Albanese v Dutton: PM to call election
Anthony Albanese is expected to call a federal election this morning as opposition leader Peter Dutton questions the PM’s track record. Follow for live updates.
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Shock twist in Roberts-Smith’s defamation case
A surprise development has occurred in war veteran Ben Roberts-Smith’s long-running defamation case against Nine.
Major problem with NDIS
The cost of the National Disability Service is expected to go under the microscope this election as experts call out decision-makers for doing the ‘wrong thing’ by both the disabled and taxpayers.
Dutton’s bold plan as PM to slash migration in fiery speech
Peter Dutton used his budget reply speech to spruik himself as the next John Howard, revealing how he will slash migration, the public service and energy prices.
US travel warning: What Aussies need to know
Aussies heading to the US are being warned to proceed with caution following a series of reports of travellers getting detained and deported. Here’s what you need to know.
Why Albo is planning to call the election date now
While the PM is coy about when he will visit the Governor-General, rumours are swirling. But before any Liberals say “not fair”, there’s also a whiff of payback in the timing of Labor’s strategy.
Embarrassing slip as PM to call federal election date
Anthony Albanese is finalising plans to call the federal election on Friday. It comes amid an embarrassing incident for bureaucrats who hastily deleted a tweet.
‘Basic 101’: New police blow to Rachelle’s family
Multiple failures occurred when Rachelle Childs’ burning body was found. See the damning list and listen to the latest episode of the podcast now.
NEW EPISODE: Cop’s chilling find after Rachelle’s half naked body was burned
Teacher’s Pet detective Damian Loone went back to Crooked River Rd and made a shocking discovery where Rachelle Childs’ was murdered. LISTEN TO EPISODE 3 OF THE PODCAST NOW.
Coalition vows to repeal Albo’s tax cuts
Anthony Albanese has signalled when he plans to call the federal election, as his extended tax cuts passed the Senate – but the Coalition has other ideas.
Labor won’t match Coalition’s fuel excise plan
The Coalition insists its offer to halve petrol excise for 12 months will provide an instant boost to family budgets, but Labor says it has its “own plan”. Vote in our poll.
DiCaprio in fresh Albo attack amid pollie’s bizarre fish stunt
Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio has again weighed in on a controversial Aussie issue, as a dead fish stunt causes chaos in Parliament. See the video.
Payman slams Albo’s ‘Band-Aid’ budget
Independent Senator Fatima Payman has accused Anthony Albanese of trying to fool Australians into thinking tax cuts were a good idea, and issued a challenge to him.
‘Forever loved’: Bali boat victim’s family speaks out
The family of an Australian woman who lost her life in a boating accident in Bali have broken their silence as the island paradise reels following the tragedy.
‘Just disgusting’: Lambie rips into Labor’s energy rebate
Independent senator Jacqui Lambie has slammed the Albanese government for “giving tax cuts to rich people”, saying anyone who takes the $150 energy rebate is a welfare recipient.
‘Unprecedented’: Childcare sector reacts to Labor’s sweeteners
Childcare advocates have welcomed Labor’s plans to build more childcare centres for those in need and to make it easier for parents to access cheaper childcare.
Dear Rachelle podcast: Listen to Episode 3 now
Who killed Rachelle Childs? Innocent people, silenced by fear for decades, are breaking their silence. For Rachelle. Listen to the podcast now.
Aged care nurse pay rises welcome but ‘not enough’
Aged care nurses will get another pay rise but the sector says, with the transition to the new Aged Care Act, providers need financial help too.
Coalition reveals how it will cull the public service
The Albanese government has revealed the size of the public service sector will expand by another 4200 roles, but the Coalition has vowed to slash positions.
Australia’s defence on collision course with Trump’s demands
Australia is on a collision course with US President Donald Trump, with the budget failing to significantly boost defence spending despite increasing threats from China.
$175m to stop NDIS fraud as payments to drop
The Albanese Government has been under intense pressure to bring the cost of the disability insurance scheme under control. Here’s what’s afoot if Labor wins re-election.
Aussie green energy crisis solution fails to secure funds
Spruiked as the solution to our energy crisis, budget documents indicate a commitment to a green energy source may be evaporating.
Apple turns AirPods into hearing aids
Australians can now start using Apple AirPods as hearing aids, after the world’s most valuable company won regulatory approval as part of its efforts to combat deafness.
Blink and you miss it tax cut may not save PM
Jim Chalmers has dealt a pre-emptive strike to mooted Coalition plans for tax cuts, but at $7b a year this sweetener could leave Aussies with a sugar hangover for decades.
‘Litany of risks’: Tariff war threatens Treasurer’s hopes
Labor is trying to put a positive spin on the Australian economy, but a closer read of the budget reveals a litany of risks to our growth.
Your Federal budget 5-minute guide
As Treasurer Jim Chalmers prepares Australia for the future, he has offered two tax cuts and cost of living sweeteners to voters. But there are grim warnings. Here’s how the budget affects you.
Six dead, 39 rescued after submarine sinks in Red Sea off Egypt
Six Russians died on Thursday and 39 foreign tourists were rescued when a viewing submarine sank off the Egyptian Red Sea resort of Hurghada,…
Wounded and Sick Palestinians Evacuated as Strikes Pound Gaza
Another batch of wounded and sick Palestinian patients was evacuated from Khan Yunis as Israeli airstrikes continued to pound Gaza on Thursday,…
UK’s Starmer faces health strategy test as right gains ground
England’s hospital wards have become a local election battleground, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer seeks to boost investment in the crumbling…
Man Driving Stolen Car Narrowly Avoids Collision During Dramatic Police Chase
A dramatic chase unfolded in northeast England last July as a now-convicted man nearly crashed into other vehicles while dangerously driving…
UK’s Starmer says now ‘not the time’ to lift Russia sanctions
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Thursday (March 27) that now was not the time to lift sanctions against Russia, speaking after a…
Storms Bring Heavy Rainfall to Southern Texas
Timelapse satellite imagery shows storms over Texas that led to heavy rain in the southern part of the state on Wednesday, March 26. The Cooperative…
NASA Astronaut Takes Sip of Coffee From Zero-G Cup He Designed Himself
An astronaut on board the International Space Station (ISS) has demonstrated how to use a zero-gravity coffee cup that he designed himself. The…
‘Hamas, Out! Out!’: Protesters Gather in North Gaza
Protesters chanted “Hamas, out! Out!” outside Gaza’s Indonesian Hospital on March 25, footage here shows. Footage published by local activist…
Sudan’s army shells Omdurman as crowds celebrate its advances
The Sudanese army shelled parts of Khartoum’s twin city of Omdurman from early morning on Thursday, residents said, after declaring victory over…
Fatalities as a tourist submarine sinks off Egypt’s coast
At least six foreigners were killed on Thursday when a tourist submarine sank off Egypt’s Red Sea resort city of Hurghada, the local governor’s…
TV host weighs in on Coalition’s ‘crazy brave’ decision to oppose Labor’s tax cuts
Sky News AM Agenda host Laura Jayes has weighed in on the Coalition’s decision to oppose Labor’s proposed tax cuts, describing it as “crazy brave”….
Hail Hits Washington’s Olympic Peninsula
Hail was seen in parts of Washington’s Olympic Peninsula as thunderstorms were forecast to impact into Thursday, March 27. The National Weather…
USAID cuts deepen Rohingya refugee crisis in Bangladesh
Bangladesh is sheltering more than 1 million Rohingya – members of the world’s largest stateless population who fled violent purges in neighboring…
Taiwan runs response drills for disasters, Chinese threats
Taiwan launched civil defense drills on Thursday (March 27) to simulate how to respond to a large-scale disaster like a tsunami or attacks on…
‘Not their finest hour’: US officials accidentally added journalist to group-chat on war plans
Sky News contributor Kosha Gada has discussed the impact of a security breach after Trump officials accidently added a journalist to a group…
Ukraine allies meet in Paris for new aid and security talks
France pledged $2.1 billion in military aid to Ukraine as some 30 leaders met with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Paris on Thursday (March…
‘Forcing division’: Apple updates place names with Indigenous terms on maps
Sky News host James Macpherson discusses Apple’s updating of their maps function with Indigenous place names.
Minority government fears ahead of federal election
As the federal election looms, former Australian foreign affairs minister Alexander Downer has discussed the prospect of a minority government….
‘Let the lefties complain’: Trump’s approval ratings soar
Newsweek Senior Editor-at-Large Josh Hammer has reacted to CNN’s Chief Data Analyst admitting US President Donald Trump’s net favourable…
NPR CEO grilled over ‘completely inexcusable’ network bias
Newsweek Senior Editor-at-Large Josh Hammer has slammed NPR CEO Katherine Maher after Congressional Republicans questioned the organisation’s…
‘Very well targeted’: Coalition promises to halve fuel excise tax if elected
Menzies Research Centre Nick Cater says the Coalition’s fuel excise tax reduction promise is “very well targeted”.
Labor going ‘all in’ on social media campaigning
Sky News host Rita Panahi says Labor is going “all in” on its social media campaign.
Coalition’s fuel excise reduction is ‘much better’ than Labor’s tax cuts
Menzies Research Centre Nick Cater says the Coalition’s fuel excise tax pledge will “go down very well”.
‘Abhorrent’: Antisemitism in Australia runs ‘deep’
Sky News host Rita Panahi has slammed the pro-Palestine protests on university campuses which are aimed to make Jewish students uncomfortable….
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