Labor’s housing fix proves marginal at best
Federal Labor has poured tens of millions of dollars into programs based in marginal, battleground and safe Labor seats to fund more local council planning studies, reviews and bureaucrats.
Federal Labor has poured tens of millions of dollars into programs based in marginal, battleground and safe Labor seats to fund more local council planning studies, reviews and bureaucrats.
The duelling housing policies of Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton in response to Australia’s home ownership crisis will decide who wins the election.
The woman who sprayed the Woodside logo on an iconic piece of art says she feels validated by the WA Museum’s decision to acquire the perspex that protected the painting.
The estranged wife of Ricky Olarenshaw has spoken out about their relationship and why she believes she was framed for allegedly owning a spa offering sexual services.
A fringe Indigenous group responsible for toppling a billion-dollar gold mine wrote to Linda Burney accusing the local Aboriginal land council of seeking ‘financial support’ from miner Regis Resources and of ‘not consisting of traditional owners’.
All well and good for Rebecca Yazbek to issue a grovelling apology over her husband’s fondness for casual anti-Semitism. But what good are words without deeds?
King Charles and Queen Camilla boarded a Royal Australian Air Force plane and waved goodbye following a whirlwind five-day tour.
The Coalition is investigating whether independent senator Lidia Thorpe’s admission she deliberately misspoke when she swore her allegiance to the monarch could make her ineligible to sit in parliament.
One of America’s leading thinkers, Warren Farrell, says Kamala Harris could lose the US election because of a failure by Democrats to properly respond to new challenges facing young men.
The country will slide into a housing shortage unless the way we do business changes to allow more building, Meriton’s Harry Tiguboff warns.
Re-education camps are all the rage in 2024. The ABC, for example, is re-educating its staff about racism. It’s not entirely clear from its recent racism review what it means by racism.
At the core of the Trump campaign are tariffs on most imports. The money raised will be used to reduce both corporate and individual taxes.
Bryan Moynihan says in an interview the US consumer is holding up and the American economy can still absorb two more modest interest rate cuts this year.
The energy market operator boss’ admission there are no guarantees adopting renewables will lead to lower power bills will continue to stoke already fierce debate.
Stocks have had a great year, but they’re priced for perfection as risks increase and strategists are turning cautious amid heightened geopolitical risks as the US election looms.
CEO Andrew Irvine has set a bold target for it to become the ‘most customer-centric company’ in Australia and New Zealand, as he lamented that improved momentum had not led to better customer advocacy.
Investors were shaken as Jason Pellegrino flagged his exit from Domain after six years running the company, and Nine is keen to turn its property offshoot around.
The Reserve Bank has risked placing too much emphasis on shielding jobs growth at the expense of reducing inflation, some economists have warned.
John Pesutto’s lawyer has rejected the case theory put forward by Moira Deeming’s legal team, saying it contains ‘allegations of gross dishonesty and fraud’.
Some of Australia’s most lauded scientists have intervened in the fight over salmon farming in Tasmania’s Macquarie Harbour, as Tanya Plibersek promises to ‘balance’ jobs and the environment.
Wentworth MP Allegra Spender says she supports housing of ‘all different shapes and sizes’ after Victorian independents opposed Premier Jacinta Allan’s plan to build high-rise residential housing.
David Crisafulli has refused to explain why he voted against 2018 abortion reforms despite declaring on Tuesday night that he now believed that a woman had a right to choose whether to continue a pregnancy.
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Government regulation to make big business adopt a recycling mindset will ensure Australia becomes a truly circular economy.
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New images show the descent of the bomb before it slammed into a multistorey block in Beirut, in a strike targeting Hezbollah ‘facilities’.
Former intelligence officials say the documents were most likely a leak from a government employee with access to the files, rather than a hack into US government classified servers.
Kamala Harris leads Donald Trump by two per cent two weeks ahead of the election; at this stage in 2020 Biden was ahead by 11 points and in 2016 Clinton led by four points.
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In these neighbourhoods, median house prices have surpassed the $2m and $3m marks. It’s an impressive upward trend for Australia.
A classic takeaway dish at home and on a budget. These sticky sesame nuggets of gold will have you wanting more.
A quadrella of highly praised pinot noir from the Yarra to Tasmania’s Tamar are on show in this exclusive offer designed for those obsessed with this beguiling grape.
This business class on an international carrier still has a middle seat on some of its planes. Is it worth paying if you could still find yourself wedged between two other passengers?
How do you give wealthy travellers what they want? Ask Philippe Zuber, chief executive of One & Only and Atlantis Resorts.
Focused on everything from Balinese astrology to Shakespearean performance, these museums are as diverse as they are innovative.
The Tennessee capital, home of country music, has dining options that go way beyond fried chicken.
As Phoebe Philo finally arrives down under, one of Australia’s foremost fashion authorities is predicting a vibe shift.
A healthy line-up of luxe listings hits the market ready for the spring selling season as buyers look to lock in holiday homes for summer.
The Academy Award-winning actor talks to Troy Bramston about taking on her most challenging and important screen role, in Lee.
John Safran joined the Palestinian-flag waving crowds gathered at the Sydney Opera House after the October 7 attacks – specifically because police warned Jews to stay away. But he still doesn’t know what was chanted.
I support an Australian republic, yet retain affection for Charles the man. Because his mother lived so long and refused to cede power to her son, we now have an elderly, ailing monarch who has only touched his kingly legacy lightly.
While the push for Sam Konstas to open for Australia is strong a new challenger is emerging and he has the support of someone in the NSW camp.
The reaction to an offer from retired Test opener David Warner to come back and play India was met with a swift response from an Australian legend.
The Diamonds’ impotence in New Zealand has officially become an issue, with the Aussies completing their third consecutive series across the Tasman without a win.
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Champion jockey Craig Williams says import Onesmoothoperator looks well placed for the Melbourne Cup after his dominant Geelong Cup win.
Marnus Labuschagne has responded to David Warner naming him as a candidate to open the batting this summer in Australia’s Test series against India.
Chopard’s new Global Ambassador Bella Hadid perfectly embodies the elegance and Joie de Vivre of Chopard’s Haute Joaillerie watches.
You can’t reach the Berkeley River Lodge by road. Instead, fly in and experience the Kimberley scenery at its most spectacular.
The IDF attacked strategic underground complexes in Gaza, pushing Yahya Sinwar to leave the safety of Hamas’s labyrinth. Finding his DNA showed they were in the right location.
The arrest of seven Israelis paid hundreds of thousands of pounds by Iran to take photographs of sensitive military sites highlights the intensifying espionage war in the Middle East.
The ex-airline CEO has stepped out to combat the bad publicity expected ahead of the launch of a tell-all book on Qantas, likely to reveal new information about his controversial reign.
Qatar Airways is claiming a new first in the skies, becoming the only international airline to allow passengers to make video calls or hold Zoom meetings.
A previously axed Indigenous boarding program will sport rural and regional schools once again, with a renewal through to 2026.
As more working students opt for university study online, what’s the secret sauce for success? A Harvard University dean insists collaboration is the key.
The head of Nine’s news and current affairs division has sent an after-hours email acknowledging the pain employees are suffering following reports of bullying, sexual harassment and misconduct.
Australians love sport. But is it worthwhile for big brands to sponsor the nation’s teams, leagues and events?
The national boom in build-to-rent projects is finally gathering steam in Sydney with a huge precinct proposed for the inner west suburb of Marrickville.
The group is buying into one of the country’s hottest industrial precincts as the south Sydney area takes off.
When the staff at WiseTech’s head office in Alexandria gather to celebrate the firm’s 30-year anniversary, the mood will be more constrained than would have been originally expected.
WiseTech founder Richard White might have settled a legal case with one of his former lovers but investors are still pushing for greater clarity on the tech firm’s succession planning.
DNA samples from diverse communities around Australia are being gathered to form what is hoped to be first national genetic biobank.
Rio Tinto and its partner in the Rhodes Ridge joint venture have informed regulators they will no longer push ahead with a long-awaited proposal to mine the Giles Mini deposit near Newman due to its impact on potential roosting sites for the vulnerable Ghost Bat.
This dish is a sensational balance of sweet and salty. It’s like a hug in a bowl.
New research shows the 1970s model used to measure greenhouse gas emissions from cattle feedlots has been significantly overstating emissions.
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