Australia news live: Labor promises ‘generous’ exemptions to small businesses and some trusts after backlash against capital gains tax reforms
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Pauline Hanson’s views haven’t changed since her first speech. But now she is resonating with Australia’s bitter and resentful mood | Paul Daley
All the One Nation leader had to do to ‘win’ in the eyes of her movement’s base was turn up as the flaming beacon of their discontent Follow our Australia…
Broken Trust: how police are failing to protect children from domestic violence – podcast
Mason Jet Lee died at 22 months old after his stepfather punched him so hard his bowel ruptured. An exclusive Guardian Australia investigation has found that repeated warnings about his…
‘I get a gold star when I go to the gym’: the adults using sticker charts for motivation
From doing chores to staying away from exes, some adults are buying sticker charts to help stick to their goals Tell us: is it OK to date a friend’s ex?…
Mo Touré’s parents on the struggles that paved way for a Socceroos career: ‘It was life or death’
Now that he’s older, the striker say he better understands what his family went through on their refugee journey from war-torn Liberia to Australia The stories of these Socceroos can…
Whale watching and skinny dipping: three leisurely days on the Tomaree coastal walk
The 27km trail on the NSW mid-north coast reveals wildlife of the land and sea, plus the option to go clothes-free The waves are tracking higher than the average Australian…
As a Muslim, it is encouraging to hear Pauline Hanson quote from a book. If there’s one thing we need, it’s more reading | Aftab Malik
Her latest remarks drew on Ed Husain’s memoir The Islamist. Reading more may help reframe the debate on Islam, writes Australia’s special envoy to combat Islamophobia I must admit that…
Labor unveils startup carve-outs after tax backlash
An existing capital gains tax concession for small businesses will be expanded and a new concession will be introduced as Labor tries to ease the blowback from its budget tax…
War risk. Is Australia prepared for medicine shortages?
During the US-Israel-Iran War, all eyes were on fuel supplies. However, critical medical supplies potentially posed a higher risk. Rex Patrick reports. The Iran war may or may not be…
Asian stocks steady, as US and Iran sign peace deal
Asian stocks were steady and oil prices dipped on Thursday as investors assessed progress toward ending the war in the Middle East after the presidents of the US and Iran…