Labor rushes through $5-a-week tax cuts
Labor has passed its $5-a-week tax cut plan, forcing the Coalition to vote against the cost-of-living relief it has already labelled as a “cruel hoax”.
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‘There was an elephant one time’: NT vet calls time on remarkable career
A Territory vet – who says she once treated an elephant in an unlikely spot – is calling time on a remarkable career which put her on the world stage. Find out why
Housing project helping young adults develop ‘life skills’ and stay in work
A Cowboys legend has helped launch supportive housing for Indigenous Australian youth from regional Qld stay in Townsville for work. Here’s how it works.
Aussies lose it over Albo’s awkward sledge
Four words from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has sent young Aussies into a meltdown – but there’s more to the story.
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Trump to make English the official language of US
Donald Trump is set to make English the official language of the United States in a bid to bring “cohesion” to a country long characterised by immigration from all over the world.
What’s next for the Gaza ceasefire
The first phase of the ceasefire deal between Israel and Palestinian group Hamas ends March 1 without certainty over the planned second phase. Here’s what could happen.
‘Severe’ TC Alfred intensifies to category four for second time
Tropical Cyclone Alfred has once again intensified to a category four system, as it continues to creep slowly parallel to the Queensland coast. Here’s the threat experts warn we can expect in the coming days.
Albo makes major move on beer tax
The prime minister has thrown a lifeline to publicans suffering under the weight of increasing costs to sell beer.
Named: Psych clinic owner charged with defrauding rival of $100K-plus
The owner of a Southport psychology clinic has been charged with 18 dishonesty offences as part of an allegedly fraudulent scheme targeting the owner of a rival outfit. Here’s what we know.
Cunningham: Independent inquiry into Gwynne case should be launched
the Office of the ICAC has made clear it doesn’t comment on matters it is (or isn’t) investigating, writes Matt Cunningham.
A-listers named in new Epstein contact list
A personal address book of Jeffrey Epstein’s was released today by the President Trump’s Justice Department.
Top NT Judge defends ‘compassionate bail’ but AG signals change could be coming
A decision to bail a teen with a history of breaching his bail has been defended by the Territory’s top judge, who says the courts ‘frequently’ grant ‘compassionate bail’ – but the Attorney-General has signalled the NTG are willing to do whatever it takes.
Man arrested after Alice Springs boy found in outback SA town
A 12-year-old boy who went missing in Alice Springs has been found more than 600km away in a remote South Australian town, as police arrest a man.
Why Minister won’t stop Qld police whistleblower ‘witch hunt’
The Premier and his Minister have faced questions about why the Qld Police is on a Fitzgerald-like ‘witch hunt’ to silence whistleblowers in the ranks.
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