Jim Chalmers has slammed the Coalition's fuel excise pledge and claims the opposition has no plans to help people in an enduring way".

A prototype sit-and-stand desk is languishing in storage at Parliament House despite costing the taxpayer tens of thousands of dollars.

Peter Dutton's Elon Musk-style efficiency pledge will put thousands of Australian public servants in the Coalition's firing line.

It's a controversial policy dubbed an economy killer", but one detail tucked in Anthony Albanese's cost of living" budget reveals Labor is full steam ahead.

A child has tragically died after he was hit by a car while walking to school in Victoria's west.

A major airline will slash fares to this Aussie state to promote tourism and recovery in the wake of several devastating weather events.

Peter Dutton has revealed some key details on issues like cost of living, gas and defence ahead of his highly anticipated budget response.

Labor has passed its $5-a-week tax cut plan, forcing the Coalition to vote against the cost-of-living relief it has already labelled as a cruel hoax".

In a major announcement, the Liberals have revealed the centrepiece of their cost-of-living measures, throwing down the gauntlet to Labor to match it.

Undercover shoppers bought groceries across Coles, Aldi and Woolies over nine months to see which one offered the lowest prices. Here are the results.

The offer comes amid fears Australia could be further caught up in Donald Trump's increasingly aggressive tariff war, with an announcement due next week.

A major airline will slash fares to this Aussie state to promote tourism and recovery in wake of several devastating weather events.

The local sharemarket has secured its fifth consecutive day of gains on Wednesday as optimistic investors rallied in 10 of 11 sectors.

In a major announcement, the Liberals have revealed the centrepiece of their cost-of-living measures, throwing down the gauntlet to Labor to match it.

A search is under way for a 79-year old kayaker who is missing after he fell from his raft into the Drysdale River in Western Australia's northwest.

There are big changes coming to Coles' bottle shops, with its retail liquor outlets across Australia to be rebranded with two big names to disappear.

In a major announcement, the Liberals have revealed for the first time the centrepiece of their cost-of-living measures, throwing down the gauntlet to the Labor Party to match it.

Cost of living relief and a modest tax cut are unlikely to slow the RBA's progress on cutting rates, according to analysts.

The man police allege murdered a missing teenager has made an animated appearance in court as the case was pushed back almost three months.

Chris Hemsworth has been captured chatting with police in his hometown of Byron Bay as the search for a missing police officer continues.

Driving home her point, Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young produced a dead salmon in a bag amid debate over an endangered fish.

Another large Aussie retailer with staff across the country has gone into administration, with all of its physical stores to close.

The man charged with delivering the 2032 Brisbane Olympics has made a bold claim a day after the venues for the Games were locked in.

A Sydney cemetery has copped a wave of criticism after announcing an event that has been slammed on social media.

Two major brands are set to disappear from Aussie streets as part of a huge shake up of the alcohol market scene.

Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young has caused a commotion by procuring a monstrous, dead salmon during a debate in the upper house.

People were spotted swimming to get their hands on a mysterious item that washed up on a beach along the NSW south coast.

The furry creatures arrived in Australia in December and will enjoy a $15k lifestyle funded by the Commonwealth at their Adelaide Zoo home.

Property pundit Jack Henderson has unleashed on our leaders, saying none of them will solve" Australia's issues. Follow our live budget coverage.

Labor will attempt to rush through its $5-a-week tax cut plan, forcing the Coalition to vote against the cost-of-living relief it has already labelled as a cruel hoax".

Australia is losing billions, fuelling rampant crime and damaging our health because of one dumb" decision, a leading economic expert has warned.

Other than the Medicare investment, there is a general consensus the federal budget falls short and leaves a lot of Australians behind.

A former Liberal MP who quit parliament over sexual assault allegations will have to break his new lease after a court ruled he would have to find a new place to live

A tearful Jacqui Lambie has lost it on national television over Peter Dutton's planned cuts. Follow our live Federal budget coverage.

The founder of an iconic Sydney restaurant has resigned following explosive untested allegations his son had assaulted multiple women.

Popular grocery items have been recalled from stores in two states over contamination concerns, with consumers urged not to eat the products.

The shadow treasurer responded to the controversial tax cuts being introduced into parliament with a list of bizarre everyday items it might pay for.

A tearful Jacqui Lambie has lost it on national television over Peter Dutton's planned cuts. Follow our live Federal budget coverage.

A prominent real estate investor who owns 21 properties worth $35 million says ditching generous perks for landlords would see Australia crumble.

The government's newly announced tax cuts are already being called too small. But that's not the weirdest thing about them.

Jim Chalmers has dodged the accusation his tax cuts are an election grab, despite the opposition lambasting the move as a bribe'.

A tearful Jacqui Lambie has lost it on national television over Peter Dutton's planned cuts.

This year, taxpayers will foot a $49 billion bill to support largely wealthy Aussies - an absurd" expense that makes ordinary people's lives tougher.

A $5-a-week tax cut from the Albanese government has backfired, with industry panning the move and the Opposition labelling it nothing but a cruel hoax'.

One Aussie state will cop heavy rain and severe weather across Wednesday while the remainder of the nation remains clear.

Senator Jacqui Lambie has unleashed on the federal budget in an emotional rant, slamming a major measure as both lazy" and disgusting".

Within the several hundred pages of the budget are spending commitments for a host of items you probably won't hear about - like giant pandas.

If the government hopes to meet its goal of building 1.2 million new homes, it needs a heap of new tradies - so it's splashing some cash.

From a promise to slash HECS debt to a surprise tax cut for all working Aussies. Here's how Labor's pre-election budget pitch will affect you.

Disgraced war veteran Ben Roberts-Smith is considering legal action following a shock leak of audio recordings.