Albo to woo voters in key state
The Prime Minister is taking his pre-election blitz to Tasmania, where Labor is making a play to flip to critical seats and retain a third.
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Offer to end rail dispute as chaos looms
An offer to end a long-running pay dispute has been made public as one state’s powerful rail union prepares for further industrial action that will disrupt commuter travel.
Veteran’s touching tribute to Aussie heroes
Afghanistan veteran Sean Halfpenny, who discovered painting during his recovery from PTSD, will pay tribute to two local heroes in a major artwork.
‘Difficult’: Big call on high-stakes Israel trip
Mark Dreyfus’ mission to salvage relations with Israel is “as important as it will be difficult”, an Australian Jewish group is warning.
‘Stand up’: Push for Albo to act on Aus Day
Peter Dutton is calling on Anthony Albanese to “stand up to mayors” of local councils not holding citizenship ceremonies on Australia Day.
‘Superior:’ Albo urged to partner with Musk
Anthony Albanese has been urged to partner with Elon Musk’s Starlink service to boost the National Broadband Network’s capabilities.
Meta’s big update on Aussie election
The social media giant’s update comes a week after it said it was ending fact-checking on Facebook and Instagram.
Albo’s $5m pledge to Australian city
Anthony Albanese is pledging federal funds to revamp a tourist hotspot he describes as “one of the most picturesque parts of Australia”.
Plea over ‘devastating’ walkout threat
Federal Health Minister Mark Butler has warned a possible mass walkout of one state’s hospital psychiatrists would risk “devastating consequences”.
Albo’s $3bn move for faster internet
The Prime Minister has made a sizeable $3bn injection into Australia’s internet network, which he says will deliver faster and better internet.
‘Ashamed’: Dutton’s Australia Day call
Peter Dutton has doubled down on an Australia Day election promise, claiming the PM had signalled to councils the day is “something to be ashamed of”.
‘Nasty’: Albo reacts to anti-Semitism claim
Anthony Albanese is pushing back against accusations he has not been tough enough on a rising tide of anti-Semitism in Australia.
Everyday item pollies are talking about
The price of an Aussie staple is a hot topic in Canberra as Labor and the Coalition gear up for an election dominated by cost of living.
Gladys makes rare re-entry into politics
The former NSW premier has made a rare appearance, throwing her support behind a tech executive looking beat high-profile anti-Voice campaigner Warren Mundine.
Rudd, Wong to attend Trump’s inauguration
Despite a terse start to the relationship, Australia’s ambassador to the US, Kevin Rudd will be attending the inauguration of president-elect Donald Trump.
Dutton outlines plans as election looms
Peter Dutton has made a major election pitch to voters, staking the Coalition’s return to government on housing, migration and economy.
Australia Day backflip accidentally exposed
January 26 represents a painful day in history for many — but it appears the official Australia Day body has opted to wipe that history altogether.
The news homeowners have been waiting for
Another major bank says a February rate cut is on the cards, with ANZ making a big change to its expectation of when Aussie mortgage holders will get a reprieve.
Cash boost for millions of Aussies
New data has revealed the boost to Aussie wages, with a worker on the median wage now earning more than $2000 extra a year.
Aus ‘ready to assist’ with horror US fires
Emergency Management Minister Jenny McAllister says Australia is “ready to assist” the US in managing its horror bushfires.
Damning call on Nauru asylum seekers
A UN committee has made a damning call on Australia’s treatment of asylum seekers detained in Nauru.
Big admission on much-hyped energy plan
The Coalition’s finance spokeswoman has dropped a major admission about the opposition’s nuclear energy plan.
Critical gas warning issued to four states
Australia’s southern states have been warned gas shortfalls are likely to continue in the winter months due to underlying issues with supply and diversity.
Twist after Albo shreds CoolCabana trend
Anthony Albanese’s divisive take on an “out of control” beach trend that has Aussies split has taken a twist after a Senator weighed in on the issue.
Aussie ex-hostage dies in Afghanistan
An Australian academic and ex-Taliban hostage has died in Afghanistan after battling cancer “for a long time”.
‘Be prepared’: Warning to young Aussies
Young Aussies are being called to help ensure the country is equipped to combat the immediate aftermath of floods, bushfires and other potentially devastating climate events.
‘Very dangerous’: Warning on Meta move
Meta’s move to scrap fact-checking from its Facebook and Instagram platforms is triggering alarm bells in Canberra.
Push for more truckies to use EVs
Tens of millions of dollars have been pledged to subsidise electric vehicle loans in a major push to get businesses using greener transport options.
‘Consider that’: Treasurer’s cost of living hint
Jim Chalmers has left the door open to new cost of living relief in the lead up to the election, conceding that Aussie families are still doing it tough.
Fresh hope for Aussies smashed by rates
Australia’s all-important trimmed mean inflation rate continues to fall, renewing hope for an early rate cut, the national figures show.
Albo’s fiery defence of public spending
Anthony Albanese has given a fiery defence of Labor’s public spending as fresh inflation figures turned up a surprising result.
Albo’s vow after Meta’s fact check move
Anthony Albanese has weighed in on tech giant Meta’s decision to end fact-checking on its platforms.
‘Cooked’: Albo grilled on big housing plan
Anthony Albanese has brushed off predictions that his ambitious target of creating 1.2 million houses for Australians over five years is “cooked”.
‘Clinging’: Dutton’s brutal call on elections
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has compared the PM’s proposal for longer terms for government to the Voice referendum, appearing to backflip on previous comments.
‘Positive step’: Jewish Response to Dreyfus trip
The head of a key Jewish group has welcomed news that Labor’s most senior Jewish MP is heading to Israel amid severe friction with Australia’s Middle East ally.
Burke lashed over ‘inaction’ on freed crim
Tony Burke has been accused of not intervening in the release of a former detainee who was convicted of several crimes, including attacking his wife with a meat cleaver.
Huge Bushmaster boost to Army
The Army is set to get dozens of new Bushmasters under a major contract supporting hundreds of jobs in a regional Victorian city.
‘Good friend’: Albo’s tribute to Trudeau
Anthony Albanese has commented on Justin Trudeau’s resignation, calling him “a good friend of Australia”.
‘Limited:’ Ex-Lib dashes Dutton’s nuclear goal
A former high-profile Liberal minister effectively ruled out the likelihood of the Coalition commissioning a plant, stating chances are “limited” at best.
State could cop $872bn blow under nuclear
An election pitch to build seven nuclear plants would create an economic black hole in one state totalling to $872bn by 2050, new modelling reveals.
‘Open borders with India’: Migration surges
A massive surge in migrants from India is hampering efforts to rein in overall numbers, fuelled by a controversial pact signed by Anthony Albanese after Covid.
‘Stick it’: Lambie shreds ‘dud’ AFL deal
Tasmanian senator Jacqui Lambie has slammed a proposed billion-dollar AFL stadium in her home state, saying “the deal is a dud”.
‘Spin’: Grim warning for Aussie wallets
The cost of living may not go down anytime soon, the Coalition is warning as politicians gear up for this year’s crucial federal election.
Premier’s wild call on Albo’s $7.2bn pledge
David Crisafulli celebrated a $7.2bn funding pledge to fix a “deathtrap” highway as a major win for the state LNP.
Billions to upgrade ‘deadly goat track’
Labor is making a massive cash pledge to upgrade a notoriously dangerous highway as this year’s federal vote looms.
‘Numbers don’t lie’: Clash over key figure
Labor and the Coalition are clashing over this issue after a key figure jumped in the past year, sparking a war of words.
‘Worst time’: Big call on Albo’s election bid
With Anthony Albanese starting the new year with a multistate tour, a senator has slammed his election blitz as “bizarre”.
Surprise detail on richest Australian’s holiday
Mining magnate Gina Rinehart has been spotted enjoying lunch with another high profile Australian while on holiday.
$2.3m boost for cancer nurses
Nearly 250 cancer care nurses will be funded to continue the necessary work of the McGrath Foundation, after it announced a major expansion.
Eye-watering spend on Welcome to Countries
Documents have revealed the government’s eye-watering spend on Welcome to Country ceremonies, which has been criticised as a “multi-million-dollar industry”.
Shock finding on new wage laws
One in five employers suspect they’re not paying their staff correctly, a survey has revealed, as new laws mean they risk huge fines or even jail time.
Grim figure exposes bulk-billing reality
One of Labor’s biggest political boons might not be as mighty as Anthony Albanese hopes, as his government gears up for this year’s federal vote.
‘Sabotaged’: Abbott’s explosive claim
Tony Abbott has blamed “unelected” officials for his government’s failure, claiming he was “thwarted by a leftist establishment”.
Clive Palmer’s hint at wild election merger
Clive Palmer has taken a surprise step involving Pauline Hanson ahead of the looming federal election.
New trial to tackle dire issue
A new trial is underway as part of a push to address key issues disproportionately affecting Indigenous Australians.
Sneaky New Year’s ‘trap’ snaring Aussies
Australians making moves to manifest their New Year’s resolutions have been told to watch out for “traps” which have been slammed as “un-Australian”.
‘Tax’: New Aussie car rules under fire
Carmakers need to meet higher standards after new rules came into force on New Year’s Day, with one senior MP slamming the changes as a ‘new tax’.
‘Sick of it’: Penny drops on Australia Day
After Woolies backtracked on its decision to stop selling Australia Day products, one commentator has theorised why Aussies are “fed up” with the entire debate.
ScoMo cosies up to Trump on NYE
The former prime minister made a surprise appearance at US President-elect Donald Trump’s New Year’s Eve celebrations.
Tax warning on home prices ignored
The Federal Government chose not to act on recommendations to review negative gearing and capital gains tax more than 20 years ago, new documents have revealed.
Can’t blame young Aussies for fleeing country
Aussies are making the difficult choice of leaving, as high house prices see them look for cheaper alternatives overseas.
Ex-PM’s big call on gay marriage
More than decade before gay marriages were legalised, John Howard made a controversial law change. 21 years later, he has made a big call on the decision.
Top secret Iraq war docs revealed
The release of previously private documents revealed top secret discussions around Australia’s continued involvement in the Iraq War.
Cash boost for millions of Aussies from today
A tranche of cost of living measures will kick in today, with millions to see the change in their bank accounts within days. Here’s how you’re affected.
Dutton’s big election pitch in NYE video
Peter Dutton has wished the nation a happy new year in an address reflecting on “the greatest gift” Australians can expect in 2025.
‘Worst’: Former boss’ call on Lehrmann
A former Attorney-General has revealed how he feels about being the person who gave Bruce Lehrmann his first job in Parliament.
Bizarre passport rule you didn’t know
Aussie travellers who lose two or more passports in a five-year period could risk losing the important document entirely, under a little-known law.
‘Century of service’: PM’s tribute to President
Anthony Albanese has paid tribute to former US president and Nobel Peace Price winner Jimmy Carter following news of his passing, aged 100.
Wong’s message on ‘devastating’ plane crash
Penny Wong has sent Australia’s condolences to South Korea after a horrific plane crash killed scores of people.
Major move to boost Defence recruits
The major changes come as Australia looks to bolster its Defence numbers amid rising regional tensions.
Major Aussie passport change coming on Jan 1
The world’s most expensive passport is set to go up in price once again, with the Coalition accusing Labor of a “backdoor tax grab”.
‘Underestimated’: Albo defiant amid poor polls
End of year polling is predicting a tough election year ahead for Anthony Albanese, but he refuses to be daunted.
MP ‘shell shocked’ by political scandal twist
A Victorian Liberal MP says she is “shell shocked” after a major development in a long-running scandal plaguing the state’s opposition party.
‘Nightmare’: Albo marks grim anniversary
20 years after the catastrophic Boxing Day tsunami devastated Australia’s island neighbour, Anthony Albanese has led a moving tribute.
Big move 50 years on from Cyclone Tracy
Survivors of “the destructive force of nature at its very worst” have gathered with politicians to mark 50 years since the Australian tragedy.
Fresh blow for would-be homeowners
The International Monetary Fund has poured cold water on a key housing policy which would make it easier for first-home buyers to get a loan.
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Albo’s tribute to Cyclone Tracy survivors
Political leaders have paid tribute to the victims and survivors of the devastating Christmas Eve cyclone that devastated Darwin and claimed 66 lives.
‘Not our friends’: Ukraine warning to Aussies
Australians have been warned that “Russians are not our friends” after a Melbourne man was captured in Ukraine.
Holiday hotspot now unrecognisable
Fresh Australian aid crews have arrived in Vanuatu to help the country’s traumatised population through Christmas.
Major update in state’s rail strike drama
One of NSW’s most powerful unions has issued a major update ahead of a huge proposed rail strike that would threaten New Year’s Eve celebrations.
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