Major overhaul to fix ‘generational housing crisis’
It’s taken nearly 50 years, but Australia’s most populous state is vowing to make new homes a reality with a “faster and fairer” planning system that doesn’t sweat “the small…
Mining giant to shed vital coal jobs and mothball mine
Australia’s biggest mining company will cut hundreds of jobs and mothball one of its oldest sites, after claiming the state-based business has reached a “crisis point”. About 750 jobs will…
China says TikTok deal with the US is a ‘win-win’
A Chinese state media editorial backs a US-China agreement to keep TikTok available in the United States ahead of a call between the nations’ leaders. Investors on both sides of…
Australia urged to act after Israel genocide finding
Australia is being urged to take action against Israel after its war in Gaza was branded an act of genocide against Palestinians. Leaders from 20 major aid agencies have decried…
‘Set a very bad tone’: Trump targets Aussie reporter
Donald Trump has confirmed he will meet face-to-face with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in the coming days, after the US president berated an Australian reporter. “Your leader is coming over…
Cleaner fuel pledge amid ‘unliveable’ climate warning
More than $1 billion will be pumped into producing low-emission fuels in a bid by the federal government to help heavy industries across the nation curb their carbon pollution. The…
Trump says US has a buyer for TikTok
President Donald Trump says a deal has been agreed between the United States and China to keep TikTok operating in the US, with three sources familiar with the matter saying…
Welfare cuts eyed by opposition as Ley dodges climate
Opposition Leader Sussan Ley will argue reliance on Australia’s welfare system has “swung too far toward dependency,” indicating the coalition will seek to scale back benefits. The push for welfare…
‘Crocodile’ defence pact ready to be signed in PNG
Australia is ready to sign a landmark defence pact with Papua New Guinea if its cabinet can raise a quorum, with ministers dispersed to their electorates to celebrate 50 years…
Trump says he will meet Albanese ‘very soon’
US President Donald Trump has indicated he is set to meet Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. “Your leader is coming over to see me very soon,” Mr Trump told an Australian…