'Not possible to know' if lottery pact was best deal 'Bow down': angry court tirade from alleged bus abuser 'Bad law': Indigenous councils blast crown land bill Pacific friends to suffer from fossil-fuel 'hypocrisy' 'Not possible to know' if lottery pact was best deal 'Bow down': angry court tirade from alleged bus abuser 'Bad law': Indigenous councils blast crown land bill Pacific friends to suffer from fossil-fuel 'hypocrisy' News 'Entirely proper': Labor defends grants for council Labor reportedly asked an Adelaide council to put forward a multi-million-dollar sports precinct upgrade for federal funding before costings had been done. Australian Associated Press 'Entirely proper': Labor defends grants for council Labor reportedly asked an Adelaide council to put forward a multi-million-dollar sports precinct upgrade for federal funding before costings had been done. News Knife-search powers to spread in election unity ticket Laws giving police unlimited power to search for knives will expand to another state regardless of an election outcome, as experts question their effectiveness. Australian Associated Press Knife-search powers to spread in election unity ticket Laws giving police unlimited power to search for knives will expand to another state regardless of an election outcome, as experts question their effectiveness. News AI training centres 'no benefit' to national security An AI expert has knocked back suggestions Australia faces national security risks if it lags on regulation as it considers relaxing copyright laws. Australian Associated Press AI training centres 'no benefit' to national security An AI expert has knocked back suggestions Australia faces national security risks if it lags on regulation as it considers relaxing copyright laws. News Annual $400m debt bomb warning after credit downgrade With the clock ticking on Olympics infrastructure, one state government has been warned of the likely cost of a rare credit rating downgrade. Australian Associated Press Annual $400m debt bomb warning after credit downgrade With the clock ticking on Olympics infrastructure, one state government has been warned of the likely cost of a rare credit rating downgrade. News Labor set to announce sweeping migration changes Labor's delayed immigration plan will finally be announced after the government was beaten to the punch by One Nation on releasing key figures. Australian Associated Press Labor set to announce sweeping migration changes Labor's delayed immigration plan will finally be announced after the government was beaten to the punch by One Nation on releasing key figures. News Hanson gets '10/10' for Indigenous apology from own MP One Nation MPs are mopping up after leader Pauline Hanson apologised for labelling Indigenous Australians as primitive. Australian Associated Press Hanson gets '10/10' for Indigenous apology from own MP One Nation MPs are mopping up after leader Pauline Hanson apologised for labelling Indigenous Australians as primitive. News Ex-spy chief warns Muslim community can't feel targeted A former ASIO boss who was tasked with investigating intelligence failures in the lead up to the Bondi attack says Australia must have a difficult discussion. Australian Associated Press Ex-spy chief warns Muslim community can't feel targeted A former ASIO boss who was tasked with investigating intelligence failures in the lead up to the Bondi attack says Australia must have a difficult discussion. Business Share of homes sold for profit falls ... to 95 per cent The profitability of Australia's housing market remains "exceptionally high" even as the deepening downturn shaves some cream off the top of values. Australian Associated Press Share of homes sold for profit falls ... to 95 per cent The profitability of Australia's housing market remains "exceptionally high" even as the deepening downturn shaves some cream off the top of values. News Labor floats idea to let AI use artists' work for free AI companies could have free rein over content without paying creators if they strike deals with enough rights holders, a leaked options paper has revealed. Australian Associated Press Labor floats idea to let AI use artists' work for free AI companies could have free rein over content without paying creators if they strike deals with enough rights holders, a leaked options paper has revealed. News Senators aim to rip cap off veteran health care payment The crossbench has launched a bid to rule out caps on veterans' health spending into the future, after outrage linked to the looming cost limit. Australian Associated Press Senators aim to rip cap off veteran health care payment The crossbench has launched a bid to rule out caps on veterans' health spending into the future, after outrage linked to the looming cost limit. News Hanson leaves wriggle room in her 'primitive' apology One Nation leader Pauline Hanson insists she didn't intend to hurt anyone when she labelled Indigenous Australians "the most primitive race on Earth". Australian Associated Press Hanson leaves wriggle room in her 'primitive' apology One Nation leader Pauline Hanson insists she didn't intend to hurt anyone when she labelled Indigenous Australians "the most primitive race on Earth". News Sacking of Play School star over tweets 'appropriate' A well-known Australian actor turned Labor staffer has been sacked following controversial tweets made before he began working in politics. Australian Associated Press Sacking of Play School star over tweets 'appropriate' A well-known Australian actor turned Labor staffer has been sacked following controversial tweets made before he began working in politics. News 'I'm not corrupt': developer's furious tirade at probe A fugitive property developer giving evidence at a corruption inquiry has launched an angry tirade against the commissioner and its lead lawyer. Australian Associated Press 'I'm not corrupt': developer's furious tirade at probe A fugitive property developer giving evidence at a corruption inquiry has launched an angry tirade against the commissioner and its lead lawyer. News Call for LGBTQI teens to get stronger school protection A state review of suicide-related deaths is sparking calls for stronger protections for queer students in discrimination legislation. Australian Associated Press Call for LGBTQI teens to get stronger school protection A state review of suicide-related deaths is sparking calls for stronger protections for queer students in discrimination legislation. News Major transmission project paused after public outcry A Labor premier has slammed the brakes on a contentious transmission line project to take stock of its price tag. Australian Associated Press Major transmission project paused after public outcry A Labor premier has slammed the brakes on a contentious transmission line project to take stock of its price tag. News Defiant Hanson 'sick of listening' to migration experts Pauline Hanson is dismissing criticism from bureaucrats, politicians and big business, saying they're wrong on migration and only care about cheap labour. Australian Associated Press Defiant Hanson 'sick of listening' to migration experts Pauline Hanson is dismissing criticism from bureaucrats, politicians and big business, saying they're wrong on migration and only care about cheap labour. News Slashing fossil fuels is 'life and death' for Pacific New gas and coal developments should not go ahead if the world is to stop climate change forcing Pacific islanders out of their homes. Australian Associated Press Slashing fossil fuels is 'life and death' for Pacific New gas and coal developments should not go ahead if the world is to stop climate change forcing Pacific islanders out of their homes. News Labor struggles to turn election tide under new premier A new premier has been unable to lift support for Victorian Labor or his personal standing, with a poll showing voters are fretting about state debt. Australian Associated Press Labor struggles to turn election tide under new premier A new premier has been unable to lift support for Victorian Labor or his personal standing, with a poll showing voters are fretting about state debt. News Whyalla job losses a matter of 'timing', premier says The closure of the Whyalla blast furnace was inevitable, but the hundreds of job losses it implies were a matter of timing, a premier has claimed. Australian Associated Press Whyalla job losses a matter of 'timing', premier says The closure of the Whyalla blast furnace was inevitable, but the hundreds of job losses it implies were a matter of timing, a premier has claimed. News Crown land bill erodes land rights: Indigenous group An Aboriginal land council has declared its opposition to a bill that changes the way crown land is allocated, saying it erodes existing land rights. Australian Associated Press Crown land bill erodes land rights: Indigenous group An Aboriginal land council has declared its opposition to a bill that changes the way crown land is allocated, saying it erodes existing land rights. News Fuel excise cut could return as prices skyrocket again Labor is under renewed pressure to lower the tax on fuel as the cost of filling up soars amid the US-Iran conflict with no end in sight. Australian Associated Press Fuel excise cut could return as prices skyrocket again Labor is under renewed pressure to lower the tax on fuel as the cost of filling up soars amid the US-Iran conflict with no end in sight. Entertainment Palace Letters heads up Sydney Theatre Company slate The Sydney Theatre Company's 2027 season includes the world premiere of a play about the Palace Letters, which revealed the inside story of the 1975 dismissal. Australian Associated Press Palace Letters heads up Sydney Theatre Company slate The Sydney Theatre Company's 2027 season includes the world premiere of a play about the Palace Letters, which revealed the inside story of the 1975 dismissal. News Invitation-only grants program to face senate scrutiny The Senate has voted to establish an inquiry into grants given to marginal Labor seats, including to Marrickville Golf Club in Anthony Albanese's electorate. Australian Associated Press

Invitation-only grants program to face senate scrutiny The Senate has voted to establish an inquiry into grants given to marginal Labor seats, including to Marrickville Golf Club in Anthony Albanese's electorate. News Developer claimed he was 'Godfather' of Liberal faction A property developer at the centre of an ongoing corruption probe, who is also wanted by police over fraud allegations, has faced the inquiry from overseas. Australian Associated Press Developer claimed he was 'Godfather' of Liberal faction A property developer at the centre of an ongoing corruption probe, who is also wanted by police over fraud allegations, has faced the inquiry from overseas. News 'Race to the bottom': One Nation migration plan slammed Business groups are piling on One Nation's plan to cut 750,000 migrants, arguing it would cripple Australia's ability to elevate its standard of living. Australian Associated Press 'Race to the bottom': One Nation migration plan slammed Business groups are piling on One Nation's plan to cut 750,000 migrants, arguing it would cripple Australia's ability to elevate its standard of living. News 'No value': smelter blast furnace snuffed out for good Hundreds of workers will lose their jobs at a major Australian steelworks after a decision to pull the plug on a blast furnace built in the 1960s. Australian Associated Press 'No value': smelter blast furnace snuffed out for good Hundreds of workers will lose their jobs at a major Australian steelworks after a decision to pull the plug on a blast furnace built in the 1960s. Business Iran and iPhones add to Reserve Bank's inflation pickle Reserve Bank assistant governor Sarah Hunter says the broader global economic environment could be more inflationary as a result of the AI boom. Australian Associated Press Iran and iPhones add to Reserve Bank's inflation pickle Reserve Bank assistant governor Sarah Hunter says the broader global economic environment could be more inflationary as a result of the AI boom. News Labor appoints former opposition leader to Snowy Hydro The Labor government has appointed former opposition leader Sussan Ley to help steer its controversial Snowy Hydro development. Australian Associated Press Labor appoints former opposition leader to Snowy Hydro The Labor government has appointed former opposition leader Sussan Ley to help steer its controversial Snowy Hydro development. News 'Most primitive': Hanson blasted for Indigenous slur The One Nation leader has been slammed after comments she made about Indigenous Australians and culture resurfaced on a podcast. Australian Associated Press 'Most primitive': Hanson blasted for Indigenous slur The One Nation leader has been slammed after comments she made about Indigenous Australians and culture resurfaced on a podcast. News GST revolt continues with treasurer's 'privilege' claim A state treasurer has appeared before the Productivity Commission, outlining his concerns about the current GST system privileging one state over others. Australian Associated Press GST revolt continues with treasurer's 'privilege' claim A state treasurer has appeared before the Productivity Commission, outlining his concerns about the current GST system privileging one state over others. News Emergency housing on the way as more action urged Women and children fleeing violence will have access to new homes, but more needs to be done for essential workers, independent MPs say. Australian Associated Press Emergency housing on the way as more action urged Women and children fleeing violence will have access to new homes, but more needs to be done for essential workers, independent MPs say. News Coalition slams 'Big Brother' social media reform bill The opposition is declaring the government's digital duty-of-care laws the "Big Brother bill", doubling down on its stance to block the reforms in parliament. Australian Associated Press Coalition slams 'Big Brother' social media reform bill The opposition is declaring the government's digital duty-of-care laws the "Big Brother bill", doubling down on its stance to block the reforms in parliament. News Youth crime crackdown slammed for ignoring root causes Harsher punishments for youth offenders have been labelled a regressive race to the bottom as leaders in one state compete to be toughest on crime. Australian Associated Press Youth crime crackdown slammed for ignoring root causes Harsher punishments for youth offenders have been labelled a regressive race to the bottom as leaders in one state compete to be toughest on crime. News First case of bird flu in endangered sea lion Australia's rarest seal species has recorded a case of bird flu for the first time, with an animal dying from the disease while recovering from a shark attack. Australian Associated Press First case of bird flu in endangered sea lion Australia's rarest seal species has recorded a case of bird flu for the first time, with an animal dying from the disease while recovering from a shark attack. News More police on beat as state tackles crime crisis Growing crime concerns have become the centrepiece of one state's election campaign with both parties pledging to increase police numbers. Australian Associated Press More police on beat as state tackles crime crisis Growing crime concerns have become the centrepiece of one state's election campaign with both parties pledging to increase police numbers. News Two-man power play behind three-horse electoral race Two political insurgents have revealed the early contours of their election strategy ahead of what could be NSW's most unpredictable contest in years. Australian Associated Press Two-man power play behind three-horse electoral race Two political insurgents have revealed the early contours of their election strategy ahead of what could be NSW's most unpredictable contest in years. News 'Not consent': expert takes aim at algorithm reforms The federal government's proposal to force social media companies to allow users to opt out of algorithmic social media doesn't go far enough, one expert said. Australian Associated Press 'Not consent': expert takes aim at algorithm reforms The federal government's proposal to force social media companies to allow users to opt out of algorithmic social media doesn't go far enough, one expert said. Business Bush battlers beg airlines for budget flights Steep competition is driving up regional plane fares and forcing route cancellations, leaving communities crying out for more travel options. Australian Associated Press Bush battlers beg airlines for budget flights Steep competition is driving up regional plane fares and forcing route cancellations, leaving communities crying out for more travel options. Business Credit downgrade heaps pressure onto Queensland budget On the same day as the Queensland treasurer lost his state's AA+ credit rating, his NSW neighbours received an upgrade to their outlook. Australian Associated Press Credit downgrade heaps pressure onto Queensland budget On the same day as the Queensland treasurer lost his state's AA+ credit rating, his NSW neighbours received an upgrade to their outlook. News 'Bordering on violent': concerns over One Nation video Experts have warned about dangerous political rhetoric amid a bitter feud between a Liberal MP and One Nation. Australian Associated Press 'Bordering on violent': concerns over One Nation video Experts have warned about dangerous political rhetoric amid a bitter feud between a Liberal MP and One Nation. News Blame game as work from home shapes as vote changer Labor and the coalition are pointing fingers at each other for Australian-first work from home laws derailing before a much-anticipated state election. Australian Associated Press Blame game as work from home shapes as vote changer Labor and the coalition are pointing fingers at each other for Australian-first work from home laws derailing before a much-anticipated state election. News Calls for more skilled migrants to ride innovation boom Australia is lagging in attracting skilled migrants as the energy transition and AI upheaval strains its STEM workforce. Australian Associated Press Calls for more skilled migrants to ride innovation boom Australia is lagging in attracting skilled migrants as the energy transition and AI upheaval strains its STEM workforce. News 'Cherrypicking': doubt over Labor's chosen smoking data A survey that claims to show smoking rates declining, despite an explosion in black market tobacco, may have understated the true figure. Australian Associated Press 'Cherrypicking': doubt over Labor's chosen smoking data A survey that claims to show smoking rates declining, despite an explosion in black market tobacco, may have understated the true figure. News Police-backed gun cap rejected in parliamentary vote A push to include gun caps in firearm law changes prompted by the deadly Bondi shooting has fallen short. Australian Associated Press Police-backed gun cap rejected in parliamentary vote A push to include gun caps in firearm law changes prompted by the deadly Bondi shooting has fallen short. News Spy chief issues terrorism warning on 9/11 anniversary Terrorism has changed significantly since the attacks on September 11, 2001, but Australia's spy boss is alerting Australians some old threats still remain. Australian Associated Press Spy chief issues terrorism warning on 9/11 anniversary Terrorism has changed significantly since the attacks on September 11, 2001, but Australia's spy boss is alerting Australians some old threats still remain. News 'Magnitude slowly hit': 9/11 remembered 25 years on A political reporter has recounted being in Washington with an ex-prime minister a quarter of a century ago when terrorist attacks on the US changed the world. Australian Associated Press 'Magnitude slowly hit': 9/11 remembered 25 years on A political reporter has recounted being in Washington with an ex-prime minister a quarter of a century ago when terrorist attacks on the US changed the world. Products and Services Editorial policy Products and Services Editorial policy