State’s bold move to boost housing
One state has come up with a plan to bypass council approval and cut red tape in order to deliver major housing projects.
Politics
‘Just for spite’: Bizarre twist in playground saga
Drama has erupted in a local council after children and elderly people injured themselves on a newly opened playground.
Horror sex issue exposes Aussies
One group of workers faces widespread sexual harassment across multiple industries in Australia, a horror survey suggests.
Renegade union rally hits big city
CFMEU workers have rallied in Sydney against administration, even as the embattled union warned its members not to attend the march.
Picture highlights major summer fear
A picture of a supermarket shelf in Sydney has sparked concern for what is to come in the coming months as the mercury rises.
Senator’s big call after Trump win
Despite concerns tariffs mean higher prices at the checkout, an Australian senator wants our government to follow Trump’s economic lead.
Big call on corrupt former minister
A former minister jailed for corruptly awarding a mining licence has learned his fate after a desperate appeal for release.
Battle over iconic golf course heats up
Golf lovers are fighting to protect an 18-hole landmark in a major city park and have proposed a bold new plan to win over the public and the government.
Rudd erases scathing Trump tweets
Former prime minister and current US ambassador Kevin Rudd has scrambled to scrub disparaging remarks he made about Donald Trump.
‘Absurd’: Lambie goes nuclear in wild tirade
Jacqui Lambie has lashed out at perceived inaction on a crisis affecting Australia’s military personnel, saying it “blows me away”.
Land claim rocks harbourside suburb
A council has confirmed it will challenge a controversial Aboriginal land claim made over a prime space of parkland in a wealthy Aussie suburb near Taronga Zoo.
US commentator’s legal move against Aus
Controversial American right wing influencer Candace Owens has made a shock move against the Australian government after her visa was rejected.
‘Listen’: Plea about issue that ‘touches everybody’
Experts and politicians have gathered to have a “challenging conversation” about an issue affecting households across the country.
State’s $10m vow on ‘confronting’ issue
One state will spend nearly $10 million to address a “confronting issue” ahead of its highly anticipated summit.
Huge move in uni anti-Semitism row
Ugly episodes of anti-Semitism have besmirched Australian universities since October 7, and now the government will investigate just how bad things have become.
‘Entrenched’: Major problem for women
The crushing problem of ‘medical misogyny’ hitting Aussie women has been called out, with the federal Health Minister acknowledging some ‘appalling’ realities.
Far right US pundit cops huge visa blow
A far right American pundit who suggested Israel might have been behind the assassination of JFK has just had her visa to Australia cancelled.
Woman charged in alleged Thorpe assault
A 27-year-old woman has been charged for allegedly assaulting Senator Lidia Thorpe at the Melbourne Cricket Ground earlier in the year.
Massive changes coming for renters
Massive changes for renters are set to be introduced, which NSW Premier Chris Minns says will “bring the rental market into the 21st century”.
Millions stung by illegal government fees
Aussies have lost an estimated $144m to illegal merchant levies, one state government has admitted.
Premier under fire for act before $5bn sale
The New South Wales Premier met with his friend of 20 years – a racing executive – for a ‘meet and greet’ shortly before a massive $5bn racetrack sell-off was announced.
Chalmers’ bold leadership confession
The Treasurer has revealed his true feelings about politics and how a serious health scare in 2020 kickstarted a step away from the booze.
Liberals concede defeat in ACT election
The Liberal Party has experienced a surge of support in the ACT election, but it wasn’t enough to topple more than two decades of Labor’s dominance.
King’s joke about ‘bad’ Aussie weather
King Charles III and Queen Camilla met with a young Aussie royal fan, with the trio exchanging some friendly banter moments after the historic visit kicked off.
Libs fight in triple by-election
Voters across three blue-ribbon seats will head to the polls on Saturday, with a Teal candidate looking to win after just missing out 19 months ago.
Politician’s shock rude gesture at reporter
A tense press conference has sparked the ACT Opposition Leader to make a rude gesture at a reporter, in front of a camera days from an election.
How to solve Australia’s housing crisis
A leading business group says one thing needs to happen to solve Australia’s housing hell and you only have to look at one of our nearest neighbours for inspiration.
War of words erupts over Minns’ royal BBQ
Questions have been raised after a video attempting to showcase regional NSW appeared to contain stock footage from Canada and Queensland.
Warning over teen social media link
Fresh research revealed in parliament suggests a link between time spent on social media use and mental health in Aussie teens.
Australia’s new border boss revealed
An Afghanistan veteran and defence intelligence chief has been appointed as the new boss of the Border Force.
Teal under fire over lawyer claim
An independent Pittwater candidate is under fire over claims she may have “represented an entitlement to engage in legal practice”.
Age limits first step in big tech battle
The Albanese government says it’s holding ‘big tech to account’ and age limits for kids on social media are the first step.
Huge move to track DV offenders
A new program to track serious domestic violence offenders will be introduced in one state after a crackdown on coercive control and bail laws.
Uphill battle for improving social media
The fallout from kids using social media has been laid bare at a summit on the issue, including some “simply frightening” statistics.
Convicted whistleblower launches appeal
A former military lawyer turned whistleblower has been given leave to appeal his sentence and convictions after he was jailed for leaking military information.
Aussie unis slide in global rankings
Australia’s top universities are sinking in world rankings and ‘reputation’ is a key factor.
Unusual job last straw for ‘tired’ cops
“Tired, overworked” police in one capital city say they are being called to jobs that others should do – and this request tipped them over the edge.
‘Every life counts’: Hundreds rally at mosque
Pro-Palestine rallies and vigils are being held despite authorities calling for them to be suspended on the first anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel.
‘Hatred’: Major call a year after Hamas attack
One year on from the bloody October 7 attack by Hamas, the leader of Australia’s largest Jewish community organisation has revealed a frightening rise in antisemitic attacks.
Albo’s ‘historic’ meeting with world leader
Anthony Albanese has met with the head of the Greek Orthodox Church in Sydney in an event he described as historic.
Police warning ahead of pro-Palestine rallies
NSW Police have issued a warning after they came to a last-minute agreement with pro-Palestine protesters over a rally to commemorate the deadly October 7 events.
Cops face off with pro-Palestine protesters
NSW Police is heading to the NSW Supreme Court in a bid to prevent pro-Palestine protests which were expected to attract more than 70,000 people.
‘More will die’: 15k Aussies still in Lebanon
Some 15,000 Australians are still in war-torn Lebanon and commercial flights are being organised to get some of them out.
Next step for nurses following strike
Thousands of nurses finally have an answer from the government about increasing their wages after they walked off the job earlier this month.
Parents’ bold answer to social media ‘cancer’
Parents are begging to raise social media age restrictions even further than 16, warning that “tech companies now own our children”.
‘Furious’: Hip suburb erupts at KFC move
Legendary fast-food icon KFC has been approved for one of Australia’s multicultural jewels, and some locals are not happy.
‘I’m not a moron’: Barnaby fires up over EVs
Barnaby Joyce has clashed with a senior Labor MP about the possibility of China controlling its electric vehicles in Australia.
Warning as major suburban train line to close
Sydney commuters have been told to expect delays as work begins on converting a popular train line into the new Metro service.
ACCC whacks energy giant with $14m fine
A corporate giant has copped a $14m fine for misleading customers over prices.
‘So much hate’: Nurses reveal awful abuse
NSW nurses say they were subjected to verbal abuse from “Boomers” driving past while they were holding rallies, calling for better pay.
‘Dumb’: Dick Smith’s brutal snipe at Australia
Businessman Dick Smith labelled Australia as “dumb” for not following China’s lead as it ramps up its nuclear infrastructure.
Uber change hits major Aussie airport
Australia’s largest airport has announced a massive shake-up to its kerbside pick-up options.
‘Nightmare’: Obstacle Aussie businesses hate
A high-profile Aussie businessman has backed a state premier, saying he is working hard to reduce every business’s worst “nightmare”.
Annoying 5km rule to be axed for millions
A law that has often left Australians in one state scratching their heads is finally set to be ditched.
Major issue in solving Aussie housing crisis
With Australia’s housing crisis ever-worsening, one group has revealed the 130,000-strong gap stopping it from being solved.
Millions warned to brace for commuter pain
Millions of Aussies have been warned of a “difficult” travel period ahead as works begin on a major transport project.
‘Confident’: Albo’s big claim after Biden chat
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has made a strong statement about the future of a multi-billion dollar investment after meeting with US President Joe Biden.
‘Huge burden’: Nurses slammed for walkout
A planned walkout by nurses and midwives in one Australian state has been slammed by an “extremely concerned” government.
Howard’s brutal swipe at Trump, Harris
Former prime minister John Howard has slammed Donald Trump, saying he is “not compatible” with democracy while also taking a shot at Democratic nominee Kamala Harris.
Incredible new tech rolled out in Aus
One Australian state is rolling out incredible new tech that could save lives ahead of a dangerous summer.
Cruel detail at heart of Aussie scams
Aussies scammed out of millions of dollars have revealed the one change they want and the cruel detail at the heart of their pursuits for relief from their banks.
Milthorpe announces surprise career move
Michelle Milthorpe bravely spoke up to fight for child victims of sexual assault. Now, she’s announced an entirely new battle.
Australia locks in contentious new trade deal
Australia has signed a massive new trade deal with a Middle-Eastern powerhouse, but the agreement has sparked controversy.
Major change for parking fines in one state
Stubborn councils in one state will be forced to stop issuing this “unpopular” fine after the system was blasted as being unfair.
$290m shake-up to ease cost of power bills
One state has committed another $290m to get more solar panels onto homes and businesses, with the ultimate aim of bringing energy bills down.
Mayor slams ‘Trumpian’ Aussie politics
City of Sydney Mayor Clover Moore is on track to win a historic sixth term, but the big city icon has decried what she called a ‘Trumpian’ election campaign.
Mayor ‘sorry’ after election sign drama
Sydney’s long-serving Lord Mayor has apologised after accusations volunteers had removed a rival candidate’s corflutes.
State’s plan to educate kids on DV
One state government has invested $38m to develop programs that will help drive out family and domestic violence across the community in the long-term.
‘High-risk’ threat to Rosehill mini-city bid
Habitat concerns of an endangered animal could undermine a proposal to raze a racecourse and replace it with a metro station and 25,000 homes.
Latham slugged $140k for ‘sexually aggressive tweet’
Mark Latham has lost his high-profile defamation battle with a Sydney MP over a homophobic tweet that crudely described a sex act.
Minns’ on-air clash with nurse over pay
A nurse has told NSW Premier Chris Minns live on air that “inflation is killing us” and she is “exhausted” as nurses strike for better pay.
State’s bold plan for housing crisis
One state government is eyeing a bold new idea as it desperately tries to get more houses built.
State’s big move on cutting-edge vaccines
One Aussie state has revealed its next move on a major vaccine development project – which promises to change the way it responds to future health challenges.
Former MP spotted after child abuse charges
A former parliamentarian charged over allegations of child sex offences has been spotted leaving a police station.
Big legal update for ex-Ten reporter
Ex-Ten reporter Tegan George has settled one lawsuit with the network, however she will head to trial for a separate battle in the Federal Court next year.
Urgent travel warning for Aussies
Escalating warfare has forced the Australian government to issue a dire warning, saying flights out of one country may soon not be an option.
‘Punching itself in the face’: RBA cops heat
A former federal treasurer and current Labor Party national president has come out swinging against the Reserve Bank, saying the RBA is ‘punching itself in the face’.
New details on state’s drug summit
A former politician who previously declined to back pill testing will lead NSW’s upcoming drug summit, as fears grow ahead of the festival season.
Push to ban bosses social media trawling
Ever-present surveillance at work has extended too far into ‘social media trawling’ and new laws are needed, a union group says.
‘Worst in 30 years’: Horror news for Australia
As inflation and cost of living pressures continue to bite, Australians have been hit with some news they didn’t really need to hear.
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