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There's a problem with making public transport free

There's a problem with making public transport free

Cutting public transport fares is great for people who already catch it but doesn't do much to help those for whom it is too inaccessible or infrequent.

Australia joins oil crisis talks ahead of key UN vote

Australia joins oil crisis talks ahead of key UN vote

Australia joins oil crisis talks ahead of key UN vote

Australia joins oil crisis talks ahead of key UN vote

Australia has joined nations for talks about a vital oil corridor, as the UN Security Council considers whether "defensive" action can be taken against Iran.

Caps on gas, coal costs on the cards if prices soar

Caps on gas, coal costs on the cards if prices soar

Caps on gas, coal costs on the cards if prices soar

Caps on gas, coal costs on the cards if prices soar

Australia is open to a cap on gas and coal prices if they spike due to the widening conflict in the Middle East, the Albanese government says.

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Tree-changers seeking smaller communities for new lives

Tree-changers seeking smaller communities for new lives

City-dwellers are increasingly moving to smaller communities rather than regional cities to escape housing and transport costs, a report has found.

Step on board a ship to experience the art of Dark Mofo

Step on board a ship to experience the art of Dark Mofo

Dark Mofo's slate features robot dogs, a burning lizard totem, and the world's most exclusive film. The 2026 festival also takes over a Spirit of Tasmania ship.

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.

Thousands of Australians return home amid Iran conflict

Thousands of Australians return home amid Iran conflict

Foreign minister confirms more than 2600 Australians have arrived back from the UAE on 18 direct flights since the US-Israeli strikes were launched on Iran.

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Government 'doing more' to help bring Australians home

Government 'doing more' to help bring Australians home

Government 'doing more' to help bring Australians home

Government 'doing more' to help bring Australians home

Efforts to assist Australians to return from the Middle East conflict are being stepped up by the federal government, with buses to cities with open airspace.

The funding tide rolls back in for Sculpture by the Sea

The funding tide rolls back in for Sculpture by the Sea

The funding tide rolls back in for Sculpture by the Sea

The funding tide rolls back in for Sculpture by the Sea

After the Perth staging of Sculpture by the Sea had to be cancelled in 2025 due to a lack of funding, the popular art event is back.

Why the best way around traffic may be flying above it

Why the best way around traffic may be flying above it

Why the best way around traffic may be flying above it

Why the best way around traffic may be flying above it

Australia has been promised a future filled with flying taxis before but the innovative machines may finally be approaching take-off.

Virgin leaders join Qantas on airport costs warning

Virgin leaders join Qantas on airport costs warning

Virgin leaders join Qantas on airport costs warning

Virgin leaders join Qantas on airport costs warning

Australia's second-largest airline is out of administration and back-paying taxes, but warns rising industry costs could put air travel out of reach for some.

Flying taxis poised to swoop down for Brisbane Olympics

Flying taxis poised to swoop down for Brisbane Olympics

Flying taxis poised to swoop down for Brisbane Olympics

Flying taxis poised to swoop down for Brisbane Olympics

Once promised in science fiction, flying taxis are expected to become reality within months and Australia is among the candidates to host them.

Aust diplomats' families told to leave Israel, Lebanon

Aust diplomats' families told to leave Israel, Lebanon

Aust diplomats' families told to leave Israel, Lebanon

Aust diplomats' families told to leave Israel, Lebanon

The families of Australian diplomats based in Israel and Lebanon have been told to leave as the security situation in those countries worsens.

Demand for travel remains resilient: Flight Centre

Demand for travel remains resilient: Flight Centre

Demand for travel remains resilient: Flight Centre

Demand for travel remains resilient: Flight Centre

Demand for travel remains resilient, Flight Centre boss Graham Turner says, after the group lifted interim earnings by four per cent.

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Australians released from Syrian camp turned back

Dozens of Australians released from a camp holding families of suspected Islamic State militants in Syria have run into some snags with their departure.

Founder of scandal-hit travel firm gone, shares stuck

Corporate Travel Management founder Jamie Pherous is retiring "in the best interests of the company", making room for a new CEO as its shares remain untraded.

Stairs shown door as bike ramp opens on famous bridge

A bike ramp the original designer of the Sydney Harbour Bridge envisioned is finally open in a win for people looking to ride across the ornament.

Dismal start to holidays as national road toll soars

A grim start to the Christmas holidays on the roads continues, with Australia on track to record its worst year of fatalities in more than a decade.

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Expense scandal critics back MP travel perks crackdown

Restrictions on family travel entitlements sparked by MPs flying partners to major events has strong support but there are calls for even stricter limits.

Long commute deal breaker as workers stay close to home

Spending hours on public transport or driving to work is falling out of favour as more employees seek local and hybrid working options.

PM under pressure to overhaul ministerial entitlements

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has asked the expenses watchdog to look at changes to entitlements as the travel claims scandal deepens.

Rule-breaking AG to repay taxpayers for family holiday

Australia's top law officer will reimburse taxpayers after a family holiday was ruled outside guidelines, but Treasurer Jim Chalmers says she should not resign.

Pre-poll expense tweaks made to 'simplify': minister

The government has defended rule changes made before the federal election amid a growing furore about politicians' taxpayer-funded travel expenses.

Aussie travellers to give up socials crossing US border

Travelling to the United States without a visa will require Australians to give their social media accounts in the latest Trump move on American borders.

PM won't sack minister as travel expenses saga grows

Federal minister Anika Wells will keep her job in Anthony Albanese's government as more incidents of her travel at taxpayers' expense attract scrutiny.

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