Australia news live: Turnbull says Coalition a ‘smouldering wreckage’ after Nationals walk; unemployment drops to 4.1% as rate hike looms
Follow updates live Liberal MPs say Ley’s leadership badly weakened after Nationals quit ‘untenable’ Coalition Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Nationals senator Bridget McKenzie…
‘Do not ignore your body’s signals’: how to really look after your neck
Mini breaks and micro-stretches could help strengthen your neck and reduce pain and stress, say experts Read more summer essentials If you’re reading this on your device, chin tucked into…
Postcard from Bondi: to absent friends | Fiona Katauskas
A place to remember See more of Fiona Katauskas’s cartoons here Continue reading…
Triple J’s Hottest 100: more than 2m votes have been cast – but who will win?
The radio station keeps its countdown tightly guarded – but there are a few predictions that can safely be made Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email Inside the offices…
Global body urges treasurer to spend less, reform taxes
An influential global body has welcomed Labor’s move to reduce superannuation tax concessions and rein in spending but wants more reforms as long-term pressures weigh on the budget. The Organisation…
Nats resignations rejected as coalition hangs by thread
The coalition between the Liberals and Nationals has descended into ugly infighting after frontbenchers from the regional party tendered their mass resignations, only to be rebuffed by Opposition Leader Sussan…
Bondi victims to be remembered in national mourning day
The 15 victims of the Bondi Beach terror attack are being remembered across the nation with a day of mourning. Led by the Bondi Chabad, the theme for the sombre…
Jobs data could put brakes on momentum for rates rise
A softening jobs market “should flash a warning sign” at the Reserve Bank against hiking interest rates, as crucial unemployment and inflation data heave into view on the horizon. AMP…
Coalmine bailout extended on energy security fears
More taxpayer dollars will be funnelled into a troubled coalmine in Western Australia despite the state government’s promise to quit subsidies this year. The cash-strapped Griffin Coal mine near Collie…
Revealed: Australian taxpayers subsidising the IDF, illegal settlements in Israel
Australian taxpayers are subsidising the Israel Defense Forces and illegal settlements in the West Bank via Australian charities. Stephanie Tran reports. Australian taxpayers are subsidising donations to Israel’s military and…