Labor's proposed housing and tax reforms face significant opposition, as the **Treasurer prepares to unveil a $45 billion budget upgrade addressing childcare pressure, youth homelessness, and contemplating Modern Monetary Theory's influence alongside a potential shift in negative gearing policy**.
One Nation's recent comprehensive by-election victory in Farrer has prompted Nationals MPs to re-evaluate their position, signaling a potential shift in the Liberal Coalition's partners and highlighting Labor's strategic absence.
Australia's Defence Minister was blindsided by the country's entanglement in an Iran war after a US submarine sank an Iranian frigate, contributing to fragile ceasefires that saw Aussie shares drop and reflecting Netanyahu's strategic goal to reduce Israel's reliance on US military support.
Independent news outlet Michael West Media is facing a significant lawsuit from mining giant BHP concerning their reporting on an injured coal miner's case, raising critical questions about public interest journalism and corporate influence.
New modelling for a substantial offshore gas project casts doubt on a major state's ability to achieve its 2050 emissions targets, suggesting environmental goals may be undermined by energy developments.
Amid calls for quarantine measures for Australians returning from a virus-hit ship, a broader societal discussion around "ISIS brides" shows how public debate can be quickly shut down by specific terms.
The federal government's proposed axing of billions in funding for the inland rail project is drawing strong criticism from Nationals, who warn it will pull the "economic rug" from under regional areas.
US President Donald Trump is moving to boost US beef imports with new executive orders, while in the UK, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced plans to nationalise British Steel, 38 years after its initial sale.