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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

AUSTRALIA

Anthony Albanese slams opposition as a party in chaos

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has launched a scathing attack on the Liberal Party, branding the opposition a “shambles” consumed by internal warfare, as speculation continues over a leadership challenge to Sussan Ley. Speaking in Adelaide on Saturday, where he announced an $800…

31 January, 2026

AUSTRALIA

Australians lose more than $7 million in Facebook investment scam using fake Tom Piotrowski

More than 70 Australians have lost over $7 million after falling victim to a sophisticated Facebook investment scam that used the image and identity of well-known NAB and CommSec market analyst Tom Piotrowski. An investigation has revealed that scammers used artificial intelligence…

31 January, 2026

AUSTRALIA·HEALTH

National Cabinet agrees to record hospital funding and major NDIS reforms

National Cabinet has reached a landmark agreement to deliver record levels of funding for state and territory hospitals while implementing significant reforms aimed at securing the long-term sustainability of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Meeting in Sydney today, leaders from the…

30 January, 2026

AUSTRALIA

Inflation bites again as rising prices intensify Australia’s cost-of-living crisis

Australia is facing a renewed inflationary surge that is intensifying cost-of-living pressures for households and driving expectations of interest rate increases in the first quarter of 2026. Latest data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows that the Consumer Price Index…

30 January, 2026

AUSTRALIA

Tens of thousands rally across Australia on Australia Day amid police presence and rival demonstrations

Tens of thousands of people took part in rallies and protests across Australia on January 26, 2026, marking Australia Day events that were met with significant police preparation and deployment. Major demonstrations were held in capital cities, reflecting deep social divisions over…

26 January, 2026

AUSTRALIA

Prime Minister urges national unity as Australia marks Australia Day

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called on Australians to come together on Australia Day, describing the national holiday as an opportunity to reflect on shared values and what unites the country. Millions of people across Australia are marking the day with citizenship…

26 January, 2026

AUSTRALIA·COMMUNITY

Greek-Australians honoured in the 2026 Australia Day awards

Australians of Greek heritage have been prominent among the recipients of the 2026 Australia Day honours, recognised for distinguished service in law, community support, education, health, emergency services and policing. The annual list highlights contributions that reflect sustained commitment to public life,…

26 January, 2026

AUSTRALIA·POLITICS

Littleproud stops short of denying call for Ley to resign as Coalition split deepens

Nationals Leader David Littleproud has declined to deny reports that he urged Opposition Leader Sussan Ley to resign during a heated phone call, as leadership tensions intensify following the Coalition’s second rupture in just a few months. Under sustained questioning, Mr Littleproud…

25 January, 2026

AUSTRALIA

Economic collapse in Iran hits students in Australia

Iran’s deepening economic crisis and ongoing social unrest are now having a direct impact on thousands of Iranians living and studying abroad, with particularly severe consequences for students in Australia. The sharp devaluation of Iran’s national currency, combined with international sanctions, has…

23 January, 2026

AUSTRALIA·POLITICS

‘Door is open, but I’m not looking’: Ley stands firm after Coalition split

Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has moved swiftly to project stability and authority within the Liberal Party following a dramatic and highly public split with the Nationals, declaring she is “absolutely confident” in her leadership despite the rupture of the Coalition agreement. The…

23 January, 2026

AUSTRALIA·POLITICS

Coalition in meltdown as Nationals walk out, declaring agreement with Liberals “untenable”

Australia’s federal Coalition has plunged into its most serious crisis in years, after the National Party formally withdrew from the opposition frontbench, declaring its governing agreement with the Liberal Party “untenable”. The dramatic rupture follows a bitter standoff between Nationals leader David…

22 January, 2026

AUSTRALIA

Australia observes national day of mourning for victims of Bondi Beach terror attack

Australia today marks a national day of mourning to honour the victims of the December 14 Bondi Beach terror attack, which claimed the lives of 15 innocent people and deeply shocked the nation. As part of the official commemoration, the Australian national…

22 January, 2026

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