Chalmers hits back at critics of economic talkfest

But Albanese has more quickly and explicitly shut down contentious ideas such as GST changes and other major tax reforms, whereas Chalmers’ approach has been to let ideas be debated, giving rise... Read more »

The best properties on the market in Sydney and surrounds right now

89 Elizabeth Street, Paddington NSW Dappled shadows from a majestic jacaranda tree dance across the pastel green weatherboards of this early 1800s Paddington terrace, offered for the first time in 37 years.... Read more »

NSW Police watchdog to investigate officers’ response to Lindy Lucena’s fatal bashing

The NSW Police watchdog will hold an investigation into the conduct of officers who took almost an hour to respond on the night Lindy Lucena was killed by her abusive partner, following... Read more »

Former immigration minister Alex Hawke calls for action on bridging visa backlog with thousands left in limbo

Rathy Barthlote and her family are caught up in a tricky situation.  Her 11-year-old daughter Lolitta, born in Australia, became a citizen with full rights at the age of 10.  But Ms... Read more »

Queensland teachers considering further strike action as pay negotiations continue

Queensland teachers have given the government until the end of the month to offer a better pay deal or face further teacher strikes.  More than 50,000 teachers walked off the job last... Read more »

Australia news live: investment in new wind and solar far short of 2030 goals; PM dismisses US ‘disgust’ over Palestine move | Australia news

Investment in new wind and solar falls short of 2030 target pace Petra Stock For the second consecutive quarter in 2025, investment in new wind and solar has fallen well short of... Read more »

Artificial intelligence needs wiser — not smarter — regulation

The head of the Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) has challenged the narrow parameters of the debate over AI regulation, warning of a focus on form over substance in the regulation of... Read more »

Why Louis Vuitton’s latest China campaign is tone-deaf

In Guangxi, China, a fisherman practising the centuries-old tradition of cormorant fishing can earn less in his entire lifetime than the price of a single Louis Vuitton trunk. Yet in Louis Vuitton’s... Read more »

US President Donald Trump hoping for ‘peace’, thinks Russia’s Vladimir Putin ready to make a Ukraine deal

US President Donald Trump says he believes Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to make a deal on ending his war in Ukraine. Mr Trump, who is scheduled to meet with Mr... Read more »

How did grocery prices rise so much?

If you feel like your weekly grocery bill has jumped significantly over the past year, you’re not imagining it.Grocery spend has recorded its biggest annual increase in five years, with comparison company... Read more »