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Treasury chief defends Labor's beleaguered budget

Treasury chief defends Labor's beleaguered budget

Controversial budget changes would have cut the lifetime tax benefits for the top one per cent of earners by $400,000 if implemented in 2000, Treasury says.

US and Iran trade strikes as Trump denies Hormuz deal

US and Iran trade strikes as Trump denies Hormuz deal

US and Iran trade strikes as Trump denies Hormuz deal

US and Iran trade strikes as Trump denies Hormuz deal

US forces have carried out new defensive strikes on an Iranian military facility after downing several attack drones, according to American officials.

Bail bid by terror-accused 'ISIS bride' to be with kids

Bail bid by terror-accused 'ISIS bride' to be with kids

Bail bid by terror-accused 'ISIS bride' to be with kids

Bail bid by terror-accused 'ISIS bride' to be with kids

A woman linked to Islamic State who has been living in the community after returning to Australia will seek release on bail so she can care for her children.

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'Huge mistake': how Howard spurred Boomer investors

'Huge mistake': how Howard spurred Boomer investors

The share of property investors older than 60 has more than doubled since the capital gains discount was introduced, Reserve Bank of Australia research shows.

'Atrocious incidents' known to detention centre bosses

'Atrocious incidents' known to detention centre bosses

The US company in charge of Villawood Detention Centre has been subject to management complaints, including regarding escapes, sexual assaults and fires.

Quarantine extended for passengers after virus outbreak

Quarantine extended for passengers after virus outbreak

A group of Australians and a New Zealander caught up in a deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship will now remain quarantined for 42 days.

NZ shuns 'sugar hits' in budget, cuts growth forecast

NZ shuns 'sugar hits' in budget, cuts growth forecast

New Zealand has unveiled a bare-bones budget with a projected surplus sooner than expected, but few incentives for voters in an election year.

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Manufacturer gears up for $2b 'forever chemicals' fight

Manufacturer gears up for $2b 'forever chemicals' fight

Manufacturer gears up for $2b 'forever chemicals' fight

Manufacturer gears up for $2b 'forever chemicals' fight

Australia is seeking billions in damages from a leading manufacturer, claiming it concealed information over the risks of PFAS-containing firefighting foam.

Scam victims to get automatic financial compensation

Scam victims to get automatic financial compensation

Scam victims to get automatic financial compensation

Scam victims to get automatic financial compensation

Up to $3000 will be reimbursed to Australians who lose money through simple scam operations in order to lower the cost of investigations.

'Have to pay': Zelenskiy vows new strikes inside Russia

'Have to pay': Zelenskiy vows new strikes inside Russia

'Have to pay': Zelenskiy vows new strikes inside Russia

'Have to pay': Zelenskiy vows new strikes inside Russia

Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskiy has announced plans for more strikes on Russia as he urged US President Donald Trump to help his nation with air defence systems.

Defence 'trade-off' as $53b spending spree backloaded

Defence 'trade-off' as $53b spending spree backloaded

Defence 'trade-off' as $53b spending spree backloaded

Defence 'trade-off' as $53b spending spree backloaded

A fraction of the Australian government's decade-long defence funding boost is set aside for next financial year, analysis shows.

'ISIS bride' tried to board plane despite Australia ban

'ISIS bride' tried to board plane despite Australia ban

'ISIS bride' tried to board plane despite Australia ban

'ISIS bride' tried to board plane despite Australia ban

Despite an order barring her from entering Australia, a woman with links to Islamic State attempted to board a flight with others returning home.

Advocates blast 'Groundhog Day' employment changes

Advocates blast 'Groundhog Day' employment changes

Advocates blast 'Groundhog Day' employment changes

Advocates blast 'Groundhog Day' employment changes

People seeking support to find a job will be funnelled into three separate streams under major changes to the one-size-fits-all approach to employment services.

Falling fuel prices bolster hopes for RBA rate reprieve

Falling fuel prices bolster hopes for RBA rate reprieve

Falling fuel prices bolster hopes for RBA rate reprieve

Falling fuel prices bolster hopes for RBA rate reprieve

A cut in the fuel excise caused annual headline inflation to fall, but the underlying impulse for price pressures is still gathering steam.

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Cheesed off: Aussie dairy at centre of trade quandary

Australian cheese has become the subject of a long debate in Senate estimates, with concerns producers are not getting a fair slice under the EU trade deal.

Russian ambassador summoned for 'unacceptable' threats

Threats from Russia to demolish buildings in Ukraine have led to its ambassador in Australia being hauled into DFAT for an explanation.

'For us, by us': Indigenous plea for truth-telling

An Indigenous man has marked the start of Reconciliation Week with the culmination of his 500km journey to reach the seat of government.

Treasurer hoses down calls to carve up his tax revamp

Business groups are urging the federal government to have a major rethink over its capital gains tax measures but Jim Chalmers is remaining steadfast.

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Buyers firm for Whyalla steelworks, island smelter

The shortlist to take over the ailing Whyalla steelworks has narrowed, while a buyer is entering exclusive talks to purchase Australia's only manganese smelter.

Labor MP's primary residence 'vacant block of land'

Labor MP Ali France, who unseated Peter Dutton at the last election, has been referred to the electoral watchdog over integrity allegations.

Data centre power concerns spark moratorium call

A report by Greenpeace has challenged claims Australia's AI-fuelled data centre boom can support rather than undermine the clean energy transition.

Labor figure's accused killer returns to court

Brodie Jake Dewar's manslaughter case following the death of beloved Labor strategist Tim Picton has been committed to the Supreme Court.

The $180m bill to calculate the Inland Rail blow-out

The man who first pitched Inland Rail wants a quick private sector takeover, as it is revealed consultants were paid $180m to estimate the budget blow-out.

Roberts-Smith arrest leak referred to corruption body

The National Anti-Corruption Commission has been asked to investigate how the media were told of Ben Roberts-Smith's arrest ahead of time.

Iran deal could drag on as US launches fresh strikes

Hopes for a quick end to ‌the Iran war have been dashed after the US carried out 'self-defence' strikes on missile launch sites and boats placing mines.

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