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BUS SEATBELTSMajor change to bus seatbelt regulations after Hunter Valley crash

The new rule will be much like airline reminders for passengers to buckle up.

Demi Huang

federal politicsPremiumNational cabinet promises database to track anti-Semitism

The Prime Minister and premiers have vowed to work together to stamp out anti-Semitism, after Anthony Albanese convened an urgent meeting of National Cabinet in the wake of another attack in Sydney.

Jessica Page

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Overseas actors ‘involved’ in Aussie anti-Semitic attacks

A new national database will help track anti-Semitic crime as police issue fresh warnings about overseas actors orchestrating attacks against the Australian Jewish community using local thugs.

Nicola Smith

PoliticsCommentsPremiumLabor’s traffic fix for Perth ... but Feds need to pay half

A plan to bust congestion in the northern suburbs is dependent on two election results.

Jessica Page

NewsPremiumBig change after Hunter Valley bus crash

Sweeping new changes will be implemented for all buses and coaches nationwide after the 2023 fatal Hunter Valley bus crash.

Alexandra Feiam

UPDATEDPremiumTop cop’s huge call on hate crimes

Australia’s top cop has made a massive call on rising anti-Semitism across the country - revealing how police are now looking at whether some acts have been committed by paid criminals.

Jessica Wang

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PM finally calls national cabinet meeting on anti-Semitism

Anthony Albanese has called a national cabinet meeting on the growing anti-Semitism crisis in Australia following the latest attack on a childcare centre.

Nicola Smith and Ellen Ransley

UPDATEDOne thing Trump can’t ignore about Australia

While US President Donald Trump has vowed to “do things differently”, Australia has a big advantage when it comes to maintaining economic relations.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

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Hung parliament could set Coalition for long spell in power

As with all political leaders, Dutton has eyes firmly on the government benches, and Liberals are increasingly confident there is a pathway there at this election. 

Dylan Caporn

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POLITICSMajor step reached in AUKUS deal

The AUKUS agreement has reached another early milestone in the days before the second inauguration of incoming US president Donald Trump.

Jessica Wang

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Turnbull’s three tips for Albo on how to deal with Trump

Malcolm Turnbull says there are three things Anthony Albanese must do as he prepares to deal with the second Trump administration.

Ellen Ransley

NEWS’Grave concerns’: Australia’s hidden shame

Products that the US deem inhumane – because they are coming from forced labour camps in China – are entering Australia.

Blair Jackson

newsPremiumHistorical record in Albo’s new ministry

Women now make up nearly half of Anthony Albanese’s line-up of senior ministers, following the departure of long-time minister Bill Shorten.

Jessica Wang

news‘Deep concern:’ Israeli MP lashes Australia

The senior Israeli government member lashed Labor for its “clearly ineffectual” response towards rising levels of anti-Semitism.

Jessica Wang

SuperannuationPremiumRadical plan to get Aussie retirees spending

Australian retirees are saving too much of their retirement nest egg, with calls for major reforms to the superannuation sector.

Cameron Micallef

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‘Zero tolerance’: Dutton pledges crack down on anti-Semitism

The Coalition has vowed to introduce minimum jail terms for acts of anti-Semitism in its pre-election pitch as the enforcer of ‘zero tolerance’ against crime and violent extremism. 

Nicola Smith

NEWSCoalition’s major pledge on anti-Semitism

The Coalition is pledging to “toughen our laws” amid a spate anti-Semitic attacks in Australia’s biggest cities.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer, Jessica Wang

UPDATED‘Pathway to peace’: Wong’s call on Trump

Australia’s foreign minister Penny Wong has signalled high hopes for Donald Trump’s second presidency ahead of his inauguration in Washington DC.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

Federal PoliticsCommentsAUKUS nuclear subs on track despite production concerns

The $368 billion AUKUS trilateral security pact is ‘on course’ despite challenges in the production rates of US nuclear submarines, Defence Minister Richard Marles confirmed on Monday. 

Nicola Smith

Federal PoliticsPremium‘Leave it alone’: Rare unity on censor call

Two senior opposing MPs have put politics aside to push back against a move to reclassify classic films and books.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

Federal PoliticsPremiumAlbo’s green appeal to key Aussie industry

Labor is making a multi-billion dollar appeal to a key Australian industry in a push to take it green.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

POLITICSGrim call on spate of anti-Semitic attacks

The NSW Premier has made a grim admission about the spate of anti-Semitic attacks gripping Sydney, flagging possible changes to the law.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

Federal PoliticsCommentsDutton brings back the long lunch, with one key item missing

Peter Dutton has promised to return entertainment expenses to small businesses’ tax deductions, in a bid to support local pubs, cafes and restaurants. 

Dylan Caporn

HEALTHMajor move to give mums free vaccines

Expecting Aussie mums will be entitled to a free vaccine to protect their children from a dangerous virus, as part of a major government health shake-up.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer