Electric road fees push sparks-up to plug fuel tax gap
Reforms to make electric vehicle users pay their fair share of road maintenance costs should not discourage drivers transitioning away from petrol cars, the treasurer says. Jim Chalmers held talks…
Israel lobby has luxury antisemitism summit on Gold Coast while Gaza burns
While hundreds were killed in Gaza this week the Israel lobby held a luxury summit for local councillors on the Gold Coast to suppress criticism of Israel. Wendy Bacon and…
Authorities wanted to seize prizes, lottery trial told
Authorities wanted to take back “life-changing” prizes from trade promotion winners, a lawyer for high-profile businessman Adrian Portelli has told his trial. Portelli, 36, of Melbourne, has faced a two-day…
PM talks up ‘warm’ Trump phone call but no meeting set
Anthony Albanese has hailed a “warm and constructive” call with Donald Trump, but when the prime minister will come face-to-face with the US president remains uncertain. Mr Albanese revealed the…
Coles, Woolies staff stuck in mass underpayment case
Allegations of rampant employee underpayment at Coles and Woolworths that affected almost 30,000 staff remain unresolved two years after a lengthy trial. The Federal Court on Friday handed down a…
‘My superhero’: touching funeral tributes for slain cop
A smiling protector with an enduring Batman fascination, a fallen officer has been sent off as a real-life superhero. Senior Constable Vadim de Waart-Hottart, 34, was honoured by family, friends…
Senator’s remarks on Indian migrants ‘electoral poison’
A high-profile senator’s inflammatory criticism of Indian migration risks alienating culturally diverse communities across the country, a political analyst warns. Liberal MPs and senators are distancing themselves from Jacinta Nampijinpa…
Joyce scores final multimillion-dollar Qantas payout
Former Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce has received his last payout from the airline, receiving $3.8 million worth of shares after his long-term performance plan vested. Mr Joyce had his…
One million hours spent by drivers or bureaucrats. What’s the scam?
Anthony Albanese has defended his government’s assault on transparency in a novel way. What’s the scam? The scam is Albo’s arbitrary use of irrelevant data. Questioned in Parliament about the…
Sea of blue circles officer’s coffin as funeral begins
A sea of navy blue has surrounded the coffin of a young officer gunned down in his prime as the hunt continues for his alleged killer. Senior Constable Vadim De…