Victorian Greens unveil land tax on $5m+ properties
Victorian Greens propose a new land tax on investment properties over $5m to fund public housing and stamp duty cuts, aiming to counter right-wing populism ahead of November election.
Category : Politics
Final week of parliament before winter break: key issues
Coalition sources say Angus Taylor will continue to call the government 'liars', sharpening the focus on Albanese personally as parliament enters its last week before winter break.
One Nation withdrew $800k in election claims after AEC queries
The Australian Electoral Commission is reviewing Pauline Hanson's One Nation party for potential breaches after it withdrew over $800,000 in election spending claims following inquiries.
Lost in Sudanese Desert, Villagers Offered Shelter
In 1987, lost in the Sudanese desert, villagers emptied a hut for four beds and prepared a huge breakfast, refusing payment, exemplifying profound kindness.
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Body of teen recovered from reservoir amid UK heatwave
The body of a 15-year-old boy was recovered from Cowbury reservoir in Stalybridge. At least seven people have died in water-related incidents during June's record heatwave.
Cassidy: Trump treats Congress as 'merely an appendage'
Outgoing Senator Bill Cassidy rebukes Trump over Iran war briefing, calling Congress an 'appendage'; rare Republican stands up to president.
US-Iran deal unravels as fresh Gulf hostilities threaten war
A drone attack on a Bahraini building near the airport signals the collapse of the US-Iran memorandum, as conflicting interpretations on Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz fuel new hostilities.
Sir Geoffrey Whalen, motor industry stalwart, dies at 90
Sir Geoffrey Whalen, who kept Peugeot Talbot's Ryton plant alive for 20 years and tried to turn around British Leyland, has died aged 90.
US military justice in UK: assault case raises alarm
A British victim's assault by a US airman was tried in a US court martial, not UK courts. The case highlights concerns about US military jurisdiction on British soil and lack of transparency.
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Three firefighters killed in Utah-Colorado wildfires
Three firefighters were killed and two injured while battling wildfires along the Utah-Colorado border. The Cottonwood fire in Utah has grown to over 92,000 acres with 0% containment.
UK Should Add Summer Cooling Payment to Fuel Support
A letter to the Guardian proposes adding a summer cooling payment to the UK's winter fuel allowance to help older people afford fans and air conditioning during heatwaves.
NHS waiting list fall not a Labour win, warns professor
Priscilla Alderson warns that a fall in NHS waiting lists is not a government success, as authorities paid £33 per patient to remove thousands from lists, many still in need.
Palestinian kicks teargas cylinder as Israeli forces demolish home
A Palestinian kicks away a teargas cylinder fired by Israeli forces during a demolition in Qilqes village near Hebron, as a letter warns Israel's actions fuel antisemitism.
Ukraine's strikes on Russian fuel facilities justified
Letter writers argue Ukraine's drone attacks on Russian oil refineries are legitimate military targets, not indiscriminate morale bombing, and save lives in Ukraine.
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Record Heat Over 40°C in Germany, Czechia, Poland, Hungary
Germany, Czechia, Poland, and Hungary recorded all-time high temperatures above 40°C on Sunday, as a heatwave linked to hundreds of deaths spreads east, affecting over 191 million people in Europe.
Ella Baron cartoon: Andy Burnham's Britain plans
Ella Baron's cartoon satirises Andy Burnham's proposals for Britain under a Labour government, highlighting key policy ambitions and political challenges.
French man charged with rape and murder of girl, 2
Kevin Kerjean, 31, has been charged with the rape and murder of a two-year-old girl in Chertsey. He appeared in court and was remanded in custody.
Unsolved 1975 murder of Playboy Bunny Eve Stratford revisited
Playboy Bunny Eve Stratford, 22, was found dead with 8-12 throat lacerations in 1975. DNA links her murder to Lynne Weedon's. New documentary seeks justice.
Family of stabbed teen 'enveloped in sadness' as four sentenced
Hamed Mani's family express profound sorrow after his murder in Harrow over an e-bike dispute; four more men sentenced for roles in the incident.
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Mother of five highlights parenting double standards
A mother of five reveals she faces constant scrutiny and invasive comments while her husband is praised as a 'super-dad' for the same parenting tasks, highlighting persistent gender double standards.
Mexican Batman duct-tapes bike theft suspects to poles
A vigilante in Mexico known as 'Mexican Batman' has duct-taped five bike theft suspects to street poles, writing 'ratero' on their heads and drawing on their faces.
Cyclist fighting for life after hit-and-run in Bow
A cyclist in his 20s suffered life-threatening and life-changing injuries after being struck by a BMW in a hit-and-run in Bow. The driver fled but the car was later recovered.
Knife attacker tackled by public in Brighton street assault
A knife-wielding attacker was tackled to the ground by members of the public after assaulting two people on Sillwood Street in Brighton. One man was hospitalised with serious injuries.
Harbour and Brown's Past Praise Amid Harassment Claims
David Harbour and Millie Bobby Brown have publicly praised each other despite reports of a harassment claim. Harbour vowed to protect Brown, and they reunite for a Netflix spy show.
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Trump's state fair 'packed to the brim' claim contradicted by sparse crowds
Donald Trump's Great American State Fair on the National Mall saw low turnout, with photos showing empty chairs and few visitors, despite the president claiming 45,000 attendees.
Harry may not bring family to UK after security decision
Prince Harry may scrap plans to bring Meghan and children to UK in July after being denied taxpayer-funded security, leaving him 'distraught'.
Missé Beqiri shares daughter's question after Jake Hall's death
Missé Beqiri reveals her 8-year-old daughter River asked 'Do people know I don't have a dad now?' after Jake Hall's death in Mallorca.
Ealing crash: Man arrested after 5 injured
A man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a vehicle hit multiple pedestrians on Ealing Broadway, injuring five. Three were taken to hospital.
Hillingdon families at breaking point over rat-infested rubbish
Hillingdon residents report rats and mice due to fly-tipping; council says some waste is legitimately left at designated collection points.
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US and Iran trade accusations after ceasefire breakdown
The US and Iran accuse each other of violating the ceasefire after new strikes. Centcom hit multiple targets in Iran; Iran launched missiles at US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain.
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