AUSTRALIA

Negative gearing reforms back on agenda as budget pressures mount

Negative gearing has once again returned to the centre of Australia’s housing and tax debate, with the federal government actively considering changes ahead of the May budget. The discussion reflects growing pressure to address housing affordability, intergenerational inequality and long-term fiscal sustainability.…

1 May, 2026

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Trump rushed off stage after shots fired at White House Correspondents’ Dinner

Scenes of panic unfolded Saturday night at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, DC after gunshots were reported inside the Washington Hilton, where senior US officials and journalists had gathered. US President Donald Trump was quickly escorted off the stage by…

26 April, 2026

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Capital Gains Tax reform on the table

Australia is weighing significant changes to its capital gains tax (CGT) system ahead of the upcoming federal budget, with potential reforms that could reshape investment behaviour and the housing market. The federal government is reportedly considering two main options: reducing the current…

23 April, 2026

AUSTRALIA·OPINION

The Greek plan ignored: Gallipoli’s warning for Hormuz

The unfolding crisis around Iran and the Strait of Hormuz highlights a familiar lesson from history: limited strategic moves can rapidly escalate into prolonged and costly conflicts. The United States’ decision to control access to Iranian ports through the Strait of Hormuz…

22 April, 2026

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IMF warns: Australia heading towards inflation crisis

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that Australia is on track to record one of the highest inflation rates among developed economies. In its latest World Economic Outlook, the global lender said economies worldwide face repercussions from higher commodity prices, second-round…

17 April, 2026

AUSTRALIA

Gallipoli rewritten: Turkey’s new battle for the ANZAC memory

A prominent Greek academic is set to explore how evolving political narratives in Turkey are reshaping the commemoration of one of the most significant campaigns of the First World War. Gallipoli rewritten: Turkey’s new battle for the ANZAC memory in an upcoming…

17 April, 2026

AUSTRALIA

Fuel deal secured as Albanese heads to Singapore amid supply crisis

Emergency Agreement to Boost Fuel Imports Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced an extraordinary agreement to increase Australia’s fuel supply as global markets remain volatile following the Iran conflict. Speaking from the Ampol Lytton Refinery in Queensland, Albanese said Export Finance Australia…

9 April, 2026

AUSTRALIA·OPINION

The slowdown of the real estate market in Australia as a window of strategic opportunity

The Australian real estate market is in a phase of slowdown, which, despite the uncertainty it creates, does not constitute an indication of structural weakness. On the contrary, it is part of a historically recurring economic cycle that characterizes the country’s real…

8 April, 2026

AUSTRALIA·WORLD

Australia deploys Wedgetail surveillance aircraft to Gulf as Iran conflict escalates

Australia will deploy a Royal Australian Air Force surveillance aircraft to the Middle East after a request from the United Arab Emirates, as regional tensions escalate amid Iranian attacks involving drones and rockets. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed that an RAAF E-7A…

10 March, 2026

AUSTRALIA

Global sport hit by middle east turmoil as Melbourne gears up for Formula 1 Grand Prix

Global sport hit by middle east turmoil as Melbourne gears up for Formula 1 Grand Prix as preparations are continuing as scheduled, even as the escalating conflict in the Middle East creates widespread travel disruptions affecting sporting events across the globe. While…

6 March, 2026

AUSTRALIA·WORLD

Albanese and Marles confirm Australia will not engage militarily in Iran conflict

Australia’s leadership has clarified that the country will not become directly involved in the growing conflict in Iran, even as it continues to support US-led strikes in the region. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told ABC’s 7.30 program that Washington had not requested…

3 March, 2026

AUSTRALIA·WORLD

Albanese backs US action against Iran, labels regime ‘without legitimacy’

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has declared that Australia supports United States efforts to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, following the launch of American and Israeli military strikes against Iranian targets ordered by US President Donald Trump. In a statement issued…

28 February, 2026

AUSTRALIA

One Nation surge signals voter revolt as immigration and living costs reshape Australian politics

Fresh federal polling reveals a dramatic shift in Australia’s political landscape, with One Nation gaining rapid ground while support for Labor and the Greens continues to slide — a trend increasingly driven by voter anger over cost-of-living pressures, housing shortages and long-running…

27 February, 2026

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