China’s Xi and India’s Modi vow to resolve border fight
Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have pledged to resolve their border differences and bolster co-operation at a regional summit in China’s port city of Tianjin.…
‘No-brainer’ to end negative gearing on holiday rentals
Treasurer Jim Chalmers faces a fresh push to scale back tax concessions for property investors that advocates say would align with the government’s mission to address intergenerational inequity. Curbing negative…
Bluey wins top dog spot on kids’ Christmas wish list
Bluey, the Australian blue heeler puppy cartoon character is predicted to be the most sought-after toy in the UK this Christmas. The Stg80 ($A165) Bluey celebration home mega bundle, based…
Anti-immigration rallies labelled a ‘neo-Nazi con job’
Nationwide anti-immigration rallies that sparked some violent clashes between protesters and police have been condemned by the government as racist and a neo-Nazi con job. Tens of thousands of nationalists,…
Home prices bloom with spring sellers on solid ground
Australia has clocked its strongest month of house price growth since May 2024, with a 0.7 per gain cent in August. The result lifts the annual change in dwelling values…
It’s not me, it’s you: millions abandon the coalition
Millions of Australians are abandoning the federal coalition as the Liberals continue to review its election drubbing and rebuild a fractured party. Almost half of voters who previously voted for…
Moves to crack down on supermarket ‘shrinkflation’
Shoppers could get the chance to dob in grocery retailers charging top dollar for shrinking products. The federal government is exploring ways to ensure consumers get value for their money…
Anti-migration rallies condemned as protesters arrested
Racism and extremism at anti-immigration rallies across Australia have been condemned after a score of arrests following violent clashes. Tens of thousands of nationalists, dozens of dogs and at least…
‘World is watching’: high bar for 2035 climate goals
Australia is being urged to trace a pathway away from fossil fuel exports and temper its use of land carbon sequestration to meet emissions targets. With just a month to…
Social media bans and age restrictions ‘can be done’
Parents are being assured their children will be kept safe online as technology used to block kids from social media receives the green light. An independent trial evaluated ways to…