Chalmers talks tariffs in US Jim Chalmers was in Washington DC overnight. The Australian treasurer was there for talks and to hear US Treasury secretary Scott Bessent deliver his first major economic policy address since taking office. Reuters reports that […]
Air safety body says Chinese warship live fire exercise discovered by nearby Virgin pilot Air Services Australia faced questions at Senate estimates overnight on how they found out about two Chinese live-fire exercises in the seas between Australia and New
Victoria threatens to strip planning powers from councils not approving more homes Joe Hinchliffe The Victorian government will strip planning powers from local governments that don’t get serious about approving more homes, premier Jacinta Allan says. Allan warned councils that
Dreyfus say opposition MPs privately apologised for gag move in antisemitism debate The federal attorney general, Mark Dreyfus, spoke with ABC RN earlier, after the opposition last week attempted to gag him in parliament while talking about antisemitism. As Krishani
Unverified video appears to show Oscar Jenkins alive in Russian captivity An unverified video appears to show Australian man Oscar Jenkins alive in Russian captivity, after he was feared dead at one point. In the video, uploaded to YouTube, a
Victorian police commissioner quits after no-confidence vote Victoria is set to recruit a new police boss after the embattled chief resigned days after a majority of his workforce declared no confidence in his leadership. As AAP reports, chief commissioner Shane
Much of south-east Australia will swelter through a heatwave over the weekend that is expected to exceed 40C in some places, bringing extreme fire danger before a cool change comes through. Melbourne was expected to peak at 38C on Saturday,
Emergency crews are searching for the body of a man believed to be the victim of a fatal shark attack in South Australia. The 28-year-old Lance Appleby from Port Lincoln was attacked by a shark just after 7pm on Thursday
An Australian republic, renewable-powered supermarkets, recyclable packaging and the phasing out of Australia Post motorbikes. These are just some of the promises, targets and predictions that years ago were set for 2025 – which is now finally here. Here’s a
Night skies across Australia will light up on New Year’s Eve to herald the beginning of 2025. Whether you are in a capital city or regional town, there are fireworks displays scheduled early in the night – for children, and
