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Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers is preparing to reveal what are expected to be controversial broken promises in tonight's budget, but the government insists it is trying to fix intergenerational inequity. 

A huge security operation is underway in the Austrian capital, Vienna, to manage expected mass protests over Israel’s participation in the Eurovision song contest. 

A high school student has suffered serious leg injuries after he became trapped under a train carriage in Melbourne's north.

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Last month, the federal government announced sweeping reforms to reign in the cost of the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

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New South Wales Police say a body found in the state's central west today is believed to be that of accused triple murderer Julian Ingram.

It was discovered beside an abandoned ute, 50 kilometres north-west of Lake Cargelligo in the New South Wales central west.

It's the same vehicle Ingram was seen leaving town in... after three people were shot dead in Lake Cargelligo in late January.

The 37-year-old former council gardener had been on the run since then.

A boy - who's believed to be around 11 or 12 years old - has...

Australian passengers who were on board the hantavirus-hit cruise ship will be ordered to quarantine in Perth for at least three weeks, in what the federal government has declared a "precautionary approach" to keep the community safe.

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The federal government's already announced a number of measures that will feature in this budget.

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The federal government's flagging major changes to housing taxation policy in the budget. So what is capital gains tax and negative gearing?

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In the midst of oil shocks, inflation and interest rate rises, and with big tax reforms on the agenda, the 2026-27 budget is shaping up to be one of the biggest in decades.

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The Liberal party has conceded it must adapt if it wishes to ever gain government agaiin after losing the historically safe Coalition seat of Farrer to One Nation.

One Nation candidate David Farley's thumping win in the by-election, marks the first time the party has won a Lower House seat in federal parliament.

Liberal leader Angus Taylor says his party in recent times has been one of "convenience" not of "conviction".

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Meanwhile overseas and tensions around the Persian Gulf and Lebanon continue to...

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Polls are opening in the New South Wales federal electorate of Farrer in what could be a history-making by-election. 

Local elections, in the UK, are also drawing attention and so far there have been huge losses for the two traditional main parties.

As the US waits on Iran’s response to its peace proposal, fighting continues to undermine their ceasefire.

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Three women arrested and charged over their alleged links to ISIS will remain behind bars after making their first appearances in court.

Two women who returned from Syria to Melbourne were charged with crimes against humanity and a woman who arrived in Sydney was charged with terror-related offences.

Lawyers for the Melbourne pair say their clients will apply for bail on Monday.

While the Sydney woman has been refused bail and will remain in custody until she faces a Sydney court in July.

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The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has gotten involved in managing the outbreak of hantavirus aboard the MV Hondius, as it is set to arrive in the Canary Islands.

The ship will anchor close to the Spanish island of Tenerife and passengers will be taken to land in smaller boats before boarding flights late on Sunday.

Four Australians were aboard the ship, but are not known to have been infected.

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A big task to reintegrate a group of women and children linked to the Islamic State terrorist group begins in earnest today.

Property analysts say Australia is on the cusp of a housing downturn.

A US court has opened the possibility for countries such as Australia to challenge President Donald Trump's 10 per cent tariffs.

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The return to Australia of a group of women and children with links to Islamic State fighters has been causing a political storm.

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A new east coast gas reserve of 20% will "drive down" prices, according to the federal government and ensure Australia is no longer "hostage" to international markets.

The new scheme, similar to one already operating in Western Australia, will take effect in the middle of next year.

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Victoria's Premier has reassured the community any safety concerns related to a group of women and children linked to ISIS have been addressed ahead of their arrival later today.

The federal government says it's looking at developing an early education and care commission to improve safety in the childcare sector.

A Jewish cafe owner has told the Royal Commission on antisemitism of the devastating loss she experienced when her business was hit by an alleged arson attack.

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The return to Australia of a group of women and children with links to Islamic State fighters has been causing a political storm.

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Ahead of next week's budget, addressing intergenerational fairness is shaping up as a central theme.

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Ted Turner, who founded CNN in 1980 has died at the age of 87. 

Known for pioneering rolling 24-hour news coverage, he reshaped how audiences around the world consume news media. 

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Police have confirmed Australian children with connections to members of the Islamic State group will be asked to take part in anti-extremism programs.

Four women and nine children have booked flights to return to Australia from Syria, after spending years in a Syrian refugee camp.

The AFP says some of the women are expected to be charged with terrorism and crimes against humanity offences.

Meanwhile, some of the younger cohort will receive mental health and wellbeing support.

Federal Opposition Leader Angus Taylor says the government’s new fuel security plan falls sh...

The federal government has halted plans for the Melbourne to Brisbane Inland Rail, amid concerns the project could cost more than $45 billion to complete. 

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The federal government will spend $74 million over the next two years to set up a national Counter Terrorism Online Centre... in an effort to curb youth radicalisation.

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Necessary pain - that's how the Reserve Bank governor describes the latest interest rate rise.

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Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock has defended the central bank's decision to raise interest rates for the third time this year.

The official cash rate has risen by a quarter of a percentage point to four-point-three-five per cent, effectively unwinding last year's cuts.

Ms Bullock says conflict in the Middle East has forced up fuel prices and, in turn, businesses are raising the cost of their goods, driving up inflation.

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Mortgage borrowers will be hit with their third interest rate rise this year following a meeting of the Reserve Bank.

The RBA has increased interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point.

The new cash rate target is 4.35 per cent, up from 4.1 per cent.

RBA Governor Michele Bullock says she understands the pain facing households, but says action is needed now to stop inflation getting out of control.

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The Reserve Bank has increased interest rates by 0.25 percentage points.

The new cash rate target is 4.35 per cent, up from 4.1 per cent.

Interest rates have now returned to the level they were at in February 2025, before the RBA began its rate-cutting cycle - meaning last year’s policy easing has been fully unwound.

Rates have been lifted three times this year, but economists say the Reserve Bank Board may now want to wait a while to see how the economy responds before it moves rates again.

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Celebrities and billionaires descended on New York for the traditional first Monday in May museum fundraiser.

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The man accused of murdering five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby has been excused from appearing in court in the Northern Territory.

Jefferson Lewis was expected to face Alice Springs Local Court this morning via a video link from Darwin, but his lawyer requested he be excused.

Mr Lewis is charged with one count of murder and two other charges that cannot be disclosed for legal reasons.

The prosecution's requested a lengthy adjournment, with the case expected to return to court on July 30.

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The man accused of murdering five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby has been excused from appearing in court in the Northern Territory.

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The New South Wales Premier Chris Minns has expressed his condolences after two Marine Rescue volunteers and another person died, in a boating tragedy at Ballina on the state's north coast.

Emergency services responded to reports a yacht was about to hit the  South Ballina breakwall last night.

Police say the Marine Rescue crew went out to help, but their vessel rolled in rough conditions while crossing the Ballina Bar.

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A search operation has been suspended this morning after a fatal boating incident in waters off Ballina on the NSW north coast last night.

Three people including two local Marine Rescue volunteers, died during the operation to help a yacht in distress.

Six crew were sent out but their vessel rolled while crossing the Ballina bar.

A person on the yacht also died.

An armed man has been shot by Secret Service officers near the White House, just over a week after an assassination attempt on President Donald Trump.  

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Three people have died in a boating tragedy off the NSW North Coast.

Police have confirmed two members of the local Marine Rescue organisation are among the dead, after their rescue craft rolled on the Ballina bar early last night as the crew went out to help a yacht in distress.

One person was winched from the water by a rescue helicopter crew, while three other people made it to shore, where they were treated by paramedics.

A search for survivors has been suspended after inquiries indicate that no other people were on...