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Accused child-killer Justin Stein dumped items in the bush

Prison phone calls between accused child-killer Justin Stein and his mother captured the moment she said police had likely found items he dumped in the bush.

Reynolds and Higgins defamation case peace talks halted

Senator Linda Reynolds says she is disappointed mediation talks with Brittany Higgins over allegedly defamatory social media posts have not ended the matter.

Australians demand long-term vision from politicians

Australians want more forward-thinking politics, according to a new report published by university thinktank EveryGen.

Australia urged to strike Assange deal after court win

An independent MP and the journalists' union are urging the Australian government to secure a deal with the US to drop charges against Julian Assange.

NSW to look at social media ban for under-16s

NSW will investigate what power it has to impose an age limit on social media users as it unveils a summit to tackle online harm for kids.

PM backs budget despite lukewarm polling response

While voters have delivered a small bounce for Labor in the polls, there has been mixed opinions on the recent federal budget.

All Australians to get support, PM says, even the rich

Even the richest Australian will receive cost-of-living help, the prime minister insists, because pressures are felt throughout the income scale.

‘Humanity stood tall’: Tribute paid to six murdered in stabbing

Federal parliamentarians have expressed sorrow and sympathy over the Sydney stabbing rampage that killed six people and left a dozen more injured.

Pilot admits ‘accidental deaths’ of camping couple

An airline pilot has admitted he was involved in the "accidental deaths" of missing campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay on the first day of his murder trial.

Jim Chalmers’ third budget will have a surplus of $9.3 billion for this financial year

The third Chalmers’ budget will deliver a surplus of $9.3 billion for this financial year – the second successive surplus of the Albanese government.

More help for struggling Aussies with budget in black

A second budget in the black will deliver a near $10 billion surplus as well as cost-of-living relief for struggling Australians dealing with increasing prices.

Queensland premier slams retail giants for CEO absence at inquiry

Retail giants Coles and Woolworths have not sent their CEOs to a Queensland supermarket inquiry, raising the ire of premier Steven Miles.

Inflation to return to target but ‘more work to do’

Inflation will drop below three per cent by the end of the year, back within the Reserve Bank's target band, but there are further challenges ahead.

Federal budget targets housing crisis amid backlash

The federal government has announced $11.3 billion to fast-track the delivery of new homes but faced criticism for not extending further support to renters.

Bruce Lehrmann to pay most of Ten’s costs for doomed case

Bruce Lehrmann has been ordered to pay most of Network Ten's legal costs after a judge ruled allegations he raped Brittany Higgins were substantially true.

Federal Government: $250 million for Australian Institute of Sport

The Federal Government will invest $249.7 million in the Australian Institute of Sport in next week's Budget.

Social media under scrutiny as Australia prepares probe

Social media algorithms, content and opacity will all come under the microscope as the government examines their impact on Australian users.

Late twist in Pauline Hanson ‘racism’ lawsuit

A bitter court battle between federal senators Pauline Hanson and Mehreen Faruqi could be recalled at the 11th hour to hear fresh evidence.

‘Truly loved’: parents pay tribute to sons murdered in Mexico

The parents of two Australian brothers murdered in Mexico have mourned their beloved sons as they prepare to bring them home.

Lehrmann’s lawyers agreed to ‘no win, no-fee’ deal

Bruce Lehrmann will not have to pay his own legal fees in a failed defamation suit, but he is still likely to be on the hook for his opponents' costs.

Labor dismisses calls to dismantle supermarket duopoly

The federal government opposes calls for laws that could break up major supermarkets, despite the recommendation of a parliamentary inquiry.

Interest rates kept on hold despite inflation worries

Mortgage holders can breathe a sigh of relief following the Reserve Bank's decision to leave interest rates on hold at 4.35 per cent, as widely expected.

What you should know about the World Health Organization’s plans for you this May

Most Australians are likely unaware of the proposed new World Health Organization’s (WHO) Pandemic Treaty or the 2005 International Health Regulations (IHR) Amendments which are currently being discussed in Geneva and will be voted upon, on their behalf, in the week of 27 May this year.

ANU: Financial stress at worst since pandemic

More Australians are finding it difficult to get by on their income, and are experiencing greater housing payment stress, the ANU finds.

Aussie surfers confirmed dead amid probe of ‘horrific ordeal’

Bodies found at the bottom of a well in Mexico have been identified as missing Australian brothers Callum and Jake Robinson and American Carter Rhoad.

People want decency from business, not political stunts

Corporations aligning with political causes could do better paying workers, suppliers and taxes fairly while investing in local communities, a survey says.

HECS debts worth $3b to be wiped under relief measure

About $3 billion worth of student debt will be wiped for more than three million Australians struggling with a cost of living crisis.

Finding savings in budget getting ‘harder’: Labor

The upcoming federal budget may contain more government spending than economists would like as they warn not to place more pressure on inflation.

Spotlight on RBA after concerning inflation data

No change in the official cash rate is expected this week, with the Reserve Bank's reaction to a stronger inflation print the main point of interest.

Mexico bodies likely missing Australians: official

Three bodies found in Mexico are likely to belong to two Australian brothers and a US friend who went missing in the area last week, local authorities say.
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