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Albanese insists Australia 'has not abandoned' Australian fighter facing 15-year jail term

Published: April 19, 2025 at 03:37 AM by Unknown
As Melburnian Oscar Jenkins prepares to stand trial on mercenary charges in a Russian-held city, the prime minister says "we certainly have not" abandoned him.

Dutton plans major tax breaks for new businesses, rejects Labor's penalty rate pledge

Published: April 19, 2025 at 01:33 AM by Unknown
The Opposition leader said he hopes the plan would generate 350,000 new small businesses in the first four years of a Dutton government.

Pathological demand avoidance: The autism profile growing in recognition

Published: April 19, 2025 at 01:01 AM by Unknown
April is Autism Awareness Month, and advocates for those with this particular neurotype of autism say recognition may be growing, but wider acknowledgement is needed.

How to make your vote count in Australia's preferential voting system

Published: April 18, 2025 at 08:33 PM by Unknown
Early voting starts next week and Australia's preferential voting system requires citizens to rank candidates at the polling booth. Here's how it works.

'16 torturous years': Nige fled to Australia without his wife. Now he fears he won't see her again

Published: April 18, 2025 at 08:33 PM by Unknown
Much of Nige's life in Sri Lanka was defined by "war, bombing, and disaster", forcing him to flee without his wife. Now, he faces an anxious wait and growing uncertainty over her arrival in Australia.

Labor vows to protect penalty rates if re-elected

Published: April 18, 2025 at 05:30 PM by Unknown
The government has announced it would enshrine penalty rates in law, which would impact around three million Australian workers.

Worst Easter long weekend in many years, Surf Life Saving says, after six drowning deaths

Published: April 18, 2025 at 10:27 AM by Unknown
Australians have been urged to take care on the water during the long weekend after a series of coastal drownings.

Australian doctor says he felt the government 'endangered' and 'abandoned' him in Gaza

Published: April 18, 2025 at 06:02 AM by Unknown
Australian doctor Mohammed Mustafa recently returned from Gaza and has accused the federal government of a “very, very poor” response to the war.

'Horrendous' crime: Police believe body found in burnt-out car is that of kidnapped woman

Published: April 18, 2025 at 04:11 AM by Unknown
Police have described an "unheard" level of violence as they investigate an alleged kidnapping in south-west Sydney and a body that was found inside a burnt-out car several kilometres away.

What's the weather like this Easter long weekend? Here's what to expect in your city

Published: April 17, 2025 at 07:56 PM by Unknown
Are you heading out for a barbecue or Easter egg hunt? Here's the weather forecast in your city so you can plan the next four days accordingly.

How did Vladimir Putin manage to puncture Australia's election campaign?

Published: April 17, 2025 at 07:45 PM by Unknown
Australia's leaders wanted to discuss housing policy this week, but international events have once again hijacked the election campaign.

The 'national crisis' costing billions that's 'barely registered' in the election campaign

Published: April 17, 2025 at 07:43 PM by Unknown
In 2024, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called domestic violence a "national crisis". In the election campaign a year on, the issue hasn't gained much traction despite three women being killed by men this week.

Why the Opposition's nuclear plan is raising questions about water

Published: April 17, 2025 at 11:39 AM by Unknown
Peter Dutton's nuclear plan is raising questions from within his own party about the water supply for the plants he plans to build.

'Never granted permission': Indonesia rules out military base access for Russia

Published: April 17, 2025 at 09:21 AM by Unknown
Indonesia's Foreign Ministry has reacted to reports about Russia requesting to use one of its military bases to store long-range aircraft.

'Not the laws of Australia': Sex discrimination chief reacts to UK ruling on definition of a woman

Published: April 17, 2025 at 08:04 AM by Unknown
Australia's sex discrimination commissioner has condemned the UK's Supreme Court decision, saying "human rights belong to everyone".

Where double demerit points are in force across Australia this Easter

Published: April 17, 2025 at 07:14 AM by Unknown
If drivers receive too many demerit points, they can lose their licence.

The ATO's quiet work-from-home tax change — and what it means for you

Published: April 17, 2025 at 05:36 AM by Unknown
The ATO says the change reflects the most recent Australian Bureau of Statistics data on relevant expenses included in the rate.

You can't trust everything you read online. Here's how to spot misinformation

Published: April 17, 2025 at 04:40 AM by Unknown
Have you ever come across a suspicious-looking comment or link on social media? It could be misinformation or disinformation, so here's how to spot it and verify it yourself.

Easter 2025: Here's what's open on the long weekend across Australia

Published: April 17, 2025 at 03:30 AM by Unknown
Whether you need some last-minute items, these are the places that will — and won't — be open on the Easter long weekend.

'I believe in climate change': Peter Dutton defends debate comments

Published: April 17, 2025 at 01:48 AM by Unknown
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has taken aim at Opposition leader Peter Dutton's comments on climate change.