The premier’s chief of staff took NSW Parliament to court. The case cost taxpayers $660,000
The premier’s chief of staff took NSW Parliament to court. The case cost taxpayers $660,000
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Heartbreak in the Brethren as members told to ‘dispose’ of animal companions
Heartbreak in the Brethren as members told to ‘dispose’ of animal companions
Suddenly, a battle of ideas hits politics. Pauline Hanson can take some of the credit
Suddenly, a battle of ideas hits politics. Pauline Hanson can take some of the credit
On Air Force One, Trump divulges key details of Xi talks
On Air Force One, Trump divulges key details of Xi talks
Five of the 20 most expensive cities in the world are in Australia. Could the PM’s big gamble change that?
Five of the 20 most expensive cities in the world are in Australia. Could the PM’s big gamble change that?
It pains me to say nice things about politicians, but this is a good budget
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says this is the budget that will finally do something to correct “intergenerational unfairness”. In which case, it gets a big tick from me.
This budget will be attacked as a nightmare. That’s exactly what the PM wants
By fighting to protect investors and older people, the Coalition could defend a dying demographic while Labor looks to a better future for younger voters.
Are you a winner or a loser in this budget?
There’s help on the way for taxpayers and first home buyers – while property investors and trust fund users won’t be as thrilled.
Albanese gambles on support from younger Australians as he dramatically shifts wealth
In an extraordinary political gamble, Albanese broke his election promise not to touch tax concessions as Treasurer Jim Chalmers revealed a budget night overhaul of negative gearing, capital gains tax and tr...
The war against Iran is the dark cloud hanging over this entire budget
Chalmers has set out an ambitious tax policy, tackling both fiscal shibboleths and cashed-up, older investors. But the budget is still predicated on much going right in the Strait of Hormuz and the ability o...
Overdue overhaul for young home buyers
Changes to property tax in this year’s budget will be seen by investors as “broken promises”, but something needs to be done to make housing more affordable.
Federal budget 2026 LIVE updates: Capital gains tax, negative gearing changes on agenda as Treasurer Jim Ch...
Labor is set to hand down its fifth budget on Tuesday as Treasurer Jim Chalmers readies to flag generational changes on negative gearing, capital gains tax and more to find $64 billion in savings across the...
Pauline Hanson rides Farrer wave through Jim Chalmers’ budget
With so much already revealed in the budget, the One Nation leader’s likely next moves are generating attention.
Triple murderer died ‘shortly’ after killing rampage, police suspect
Julian Ingram’s body was so decomposed when it was discovered that investigators believe he died soon after killing his former partner, her friend and aunt.
‘Improper use of public money’: NSW Labor slammed over grants scheme
A scathing report described the $37.2 million grants scheme designed before the 2023 election as “a publicly funded Labor Party election slush fund”.
‘Kevin, what the hell was that?’ Why Rudd thinks Trump will stand by Taiwan
In some of his first public remarks since leaving his post as ambassador to the US, Kevin Rudd has recounted a telling interaction with his Chinese counterpart in 2024
North shore school on alert after child reports abduction attempt
In an email sent to parents on Tuesday, Warrawee Public School relieving deputy principal Meriki Barnes revealed two youths in a car tried to drag a student inside as he walked home.
Sydney childcare worker allegedly filmed kids with hidden bathroom camera
Colleagues allegedly found a camera which was hidden in the bathroom and used to film child abuse material, leading to dozens of charges against the man.
Tax changes will help 75,000 young people get a home: Chalmers
Changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax will be announced in the budget tonight. The government says 75,000 young people will benefit with a new home.
‘She should still be here’: Jacinta Nampijinpa Price breaks down in parliament over death of niece
The NT senator used her condolence speech to demand a national reckoning over violence, neglect and abuse in Indigenous communities.
DroneShield directors sold $67 million in shares. The watchdog has questions
ASIC has launched an investigation into the counter-drone group’s disclosures, six months after a botched contract announcement and a $67 million director sell-off.
Ideas from 10 global cities that could help Sydney fix its housing crisis
Around the world, cities have adopted bold approaches to boost housing supply, offering potential lessons that could help ease Sydney’s housing pressures and improve affordability.
Soldier dies during parachute training course
A second soldier was injured but did not require hospitalisation in the incident at the Jervis Bay Airfield south of Sydney.
Breakthrough in alleged Sydney childcare centre attacks
Two fires within days at Sydney childcare centres left its operators “heartbroken and searching for answers”.