Debt to hit new high but nation’s budget outlook steady
Federal tax changes threaten states and territories' budget bottom lines, but Australia's fiscal outlook remains steady, a new report says.
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With dry spring conditions and warmer-than-average temperatures, parts of the country are facing an increased risk of spring bushfires.
Labor is proposing an overhaul to the financial advice sector to try to thwart "bad actors" attracted to Australia's huge pool of retirement savings.
The Canberra Liberals are calling for the Secure Local Jobs Code to be abolished following the ACT Integrity Commission’s Operation Kingfisher findings into the Campbell Primary School procurement.
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Public-servant wage hikes beat gains for private sector
Increases to pay packets for public servants have come in higher than those in private industries for the sixth quarter in a row.
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Canberra chefs join Floriade feast
Canberra chefs, restaurants and producers will feature in a new food program running alongside Floriade from September 12 to October 11.
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Woman assaulted in car with children present
A 28-year-old man has been charged after allegedly assaulting and threatening his former partner in her car while two children were present.
Seven teenagers aged 14 to 19 have been arrested in two stolen-car incidents, including three who allegedly fled into the National Museum of Australia after crashing into a taxi.
Canberra drivers are being warned of traffic disruptions today and Thursday as police manage motorcades for a visiting government guest.
As chatbots replace call centre workers and ChatGPT substitutes student biros, global AI leaders will meet ministers to discuss securing Australia's future.
After securing a win on negative gearing and capital gains tax, the union movement has identified the next phase of its housing fight.
Australia and Japan have agreed to strengthen their defence partnership during high-level talks, but controversial comments on melons were not brought up.
A woman is being sought over an attempted car theft from a Denman Prospect home on Sunday, while a second woman has been arrested in Batemans Bay.
People looking to avoid betting ads will soon have the option to opt out of the commercials after an agreement on gambling reforms.
The government has reached a deal to fast-track laws to fix an unintended consequence of its tax changes in exchange for coalition support of NDIS reforms.
Ex-ADF advocates are continuing to push for a $5000 limit on allied healthcare for veterans to be removed, with concerns it could lead to further deaths.
The treasurer has cautioned against a push for Australians to dip into their super early to deal with cost-of-living pressures.
A populist party has lit up the tobacco debate by pushing for a 75 per cent cut to the excise to address organised crime concerns.
More than half of Australian women with endometriosis are experiencing a mental health problem, with new research revealing the hidden toll of the condition.
