Economists divided on extent of property price hit from budget tax overhaul
Some economists are forecasting price falls of up to 5 per cent as a result of measures to reduce intergenerational housing inequality.
Only one leader has the upper hand in Trump-Xi China meeting
Nine years after his last meeting with Xi Jinping in China, Donald Trump is more aggressive and assertive. But so is Beijing. And its president is ready to take the geopolitical and economic lead.
The rising populist tide is making Labor bolder
If this week's budget marked the start of the Albanese government's campaign for a third term in office, tonight's budget reply marks Angus Taylor's pitch to prevent a Liberal wipe-out.
Angus Taylor proposes one-for-one migration cap tied to housing
The Coalition wants to limit Australia's net migration intake to only one person per new home built, but would wait until in government to decide what visa types to slash if elected.
Australians 'literally dying' while they wait months for aged care packages
Opposition MPs accuse the federal government of burying figures showing Australians are waiting a year for residential aged care and at-home support packages.
Sexual abuse, a thwarted Olympic dream, and the sister who uncovered the truth
Ian Walker was one of the most promising athletes in the country until his life started to unravel, and the search for the truth in his tragic story has finally come to light.
King opens UK parliament amid palace concerns over leadership chaos
Sir Keir Starmer's future as Britain's prime minister remains on life support amid mounting speculation he could face a leadership challenge as early as Thursday, local time.
Teenager 'groomed' by AFP pleads guilty to terror-related offences
A years-long saga that began with a 13-year-old being "radicalised" during a covert police operation is set to escalate to a Federal Court battle.
Shots fired in Philippine senate as ICC seeks to arrest ex-police chief
Authorities are still trying to work out who fired the gun shots inside the senate building in the Philippines, prompting people to run for cover.
Making deals with Canvas cyberhackers a dangerous tactic, say experts
The company that runs Canvas has painted a target on its back for future extortion attempts by making a deal with hackers, according to cybersecurity experts.
UK MP Nigel Farage facing inquiry over $9m gift from crypto billionaire
Britain's parliamentary watchdog will begin an investigation into whether Reform UK leader Nigel Farage breached its rules by accepting a 5 million pound ($9.31 million) gift that he did not declare.
Kate tours Italy in first overseas visit since cancer recovery
The royal is visiting Reggio Emilia, the Italian city famed for its approach to early childhood education.
Oldest evidence of dentistry found in 59,000-year-old Neanderthal tooth
Archaeologists have found a hole in a 59,000-year-old tooth, which they say was drilled to treat a painful cavity. The find suggests Neanderthals could perform complex medical procedures.
'Portrait of anger' by Australian cartoonist wins $60,000 Stella Prize
Lee Lai's debut graphic novel, Stone Fruit, was longlisted for the Stella Prize in 2022. Four years on, she's won the prestigious award for her latest book, Cannon.
Is the devil in the detail when Anne Hathaway goes toe-to-toe with Michaela Coel?
Director David Lowery has crafted a dark and mysterious chamber piece that turns a pop star's spiralling crisis into something supernatural.
Which country has won Eurovision the most? Take our More or Less quiz
We've put down our tiny flags and picked up our record books to challenge what you think you might know about Eurovision.
Blockbuster movies are connecting new audiences to classical music
From 19th-century concert traditions to Hollywood’s Golden Age, and back to the concert hall, movies are helping audiences experience live orchestral music.
Accommodation provider fined for guide dog refusal in Qld first case
A Queensland accommodation provider has been the first to be successful convicted under the state's Guide, Hearing and Assistance Dogs (GHAD) Act.
Six dead as Russia launches over 800 drones at Ukraine
Volodymyr Zelenskyy accuses Russia of attempting to overload Ukraine's defences in an hours-long onslaught.
At least 12 people killed in Israeli strikes on cars in Lebanon
The deadly drone strikes come on the eve of a new round of peace talks between Israel and Lebanon in the United States.
Landlords hit with $50k in fines amid no-grounds eviction crackdown
One Sydney real estate agent was fined $35,000 for evicting a tenant on the grounds that the landlord's relative wanted to live in the property, only they never moved in.
Rider crashes, takes wrong turn, still wins wild Giro d'Italia stage
The Giro d'Italia treated supporters to one of the most astonishing finishes to a bike race in history when Igor Arrieta had to twice regather himself after first crashing and later taking a wrong turn to claim a stunning victory.
'Not legally possible' to explain: Secrecy surrounds Tasmanian MP's legal bills
A large sum of public money has been spent on legal fees for politicians. The Tasmanian government says in one case, it's "not legally possible" to explain why.
'We don’t want these people': Minorities fearful after One Nation victory
David Farley has won Farrer for One Nation in a landslide, but there are some in the community yet to be convinced of his ability to represent them.
Rising concern at 'risky' rural reliance on foreign satellite technology
Phone, internet and council-run TV services have been making way for foreign satellite technology in rural Queensland as ground infrastructure ages, forcing councils to shut down services.