FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 17 - The Untold Story

Science funding boost amid 'aggressive' CSIRO job cuts

The national science agency that invented wi-fi has received a substantial budget commitment but the union representing its workers says the sum is not enough.

AAP · Dec 17, 2025

Morning Mail: ‘Remember her name’ plead youngest Bondi victim’s parents, Syria hails hometown hero, gunmen’s Philippines connection

Devastated couple mourn the loss of 10-year-old Matilda along with hundreds of others in Bondi; family of Ahmed al-Ahmed celebrate his worldwide fame

The Guardian - AU · Dec 16, 2025

Chalmers spins battery blowout into budget savings

Clever accounting has been used by the treasurer to claim the government's policy decisions improved the budget bottom line for the first time in eight years.

AAP · Dec 16, 2025

Savings found in budget update as blowouts add up

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has revealed billions of dollars in savings as other projects in the budget blow out amid "grave" concerns over its bottom line.

AAP · Dec 14, 2025

Attorney-General Rowland to repay some travel money; cost of government’s battery subsidy scheme explodes

As the expenses affairs continues  to roll through the Albanese government like a wrecking ball, Attorney-General Michelle Rowland will repay some of the $21,685  she charged for a family holiday in Western Australia in 2023.

The Conversation · Dec 14, 2025

Budget update to reveal Australia's fiscal fortunes

The federal treasurer says he's booked another $20 billion in savings in the budget update, but is keeping mum on whether that means a smaller deficit.

AAP · Dec 14, 2025

Rule-breaking AG to repay taxpayers for family holiday

Australia's top law officer will reimburse taxpayers after a family holiday was ruled outside guidelines, but Treasurer Jim Chalmers says she should not resign.

AAP · Dec 13, 2025

Successful defence giant's bid won't hurt Japan ties

Australia's relationship with Japan won't be hurt by a decision to allow a South Korean defence giant to double its share in the nation's sovereign shipbuilder.

AAP · Dec 11, 2025

Belt tightening in order as federal payments balloon

More than $12 billion in program cost blowouts demand tighter spending in other parts of the federal budget, the treasurer is warning Australians.

AAP · Dec 11, 2025

No guarantee tobacco tax cut would lure Australian smokers from illegal trade and raise more revenue, report says

New research points to need for ‘holistic approach to combating illicit tobacco’ including having support of health advocates

The Guardian - AU · Dec 11, 2025