Anthony Albanese will move to make Australia a key supplier of critical minerals and rare earths to help ‘like-minded’ nations make weapons without relying on China, through a $1bn-plus strategic reserve.
Anthony Albanese has claimed he is not responsible for his own how-to-vote cards as it emerged the anti-Israel candidate preferenced by the PM was part of a blockade of his Grayndler office.
With just 10 days of campaigning left, Goldstein MP Zoe Daniel is cashed-up and ready for a final advertising blitz after Simon Holmes a Court donated another $50,000 to her campaign.
If World War II veteran Jim Grebert had his time over, he’d put an ‘old head on young shoulders’ and not march off to war.
Up to $25bn could be withdrawn from super funds this year as people race to reduce their balances below a $2m threshold the Greens require in exchange for supporting Labor’s new tax on unrealised capital gains.
AFL coach fired back at the Victorian Premier and court judges, as well as the ABC, for not questioning whether enough was being done about crime.
Businessman Antony Catalano is hoping for the second-highest price struck for an apartment when he sells his penthouse in Tim Gurner’s Saint Moritz development.
Tens of thousands of mourners are lining up to pay their respects to the Argentine pontiff at the start of three days of public viewing ahead of his funeral on Saturday, following a solemn procession to transfer his coffin to the basilica.
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It’s still too little, too late and shrouded in the most kack-handed amateurism in delivery, messaging and substance that you could possibly imagine.
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The Coalition’s defence policy is remarkably thin on detail and has come too late in the campaign to make much of a difference anyway.
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The scale of the negative campaign against Peter Dutton is colossal. Yet the Coalition appears to have no strategy to counter this, unless it is one that is deeply hidden from the rest of us.
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Liberal corflutes, the climate emergency, battling the hate media and the death of one of the great social media influencers of our time: a week in the life of Dr Monique Ryan.
Rare earths play Lindian Resources urges Chinese interests to come through the front door next time after two Chinese men were apprehended with soil samples inside its mining lease area.
Who was responsible for a Commonwealth Bank short position on Tuesday which sparked a massive 4.2 per cent rise in its shares? If anyone knows, they’re not saying yet.
International airlines will be allowed to fly domestic services from Darwin to other capitals under a Coalition plan to unlock Australia’s northern gateway – but will they want to?
Billionaire Clive Palmer is willing to clear the way for the biggest Chinese-owned mine on Australian soil to continue operating after suffering a Supreme Court setback.
Woodside’s board is in the firing line as CEO Meg O’Neill hopes for North West Shelf certainty ahead of another AGM marked by big police presence.
A former chief executive of the imploding Aboriginal corporation claims he was sacked after repeatedly warning that it was not appropriate for its Aboriginal directors to be actively involved in the corporation’s commercial arm.
Nine reporter Nick McKenzie ‘threw his lawyers under the bus’ by suggesting they knew he’d been given privileged information but done nothing about it, a court has heard.
Peter Dutton has revealed he will pay for his $21bn defence funding boost by hitting households with higher income taxes, amid blowback over his failure to say what new military capabilities a Coalition government would buy.
Pauline Hanson and her daughter Lee are gunning for Jacqui Lambie. The outcome could have major implications for the future of One Nation.
An elderly man wearing a MAGA hat was bashed after allegedly attempting to vandalise corflutes of the Prime Minister.
The crash in female support since the start of the election campaign has the potential to hurt the Coalition’s chances most acutely in one of the seats it is most desperate to win back: Kooyong.
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Seven in 10 young Australian men regularly see masculinity influencers on their social media feed, and the impact on their views and behaviour has now been laid bare.
Helping men get over their reluctance to see a doctor is part of a Labor’s new $32m health funding election pledge.
The Albanese government is tight-lipped on the fate of funding allocated for a rare children’s cancer despite lobbying by families and advocates.
How PTSD is handled in the future may be about to change with a new treatment offering hope for veterans suffering the effects of the debilitating disorder.
A British study finds empathy remains ‘intact’ as the disease progresses and those with Alzheimer’s even score slightly higher than peers without the disease.
With a change in mindset lasting weight loss is achievable, according to researchers at Oxford and Cambridge. Here’s where to start.
Meaningful commitments to long-term reform of hospitals and general practice care are what’s needed, not more flashy announcements, says the NSW president of the AMA.
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One senior White House official said the China tariffs were likely to come down to between roughly 50 per cent and 65 per cent, although President Trump hasn’t yet made a final decision.
Amid the sadness and respectful reverie, it’s true that most can’t believe their luck being here. They are in Rome and in the Vatican City at the time of a significant change in the Catholic Church’s 2000 year history.
While promising, the lesson from Trump’s first 100 days is that nothing is certain or permanent and this reprieve from crazy-level tariffs between Trump and Xi may not last.
Some of the last words spoken by Pope Francis are revealed as thousands prepared to pay their respects and world leaders announced plans to fly in for his funeral on Saturday.
Seoul says Beijing is installing artificial structures in the Yellow Sea in an attempt to support its territorial claims similar to its moves in the South China Sea.
The NSW region is famous for its semillons and other excellent wines, but its culinary scene also makes it well worth a look.
For culture-loving travellers who love to immerse themselves in a destination’s arts scene and discover upcoming talent, this place is hard to beat.
Unsung and unexpectedly buzzy, this city is a pocket-sized dynamo. Now, it’s in the spotlight for offering visitors a heady mix of Baroque architecture, historical intrigue and a newly thriving restaurant scene.
This international airline’s business class has taken out all the top awards for a few years now. But is it worth $7.8k for a 13-hour flight? We find out.
House prices in some of the nation’s most expensive suburbs are lower than they were a year ago, creating a chance to buy into premium markets for less.
Samoan-born Miki Magasiva’s bittersweet debut follows a grieving teacher and a ragtag choir on a redemptive journey.
In Mehmet Akif Buyukatalay’s shrewdly-plotted film an accidental Koran burning on a film set ignites a taut ideological thriller.
As the Melbourne Design Week celebrates two decades of his internationally recognised work, the Australian designer is further resolved in his design ethos.
This island in the Pacific is secluded, safe, gloriously beautiful, packed with wildlife and adventure – and now there is a place to stay that rivals its natural wonders.
Some argue that 80 years since the end of World War II, we are no longer prepared to make the sacrifices war demands. I can see the logic of this argument; I disagree with its conclusion.
Firedoor chef Lennox Hastie unlocks the full flavours of kangaroo using a simple and quick cooking method that you can replicate at home, plus a simple (and unexpected) accompaniment.
Minimalism is out, maximalism is in. Packed with personality, statement-making beds can transform even the most boring of bedrooms.
In the frenzy of a screen-bombed life, the antidote was under my nose all along.
Keith Stackpole was a driven man – and the faster the bowling, the more driven he became. In an age of circumspection, he was on the front foot.
Noah Balta has spoken for the first time since his assault charge, detailing his remorse for his “stupid” act and committing to working on himself as a person in light of the incident.
The Hawks have taken a major hit at the tribunal, with one of their most versatile players set for a long sideline stint after knocking out Gryan Miers on Easter Monday.
A star Melbourne defender is back for the Anzac Eve clash with Richmond, who have named their replacement for Noah Balta. Plus, has Bayley Fritsch been recalled? See the full teams.
Lachlan Galvin is back in the fold and if appearances are anything to go by, he couldn’t be happier. See Galvin’s return to the Wests Tigers’ fold inside.
The Broncos and Dolphins will create Australian sporting history with a one-day NRL epic that could attract up to 100,000 fans to Suncorp Stadium.
Australia’s best private companies are pushing all the right boundaries.
Cobblestone streets, iconic landmarks, and breathtaking fjords await. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to win an unforgettable journey for two.
Francis was as informal as an Australian and very easy to talk to. His simple messages drew many close who might otherwise have been very disconnected from the church.
Instead of correcting course and taking a refreshed energy policy to the 2025 election, Labor has thrown out its economic modelling but kept its policies unchanged. How is Labor justifying this decision? It’s not.
Think your 30-year-old, red-tailed A330 is tired? We tracked where some of Qantas’s most beloved but oldest planes have ended up, from the Mojave desert to other big airlines.
Qantas and Virgin Australia’s reward programs aren’t just for frequent flyers — Aussies are using everyday spending and these savvy hacks to earn big travel perks. Here’s how to join them.
The tertiary education watchdog has upset universities by proposing new safeguards for students through better handling of complaints.
As universities diverge over a funding review, medical research institutes are seeking a share of taxpayer grants through the Australian Research Council.
The NRMA set out to boost awareness of its travel and rewards program and wound up with record growth and engagement.
As sustainability builds a more significant presence in the boardroom, marketers need to seize the moment to change the brief and adopt more responsible practices.
Property funds house Charter Hall has entered into talks to buy Melbourne’s Waverley Gardens shopping centre after rival Vicinity earlier failed to seal a $180m deal.
Home to our youngest and most productive residents, greenfield suburbs on urban fringes are demographic gold and the fastest-growing areas in the country. So why can’t we get them right?
Billionaire Elon Musk says he’ll have more time for Tesla and pushing for lower tariffs as he scrambles to move from MAGA waste slasher, back to a visionary tech boss. But is it too late?
The health insurer wants to back start-ups that keep people out of hospital and help them better understand their lifestyle and how genetic risk factors affect their health.
There is a 99.7 per cent certainty that the world has at least one gas in its atmosphere that, on Earth, is produced by living things.
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It’s the greatest magic act in the world of wine – and we’re applauding with a unique mixed dozen that proves getting older can be a beautiful thing.
This soup is super-easy, made in the slow cooker and retains the gorgeous salty flavours of the hock.
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