Critics of controversial tax changes claim business owners could move to New Zealand for lower rates, but experts tell a different story.
After three straight interest rate hikes, the Reserve Bank has opted to leave the official cash rate steady at 4.35 per cent, as predicted by economists.
Demand for key components of semiconductors used in artificial intelligence hardware is driving supercharged growth for a Queensland company building a gigantic manufacturing facility.
Primary producers in Queensland are struggling with high costs, linked to Strait of Hormuz disruptions, pushing confidence down to a new low.
Young, highly educated Australians are leading the way in paying for online news, with many ditching the mainstream for digital-only specialist outlets.
Hundreds of new Queensland homes will be built under a program intended to sell off underutilised state-owned land for development.
And police have found a stolen car in Townsville with a baby inside.
Socceroos coach Tony Popovic turned in a selection and tactical masterclass to deliver a 2-0 win over Turkey in Australia’s World Cup opener.
Abortion politics have not traditionally been on One Nation’s public agenda – but some of its parliamentarians have adopted the messaging at the same time the party deepens ties with the MAGA movement, writes Prudence Flowers.
One of the Liberal Party’s rising talents has made a surprise decision to retire as a new poll shows Pauline Hanson is the frontrunner as preferred PM.
The US and Iran have finally reached a peace deal, with Donald Trump promising the Strait of Hormuz will reopen, saying “let the oil flow”.
New research warns the Gold Coast willl not meet demand for apartments, unless changes are made to enable construction.
The horrific stabbing of a man in Belfast has led to riots – with far-right agitators and billionaire Elon Musk accused of using anti-migrant rhetoric to whip protestors into a frenzy.
Female founders will have greater access to venture capital funding under a new program designed to help tackle the gender gap in start-ups.
SpaceX will rank seventh among US-listed firms when its shares begin trading on the Nasdaq, after the company announced its initial public offering.
Shakira tops the bill as World Cup 2026 gets underway with a spectacular opening ceremony at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City.
Australia is insisting a slew of resignations in the British government will not impact the timeline or delivery of the nation’s nuclear-submarine deal.
Most prime ministers have broken major promises, but Anthony Albanese’s “change of position” has poured kerosene on the fire under a party that can no longer be called “minor”, writes Michelle Grattan.
Pauline Hanson has brought in an auditor in a bid to prove a massive fundraising blitz was legitimate after Labor attempted to cast doubt on the cash influx.
Adelaide’s second best first quarter in club history has earned high praise from coach Matthew Nicks, saying he has dreamt of a fast start like that.
US President Donald Trump says Vice President JD Vance will attend a United States-Iran deal signing which is expected to take place in Europe.
A search is underway for a mother and a newborn baby who have been missing since Sunday.
It is clear that sport and politics are entwined like never before as the World Cup gets underway in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
‘Ditch the witch’ was a slogan once used to denigrate Julie Gillard. Now it’s back with a new target – and casting new light on the treatment of women in politics.
