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Housing affordability craters to record low despite fall in prices
Affordability has slumped to its lowest level on record, with falling house prices not enough to offset the fi…
2027 Subaru BRZ review
Subaru still has you covered if you fancy a small rear-drive coupe, and it's as good as it has ever been.
Top US admiral flies in amid Pentagon concerns over Australia’s AUKUS submarine capacity
Concerns over whether the new Henderson defence precinct will have enough capacity to sustain nuclear-powered …
ANDREW GREENE: Anthony Albanese walks Pacific tightrope as AUKUS gathers steam
China’s stern presence at the latest meeting of Pacific leaders, and confirmation the US is deepening its mili…
Hanson, Coalition ready to fight Labor’s plan to tame social media feeds
Anthony Albanese, as first reported in this masthead, will next week outline a digital duty of care that could…
Why Labor’s promise to help young people get into the housing market is hollow
Treasurer Jim Chalmers shouldn’t be taken seriously when he claims Labor’s ‘really important reform’ on proper…
'The Falklands are Argentinian,' president declares
Argentine President Javier Milei has pledged to tighten sanctions on companies involved in oil projects around…
EDITORIAL: The harsh reality of house prices is becoming clear
EDITORIAL: Even if the Budget changes are not the only factor behind house price falls, it will be the one hom…
ICAC hears of Charles Perrottet’s links to a property developer and the $5m bribe that wasn’t
Revelations in the NSW anti-corruption commission about a property developer’s influence and a potential $5 mi…
Ben Harvey: There is no easy solution to explosion in illegal smoke trade
I grew up in an era where everyone smoked. The late 1970s and early 1980s, for me, was a period cloaked in an …
Ambulance shortage 'contributed to patient deaths'
A coroner has reported that the long-delayed arrival of ambulance crews contributed to the deaths of two elder…
Over 65s 'expensive target' in health insurance debate
One of Australia's most senior GPs has warned the government's cost-cutting insurance rebate measures are like…
Climate action, crime fighting headline Pacific forum
The 55th Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting concluded in Palau on Thursday with a range of initiatives adva…
Consent lessons not enough to stop sexual violence in Australia, Plibersek, Car warn round-table
Leaders have spoken to the challenge of curbing an emerging crisis at a high-level meeting targeting youth sex…
Almost 1500 weapons seized under landmark reforms
Landmark reforms have helped police seize almost 1500 weapons in a state that still tops the nation for the nu…
One Nation tobacco policy, which includes similar excise cut, lacks ‘hard work’, Taylor says
The Coalition and One Nation have traded barbs over their respective plans to crack down on the illicit tobacc…
Plea for more than consent lessons to stop sex violence
Leaders have spoken to the challenge of curbing an emerging crisis at a high-level meeting targeting youth sex…
Former Queensland Police Commissioner Steve Gollschewski dies following ‘courageous battle’ with cancer
A former police commissioner who served on the force for more than 40 years has died following a “courageous b…
Former Queensland Police commissioner Steve Gollschewski dies, aged 67, months after retiring amid cancer battle
He passed away only months after retiring from the top job amid a public and painful battle with cancer.
Disabled boy in care denied family contact: coroner
Failures by officials to adequately advocate and coordinate a young Indigenous boy's access to his family have…
China suffered Pacific setbacks this week. Next week it could be celebrating
One of Anthony Albanese’s closest Pacific allies could be about to lose his job, a prospect Beijing would cele…
'Lazy' productivity claims slammed as Labor looks to AI
The new ACTU secretary is vowing to fight to give workers a stronger voice in the rollout of AI across workpla…
Pacific leaders express ‘concern’ over China’s missile test, as Hanson vows to cut climate funding to region
‘We don’t want our backyard and our homes to be threatened - and really, disrespected.’
Coalition divisions multiply over latest classroom culture war
Deputy Liberal leader Jane Hume is at odds with Nationals leader Matt Canavan over whether the nation’s curric…
LATIKA M BOURKE: Richard Marles’ defence spend boasting off target & sinks truth about Australia’s shortfall
LATIKA M BOURKE: Fresh from meeting his US counterpart at the Pentagon, Richard Marles is now in London, armed…
‘Stuff them’: NSW Premier Chris Minns backs push to let Australians switch off social media algorithms
The politician warned people were being fed graphic and violent material even when they had not actively searc…
Advocates call for ‘opt-in’ algorithm as NSW convenes emergency DV roundtable
Calls are growing for Labor to crack down on social media algorithms as NSW convenes a crisis meeting to tackl…
White House launches MAGA-themed website where classic arcade games get a crude makeover
Players can ‘deport’ immigrants in a crass remake of Snake, build a border wall in TETRIS and bat away seed oi…
Donald Trump asks US Supreme Court to allow new mail-in ballot restrictions ahead of November midterm elections
The US Supreme Court has been asked to weigh in again on the Trump administration's efforts to restrict mail v…
Much-criticised Trump arch to begin construction in DC
The Trump administration will in the next two weeks begin work on a memorial arch in Washington, stamped with …
Bed block to be raised by states and territories at Health Ministers’ Meeting
State leaders have called for action on a crisis they say is putting a “huge demand” on already-struggling pub…
Mark Butler hits back at Angus Taylor over school culture row and declares teaching boys respect is ‘not woke’
Health Minister Mark Butler has fired back at claims schools are pushing an anti-boy agenda, declaring teachin…
2027 Ferrari Luce: Controversial EV priced for Australia over a year before it arrives here
Got a spare $1 million? That's how much you'll need to buy Ferrari’s first EV in Australia, and you’ll need to…
Volkswagen to kill off Seat as part of restructuring – report
Volkswagen's dramatic restructuring, which will see models cut, jobs lost and factories closed, is about to cl…
Pauline Hanson and One Nation surge as new report reveals Australians are losing faith in major parties
An increasing number of Australians believe politicians aren't serving them, as a report highlights changing a…
Anthony Albanese leaves Palau as Pacific Islands Forum fails to condemn China over ballistic missile test
China has escaped a stronger rebuke from Pacific leaders despite outrage over a controversial missile test tha…
One Nation’s NSW heartland could generate $100m under opposed carbon reforms, data reveals
More than $100m could be generated under green reforms in key One Nation and Nationals seats – despite efforts…
Public trust in politicians drops amid voter cynicism
An increasing number of Australians believe politicians aren't serving them, as a report highlights changing a…
Stars align for Frydenberg comeback. That could eclipse Taylor
While Labor has had a week full of bad economic news, the federal opposition has been unable to capitalise on …
It will take a generation to fix the housing crisis, says top economist
While house values have fallen, affordability is still at record lows. And experts say there is no silver bull…