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Slashed airfares for tourism relief
A major airline will slash fares to this Aussie state to promote tourism and recovery in the wake of several devastating weather events.
Dutton reveals next budget-related moves
Peter Dutton has revealed some key details on issues like cost of living, gas and defence ahead of his highly anticipated budget response.
Labor rushes through $5-a-day tax cuts
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".
Dutton reveals huge policy to counter tax cut
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 expose grocery prices
Undercover shoppers bought groceries across Coles, Aldi and Woolies over nine months to see which one offered the lowest prices. Here are the results.
Trump invited to Aus amid tariff threat
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.
Slashed airfares for tourism relief
A major airline will slash fares to this Aussie state to promote tourism and recovery in wake of several devastating weather events.
Five in a row: ASX soars again
The local sharemarket has secured its fifth consecutive day of gains on Wednesday as optimistic investors rallied in 10 of 11 sectors.
Shock move to slash the price of petrol
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.
Kayaker missing in croc infested river
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.
Major change to your local bottlo
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.
Shock move to slash the price of petrol
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.
Chalmers budget unlikely to sway RBA
Cost of living relief and a modest tax cut are unlikely to slow the RBA's progress on cutting rates, according to analysts.
Update on case for man accused of murder of Isla Bell in Melbourne
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 spotted amid tense search
Chris Hemsworth has been captured chatting with police in his hometown of Byron Bay as the search for a missing police officer continues.
Senator whips out dead salmon
Driving home her point, Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young produced a dead salmon in a bag amid debate over an endangered fish.
Iconic Aussie clothes brand collapses
Another large Aussie retailer with staff across the country has gone into administration, with all of its physical stores to close.
Brissie Games like Sydney ‘on steroids’
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.
Sydney cemetery slammed for ‘disrespect’ after ‘Open Day’
A Sydney cemetery has copped a wave of criticism after announcing an event that has been slammed on social media.
Major bottleshop chains to vanish completely
Two major brands are set to disappear from Aussie streets as part of a huge shake up of the alcohol market scene.
Senate explodes as huge dead fish appears
Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young has caused a commotion by procuring a monstrous, dead salmon during a debate in the upper house.
Mysterious find on Aussie beach
People were spotted swimming to get their hands on a mysterious item that washed up on a beach along the NSW south coast.
Pandas score $15k a week in federal budget
The furry creatures arrived in Australia in December and will enjoy a $15k lifestyle funded by the Commonwealth at their Adelaide Zoo home.
‘Not gonna f**king save you’: Aussie erupts
Property pundit Jack Henderson has unleashed on our leaders, saying none of them will solve" Australia's issues. Follow our live budget coverage.
Hidden trap in Albo’s $17bn tax cut
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".
‘Dumb trifecta’: Expert absolutely unleashes on problem costing Aussies $10 billion a year
Australia is losing billions, fuelling rampant crime and damaging our health because of one dumb" decision, a leading economic expert has warned.
‘Eye candy’: ‘Election’ budget slammed
Other than the Medicare investment, there is a general consensus the federal budget falls short and leaves a lot of Australians behind.
Sex assault accused MP denied move
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
Lambie left visibly shaking in TV exchange
A tearful Jacqui Lambie has lost it on national television over Peter Dutton's planned cuts. Follow our live Federal budget coverage.
Bombshell as Icebergs founder resigns
The founder of an iconic Sydney restaurant has resigned following explosive untested allegations his son had assaulted multiple women.
Popular grocery item urgently recalled
Popular grocery items have been recalled from stores in two states over contamination concerns, with consumers urged not to eat the products.
‘Brain explosion’: Tax cut criticism slammed
The shadow treasurer responded to the controversial tax cuts being introduced into parliament with a list of bizarre everyday items it might pay for.
‘Disgusting’: Lambie slams major budget move in fiery rant
A tearful Jacqui Lambie has lost it on national television over Peter Dutton's planned cuts. Follow our live Federal budget coverage.
‘It’s worth it’: Mega property investor defends billions of dollars in tax perks for landlords
A prominent real estate investor who owns 21 properties worth $35 million says ditching generous perks for landlords would see Australia crumble.
‘Downright weird’: Deep flaw with tax cuts
The government's newly announced tax cuts are already being called too small. But that's not the weirdest thing about them.
‘Brain explosion’: Tax cut criticism slammed
Jim Chalmers has dodged the accusation his tax cuts are an election grab, despite the opposition lambasting the move as a bribe'.
‘Disgusting’: Lambie slams major budget move in fiery rant
A tearful Jacqui Lambie has lost it on national television over Peter Dutton's planned cuts.
$49bn noose around country’s neck is making the rich richer and hurting ordinary Aussies
This year, taxpayers will foot a $49 billion bill to support largely wealthy Aussies - an absurd" expense that makes ordinary people's lives tougher.
‘Cruel hoax’: New tax cut blasted
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'.
Wet and wild weather to batter Aussie state
One Aussie state will cop heavy rain and severe weather across Wednesday while the remainder of the nation remains clear.
‘Disgusting’: Lambie slams major budget move in fiery rant
Senator Jacqui Lambie has unleashed on the federal budget in an emotional rant, slamming a major measure as both lazy" and disgusting".
Cash for pandas and ketamine: The budget items that probably won’t make the news
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.
Budget boost to spark tradie boom, including $10K cash perk for apprentices
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.
Budget winners and losers revealed
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.
Bombshell: War veteran considers legal action
Disgraced war veteran Ben Roberts-Smith is considering legal action following a shock leak of audio recordings.
Alleged violence sparks high school lock down
A woman and two girls have been arrested after four staff members and police were allegedly assaulted at a high school.
Lawyer, jockey in court over alleged burglary
A former champion jockey and a troubled ex-lawyer have appeared in court accused of attempting to steal $177,000 in luxury goods from a Melbourne home.
Senator breaks down amid talks of NDIS cuts
Senator Hollie Hughes has broken down in the Senate while talking about struggles with the flawed design' of the NDIS and its impact on her child, who lives with a disability.
Cold-case killer has appeal thrown out
A karaoke businessman who tried to pin his girlfriend's murder on an unknown intruder has had his hopes for freedom dashed in court.
NSW Health issues measles disease alert
Three infectious cases visited several locations across one state, including hospitals, sportsgrounds and shopping centres.
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