Today in History, May 9: The ‘magnificent’ opening of Australia’s first federal parliament
The opening of Australia’s first parliament in 1901 is one of those rare events in the country’s history…
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The Royal Australian Navy and the Fight Tonight Imperative: RADM Matt Buckley at the Williams Foundation Seminar
The Sir Richard Williams Foundation seminar, “Fight Tonight: Exploiting Australia’s Strategic Advantage,” held at the National Gallery of…
WA budget deemed ‘a joke’ by regional residents after cost of living relief measures revealed
While Thursday’s West Australian budget unveiled big spending with a focus on housing, health and cost of living…
Second-driest April on record for NSW as likely El Niño brings threat of dry year ahead | Climate crisis
New South Wales has recorded its second-driest April on record, according to the weather bureau, as much of…
WA Budget 2026: State Government’s $100 fuel handouts not going to those with cancelled or suspended licences
Nearly 25,000 people are not eligible for the State Government’s $100 handout because their drivers licence is suspended.…
NEWS: Australia’s largest gambling firm Tabcorp faces money laundering probe, shares plunge 28%
By Sneha Kumar AUSTRALIA’S biggest gambling firm Tabcorp has come under regulatory scrutiny over its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism…
Chalmers ready to fight ‘scare campaign of lies’ before bravest budget yet
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On riverbanks and in parkland camps, Australians are sleeping rough through a dire housing crunch | Inequality
Lincoln Curtis says if you ask him a simple question, you get a simple answer. Why is he…
How did Victoria become Australia’s most indebted state?
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Australia will miss the gentle power of David Malouf
Australia is a foreign country. Our best writers know that it does not make for a comfortable home.…
Budget night productivity package to include migration overhaul and red tape drive
Tuesday’s budget will include a migration overhaul, tax relief for small businesses and fresh efforts to cut red…