Greens leader Adam Bandt has little in common with defeated Liberal leader Peter Dutton, but the pair now share the misfortune of being party leaders who lost their own seats in an election that saw L...

Fatima Hassouna, who had been documenting war in Gaza for 18 months and was subject of new documentary, killed along with 10 members of her family

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In a marathon 50-minute on stage the opposition leader promised to stop the boats (again), foreshadowed a ‘significant’ defence investment and took a jab at Jim Chalmers. Here’s what you may have miss...

Since the AUKUS deal was signed in 2021 Pearls and Irritations has led a high-profile debate on the $368 billion deal, questioning whether it serves our interests. This week we saw a significant turni...

One Australian traveller says he’s now $15,000 out of pocket after being denied entry to the US after “enhanced vetting”. His crime? Choosing a cheap fare.

Under the scheme, open to all first home buyers, people would need only a 5% deposit, with federal government helping them avoid mortgage insurance * Polls tracker; election guide; full federal election coverage * Anywhere but Canberra; interactive electorates guide * Listen to the first episode of our new narrative podcast series: Gina * Get our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcast Anthony Albanese will pledge $10bn to help build 100,000 new homes nationwide, reserved exclusively for first home buyers, as the centrepiece of Labor’s election campaign launch on Sunday in Perth. Labor would open up to all first home buyers a program allowing people to secure a home with only a 5% deposit, with the government guaranteeing part of the deposit. It will also announce moves to help buyers avoid pricey mortgage insurance. Sign up for the Afternoon Update: Election 2025 email newsletter Continue reading...

The US will place tariffs of at least 10 per cent on foreign imports from Saturday, after President Donald Trump finally unveiled his long-awaited "liberation day" trade policy.

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Gina Rinehart is Australia’s richest person – and as her wealth continues to rise, so does her power and influence. But what does she want?

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Since Dutton became opposition leader, the billionaire mining magnate has cultivated their bond. We look back at their increasingly close relationship