Next week’s federal budget will once again collect more in tax than expected, raking in an extra $25 billion over the five-year budget forecasting period. […]
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Australia learns draw for Women’s T20 World Cup in Bangladesh
Australia’s all-conquering women’s cricket side will need to play six matches in 17 days if they are to retain their T20 World Cup crown. The […]
PM says working-from-home can be ‘win-win’ but not everyone is on board
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has backed an examination of the productivity benefits of working from home following revelations the government is looking into the obstacles […]
Anthony Albanese says Coles, Woolworths have ‘excessive market power’
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says some supermarkets have “excessive market power” with a duopoly in large parts of Australia. “Quite clearly they [Coles and Woolworths] […]
Psychiatrist shortage in regional Australia leads to work burnout, long waits for mental health patients
Dire shortages of psychiatrists in regional Australia are leaving those patients struggling to access treatment with chronic conditions and contributing to the health professionals’ burnout […]
One Nation’s future after Pauline Hanson appears grim, but the Queensland election won’t be its final test
Pauline Lee Hanson, the fiery redhead senator with a tenacity and temperament to match, turns 70 this year. Hanson will be 74 when her current […]
Sydney bakes in 43C temperatures and heatwave conditions; southerly change expected from 6pm
In Sydney, the only places to be right now are in the shade or in the water. Bondi beach in the city’s eastern suburbs is […]
Australia PM: Chinese navy incident that injured diver was ‘dangerous’
SYDNEY, Nov 20 (Reuters) – Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said a Chinese warship acted in a dangerous manner during an incident with an Australian […]
Severe weather and thunderstorms about to hit southeastern Australia
A cold front is about to cause damaging winds, showers and thunderstorms in parts of Victoria, NSW and the ACT. The satellite images below show […]
Anthony Albanese casts yes vote in ‘once in a generation’ voice to parliament referendum
Anthony Albanese has cast his vote for an Indigenous voice to parliament and said Australians have “nothing to fear from voting yes, but everything to gain”. After […]