Mid-year budget update to show $8.4b improvement to bottom line
The federal budget’s bottom line is expected to improve by more than $8 billion over the next four…
‘Wish you were here’: Coalition mocks Anika Wells with ‘taxpayer-funded travel’ postcard sent to voters in her electorate of Lilley
The Coalition has mocked Communications Minister Anika Wells by sending postcards to voters in her electorate highlighting her…
How a grieving mother’s letter helped Australia’s world-first social media ban come into being
Of the many moments that crystallised Anthony Albanese’s support for a social media age ban in Australia, one…
Centrelink cash boost: Social security payments to increase for more than a million Australians
More than a million Australians will receive a boost to their Centrelink payments in the new year. Youth…
Coalition has ‘no confidence’ social media ban will work under Labor
YouTube’s complaint that its inclusion in Australia’s social media age ban will make teens “less safe” online has…
Lemon8 and Yope put on notice as social media age ban targets
Two social media apps surging in popularity as alternatives to circumvent Australia’s age ban have been issued a…
Domestic violence abusers have ‘weaponised’ smart cars to terrorise their victims
Internet-connected cars are being “weaponised” for abuse by perpetrators of family and domestic violence, prompting calls for manufacturers…
Social media ban implementation will ‘vary’ across platforms, eSafety commissioner warns
Not all Australians aged under 16 will “magically disappear overnight” from social media, the nation’s online safety regulator…
New Bureau of Meteorology boss says staggering $96.5m bill for website redesign was agency open secret
The new Bureau of Meteorology boss has claimed the staggering $96.5 million bill for a website redesign was…
Coalition plans to strip climate from energy operator’s objectives
The Coalition would reduce emissions “year on year” considering the “real performance” of other developed countries and strip…
WA GP drought bungles Labor’s bulk billing promise – The West Australian
WA GP drought bungles Labor’s bulk billing promise The West Australian‘Step forward’ for promised TassieDoc bulk-billed clinics The MercuryDoorstop interview…
Nationals nominate hardliner for net zero talks as Liberals meet to settle position
Nationals leader David Littleproud will send one of his party’s most strident net zero opponents to negotiate with…