Angus Taylor has pledged to index income tax brackets to inflation as he sets the stage for the next election, painting Labor as the party of tax hikes. In his budget reply speech, Taylor outlined a fiscal strategy that includes investing commodity windfalls into a future fund to pay down debt and restricting welfare payments like JobSeeker and the age pension to Australian citizens.
Coles Faces Record Fines Over Fake Discounts
Coles could face fines exceeding $200 million after a landmark federal court loss, which two former competition watchdog chiefs say could signal the end of "fake discounts." The supermarket giant is at risk of record penalties for misleading discount claims.
Iran Collaboration Denied
A University of Melbourne academic has denied collaborating on research with Iran's parliament speaker, who is leading Tehran's peace negotiations with the US. The academic claims he was named as an author on a journal article without his knowledge.
Bus Death on Dangerous Road
One person is dead and at least two are fighting for their lives after a coach rolled on one of Australia's most dangerous roads, leaving a passenger trapped beneath the vehicle.
Australian Citizens Return from Hantavirus Outbreak
Four Australian citizens aboard the MV Hondius, the cruise ship at the center of a hantavirus outbreak, are due to land in Perth after the government secured a suitable aircraft and crew for their journey.
UK Labour Turmoil
UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting has quit the cabinet and called on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to resign, opening the possibility of a leadership challenge. However, he faces competition from Andy Burnham, who plans a dramatic return to parliament.
China-US Summit Over Taiwan
Chinese President Xi Jinping warned of "clashes and even conflicts" with the US over Taiwan during a meeting with Donald Trump in Beijing. Trump remained uncharacteristically silent afterward, which analysts suggest could be a positive sign for Taiwan.
Latvia PM Resigns Over Drone Incident
Latvia's prime minister has resigned over her government's handling of Ukrainian drones that strayed into Latvian territory from Russia, collapsing her coalition government months before elections.
Philippine Lawmaker Flees
A Philippine lawmaker wanted by the International Criminal Court for his alleged role in enforcing Rodrigo Duterte's anti-drug crackdown has secretly fled the Senate after days hiding to avoid arrest.
Miraculous Rescue in Florida
A military rescue crew in Florida has described the "pretty miraculous" survival of all 11 people saved from a plane crash in the Atlantic Ocean, with only five minutes of fuel remaining for their own aircraft.
Stock Market Resilience Explained
Despite global crises, stock markets continue to rise. Analysts point to factors like Donald Trump's economic policies, expectations of state intervention, and AI expansion. However, some warn that investors could be wrong and a disaster may loom.
Genesis Owusu's New Album
Genesis Owusu's third album, "Redstar Wu & the Worldwide Scourge," receives a five-star review for its righteous anger and moshpit-ready tracks, proving the LP format still has life.
Women's State of Origin
New South Wales claimed the women's State of Origin crown with a 10-14 win over Queensland in Brisbane, thanks to a try-saving tackle by Teagan Berry in the final minute.
Tennis and Golf
Jannik Sinner reached the Italian Open semi-finals, beating Novak Djokovic's record for consecutive Masters 1000 wins. Cam Smith made a strong start at the US PGA in Pennsylvania.
Media Roundup
Support for One Nation has surged past Labor in the first major post-budget poll. Cracks have appeared on the Victoria Pass detour route, and meteorologists explain Hobart's "Bridgewater Jerry" fog phenomenon.
What's Happening Today
- Sydney: Judgment in appeal over transgender user removed from women-only app.
- Courts: Full court appeal judgment for live export cattle ban class action in Sydney.
- Adelaide: Deputy PM Richard Marles and SA Premier Peter Malinauskas headline the 2026 Defending Australia summit.
