Federal government to fund majority of ACT gun buyback scheme after negotiations
The ACT will introduce a gun buyback scheme similar to the one in NSW, as part of a…
Former chief of staff to Linda Reynolds received $1.48m payout over impact of Brittany Higgins rape allegation
The former political staffer to whom Brittany Higgins first disclosed her rape allegation has received a $1.48 million…
Qld councils face massive disaster funding shortfall under new plan
Shock new modelling shows that since 2018-19 the federal government provided $5.8bn in funding to the state to…
Families of aviators killed in 2023 Taipan helicopter crash families sue Commonwealth and Airbus
Family members of four aviators killed in an army helicopter crash during a training exercise have lodged a…
Veterans to get equal health benefits but ageing National Servicemen want priority
A group of Australian soldiers conscripted during the Vietnam War will be eligible to receive the same health…
Tasmania reconsiders bridge ban as Nuyina’s refuelling saga drags on
Tasmanian authorities are reconsidering a ban that prevents Australia’s Antarctic icebreaker from travelling under Hobart’s Tasman Bridge. The…
Melbourne’s 100km super freeway: OMR shapes as election issue
The first stage of a 100km super freeway and rail route to shift freight from growing suburbs in…
Water Bank project designed to drought-proof Australia’s biggest outback city misses out in federal budget
It is called Water Bank and with an estimated total cost of $92 million it has the potential…
Cancellation ‘disaster’ for business that expected Inland Rail for 25 years
Regional communities and businesses from Queensland to Victoria have been left reeling after the Albanese government axed funding…
Major banks lift interest rates after Reserve Bank announces cash rate rise for third consecutive time
Australia’s big four banks have all lifted interest rates following the RBA’s decision to increase the national cash…