12 h. ago Damian Collins on the career he almost had (and the financial advice that changed his life)

The prominent Perth real estate investor talks career changes, building a business, finding work-life balance and the best piece of financial advice he’s ever received.

Politics

12 h. ago Renewable energy investors demand answers on Coalition nuclear plan

Major renewable energy companies are pressing Peter Dutton to reveal how much extra wind and solar he would permit under his plan to adopt nuclear reactors.

Events

28 h. ago Is it time for Australia to acquire its own nuclear weapons?

Acquiring nuclear weapons would take Australia down a costly, contentious and perilous path. But with Trump in the White House, we must not be naive to the dangers we face.

Events

28 h. ago Interactive: See how many properties your MP owns – and their other financial interests

An analysis of the register of members’ interests found more than half of federal MPs are property investors, making them potential beneficiaries of negative gearing and capital gains tax breaks.

Politics

36 h. ago The reason Australians are considered ‘the world’s worst travellers’

I asked a taxi driver in Cairo who were the worst travellers. He didn’t hesitate with his answer.

Politics

60 h. ago In a medical crisis, who will speak for you? Here’s how people plan ahead

It can happen in instant. When you can’t make decisions about your own medical treatment, who steps into your shoes? And how do doctors know what you want (and don’t want)?

Events

2 d. ago Police who shot rough sleeper in Footscray did not have Tasers, union says

Police Association secretary Wayne Gatt said the officers had access to capsicum spray but were yet to be fitted with the conducted energy device.

Events

2 d. ago Mediscare 2.0: Labor spreads false claims about cuts to urgent care clinics

Labor has claimed the Coalition will shutter all existing Medicare urgent care clinics, despite an explicit vow from the Coalition that it will not do so.

Politics

3 d. ago Federal election 2025 as it happened: Labor spruiks legal push to protect penalty rates; Coalition offers tax breaks for small businesses

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

Economics

3 d. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: Labor spruiks legal push to protect penalty rates; Coalition offers tax breaks for small businesses

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

Economics

3 d. ago The worst paid teachers in Australia are spoiling for a fight to get a better deal

The teachers’ union has raised the spectre of strike action for the first time in a decade in pursuit of a pay demand of up to 14 per cent for 52,000 Victorian government school educators.

Society

3 d. ago Great Barrier Reef bleaching turns up heat in key Coalition seat

The second coral bleaching event in as many years is a major threat to the reef, and a wildcard for the major parties battling to win the Leichardt electorate.

Politics

3 d. 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

3 d. ago The ‘Japanese blood’ plan that could drastically change rugby’s player market

For years, cashed-up clubs in Japan have raided Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands for stars. But the numbers of players being poached may soon dry up.

Sport

3 d. ago The plan to protect NSW’s most famous coastal enclave from whining neighbours

Pubs in the tourist mecca of Byron Bay have hosted Nirvana and The White Stripes. The local council wants to shield them from unreasonable noise complaints.

Politics

3 d. ago Unions demand new wage theft tribunal as Labor vows to stop penalty rate changes

In a striking clash with Labor’s agenda, the Coalition will promise to slash taxes for small businesses.

Politics

4 d. ago ‘Sneaky, shifty’: Coalition claims it is kept in the dark on Russia and Indonesia

The government insists it has no obligation to provide special briefings during the election period despite demands from the Opposition.

Politics

4 d. ago ‘Sneaky, shifty’: Coalition claims Labor is keeping it in the dark on Russia and Indonesia

The government insists it has no obligation to provide special briefings during the election period despite demands from the opposition.

Politics

4 d. ago The great fashion debate: Albanese and Dutton’s style campaign

Big tie energy and BBQ accessories are the battleground for our political leaders’ fashion credentials.

Politics

4 d. ago A private dinner with Jacinta Price can cost $10,000. This is why

The first-term senator has delighted the Coalition’s base, but her recent star turn in the campaign has worried some of her colleagues.

Economics