18 h. ago Australia's first Indigenous press photographer on capturing the nation’s history

Australia's first Indigenous press photographer, Mervyn Bishop, has opened up about capturing images of the moments that have shaped the nation.

Culture

69 h. ago Sniper claimed he ‘did a community service’ by killing WA underworld heavyweight, court told

The WA Supreme Court has heard the man who David Pye allegedly paid to shoot former Rebels boss Nick Martin was glad he killed him.

Events

3 d. ago The Australian agrees to new Pentagon press rules, according to US reports

The newspaper has joined a small list of publications to agree to controversial new media rules, which led to major news outlets walking away from their press access.

Politics

3 d. ago Ben Stiller made a film about his parents. What he found was not always easy

Faced with his father’s accumulated treasures, the acclaimed writer and director did the only thing that made sense to him.

Politics

3 d. ago Community’s grief after woman, two boys killed in Queensland fire

The Gladstone community is struggling to come to terms with the deaths of a woman and two young boys in a house fire.

Events

4 d. ago ‘We are not backing down’: Reporters pack up, walk out as Pentagon ‘confiscates’ almost all press badges

Almost every news organisation across the political spectrum refused to agree to the conditions, including News Corp’s Fox News, and conservative channel Newsmax.

Politics

4 d. ago Vulnerable to be cut off from free medical checks as Melbourne clinics axe services

One of Australia’s largest community health organisations say funding shortfalls are forcing it to cut GP services and sell its Collingwood clinic.

Politics

4 d. ago Reporters pack up, walk out as Pentagon ‘confiscates’ almost all press badges

Almost every news organisation across the political spectrum refused to agree to the conditions, including News Corp’s Fox News, and conservative channel Newsmax.

Politics

4 d. ago ‘China v the world’: US calls on Australia in rare earths fight with Beijing

As he arrives in Washington, Treasurer Jim Chalmers will be asked to join a US-led fight against China’s latest attempts to control global supplies of critical minerals.

Politics

4 d. ago Victoria’s bottom line improves, but state still dipping into the credit card

There’s been a surprise improvement to Victoria’s bottom line, but Treasurer Jaclyn Symes is still dipping into a discretionary fund she has promised to review. 

Politics

4 d. ago Sydney gay club forced to change name after community backlash

A club to be named after Chappell Roan’s song Pink Pony Club has faced fierce criticism over its co-opting of the lesbian anthem.

Politics

5 d. ago Getting frequent calls from Keating – or Costello – is all part of being treasurer

Jim Chalmers has revealed how frequently Paul Keating has talked to him about planned changes to superannuation tax. It’s just part of being a treasurer.

Politics

6 d. ago Man charged over alleged arson attacks at community sports clubs

The 31-year-old has been charged over two fires that caused damage worth more than $4 million to two clubs in Melbourne’s south-east in the space of three weeks.

Events

6 d. ago Just a ‘tweak’? Chalmers tries to disguise super plan’s embarrassing turn with top spin

The retreat on unrealised gains is a smack in the nose for Treasury, which knows that wealth – rather than income – will be ground zero in the fight over future budgets.

Politics

6 d. ago Penfolds panic: China slump spells trouble for Treasury Wines

Treasury Wines has been savaged by investors, with the company’s stock now near a 10-year low, amid signs that its premium brand is losing its mojo in the Chinese market.

Politics

7 d. ago Australia news LIVE: Treasurer announces major changes to super taxes; Israel preparing for hostage release as Trump visits Middle East

Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond.

Politics

7 d. ago Chalmers backs down on super indexing, puts in higher tax rate for accounts with $10m

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has announced six changes to the government’s controversial superannuation tax legislation – including a new $10 million threshold.

Economics

9 d. ago ‘Very hard’ to reach net zero under Queensland’s new plan: expert

Despite extending the life of coal power plants, treasurer and energy minister David Janetzki said the government remained committed to reducing emissions by 75 per cent by 2035.

Politics

1 week ago Super tax plan in question with Treasury in conversation with PM

Senior Treasury official Diane Brown told a Senate estimates hearing on Thursday that Anthony Albanese’s office had talked to the department about the yet-to-be legislated changes.

Economics

1 week ago Super tax changes in question with Treasury in conversation with PM

Senior Treasury official Diane Brown told a Senate estimates hearing on Thursday that Anthony Albanese’s office had talked to the department about the yet-to-be legislated changes.

Economics