1 July changes: minimum wage rises, payday super, parental leave tweaks and everything else coming for 2026–27
New financial year will also see a tax cut, more anti-price-gouging measures and SMS sender ID changes designed to protect against scam texts Get our breaking news email, free app…
Pubs full, tools down and TV in the office: Australia readies for the ‘Great Socceroos Sickie’
Bob Hawke’s wise words are ringing out as the Socceroos prepare to play a World Cup game entirely in Australian working hours for the first time ⚽️ How to watch…
Bill Gates says Epstein sought to blackmail him over extramarital affairs
Transcript of congressional testimony shows Microsoft founder spoke of ‘veiled’ threats made by late sex offender The Microsoft founder Bill Gates told US members of Congress that the late sex…
Critic of Labor’s tax changes deletes anti-immigration AI video reposted from rightwing nationalist account
Fund manager Geoff Wilson says he did not watch full video and deleted it after ‘inappropriate associations were identified’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our…
South Africa v South Korea: World Cup 2026 – live
⚽ Kick-off at 9pm ET/2am BST/11am AEST ⚽ Player guide | Bracketology | Group standings | Mail Beau South Korea is in red. South Africa is in yellow. The referees…
Victorian Liberal party in turmoil as MP denies colleague’s accusations of assault
Police confirm they are investigating as sources close to accused MP say he vehemently denies the allegations and is considering legal action Follow our Australia news live blog for latest…
Last Islamic State-linked Australian woman from Syrian camp to return despite previous ban
Home affairs minister Tony Burke says return permit ‘has to be issued’ following advice from agencies and lawyers Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking…
The pianist from the audience at La La Land in Concert was a global feelgood story – but all was not what it seemed
Two orchestra members from the Sydney performance allege tensions behind the scenes were the cause of pianist failing to appear after intermission Follow our Australia news live blog for latest…
Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender launch new party aimed at political centre, promising ‘reason over rage’
New party dubbed Community Strong Australia follows secret talks about future of community independents Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app…
Venezuela earthquakes live: state of emergency declared after officials warn of widespread damage and high casualties
Two powerful earthquakes – with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5 – sent residents running into the streets as buildings shook and collapsed Venezuela earthquake: powerful back-to-back quakes collapse buildings in…