Unions call for capital gains rethink as approvals fall
The peak union body has urged the Albanese government to push ahead with tax reform to help get more young workers into homes, as fresh data shows Australia falling behind…
Shouted down by common sense. The end of Albo’s secrecy bill?
It entrenches and broadens government secrecy and contradicts the transparency pledge Anthony Albanese made when in opposition. Hopefully, the FOI Amendment Bill is dead, Rex Patrick reports. It seems ‘transparency’…
Protest curb to stop ‘riot’ over Israel president visit
Rallies planned in anticipation of the Israeli president’s visit to Australia will be restricted to prevent any riots breaking out. Police will need to protect Isaac Herzog’s entourage and enable…
Why should renters like me have to trade away our privacy just to get a roof over our heads? | Samantha Floreani
The rise in real estate tech means renters often hand over huge amounts of revealing information to digital third parties – at great risk Get our breaking news email, free…
No more get-out clauses, no way back. It’s surely the end for Peter Mandelson, finally | John Crace
The only question now is how it took this long for Labour’s greedy, reckless Prince of Darkness to meet his reckoning This is the end, beautiful friend, the end. There…
The Epstein files expose just how cheap corruption is in the UK
The bargain-bucket price tag on certain consciences is depressing. And the excuses of ignorance and amnesia are looking a little thin The release of documents related to the sex trafficker…
‘Make your homes weird,’ urges an interior designer. Me? I’ve a stuffed magpie and three pewter goats | Emma Beddington
Not to mention my dad’s lifesize wooden sheep. All homes are wacky in little and large ways. Instagram pundits please stand down ‘Your home isn’t weird enough.” So says the…
Is Jeff Bezos going to destroy the Washington Post? It sure looks like it | Margaret Sullivan
He has the chance to be the steward of a national treasure, but he’s blowing it Would you inherit a rare Stradivarius violin, polish it up for a few years,…
Alcaraz makes strong case for being the best young male player tennis has seen | Tumaini Carayol
Winning a career grand slam at 22 is confirmation the world No 1 is on a unique path and justified the decision to jettison long-time coach There were many things…
Australia to face debutants Hong Kong in opening match of 2027 Rugby World Cup
Hosts’ big clash with All Blacks on second weekend England will begin against Tonga in Brisbane The 2027 World Cup will get off to a low-key start with Australia kicking…