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Silence persists as CFMEU probe rattled by more threats

Silence persists as CFMEU probe rattled by more threats

Witnesses to construction-sector criminality continue to be scared into silence as a state government blocks expanded powers for the corruption watchdog.

'Scallywags' rebuked over Labor leadership 'drive-by'

'Scallywags' rebuked over Labor leadership 'drive-by'

'Scallywags' rebuked over Labor leadership 'drive-by'

'Scallywags' rebuked over Labor leadership 'drive-by'

A state premier says Labor figures discussing a pre-election leadership change in the shadows are a "few scallywags" in need of a cuddle.

'Over-prepared': PM's pledge on growing fuel crisis

'Over-prepared': PM's pledge on growing fuel crisis

'Over-prepared': PM's pledge on growing fuel crisis

'Over-prepared': PM's pledge on growing fuel crisis

Australia will have a single point of contact co-ordinating fuel supplies and issues that might arise due to the Iran war, with further measures expected.

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Australia deteriorates in terror rankings after Bondi

Australia deteriorates in terror rankings after Bondi

Australia has dropped to its worst ranking on a terrorism index following the deadly Bondi massacre as Western nations recorded an increase in deaths in 2025.

Spike in jobless rate unlikely to end RBA hiking cycle

Spike in jobless rate unlikely to end RBA hiking cycle

A rise in unemployment and a surge in hiring point to conflicting impulses in Australia's labour market, but conditions remain relatively tight.

Labor figure's accused killer beats bail booze reading

Labor figure's accused killer beats bail booze reading

Labor strategist Tim Picton's accused killer remains on bail after prosecutors withdrew a bid to revoke it over alcohol consumption.

PM warns of supply issues after Qatar gas plant attacks

PM warns of supply issues after Qatar gas plant attacks

Anthony Albanese has criticised attacks in LNG plants in Qatar by Iran, as he indicates he can see the conflict reaching a conclusion.

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Trade deal likely as European president confirms visit

Trade deal likely as European president confirms visit

Trade deal likely as European president confirms visit

Trade deal likely as European president confirms visit

Trade and security deals could be signed when the European president and trade commissioner land in Australia for a three-day visit.

Focus on deportations after killer's High Court win

Focus on deportations after killer's High Court win

Focus on deportations after killer's High Court win

Focus on deportations after killer's High Court win

A PNG-born murderer has successfully overturned his curfew, prompting a major adjustment to how the government manages criminal asylum seekers.

Media warned to chase truth, not clickbait and outrage

Media warned to chase truth, not clickbait and outrage

Media warned to chase truth, not clickbait and outrage

Media warned to chase truth, not clickbait and outrage

Democracy shouldn't be taken for granted in an age of misinformation and public distrust, a veteran journalist has warned as he urges media outlets to adapt.

Iran terror guard and Hizb ut-Tahrir symbols banned

Iran terror guard and Hizb ut-Tahrir symbols banned

Iran terror guard and Hizb ut-Tahrir symbols banned

Iran terror guard and Hizb ut-Tahrir symbols banned

Laws introduced following the Bondi terror attack are being expanded to ensure symbols of Iran's Revolutionary Guard and an extremist group are banned.

Australia prepares fuel plans if Mideast war drags on

Australia prepares fuel plans if Mideast war drags on

Australia prepares fuel plans if Mideast war drags on

Australia prepares fuel plans if Mideast war drags on

Australia is preparing for all scenarios should the war in the Middle East go on indefinitely and the fuel crisis escalates, the prime minister says.

Australian military base damaged by Iranian missile

Australian military base damaged by Iranian missile

Australian military base damaged by Iranian missile

Australian military base damaged by Iranian missile

Australian troops at a military base in the Middle East are safe after a strike from an Iranian missile that caused buildings at the facility to catch fire.

Investor tax-break cuts no 'silver bullet' for housing

Investor tax-break cuts no 'silver bullet' for housing

Investor tax-break cuts no 'silver bullet' for housing

Investor tax-break cuts no 'silver bullet' for housing

Winding back the capital gains tax discount could reduce property prices by about four per cent, compared to what they would be under a no-change scenario.

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Hipkins ex's allegations threaten NZ Labour's campaign

New Zealand Labour has been rocked by allegations made by leader Chris Hipkins' ex-wife, prompting a debate around whether MPs are entitled to a private life.

Attorney-General Pam Bondi subpoenaed in Epstein probe

US Attorney-General Pam Bondi has been subpoenaed for closed-door testimony on the Epstein probe, amid scrutiny of her handling of the release of the files.

Trump postpones trip to China over Iran conflict

US President Donald Trump is delaying a diplomatic trip to China that had been planned for months amid the Iran conflict.

Iran renews attacks on US Gulf allies, Trump surprised

The Israeli military says it's targeting "Iranian regime infrastructure" with a new wave of strikes across Tehran.

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Fuel ration push parked as crisis talks target pricing

Ministers say they're focused on getting more petrol into the market in response to the Iran war, rather than limiting how much motorists can buy.

Tax discount 'skewing' property market to investors

A parliamentary report has found significant tax discounts on capital gains have tipped the scales in favour of investors compared to owner-occupiers

Australia, NZ boost military co-operation over decade

Defence and foreign ministers from Australia and New Zealand have outlined a decade-long military plan as both nations lauded the strong relationship.

Taxpayers pay the price for union guerrilla campaign

An inquiry into the militant CFMEU has revealed major construction delays and a costs blowout of an estimated half a billion dollars.

China spy asset complained to Penny Wong about raid

A businessman who worked with two suspected Chinese spies told Foreign Minister Penny Wong that domestic intelligence agents crossed a line by raiding his home

'Bait and bash' laws welcomed but more action wanted

Perpetrators of violence towards the queer community are being put on notice with laws on the books to punish offenders who boast about their crimes online.

Australia and EU on the brink of a free trade deal

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen might travel to Australia within the week to sign a long-awaited free trade deal with Australia.

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