Australia unveils laws that could force tech giants like Google and Meta to pay for news Tax could be about 2.25 per cent of a platform’s Australian revenue The Independent UK · Apr 28
Tech platforms reject push to pay for news content Social media platforms will have to strike deals with media organisations or pay more under a proposal which has been poorly received by the tech giants. AAP · Apr 28
Tech giants face new levy to pay for Australian news as Meta calls position ‘simply wrong’ Google also rejects need for reform after Albanese government reveals draft news bargaining incentive scheme The Guardian - AU · Apr 28
'Love over evil': Port Arthur remembered 30 years on Survivors of the Port Arthur massacre have shared their desire for strong gun control on the 30th anniversary of the horrific shooting. AAP · Apr 27
The times seem to suit Anthony Albanese. So why isn’t he more popular? The times might be bad, but they have suited Anthony Albanese. The explosions on the political right since the 2025 election have, in electoral terms, resulted so far mainly in a rearrangement of debris between the Coalition and One Nation. The Conversation · Apr 26
The Alleged White House Correspondents’ Dinner Shooter Identified: ‘Very Sick Person’ The White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting suspect as Cole Tomas Allen, with President Donald Trump saying he's "very sick person". Pedestrian.tv · Apr 26
Veterans remembered as boos and heckling condemned Boos and heckling during acknowledgment of Country addresses at Anzac Day dawn services have been condemned by politicians and the RSL as a disgrace. AAP · Apr 24
Anthony Albanese accused of ‘caving to gas companies’ as Labor set to reject new export tax David Pocock says prime minister – who is trying to shore up fuel supplies – is parroting industry talking points The Guardian - AU · Apr 24
'Peddling lies': gas sector vents as tax pressure rises The minister responsible for gas in Australia has poured cold water on calls for an export tax as industry figures insist they pay their fair share. AAP · Apr 23
Award-winning Aussie literary figure David Malouf dies One of Australia's most celebrated literary figures, David Malouf, who published multiple prize-winning works, has passed away at the age of 92. AAP · Apr 23
James Valentine death: Veteran ABC radio host and musician dies aged 64 Prime minister Anthony Albanese says Australia has ‘lost a national treasure’ The Independent UK · Apr 23
Grattan on Friday: Politically, the baby boomers’ day is done Politically, it’s a very bad time to be a baby boomer. The Conversation · Apr 23
US tech giant claims $25b stake in Australian AI future The nation's artificial intelligence industry will get a $25 billion-dollar boost, from data centres to workplace training, after a major company's bet big. AAP · Apr 23
Australia has more fuel in tank than before Iran war As the repercussions of the US-led war on Iran continue and a crucial oil corridor remains effectively closed, Australia has topped up its fuel supply. AAP · Apr 22
The Conversation · Apr 22 Slump for Labor in YouGov survey, but not in other federal polls While a federal YouGov poll has Labor’s primary vote down three points to a tie with One Nation, that hasn’t been the case in any other federal poll this week, with Newspoll, Resolve and Morgan all much better for Labor. A Farrer byelection poll has given One Nation’s David Farley…
AAP · Apr 20 Leaders to reconvene for fuel talks after refinery fire State and territory leaders will meet again with the prime minister to discuss the fuel crisis, as new orders for companies using truckies come into effect.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 20 Taylor says 25% gas levy would shut industry; more unopened votes in SA – as it happened The day’s news as it unfolded
AAP · Apr 20 Disability cuts on table as treasurer eyes cost spiral State officials will be briefed on the federal government's plans to overhaul spending on the NDIS, expected to be announced within days.
The Conversation · Apr 19 One Nation’s rise turns around as Newspoll and Resolve both have Labor well ahead Has One Nation reached its polling peak? That’s the intriguing question from the latest batch of polls.
AAP · Apr 19 Cracks show in One Nation vote as Hanson taunts rivals The number of voters backing Pauline Hanson's political movement appears to have plateaued, but the firebrand senator says her rivals are copying her policies.
AAP · Apr 19 Break in economic data keeps Middle East in focus Traders will be hoping US President Donald Trump strikes a permanent deal with Iran to keep the Strait of Hormuz open as the clock ticks on a fragile ceasefire.
AAP · Apr 18 Drivers' fuel spend finally drops as oil channel shuts Australian motorists are caught between the US and Iran as the Islamic republic backflips on a promise to reopen a critical shipping route.
AAP · Apr 18 Fuel pump prices to ease amid shipping breakthrough Australians can expect petrol prices to fall further in coming weeks as oil prices ease, although volatility is expected to continue for months.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 18 Australia ‘prepared to provide assistance’ in the strait of Hormuz, PM says, as ‘fragile’ opening expected to ease fuel prices Anthony Albanese was in meeting of 49 countries to discuss key shipping route when news broke that Iran was reopening strait
AAP · Apr 17 Compromises abound in PM's global hunt for extra fuel As fuel supplies tighten, world leaders - including Australia's - are having to make uncomfortable choices about where they source their oil.