access to business-class travel for certain office holders. 

Politics

15 h. ago Don’t jump the gun. Paddington’s Victoria Barracks must not be converted for housing

In-filling the Barracks with affordable housing will not solve Sydney’s housing crisis, but it will destroy a part of our heritage.

Politics

16 h. ago AFL teams and expert tips for round 23: Essendon to unveil 15th debutant

All the ins and outs for AFL round 23. Essendon, who confront St Kilda on Friday night, have named a 15th debutant for season 2025.

Sport

16 h. ago More Hamas officials welcome Albanese’s recognition move, as PM warns against propaganda

Opposition Leader Sussan Ley said the Albanese government had “got it wrong” when it announced a plan to recognise a Palestinian state on Monday.

Events

20 h. ago Imagine your house under water. This VR film takes us inside the flood

The World Came Flooding In brings three personal stories of climate calamity to life.

Events

20 h. ago While Trump blusters over Ukraine, Putin’s laughing all the way to Alaska

If the Alaska summit does not produce an agreement, Putin loses nothing. Trump, on the other hand, would lose face if he walked out empty-handed. He may be motivated to accept something, anything.

Politics

30 h. ago Warning from Washington: Speak out about Chinese threat or risk AUKUS subs

Policymakers in Washington are getting nervous that the Albanese government is “less vocal about what the problem is” compared with predecessors, experts say.

Events

30 h. ago We’ve worked hard, got an education, found jobs. But it’s not enough

The social contract, the idea that a job is enough to feed and house a family, has been lost.

Society

30 h. ago The ‘world’s best regional airport’ houses a key part of aviation history

It’s easy to see why this place has been named the world’s best regional airport 11 years running. It’s a delight.

Politics

30 h. ago Victoria is the nation’s debt dunce but the competition is hotting up

Any serious conversation about tax reform should consider how our broken state arrangements are feeding a debt binge.

Politics

35 h. ago ‘Ridiculous regulation’: Labor makes housing central to economic summit

As new data reveals homeownership becoming a more distant dream, slashing housing red tape is firming as an area in which new policies will follow Labor’s economic roundtable.

Politics

35 h. ago Low supply, elevated demand keeps Perth house prices at record high

Cotality’s latest data has revealed Perth was only second to Darwin for dwelling value growth through July.

Politics

39 h. ago Hamas welcomes Albanese government's decision to recognise Palestinian state

Terrorist group Hamas has welcomed the federal government's decision to recognise a Palestinian state, claiming it vindicates the October 7 attacks.

Politics

42 h. ago Australia news LIVE: Wilson accuses government, union of colluding over push for four

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Politics

42 h. ago CBA market value takes near $15 billion hit despite record profits

The high price of CBA shares has caused ongoing debate in the market, and investors headed for the exits after the release of its results on Wednesday.

Economics

42 h. ago CBA market value takes $15 billion hit despite record profits

The high price of CBA shares has caused ongoing debate in the market, and investors headed for the exits after the release of its results on Wednesday.

Economics

47 h. ago Voices from Gaza: Hear messages to Albanese saying ‘we have no time’

Three Gazans speak about the Australian government’s plan to recognise Palestinian statehood and how little it means for those on the ground.

Politics