25 h. ago Sussan Ley turns focus back to tax, industrial relations amid Coalition ructions

The opposition leader has vowed to return to core Liberal policies after the Coalition went to the last election opposing Labor tax cuts.

Economics

30 h. ago Albanese’s meeting with Trump won’t define Australia’s place in the world. Nor should it

The fixation with the US alliance detracts from how Australia’s influence has grown over the course of the 21st century. The Oval Office meeting will not change that.

Politics

35 h. ago Labor will force developers to protect wildlife – but it needs the Coalition’s help

Environment Minister Murray Watt is promising strict new requirements on project developers to prevent harm to nature.

Politics

39 h. ago ‘Cookie Monster union’: How a backroom deal for Victoria’s upper house got pushed out to 2026

Labor’s factional bosses have gone from faceless to red-faced after a collapse in backroom negotiations left the party unable to decide on its upper house candidates for next year’s Victorian election.

Society

46 h. ago Election win: Bruce Reynolds remains City of Perth lord mayor

Voting closed in WA’s local government regions yesterday afternoon, with counting by the state’s electoral commission due to pick up again on Sunday morning.

Politics

48 h. ago Two more hostage bodies released as US warns Hamas planning attack on Palestinians

It comes as Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu increases pressure on the militant group to speed up the retrieval of remains under their ceasefire.

Events

54 h. ago I’m 24 and just inherited $300,000. Should I clear my HECS, or invest it?

Usually, the smartest thing to do with a windfall is invest it into super. But given your age, I would suggest a different avenue.

Politics

54 h. ago Joanna Lumley: My son was born from an affair. His father and I have remained close

The Absolutely Fabulous star also shares her views on King Charles, Barry Humphries, and her secret to everlasting love.

Politics

54 h. ago From a 150km/h speed demon, to a lethal leggie: These bowlers are Australia’s next big things

Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc and Nathan Lyon remain Australia’s best bowlers, but they are nearing the end of their fabled careers. Here are six bowlers to keep an eye on.

Politics

64 h. ago This Channing Tatum movie is crazy. The story it’s based on is even crazier

A super courteous robber who hid in a toy store for months after escaping from prison? Roofman seems stranger than fiction – but it’s not.

Politics

3 d. ago The $60 million tax probe, the Qld sports facilities, and the OnlyFans creator

The infatuation began with $5000 to an OnlyFans creator, before it skyrocketed to $157,000. The payments are just some uncovered as part of a covert probe by the ATO into the family behind Queensland sporting enterprises.

Economics

3 d. ago How a low super balance can still mean a happy, fulfilling retirement

Real retirement planning isn’t about hitting a magic figure, it’s about understanding how your super turns into regular, reliable income.

Politics

3 d. ago Call to sack chair shows the drama is not over for Rebel Sport owner

Super Retail Group’s humiliating settlement of a legal battle with its former top lawyers, after sacking its CEO, will not prevent a backlash from investors.

Politics

3 d. ago Qld avoids credit rating downgrade. But state’s books ‘remain grim’

A leading credit rating agency warned Queensland’s debt would continue to spiral based on its “very weak” budgetary position.

Politics

3 d. ago Liberal Party has become irrelevant to our national conversation

Its differences with Labor on defence are minor and there’s little real difference on the economy or housing.

Politics

3 d. ago ‘We’re still close friends’: Why Petracca’s bond with Oliver remains strong

The Gold Coast Suns unveiled boom recruit Christian Petracca on Friday, and the former Demon is already warming to his new life in the sunshine state.

Politics

3 d. ago Sydney hit with intense rain as storm fronts move quickly across the state

A warning for large hailstones and damaging winds remains in place for the greater Sydney area on Friday evening as storm fronts lash the state.

Events

3 d. ago Lockyer’s London Broncos to miss out on Super League promotion

Brisbane Broncos legend Darren Lockyer was part of a consortium which purchased a majority stake in the London club, and had hoped to win a spot in next year’s expanded competition.

Events

4 d. ago ‘For every $100 of gas exported, Australia gets 43 cents’: Unions open new tax battle

The federal government this week overhauled its superannuation tax reforms. Now the union movement says it should radically overhaul taxes on gas exports.

Economics

4 d. ago First funerals held for Israeli hostages after remains returned

Anger has continued to increase over the 19 other hostage bodies that remain in Gaza as Hamas insists they have handed over all the remains they can reach.

Politics