Australia bracing for Trump ‘Liberation Day’
Australia is preparing for ‘any outcome’ ahead of Donald Trump’s Liberation Day tariffs, but two measures will be off the negotiating table.
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Albanese’s $150m play for key seat
As he adds another state to the nation-spanning early days of his campaign, Anthony Albanese is playing defence.
Dutton’s $10m pledge to flooded Outback
Anthony Albanese has been accused of neglecting regional Australia, as southwestern Outback Queensland faces the worst flooding in years.
China ‘spy’ ship distracts Albo campaign
Anthony Albanese has been forced to address a potential Chinese spy ship off Australia, as he tried to spruik Labor’s health care plans during the election campaign.
Supermarkets hit back at Albo on prices
Supermarket giants Coles and Woolworths have slammed election pledges from Labor and the Coalition to tackle price gouging.
Issue Dutton won’t talk about: PM
The Prime Minister claims Peter Dutton is avoiding a crucial issue months after the Opposition Leader ruled out the topic for national debate.
Bombshell call in new election polls
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is closer than thought to forming a majority government, bombshell new polling has revealed.
PM’s whopping new $200 million promise
The PM is unleashing a big new chunk of spending as he shifts his focus in the election campaign to another city – and another attack line.
Poll surprise for Albo on election trail
The first polls of the election campaign have been released, showing it’s a very tight race but with one party just in front – but it’s not all good news.
‘Like a rat’: New detail on video ‘threat’ to Burke
A protester has slammed Labor MP Tony Burke for ‘scurrying like a rat through the fire escape’ after he left a Muslim prayer event due to security concerns.
Trump D-day to shake up campaign
Voters will be watching Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton closely this week, with another round of Trump tariffs set to shake up the campaign.
Price gouging to be illegal ‘by end of year’
Laws to make price gouging at supermarkets will go before parliament by “the end of the year” if Labor is elected, its campaign spokesman has declared.
’Why are you lying’: Dutton event crashed
Climate protesters have crashed a second Peter Dutton event on a dramatic first day of campaigning for the May 3 federal election.
Warning on early voting for May 3 election
The election has been called, politicians have made their opening pitches and the campaign trail has begun. But what happens now?
‘Takes time’: Albo’s plea in TV pitch
The first television ads of the federal election campaign, with Anthony Albanese asking Australians to stick with him and Peter Dutton saying he can do better.
‘Got my vote’: Gen Z lose it over PM move
An army of “new media” is creating a stir in the lead-up to the Australian Federal election, giving insight into Albo’s recent polarising question time stunt.
Battleground seats to decide Albo’s fate
With an election now just weeks away, these are the electorates that could decide the fate of Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton.
Albo reveals day Aussies will hit the polls
Australians will head to the polls in just a few weeks to vote in the next parliament of Australia. Here’s what you need to know.
Seven-day deadline as election called
The starting gun for the 2025 Federal Election has finally been fired, sparking a crucial seven-day deadline every Australian should know about.
What Albo, Dutton will do for your budget
With cost-of-living shaping to be the dominant election issue, here’s what the major parties are promising to help ease your budget bottom line.
‘No tax cuts’: Huge call on brink of election
Peter Dutton has used a key pre-election speech to detail how he will reduce energy bills and divert gas into Australia’s energy grid, but rules out tax cuts.
40,000 public servants face axe: Dutton
Peter Dutton has outlined his alternative vision as PM in a major speech to Parliament, billing the election as a “sliding door moment” for Australia.
Grim immigration outlook for Aussie business
A fall in overseas arrivals into Australia could put further pressures on struggling businesses, an economist has warned.
‘Ludicrous’: Controversial super tax exposed
It’s a controversial policy dubbed an “economy killer”, but one detail tucked in Anthony Albanese’s “cost of living” budget reveals Labor is full steam ahead.
AFP boss’ election warning as threats spike
The AFP boss says the number of threats against politicians has nearly doubled in the past four years.
Aussies eligible for streamlined US travel
Eligible Aussie travellers will benefit from fast-tracked travel through US airports via a new government program.
Major change for group of Aussie workers
A big change being brought in across thousands of businesses is expected to benefit almost four million Aussie workers.
‘Stupid’: Chalmers blasts Coalition tax plan
The federal treasurer has blasted the opposition for a “stunningly stupid admission” during an animated debate on income tax in parliament.
Deleted X post as election fever hits
A quickly-deleted post made by the Prime Minister and Cabinet’s official account has raised eyebrows as election anticipation nears fever pitch.
What happened to dead fish after parliament
Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young has revealed what happened to a dead salmon after she whipped it out during question time.
Dutton to cut 40,000 jobs in DOGE-style move
Peter Dutton’s Elon Musk-style efficiency pledge will put thousands of Australian public servants in the Coalition’s firing line.
‘Real risk’: Musk warning as election looms
The federal government has been grilled over fears tech billionaire Elon Musk might “agitate for far-right politics in Australia” during the election.
Aussies lose it over Albo’s awkward sledge
Four words from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has sent young Aussies into a meltdown – but there’s more to the story.
Questions over missing royal portrait
A leading public servant has been asked to explain why portraits of the King or Queen no longer hang in one of the country’s biggest departments.
Chalmers budget unlikely to sway RBA
Cost of living relief and a modest tax cut are unlikely to slow the RBA’s progress on cutting rates, according to analysts.
Albo’s invite to Trump despite tariff threat
The offer comes amid fears Australia could be further caught up in Donald Trump’s increasingly aggressive tariff war, with an announcement due next week.
Chalmers’ huge call on ciggie tax
The Treasurer’s comments follow plunging rates of revenue driven by the tobacco excise as smokers turn to the black market for cheaper cigarettes.
‘Cruel hoax’: New tax cut blasted
A $5-a-week tax cut from the Albanese government has backfired, with industry panning the move and the Opposition labelling it nothing but a ‘cruel hoax’.
‘Eye candy’: ‘Election’ budget slammed
Other than the Medicare investment, there is a general consensus the federal budget falls short and leaves a lot of Australians behind.
‘Delulu’: Albo’s Gen-Z reply to tax cut fury
The Prime Minister has branded the opposition “delulu with no solulu” after scathing criticism of his government’s proposed income tax cuts.
‘It’s downright weird’: Deep flaw with budget
The government’s newly announced tax cuts are already being called too small. But that’s not the weirdest thing about them.
Budget winners and losers revealed
From a promise to slash HECS debt to a surprise tax cut for all working Aussies. Here’s how Labor’s pre-election budget pitch will affect you.
Every cost of living boost in the budget
The Albanese government has announced a number of key measures in the budget aimed at easing cost of living pressures. Here’s how it could help you.
State 115,000 Aussies will flee
It may boast icons such as the Harbour Bridge and Opera House, but the country’s most populous state appears to have lost its appeal.
Trump, China threat to Aussie economy
The Australian economy is facing a grim outlook with income from key resources forecast to be smashed over the coming years, dragging down revenue.
Try the budget calculator to see how you fare
Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ fourth budget is once again all about cost of living. Find out exactly where you stand.
Aussies to get $5-a-week tax cut
Jim Chalmers has revealed plans to put pennies back in every Australian’s pocket, in a budget night speech marked as much by what was not said than was.
Albo to woo Aussies with $1.5bn war chest
With a federal election expected to be called any day now, Labor has left itself $1.5bn in yet-to-be announced policies.
Former producer sues Seven for defamation
An ex-Spotlight producer who gave explosive evidence in the Bruce Lehrmann defamation case is now suing Channel Seven for defamation.
WA Liberals announce new leader
Former Perth Lord Mayor and Seven West media personality Basil Zempilas has become WA’s new opposition leader.
What federal election is all about: Chalmers
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has drawn clear election battle lines over one scheme as he prepares to hand down his fourth budget.
Health, energy bill relief in federal budget
Aussies struggling with power bills and the cost of medicines should be among the biggest winners from Tuesday’s federal budget.
Howard tries to shut down Dutton nickname
As election chatter ramps up, one of Australia’s most polarising leaders has dished out fighting words in an effort to shaft Anthony Albanese.
Labor’s plan to ‘Trump proof’ budget
Jim Chalmers will hand down his pre-election budget on Tuesday with an eye of America as much as struggling Aussies.
‘We are being forced to lie on our CV’
A Melbourne woman has shared a horrifying job interview on national television, describing how she was advised to lie about her age on her CV.
Albo defends Bunnies mascot over incident
The man behind Reggie the Rabbit has broken his silence, as the PM described the longtime Rabbitohs mascot as a “lovely fellow” following allegations he pushed a child.
Labor pulls ‘racist’ Medicare T-shirt post
Labor released a social media T-shirt meme to pump its Medicare credentials, only to quickly take it down after realising the meme’s ugly history.
Chalmers spruiks $177bn debt improvement
Labor is set to spruik its progress of lowering gross debt ahead of the federal budget, despite Australia’s bottom line set for a string of deficits over the next decade.
Teal sign furore erupts on social media
The husband of a federal Teal politician has been filmed pulling down a rival candidate’s poster and the furore is trending on social media.
Nat Barr’s savage Dutton comparison
Sunrise host Nat Barr has accused Peter Dutton of adopting a ‘When Harry Met Sally’ approach to this year’s election.
Item that clinched ‘historic’ schools deal
An olive branch in the form of a Sicilian favourite was the clincher in getting the final state to sign on to a “historic” schools funding agreement.
‘Intend to do’: Major vow on power prices
Nationals leader David Littleproud says the Coalition would bring down power bills after Labor failed to deliver on its 2022 promise.
Huge move after tragic Laos poisonings
The tragic deaths of two Melbourne teens has sparked a new initiative aimed at protecting young Aussies and school leavers.
‘Election bribe’: Power bill relief heats up
The government has found money in its budget to lock in an energy bill subsidy until the end of the year, but the Treasurer insists it’s not an ‘election bribe’.
‘More can be done:’ Coalition eyes NDIS cuts
With the Coalition attacking Labor for increased spending, finance spokesman Jane Hume has eyed further cuts to stop the ballooning disability scheme.
Taylor fumbles key Coalition promise
Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor appeared to repeatedly stumble over the cost of the Coalition’s flagship nuclear policy.
$150 ‘relief’ coming for struggling Aussies
Australians will be offered some cost of living relief in a pre-election sweetener.
Dire warning rail strikes back in ‘weeks’
Millions of commuters could be forced to endure more transport headaches amid a fresh warning train strikes which threw Sydney’s rail network into disarray could be back on “within weeks”.
Vulnerable Aussies at ‘breaking point’
Concerns those most vulnerable will continue to fall through “growing cracks” in one sector have grown amid a suite of demands.
Call for CFMEU-linked $5.5m grant probe
A $5.5m grant linked to the criminally infiltrated CFMEU needs investigation, shadow federal Attorney-General Michaelia Cash says.
Marles’ staffer settles bullying claim
Richard Marles’ chief of staff Jo Tarnawsky has agreed to an out-of-court settlement after she alleged she had been bullied by colleagues.
‘Irrecoverable’: Australia in ‘precarious state’
A former defence chief has warned Australia must “reconsider our priorities” in the face of Donald Trump’s reign in the White House.
Fresh warning as China sparks arms race
A massive arms race is sweeping the Asia-Pacific region as countries like Australia grow alarmed over the China threat.
Key word missing in supermarket probe
A landmark probe into Australia’s supermarket giants made 20 recommendations to improve competition, but did not include one key measure.
Demand for supermarkets to fix shrinkflation
Woolworths and Coles could be forced to issue new warnings on all products to alert shoppers to a sneaky supermarket practice.
Dutton uses anti-gay term to describe Albo
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has been criticised for using an ‘extremely offensive’ term while attacking the Prime Minister’s response to China.
TV star tipped to be new state Lib leader
The TV star, sport commentator and Lord Mayor of Perth is putting his hand up to lead the WA Liberals after the recent state election loss.
Shock support for controversial koala park
A controversial project that could transform swathes of one Australian state forever has “overwhelming support”, new polling has revealed.
‘Never negotiate’: Pushback on US tariff threats
Anthony Albanese has made a major election promise that would bolster one aspect of Australian life he calls “the envy of the world”.
Protester tackled at Dutton speech
A protester has been tackled into the crowd after interrupting Peter Dutton’s speech, with another accusing him of ‘lying to the Australian people’.
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