RBA cuts interest rate
There is relief for Australians with a home loan today, as the Reserve Bank cuts the interest rate to its lowest level in more than two years.
Aug 12, 2025•26 min
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Australia to recognise Palestinian statehood
The Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Australia will recognise Palestinian statehood at the UN next month.
Aug 11, 2025•26 min
Israel plans full Gaza occupation
Israel is defying global calls for a ceasefire in Gaza, with its security cabinet voting in favour of a full military occupation of Gaza City.
Aug 08, 2025•26 min
Trump punishes India with 50% tariff
The US President Donald Trump has announced he is increasing the tariff on imports from India to 50 per cent, to punish the nation for buying Russian oil.
Aug 07, 2025•26 min
Tasmanian political instability continues
Tasmania's Liberal Leader Jeremy Rockliff has been reappointed Premier, but another no confidence motion will be brought against him when parliament resumes.
Aug 06, 2025•26 min
Japan to build Australian warships
After a hotly contested bidding process, the Federal Government has chosen a Japanese company to build the next fleet of Australian Navy warships.
Aug 05, 2025•26 min
First woman appointed to lead Federal Police
For the first time, the Australian Federal Police is to be led by a woman. The current deputy AFP commissioner Krissy Barrett is to replace Reece Kershaw who is retiring early.
Aug 04, 2025•26 min
New Trump tariffs hit world economy
The American President Donald Trump has again shaken up the global economy by ordering more changes to his tariff policies.
Aug 01, 2025•25 min
Canada backs Palestinian statehood
After Canada announced it will recognise a Palestinian state, the Foreign Minister Penny Wong has reiterated that Australia will do the same but has refused to say when.
Jul 31, 2025•26 min
Debate over Palestinian statehood
In a joint statement with 14 other countries, the Federal Government has again called for a two state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict.
Jul 30, 2025•26 min
Israel under pressure from within
As global concern about famine and killings in Gaza grows, two Israeli human rights groups have accused the Netanyahu government of genocide in the enclave.
Jul 29, 2025•26 min
Tax office conned out of $2 billion
An ABC Four Corners investigation has revealed a massive fraud that saw the Australian Tax Office pay out $2 billion to individuals using a loophole to falsely claim GST refunds.
Jul 28, 2025•26 min
UK and Australia strengthen deal
As the United States continues to scrutinise the AUKUS deal, Australia and the United Kingdom have agreed to deepen their nuclear submarine partnership under that deal.
Jul 25, 2025•26 min
Psychology clinics to close
The country's biggest private operator of psychology clinics is set to shut nearly all of them, and mental health experts are worried about the consequences.
Jul 24, 2025•26 min
First bills introduced to new Parliament
Federal Labor has wasted no time introducing legislation to the new Parliament to reduce student debt and clamp down on dodgy childcare operators.
Jul 23, 2025•26 min
Politicians' first day as parliament resumes
Politicians turned up in Canberra today for the start of Parliament's first sitting week since the federal election.
Jul 22, 2025•26 min
Negotiations begin in Tasmania
After Saturday's state election in Tasmania, neither major party has secured a majority of seats in the Parliament.
Jul 21, 2025•26 min
Murdered Ballarat woman's ex-partner pleads guilty
Lachlan Young, the man accused of murdering 23-year-old Clunes woman Hannah McGuire, has entered a plea of guilty, eight days into his trial.
Jul 18, 2025•27 min
Unemployment rises slightly
Australia's unemployment rate has risen to 4.3 per cent. It's highest level since November 2021.
Jul 17, 2025•26 min
Albanese continues China trip
The Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has visited the Great Wall of China, just as another Labor PM, Gough Whitlam did in the 1970s.
Jul 16, 2025•26 min
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