Labor concedes popularity hit from tax changes
New carve-outs for startups and a backdown on trusts are aimed at reducing some of the political blowback from major capital gains tax reforms.
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Australia has committed an extra $100 million in assistance to Ukraine to help procure critical military equipment, years on from Russia's full-scale invasion.
Lobbyists will be disclosed to the public and won't be able to access Parliament House 24/7 under changes announced to bolster integrity.
Police arrested 149 people for alleged retail-related offences across Canberra in the first five months of the year as part of a crackdown on shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
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New carve-outs revealed for startups after tax backlash
Innovative startups will have access to the existing 50 per cent capital gains discount and a proposed minimum tax on discretionary trusts will be axed.
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Banner stunt becomes campaign gift horse for Hanson
One Nation has flipped the script after a protest interrupted Pauline Hanson's debut National Press Club speech, using the banner to campaign on social media.
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Migration intake dips as political debate ramps up
Net overseas migration numbers dipped in 2025 but are still higher than targets set out by Labor to cut back from the post-pandemic highs.
The Australian National University has climbed three places in the QS World University Rankings, rising to 29th in the world for 2027.
Wimbledon has dished out its final wildcards for the singles at the championships -- and former finalist Nick Kyrgios's name was not among them.
Barely comprehensible energy bills may become a thing of the past as Australia's electricity rule-maker proposes power priced as simply as milk.
Canberra will need to weather Melbourne's storm if they are to salvage their NRL season, and Kaeo Weekes knows he must play an important role in the clash.
Police have launched a high-visibility operation targeting anti-social behaviour and public intoxication in Canberra’s city centre.
A mid-speech protest has marred Pauline Hanson's first address to the National Press Club after decades in politics.
A looming strike and anxiety over fee increases have been put to bed as billions more are set to flow into the pockets of childcare workers.
A 30-year-old man has been charged after police allegedly found two firearms, ammunition and drugs during a search of a Moncrieff home.
An 18-year-old NSW man has been arrested and a 4WD seized following investigations into damage to sportsgrounds in Canberra’s south.
Alleged war criminal and decorated veteran Ben Roberts-Smith has been allowed to go to a grand opening at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra while on bail.
A bitter legal battle between Kyle Sandilands and his former employer has come to an end after ARN Media agreed to pay the shock jock $12 million.
Hundreds of millions of dollars in state government funding will help residents access zero-interest loans to upgrade their home with lower energy alternatives.
