Australia’s 5% Deposit Home Scheme Faces Growing Scrutiny as Some First-Home Buyers Warn of Hidden Risks
Australia’s expanded 5 per cent home deposit scheme is coming under increasing scrutiny as some first-home buyers, economists and property commentators warn that the policy may expose…
Opinion: Albanese’s Housing Tax Changes Aim to Address Long-Standing Market Problems, Former Labor MP Argues
Australia’s housing affordability debate has intensified again following the Albanese Government’s decision to adjust long-standing property tax settings, with former Queensland minister Robert Schwarten arguing the reforms…
Lidia Thorpe’s Son Sparks Fresh Treaty Debate with Fiery Maiden Speech to Victoria’s First Peoples’ Assembly
Andrew Thorpe, the son of independent Senator Lidia Thorpe, has delivered a strongly worded maiden speech after being elected to Victoria’s First Peoples’ Assembly, reigniting debate over…
$800,000 Travel Bill Puts Australia’s First Nations Ambassador Under Political Spotlight
Australia’s First Nations Ambassador has become the focus of renewed political debate after newly released government documents showed more than A$800,000 has been spent on international travel…
Perth Machete Attack Victim’s Mother Calls for Law Reform After Teen Avoids Conviction
A Perth mother has renewed calls for tougher youth crime laws after one of the teenagers involved in the machete attack on her 17-year-old son pleaded guilty…
Why Pauline Hanson’s Controversies May Be Doing Little to Slow One Nation’s Rise, According to New Polling
Pauline Hanson has faced a succession of political controversies in recent weeks, yet new polling suggests they have done little to dent support for One Nation, fuelling…
Australian Swimmers Warned Over Public Praise for Gina Rinehart as Commonwealth Games Bonus Scheme Sparks Sponsorship Dispute
Australian swimmers competing at the 2026 Commonwealth Games have reportedly been warned they could breach their athlete agreements if they publicly thank mining billionaire Gina Rinehart or…
Barnaby Joyce’s Wife Defends Viral Dog Interruption and Bans ABC’s 7.30 From Their Farm
The fallout from Barnaby Joyce’s now-viral live television interview has continued, with his wife, journalist Vikki Campion, launching a sharp defence of the One Nation MP while…
Victoria Considers Major Shake-Up to Council Rate Cap as Debate Intensifies Over Household Costs and Local Services
Victoria’s landmark council rate cap could face its biggest overhaul since it was introduced a decade ago, with the Allan Government reportedly considering reforms that would give…
Gina Rinehart Unveils Six-Figure Bonus Scheme for Australian Swimmers Ahead of Commonwealth Games
Australia’s richest person, Gina Rinehart, has announced a lucrative bonus scheme that could see the country’s top swimmers earn as much as A$100,000 each during the 2026…