Australia's transparency crisis: Govt breaks FOI pledges
Exclusive analysis reveals the Labor government is failing its own transparency commitments, with freedom of information delays and rejections reaching record levels despite election promises.
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Albanese pushes tax hike despite Treasury warnings
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese pushes forward with plans to double tax rates on certain investments, despite Treasury warnings about economic consequences and market instability.
Sportsbet dines with Labor minister amid lobbying concerns
Exclusive: Sportsbet executives attended a Labor fundraising dinner with government minister Stephen Jones, raising serious questions about political access for gambling interests despite mounting pressure to curb industry influence.
Socialist Left challenges Attorney-General Dreyfus for seat
Federal Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus confronts a significant internal party challenge as the Victorian Socialist Left faction targets his safe Labor seat of Isaacs, signalling major factional tensions within the ALP.
Hanson: Abolish negative gearing after poll shock
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson stuns political establishment by urging Coalition to scrap negative gearing in wake of disastrous Newspoll results that show Labor leading 55-45.
Labor's Housing Revolution: New Scheme for First-Time Buyers
Exclusive interview with Housing Minister Clare O'Neil reveals how Labor's ambitious new housing scheme will transform property ownership for struggling Australians. Discover the key policies designed to tackle the affordability crisis head-on.
Trump withdraws economic nominee EJ Antoni
Former President Donald Trump abruptly withdraws nomination of economist EJ Antoni for Bureau of Labor Statistics role, raising questions about economic policy direction.
Trump's UN Outburst; NDIS Appeals in Turmoil
Donald Trump's fiery UN address dominates headlines, while Australia grapples with NDIS appeals chaos and the controversial men-only Savage Club faces renewed scrutiny.
Lords block controversial Terrorism Bill in major revolt
Peers and bishops unite to defeat government's Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing Bill, demanding crucial safeguards for vulnerable individuals.
Ley Slams Albanese's 'Disastrous' 2030 Climate Targets
Deputy Liberal Leader Sussan Ley launches a scathing attack on Anthony Albanese's 2030 emissions reduction target, warning it will cripple Australian industry, slash jobs, and force electricity rationing without any global environmental benefit.
Trump's Stats Chief Accused of Political Interference
US Labor Statistics Commissioner Erika McEntarfer, a Trump appointee, faces allegations of attempting to suppress a critical jobs report ahead of the presidential election, sparking a major data integrity scandal.
Australian Senator Fatima Payman clashes with US commentator Charlie Kirk
Australian Labor Senator Fatima Payman delivers a powerful rebuke to US right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk after he labels her an 'awful human being' during a tense interview discussing her stance on Palestine and suspension from the party.
Fired US Statistician: Trump 'Dangerous' for Data Integrity
Ex-Bureau of Labor Statistics chief Erika McEntarfer breaks her silence, alleging political pressure and data manipulation under the Trump administration. She warns his return would be 'dangerous' for US economic integrity.
Family's shock as energy bill hits £15,000
A UK family shares their disbelief after receiving a staggering £15,000 electricity bill from British Gas, highlighting the severe impact of the ongoing energy crisis on ordinary households.
Newspoll Shock: Albanese Slumps as Dutton Gains
Exclusive Newspoll reveals a dramatic slump for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, with Peter Dutton and the Coalition narrowing the gap. Discover the key issues driving voter sentiment.
Australia's 2035 Climate Target: Decision Imminent
Exclusive: The Albanese government is set to unveil Australia's pivotal 2035 emissions reduction target this week, a decision that will define the nation's climate policy and economic future for the next decade.
NSW Liberals in Crisis After Kiama By-Election Catastrophe
The NSW Liberal Party faces an existential crisis after a catastrophic by-election defeat in Kiama. With a 25% swing against them, questions mount over Mark Speakman's leadership and the party's future direction.
Labor wins Kiama byelection, McInerney replaces convicted Ward
In a decisive political shift, Labor's Katelin McInerney has won the Kiama byelection, triumphing over the Liberal Party to claim the NSW seat formerly held by convicted MP Gareth Ward.
Bill Gates Names His 5 Favourite Must-Read Books
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates shares his five favourite books that offer profound insights into human nature, science, and society. Discover the reads that have shaped the billionaire's worldview.
Coalition Chaos: Ley Contradicts Dutton in Nuclear Policy Leak
Exclusive: Leaked audio reveals deepening rift within the Coalition as Deputy Leader Sussan Ley contradicts Peter Dutton's nuclear energy plans, sparking internal chaos and leadership tensions ahead of the next election.
US jobless claims fall to eight-month low
New data from the US Labor Department reveals a significant drop in unemployment benefit applications, signalling unexpected resilience in the American job market despite economic pressures.
Kiama Byelection: Labor favoured, catastrophic for Liberals
NSW Premier Chris Minns's Labor government is favoured to snatch the seat of Kiama from the Liberals in a crucial byelection, dealing a potential devastating blow to Opposition Leader Mark Speakman's leadership.
Minns blocks scrutiny of controversial hunting bill
NSW Opposition accuses Premier Chris Minns of dodging democratic process after he voted against establishing a committee to examine the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party's contentious hunting legislation.
Lords block government's controversial Bill of Rights
The government's plan to replace the Human Rights Act with a new Bill of Rights has been halted after the House of Lords refused to back it. Peers have sent the legislation back to the Commons, demanding significant changes.
US Union Membership Soars to Historic High
New government data reveals a dramatic surge in US union membership, reaching levels not seen in decades as workers across sectors mobilise for better pay and conditions.
US August Jobs Report Delayed by Technical Glitch
The crucial US August employment report faces an unexpected delay due to technical difficulties at the Bureau of Labor Statistics, creating uncertainty for markets and policymakers.
Trump Brands Positive Jobs Report a 'Hoax'
Former President Donald Trump launches a furious attack on the media and the Bureau of Labor Statistics, claiming the positive August jobs report is a 'hoax' designed to damage his 2024 election prospects.
Trump's Data Chief Probed Over Jobs Report Manipulation Claims
Exclusive: BLS Commissioner William Beach under investigation for allegedly manipulating employment statistics to favour Trump's re-election campaign, raising serious concerns about data integrity.
Former Australian PMs Scrutinised Over Beijing & Putin Ties
Explosive Question Time debate erupts as Coalition grills Labor over former premiers' foreign engagements with Beijing and Putin. Live updates on the growing diplomatic storm.
Ken Loach Leads London Protest Against Anti-Strike Bill
Acclaimed filmmaker Ken Loach joined trade unionists and activists in a major London demonstration against the government's controversial Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill, denouncing it as an attack on fundamental worker rights.
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