Domestic violence again in spotlight
Australia's domestic violence problem again in the spotlight after the brutal deaths of a woman and her two children in Sydney.
May 18, 2026•20 min
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Australians urged to buy local goods
The Government says thousands of jobs can be created if we simply choose to buy locally made products.
May 17, 2026•20 min
Coalition launches Budget response
Angus Taylor has outlined the Opposition's plan to overhaul the nation's tax and migration systems, under a future Coalition government.
May 14, 2026•20 min
Budget reply: Angus Taylor's spotlight moment looms
As coalition leader Angus Taylor prepares to deliver his budget reply tonight, what would the federal opposition do differently to tackle intergenerational inequity?
May 13, 2026•20 min
Budget overhaul amid global uncertainty
Can last night's federal budget level the intergenerational playing field for younger and older Australians?
May 12, 2026•20 min
Pitch to younger voters in tonight's budget
Tackling intergenerational equity amid war in the Middle East and runaway inflation. There's high stakes for the federal government in tonight's budget, with a bid to shift fortunes more in favour of younger Australians..
May 11, 2026•20 min
LNG profits off-shore and out-of-reach
An ABC investigation finds Australian gas is generating big trading profits in Singapore.
May 10, 2026•20 min
ISIS-linked women and children return to Australia
Three Australian women with links to Islamic State have been arrested after arriving back in the country, facing jail time for alleged slavery and terrorism offences.
May 07, 2026•20 min
ISIS-linked families flying home
Families linked to ISIS are flying home to Australia from Syria with some facing imminent arrest on arrival.
May 06, 2026•20 min
Inland rail vision all but dead
The ambitious plan to have a major freight rail corridor stretching from Melbourne to Brisbane is all but dead with the federal government putting the brakes on the Inland Rail project.
May 05, 2026•20 min
Uneasy ceasefire looking increasingly uncertain
As Iran renews missile strikes on the United Arab Emirates, the U-S military begins a new operation to help vessels transit the Strait of Hormuz, saying its destroyed small Iranian boats, and intercepted drones and cruise missiles fired at ships.
May 04, 2026•20 min
Sorry business in Alice Springs
A call to politicians to respect sorry business from the family of murdered Alice Springs girl Kumanjayi Little Baby.
May 03, 2026•20 min
Alice Springs riot after death of Kumanjayi Little Baby
Violence has erupted in Alice Springs overnight, after the alleged killer of a five-year-old girl was arrested.
Apr 30, 2026•21 min
Defiant Hegseth denies Iran war "a quagmire"
$35 billion and counting: the heavy cost of war in focus as a defiant US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth testifies before the US Congress.
Apr 29, 2026•20 min
King's Trans-Atlantic charm offensive in US
King Charles addresses a joint session of the US Congress, launching a vigorous defence of the NATO pact.
Apr 28, 2026•20 min
Remembering victims of Port Arthur massacre
A courtroom appearance for the man charged with attempting to assassinate U-S president Donald Trump.
Apr 27, 2026•20 min
Breach puts residential security back under spotlight
US Presidential security questioned again in the wake of the shooting incident as Donald Trump attended the White House Correspondent's Dinner.
Apr 26, 2026•20 min
Israel-Lebanon ceasefire hangs in balance
The White House is today hosting a new round of talks between Israel and Lebanon. It comes as Donald Trump issues new threats against Iran over the Strait of Hormuz.
Apr 23, 2026•20 min
Government's 'brutal' NDIS overhaul
The Government's 'brutal' multi-billion dollar NDIS overhaul to rein in spending while saving its 'social licence' but will it hurt the people who actually need it?
Apr 22, 2026•20 min
Government set to announce NDIS reforms
It costs 50 billion dollars a year and it's plagued by rorts, so how can the Government reform the NDIS to protect its budget while maintaining services to those who need it?
Apr 21, 2026•20 min
Iran won't commit to peace talks
JD Vance heading to Pakistan for peace talks - it's unclear if Iran is attending but Donald Trump's warning he won't extend the ceasefire if there's no deal.
Apr 20, 2026•20 min
Iran and US head back to negotiating table
With negotiators heading back to Islamabad for peace talks, Donald Trump again threatens Iran to make a deal or face devastating consequences.
Apr 19, 2026•20 min
Israel and Lebanon agree to temporary ceasefire
US President Donald Trump says the leaders of Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire.
Apr 16, 2026•20 min
Massive fire rips through refinery
As we deal with a fuel crisis, a massive blaze rips through one of the country's only two oil refineries.
Apr 15, 2026•20 min
IMF warns of economic chaos
The International Monetary Fund warns of rising inflation and reduced economic growth if the Strait of Hormuz isn't opened soon.
Apr 14, 2026•20 min
Trump's blockade begins
Donald Trump warns Iranian ships challenging his naval blockade will be taken out as he insists Tehran wants a deal 'very badly'.
Apr 13, 2026•20 min
US to blockade Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices could soar even higher as Donald Trump announces a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz following the failure of peace talks over the weekend.
Apr 12, 2026•20 min
Israel and Lebanon to start ceasefire talks
Israel agrees to start ceasefire talks with Lebanon, as its continued attacks on Hezbollah sites in the country strain the already fragile 2-day-old ceasefire in the Middle East.
Apr 09, 2026•20 min
Ceasefire fragile after Lebanon attacks
Both sides are declaring victory but the Middle East ceasefire is now looking fragile with Israel launching waves of attacks on Hezbollah positions in Lebanon.
Apr 08, 2026•20 min
Trump threatens Iran as deadline looms
With his deadline to open the Strait of Hormuz looming Donald Trump issues another wild threat to Iran.
Apr 07, 2026•20 min
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