Rugby league, bird flu and drones: things you may have missed in the 2026 budget
Buried in the Australian budget papers are a multitude of decisions that don’t make the headlines. Here are a few of this year’s Explore all of our 2026 Australia federal…
Budget capital gains tax changes and negative gearing reform explained
Negative gearing, capital gains tax and family trusts are all facing a big shake-up in the name of intergenerational fairness. How will it all work? Federal budget 2026 LIVE updates:…
The complete 2026 Australian budget: choose the news coverage that matters to you
Select the federal budget topics you’re interested in to get the news tailored for you Explore all of our 2026 Australia federal budget coverage Get our breaking news email, free…
Budget earmarks more than $600m for Bondi attack response, with half going to Australia’s Jewish community
Funds flow to charities and other organisations, with Executive Council of Australian Jewry getting $124m for extra security Explore all of our 2026 Australia federal budget coverage Follow our Australia…
Jim Chalmers’ budget doesn’t fix everything – but it’s an overdue first payment to future generations | Ken Henry
The treasurer has shown economic reforms should not be left to the too-hard basket, and instead be pursued with a sense of urgency Explore all of our 2026 Australia federal…
Capital gains tax and negative gearing benefit the 1% and this chart shows it
More than half of the benefit of the CGT concession went to the top 1% of income earners, the most recent data shows Want to get more charts in your…
Coalition vows to repeal Labor’s ‘toxic’ negative gearing and capital gains tax budget changes
Opposition leader Angus Taylor and shadow treasurer Tim Wilson say future Coalition government would reinstate generous rules for property investors Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Explore…
Budget 2026 live updates: Treasurer defends budget reforms to ‘broken status quo’; wage growth falls behind inflation
Anthony Albanese defends changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax, which Bill Shorten says will give young people a ‘fighting chance’. Follow today’s news live See all our Australia…
He hunted for his daughter’s killer for 40 years. Then he got a phone call
Tim Miller’s teen daughter disappeared in 1984, tied to a series of deaths in the Texas ‘killing fields’. After decades, he received a tip that unlocked everything Tim Miller is…
‘Holiday dressing in black’: why Australian gothic is back in fashion
Corsetry, frills and floor-length gowns are firm favourites for a new wave of female designers showing at Australian fashion week In the eyes of emerging female designers, the future looks…