‘Lightweight’: Clash over migration vow
A pledge to slash permanent migration has been rejected because those against the idea claim it fails to fix Australia’s housing woes.
Politics
Dutton makes huge migration promise
The Coalition will ban foreign investors and drastically reduce migration numbers in a pre-election pitch that has accused Labor of being “disconnected” to everyday Australia.
One state getting $1300 bill boost
Households in one state will have the majority of their energy bills paid for a year following Tuesday night’s federal budget.
‘Unacceptable’: Top uni moves on protest
One of Australia’s leading universities has commenced disciplinary action as tensions surrounding a pro-Palestine encampment on campus escalate.
Woolies declines apology over price surges
A Woolworths executive has said while the company empathises with those hit by the cost of living crisis, the supermarket hasn’t “done anything wrong”.
Uni Palestine protest turns violent
A lecture room window has been smashed during a major pro-Palestine protest at one of Australia’s one most prestigious universities.
Labor a ‘mess’ amid new boat arrivals
Calls for the Prime Minister to sack a key minister are growing after a group of men were detained for breaching Australia’s border.
Plan to help farmers prepare for drought
The federal government is set to announce “vital” funding to help farmers and regional communities prepare for the next drought.
‘Bias’: Fiery debate on right to disconnect
A senior MP has blasted the federal government’s new right to disconnect laws in a fiery debate on television.
Dramatic arrest after eggs thrown at march
A pro-Palestine supporter has been dramatically arrested at a march after she allegedly tossed eggs into the crowd.
Drink spiking claims amid MP’s horror night
Police say they are aware of claims of drink spiking after a Queensland MP claimed she was drugged and sexually assaulted on a night out.
MP’s drug, assault claims as video circulates
Queensland MP Brittany Lauga claims she was drugged and sexually assaulted on a night out, with a video circulating of the incident on Snapchat.
States’ next move in ‘national crisis’
The nation’s police ministers will listen to experts and people with lived experience as they tackle the increasing scourge of domestic violence.
Whole state to get $1000 boost
Households in one Australian state will receive an upfront $1000 payment on their power bills come July 1.
PM’s $5k payment ‘not enough’ to stop crisis
The extension of a $5000 domestic violence payment adds ‘insult to injury’ and won’t be enough to help women who need assistance fleeing, advocates say.
New rules for smokers in one state
Smoko on the balcony will be a thing of the past for many Queenslanders as a raft of laws gives more authority to body corporates.
Knife crime crackdown ‘on the table’
The NSW police minister says ‘everything is on the table’ to stop knife violence after meeting with a Queensland father who lost his teenage son to a brutal stabbing attack.
Victims of crime march on parliament
One state has unveiled a billion-dollar plan to tackle crime as dozens rally outside parliament.
Mega $60bn deal set to reshape Australia
Australia’s largest mining company is swooping in on a rival coal and copper giant in a transformative $60bn takeover bid.
‘Not helpful’: Warning on kids’ TikTok ban
Politicians, police and national security figures have all backed tougher age limits on social media, but researchers say otherwise.
‘Need this’: Contentious energy build divides
The Greens have declared their support for a controversial multibillion-dollar renewable energy project that has inflamed passions and divided a state.
‘Horrifying’: PM’s stark response to crisis
A horrific string of violent incidents has prompted the Prime Minister to call on men to change their attitudes towards women.
State’s crackdown on ‘dangerous’ dogs
An Australian state has banned specific breeds of dog and brought in jail time for an owner whose pet attacks.
Urgent plea to stop $22bn hit to Aussies
An invasive species first discovered in 2001 has dodged eradication and now it could strip $22bn from Australia by the 2040s.
‘Bushwhacked’: Shock over Games Gabba plan
A senate inquiry has heard the decision to dump the Gabba plan for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics followed an official review and a ‘shadow review’.
MP returns work to after serious car crash
An MP who was involved in a horrific car crash has walked back into parliament for the first time in months.
Bluey’s 3-bed home listed for sale
The home of the beloved Bluey cartoon family has been listed for sale as the cattle dogs prepare for a special househunting episode next week.
Councillor accused of killing stepfather
A former city councillor charged with the murder of his stepfather is still waiting for key police evidence to be handed over, a court has been told.
Aussie company spruiks new $800m wind farm
The chief executive of a growing renewable energy company says the proposed location for a new 300MW wind farm “ticks all the boxes”.
Firebrand returns to battle ‘woke’ chaos
Self-styled ‘wokebuster’ and One Nation convert George Christensen has a drag queen show in his sights as he returns once more to the political arena.
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