FED:Solomons PM to meet Albanese with China pact in focus Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale will hold talks with Anthony Albanese in his first overseas visit as the leader of the Pacific nation. AAP · Jun 2
Solomon Islands PM pledges 'reset' with Australia After being elected on a promise of change, Solomon Islands' prime minister has signalled reversing his predecessors' pro-China stance on a visit to Canberra. AAP · Jun 2
View from The Hill: Ed Husic stirs pot on AUKUS as Peter Garrett to lead public inquiry Internal dissent within Labor over AUKUS has erupted again, with former cabinet minister Ed Husic suggesting there should be a fresh caucus vote on the controversial agreement. The Conversation · Jun 2
Businesses still in dark on tax carve outs from budget Business owners are still yet to find out what exemptions could apply to them in changes to capital gains tax. AAP · Jun 2
Millions Of Aussies To Get A Pay Rise After National Minimum Wage Increase Of 4.75% The Fair Work Commission said economic “wild cards” had impacted its wage review. Pedestrian.tv · Jun 2
This week could be a test for Labor – but only if the Coalition asks the right questions If the Coalition wants to take some real paint off the government over its more contentious budget measures, it won’t get much of a better chance than another week of Senate estimates The Guardian - AU · Jun 1
'Incredible honour': One Nation surges ahead of Labor After Pauline Hanson declared she has what it takes to be prime minister, her party One Nation is now beating Labor in the polls. AAP · May 31
Poll topper Hanson wants to lead Aussies who assimilate Pauline Hanson has sidestepped questions about her standing in migrant communities as a poll puts her populist party ahead of the federal government. AAP · May 31
Diesel boost on the water for bottlenecked regions The federal government has secured additional diesel to help ease Queensland's regional supply bottlenecks. AAP · May 30
New Liberal president Abbott tells party it must build bigger membership in time of ‘existential crisis’ New Liberal federal president Tony Abbott has sought to rally the party at “this time of existential crisis”, labelling it “the patriot party” and declaring it must boost its membership. The Conversation · May 29
Online spaces, social media speeding up radicalisation Social media, gaming platforms and other internet spaces are increasing the speed of radicalisation, posing a significant threat to young Australians. AAP · May 28
Modelling shows 90% of young Australians will be better off under Labor’s tax reforms The $1,000 tax deduction, $250 ‘working Australians tax offset’, and CGT and negative gearing changes will benefit most young people, Treasury secretary says The Guardian - AU · May 28
Australian PM hails India's economic growth; looks forward to hosting PM Modi again Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese looks forward to hosting Prime Minister Narendra Modi again soon. He described India's growing economic importance as an extraordinary opportunity for the Indo-Pacific region. The Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement has strengthened the relationship between the two nations. The Indian-Australian community is a significant contributor… The Economic Times · May 28
Will have the privilege of hosting PM Modi here soon: PM Anthony Albanese highlights strength of India-Australia ties Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese emphasized India's importance as a partner. Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong met Prime Minister Narendra Modi. They discussed enhancing defense, trade, and technology. Both nations will work towards a free and secure Indo-Pacific. Prime Minister Modi will soon visit Australia. The Indian diaspora in Australia… The Economic Times · May 28
AAP · May 27 Solomons leader visits Australia in first official trip The Solomon Islands prime minister will visit Australia in his first overseas visit as leader, raising hopes of forging deeper security and diplomatic ties.
AAP · May 27 The $180m bill to calculate the Inland Rail blow-out The man who first pitched Inland Rail wants a quick private sector takeover, as it is revealed consultants were paid $180m to estimate the budget blow-out.
The Guardian - AU · May 27 Paul Keating urges Labor to stick with capital gains tax overhaul and avoid exemptions that would hurt economy Exclusive: Former PM says changes to tax rates are ‘so marginal that no entrepreneurial initiative is likely to be thwarted’
The Guardian - AU · May 26 Morning Mail: Labor’s budget faces poll test, Trump takes health test, tinned tomatoes get taste test Our latest Essential poll shows only a third back Labor’s hit on negative gearing and CGT; surprise Australian win at French Open
AAP · May 26 Rugby League World Cup gets major government boost The federal government is showing its support for women's rugby league and the 2026 World Cup, tipping more than $12 million into the three-pronged tournament.
AAP · May 26 'Poison pill': coalition attacks Labor's tax 'wedge' The coalition will still vote against the government's budget tax changes, even though it means voting against a $250 tax offset for working Australians.
Pedestrian.tv · May 26 Everyone Who Shared Those AI-Generated Pics Of ‘Shareholder’ Albanese Could Face Legal Action Small business owners pissed about the Budget could face legal repercussions, experts warn.
The Guardian - AU · May 25 Morning Mail: BHP’s climate fail revealed, pope denounces AI, life on the world’s longest golf course In a Guardian exclusive, leaked documents show the miner has hit the brakes on decarbonisation plans