Relief for struggling motorists as fuel tax slashed
New cost-of-living measures have been announced to help Australians staring down the barrel of sky-high petrol and diesel prices.
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One Nation is riding high in two new polls, indicating that despite new jockeys in the leadership saddles, the federal coalition is still in for a bumpy ride.
Free public transport will be offered across two states to offset petrol price pain and soaring demand amid the global oil crisis.
The prime minister has announced new fuel powers for the government to back private companies securing cargo shipments from the Middle East.
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Liberals push for tougher knife crime laws
The Canberra Liberals are calling for stronger knife crime laws and expanded police wanding powers, arguing current legislation is failing to address rising safety concerns.
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Australia wants end to Iran conflict after Trump tirade
Australia is brushing aside criticism from US President Donald Trump for not being a help in the war in the Middle East.
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Coalition calls for cut to fuel tax as price woes mount
Cutting battery and EV subsidies would help pay for a coalition plan to halve the fuel excise amid a surge in oil prices caused by the Iran war.
Australia will no longer allow thousands of Iranians with temporary visas to enter the country over concerns they might overstay under sweeping new reforms.
The ACT Government must release details of ambulance station closures and any patient safety risks after the Assembly passed a transparency order moved by the Canberra Liberals.
Australia is predicted to meet the national housing accord target of 1.2 million new homes by June 2030, one year later than scheduled.
Australia expects to be buffeted by economic headwinds blowing from the Middle East, putting economic reform at the forefront of budget discussions.
Australia and Europe have struck a historic pact covering trade, defence and innovation after almost a decade of at-times intractable negotiations.
A late Labor MP oversaw a landmark report into gambling harm that recommended banning online betting ads but 1000 days later, her own party hasn't touched it.
The political shockwaves are still being felt after One Nation's rise at a state election that delivered the Labor incumbents an overwhelming victory.
A new poll has shown the coalition slipping to as low as nine seats in federal parliament, as One Nation surges in support among voters.
Anthony Albanese has received a cold reception after arriving at a mosque ahead of one of the Muslim community's biggest celebrations.
ACT moves to ban bikie gang insignia in public by targeting displays linked to intimidation, recruitment and organised crime activity.
Australian troops at a military base in the Middle East are safe after a strike from an Iranian missile that caused buildings at the facility to catch fire.
Fuel suppliers will have "the book thrown at them" if they are found to be profiteering off the conflict in the Middle East, the government says.
