Housing investors are increasingly older and wealthier, Reserve Bank research shows
The share of housing investors aged over 60 has surged in Australia over the past 20 years, while…
Aspiration has changed since the Howard era. This budget is finally catching up
The word “aspirational” means something very different in contemporary Australia, compared to what it used to mean. At…
Australia announces FY26-FY27 Budget, with significant boost for infrastructure
The Australian Government announced its financial year (FY) 2026-27 (July 2026 to June 2027) on 12 May 2026.…
Labor pursuing massive tax changes ahead of federal budget
Labor has been examining a broad package of tax reforms ahead of the May 12 federal budget, with…
REVEALED: Bondi terror attack Royal Commission delivers 14 interim recommendations, with five withheld and confidential
The Royal Commission into Antisemitism has handed down its interim report into the Bondi Beach terror attack. Tune…
At least two women linked to ISIS expected to be detained upon their arrival to Australia
Two women linked to ISIS are expected to be arrested when they return to Australia, according to new…
Critical industry ‘in the firing line’ as new deal highlights Australia’s economic vulnerability
The Albanese government has scrambled to help lock in more urea shipments to Australia. (Source: Getty) A backbone…
‘This is a wake up call’: Economist claims Australia must rebuild oil industry to address economic and national security risks
MST Financial energy analyst Saul Kavonic has claimed Australia “ceded our fuel security to foreign powers”, with the…
Australia has to fight back against misinformation about climate change, Senate report says
How can Australia tackle the scourge of online bots and trolls, and orchestrated disinformation campaigns, that are trying…
Federal and state governments announce $2b bailout for Rio Tinto’s Boyne aluminium smelter
Rio Tinto, the federal and state governments, have struck a landmark partnership to secure the long-term future of…
Albanese convenes national cabinet over fuel shortage concerns as part of efforts to ‘shield the economy’
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will convene a National Cabinet meeting as the government scrambles to respond to mounting…
Victoria Barracks and HMAS Penguin are at the centre of a controversial proposed sell off of national defence assets
There is strident opposition to Commonwealth plans to sell some of the nation’s most valuable military land. At…