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Clock ticks on support for rejigged super tax changes

Clock ticks on support for rejigged super tax changes

A six-month heads up on tax changes is tight but manageable, big super funds say, although Labor still needs to find a friend to get the laws past parliament.

Seven-surplus budget target despite growing debt

Seven-surplus budget target despite growing debt

Seven-surplus budget target despite growing debt

Seven-surplus budget target despite growing debt

South Australia is reaping the benefits of growth in jobs and investment, with a budget review predicting four future surpluses.

Hate speech laws pushed to limit to curb anti-Semitism

Hate speech laws pushed to limit to curb anti-Semitism

Hate speech laws pushed to limit to curb anti-Semitism

Hate speech laws pushed to limit to curb anti-Semitism

The prime minister has pledged to get hate speech laws right rather than rush them in response to an opposition edict to recall parliament before Christmas.

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Premier red-faced as husband busted drink-driving

Premier red-faced as husband busted drink-driving

An emotional state premier has declared she's "deeply shocked, disappointed and embarrassed" after her husband was busted drink-driving.

Evictions loom as housing tower demo appeal tossed

Evictions loom as housing tower demo appeal tossed

The High Court could be called on to have the final say on a state government's plan to demolish dozens of public housing towers after an appeal was dismissed.

Democrats release more new images from Epstein's estate

Democrats release more new images from Epstein's estate

Almost 70 new photos are among some 95,000 that Jeffrey Epstein's estate has released, as the deadline to release the full Epstein files looms.

'Holy girl': moving service for Bondi's youngest victim

'Holy girl': moving service for Bondi's youngest victim

A ten-year-old girl struck down in the Bondi shooting has been remembered as a joyous and happy child while the Jewish community continues to honour the fallen.

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Gold, iron ore and population swell big state's coffers

Gold, iron ore and population swell big state's coffers

Gold, iron ore and population swell big state's coffers

Gold, iron ore and population swell big state's coffers

Australia's richest state has unveiled a modest mid-year budget windfall due to strong commodity prices and a growing population.

Net migration falls as 'values' debate heats up

Net migration falls as 'values' debate heats up

Net migration falls as 'values' debate heats up

Net migration falls as 'values' debate heats up

Australia's net overseas migrant intake dropped last financial year but is unlikely to fall as far as government forecasts for coming years.

'Evil' anti-Semitism targeted with tougher hate laws

'Evil' anti-Semitism targeted with tougher hate laws

'Evil' anti-Semitism targeted with tougher hate laws

'Evil' anti-Semitism targeted with tougher hate laws

People spouting racial hatred could have visas cancelled after the Bondi massacre, but the government is being pushed to go further still to stop anti-Semitism.

PM lightning rod for anger as Bondi victims farewelled

PM lightning rod for anger as Bondi victims farewelled

PM lightning rod for anger as Bondi victims farewelled

PM lightning rod for anger as Bondi victims farewelled

Jewish Australians and the opposition have excoriated the prime minister's leadership in the wake of Australia's deadliest massacre in three decades.

Liberal $1.5m loan fight to continue into election year

Liberal $1.5m loan fight to continue into election year

Liberal $1.5m loan fight to continue into election year

Liberal $1.5m loan fight to continue into election year

A push to dismiss a legal fight over a loan to a former Liberal leader has failed, with the internal fracas expected to go to trial in an election year.

Trump touts victories amid sinking approval ratings

Trump touts victories amid sinking approval ratings

Trump touts victories amid sinking approval ratings

Trump touts victories amid sinking approval ratings

US President Donald Trump has delivered a partisan speech on TV seeking to pin the blame for economic challenges on Democrats.

'Hate preachers' on notice as Bondi victims mourned

'Hate preachers' on notice as Bondi victims mourned

'Hate preachers' on notice as Bondi victims mourned

'Hate preachers' on notice as Bondi victims mourned

The youngest and oldest victims of the Bondi Beach terror attacks have been laid to rest as the government moves ahead with cracking down on extremist clerics.

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'Millimetres from death': Bondi survivor fights AI lies

A man who survived a bullet to the head during a terror attack has spoken out after being accused of faking his injuries in doctored images shared online.

'Weak signals' of crime turnaround as brats run wild

Rampant theft, repeat offenders and machete attacks continue to plague one state as another across the border tames youth crime in regional areas.

Fears Australian man killed while fighting in Ukraine

Authorities are seeking urgent clarification of reports that an Australian man was killed fighting Russian forces in Ukraine's far east.

How parents can talk to kids about the Bondi attack

Explaining news of terrorist events to children should be done in an age-appropriate way, but experts say parents should not shy away from the topic.

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Dishing the public dosh to force RBA's hand on rates

With the government unlikely to restrain public spending, the Reserve Bank will have to lift rates in 2026 to keep inflation under control, economists say.

Loved ones grieve as Bondi accused charged with murder

The devastation inflicted on Australia's Jewish community has been palpable at funerals for the Bondi victims, as an alleged terrorist is charged with murder.

'Unsung heroes': raw grief as Jewish leaders mourned

Hundreds of people turned out to mourn as the first funeral services were held for the Jewish leaders killed in the Bondi Beach mass shooting.

Budget takes $8.2b hit thanks to black market tobacco

The treasurer has flagged more funding to root out illicit tobacco syndicates but refused to lower the excise burning a hole in the federal budget.

Chalmers spins battery blowout into budget savings

Clever accounting has been used by the treasurer to claim the government's policy decisions improved the budget bottom line for the first time in eight years.

Labor faces gun crackdown fight after shooting massacre

Leading opposition figures have signalled a fight over planned gun law reform, calling existing provisions world-class despite the Bondi shooting massacre.

Take personal responsibility for Bondi deaths, PM told

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is facing blistering criticism over the government's response to anti-Semitism in the wake of the Bondi Beach shooting.

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