Fuel boost as ‘un-Australian’ panic buyers on notice
Hundreds of millions of litres of extra fuel will flood the market in response to price increases and supply shortages caused by the Middle East war.
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The cost to Australian taxpayers of a contentious GST carve-up will rise by another $6.6 billion in 2026/27, sparking fresh outrage from critics of the deal.
The federal government has told non-essential officials to get out of Israel and the UAE "due to the deteriorating security situation" in the Middle East.
Investigations into politicians and public servants involved in the unlawful debt collection scheme have been finalised with the release of a secret chapter.
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‘Significant spikes’: servos to face huge gouging fines
Service stations could face $100 million fines for intentionally ripping off customers as panic buying places consumers under pressure at the pump.
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Former PM cleared, two robodebt officials found corrupt
Two bureaucrats won't face criminal charges despite a watchdog finding they carried out corrupt conduct through the unlawful robodebt scheme.
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New Nationals leader’s plan to fight rising One Nation
Matt Canavan has outlined a nationalistic agenda while rejecting One Nation's divisive politics as he faces his first test against the minor right-wing party.
Former Liberal senator Linda Reynolds is suing the Commonwealth over the handling of a $2.4 million settlement paid to former staffer Brittany Higgins in 2022.
Nationals leader David Littleproud has announced he is stepping down in a surprise decision, saying he's had enough.
Polling shows Pauline Hanson's party has a slight edge with voters in one electorate, weeks out from a by-election challenge.
Federal police have rescued five members of the Iranian women's soccer team who staged a silent protest against their regime while competing in Australia.
Independent MLA Thomas Emerson has urged the chief minister to order a formal investigation into allegations senior ACT public servants blocked work on First Nations commitments, with community leaders backing the call.
The ACT Opposition claims repeated flooding and infrastructure failures at police facilities are disrupting operations and leaving officers working in unsafe conditions.
Australia is considering a request for military help to defend against Iranian attacks, and has told family members of officials to leave the region.
Australia is considering calls for military assistance to Middle East nations that have been struck in Iranian drone and missile strikes.
Efforts to assist Australians to return from the Middle East conflict are being stepped up by the federal government, with buses to cities with open airspace.
The use of travel expense claims by federal politicians is in the spotlight again with two prominent senators defending their use of the entitlements.
Australia and Canada need to work more closely on defence, mining, AI and trade to grow their influence on the world stage, Canada's prime minister says.
Construction on two major road duplication projects in Canberra is expected to begin this year, as the ACT Government pushes ahead with major infrastructure upgrades.
