Charles Wooley, Ex-60 Minutes Reporter, Elected Lord Mayor of Hobart
Former 60 Minutes reporter Charles Wooley is Hobart’s new lord mayor. The Tasmanian Electoral Commission declared the result shortly after
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Coalition Says Its Cuts Would Save $31 Billion
The Coalition says the spending cuts it has proposed so far would save $31 billion over four years, and more
Michelle Landry to Retire as Canavan Eyes Capricornia
Michelle Landry, the five-term member for Capricornia, will not contest the seat at the next federal election. Nationals leader Senator
Former Liberal MP Bruce Baird Dies Aged 84
Bruce Baird, who sat for the Liberal Party in both the New South Wales and federal parliaments, has died aged
PISA 2025: Australia Records Worst-Ever Reading and Maths Scores
Australian 15-year-olds have recorded their lowest-ever reading and maths scores in the PISA tests, extending a two-decade decline, while science
NDIS Overhaul Passes Senate as Labor Strikes Coalition Deal
The Senate passed the federal government’s NDIS overhaul on Tuesday evening, with the Coalition voting for the bill alongside Labor
Australia and India Sign Uranium Export Arrangement at Melbourne Summit
Australia and India have finalised an Administrative Arrangement that opens the way for long-term Australian uranium exports to India for
No Dodgy Dealings Here, Mate: Watchdog Clears $2.4m Brittany Higgins Settlement
The National Anti-Corruption Commission found no corruption issue in the $2.4 million Commonwealth settlement with Brittany Higgins. Bruce Lehrmann’s defamation appeal was dismissed in December 2025.
Coalition’s Net Zero Goal on Shaky Ground: Depends on Cost, Says Dan Tehan
Dan Tehan says cost will be one of the most significant factors in whether the Coalition keeps its net zero by 2050 target, as a review examines all climate policies.
Burning a Hole in the Wallet: Aussie Cigarette Tax Hits Tipping Point, Fuels Black Market Boom
Tobacco excise has pushed the average pack to about $40 and fuelled a booming black market, with economists split on whether to freeze the tax.