'Big tech wants this to fail': beef-up for social ban Tougher laws will be introduced to address widespread non-compliance with Australia's world-first social media age restrictions. AAP · Jun 27
Under-fire firm still has ethics, leadership contracts Having been hauled over the coals by a parliamentary committee, KPMG is again facing scrutiny regarding its suitability to run government training programs. AAP · Jun 26
Teals 'could do well' with once-in-a-century chance As Labor flags, the coalition paints itself out of the picture and One Nation surges, Community Strong Australia will experiment with a new political formula. AAP · Jun 26
Deepfake AIs shut down as beefed-up social ban looms More platforms that generate naked images of real people have been pulled offline in Australia in the lead up to a potential ban on the services. AAP · Jun 25
Australia open to Pacific-wide security pact push As Australia and China engage in a tug-of-war for influence in the Pacific, Canberra will weigh up new security deals floated by regional partners. AAP · Jun 25
Coalition blames tax reform for social cohesion decline Measures to scrap negative gearing and pare back capital gains discounts have passed parliament despite strong resistance. AAP · Jun 25
Battery bonanza reshaping grid transition game plan An updated road map for decarbonising the electricity system features a bigger role for batteries and solar, and a smaller but crucial contribution from wind. AAP · Jun 24
Choosing between US and China 'offensive': coalition The opposition has bristled at the assertion Australia must choose between trading with China and keeping in lock step with Washington on defence. AAP · Jun 24
Moana Pasifika's Super future confirmed by NZ Rugby Super Rugby Pacific will be a 10-team competition in 2027 with New Zealand Rugby closing the door on Moana Pasifika by rejecting any bids to save the franchise. AAP · Jun 24
Death or divorce: owners could miss out on tax breaks The federal government is being accused of a crucial oversight as it tries to ram its overhaul of taxes on investments through parliament. AAP · Jun 23
Australians call out fossil fuel threat in climate case The rights to life, family and home are under threat from fossil fuel expansion by Australia and other nations, argue claimants of a landmark climate case. AAP · Jun 23
KPMG chairman, partners to exit scandal-tainted firm Two KPMG audit partners who allegedly accessed confidential information are leaving the accounting firm, along with its national chairman. AAP · Jun 23
One Nation monoculture claim red-carded as 'nonsense' Anthony Albanese has pushed back on Pauline Hanson's call for Australia to be a monoculture, citing the nation's World Cup squad as proof of its diversity. AAP · Jun 23
US no longer viewed as Australia's most important ally A majority of Australians believe the nation's relationship with the United States has been superseded by ties with another world power, polling suggests. AAP · Jun 22
AAP · Jun 21 Nationals ape Hanson 'liar' slogan as tax debate flares One Nation could win more than 60 seats if an election were held now, as a fresh poll underscores surging support for the right-wing party.
AAP · Jun 19 'Dubious honour': consultancy giants cop trust barb A senator has been "gobsmacked" over the response by a former KPMG chief to a question over public trust of big consultancy firms at a federal inquiry.
AAP · Jun 19 Pauline Hanson wrong on daily migration figure The One Nation leader is claiming Labor brought in 1375 people a day over the past three years, but that figure appears to include population growth from births as well as migration.
AAP · Jun 18 After 50 years, Arthur Boyd tapestries go on display A series of tapestries by Australian artist Arthur Boyd are on show together for the first time, more than 50 years after they were completed in 1974.
AAP · Jun 17 'Trashy journalist': One Nation plan for media shake-up Pauline Hanson has blasted media outlets and reporters, pledging to abolish one taxpayer-funded broadcaster and slash the budget for another.
AAP · Jun 17 Anti-Semitism inquiry gets full counter-terrorism data The anti-Semitism royal commission has once again knocked back a government bid keep documents about counter-terrorism funding secret.
AAP · Jun 17 What Pauline Hanson revealed during major address Migrants, the ABC, SBS, wind turbines and journalists copped blows from the lectern in Pauline Hanson's first speech to the National Press Club.
AAP · Jun 16 Warnings against travel to Middle East nations lifted Travel restrictions have been downgraded to multiple countries in the Middle East following a tentative peace deal between the US and Iran.
AAP · Jun 16 Final report into 'rubbish' disability reforms delayed Plans to overhaul Australia's main disability support program are facing an increasingly rocky road as the coalition hardens its criticism of the changes.
AAP · Jun 15 'Taken for mugs': KPMG referred for corruption probe Beleaguered consultancy firm KPMG is under more pressure after being referred to a corruption watchdog, while it also faces a government halt on contracts.
AAP · Jun 15 One Nation set to pocket over $200m in taxpayer funds The rise and rise of Pauline Hanson's party in the polls means it stands to benefit richly from Australia's public financing laws.