Australia

STEPHEN JOHNSON: Clare O’Neil has admitted Labor’s controversial tax plans aren’t about making housing more affordable for younger Australians.

KATHERINE BENNELL-PEGG: If we can harness that ambition and desire for exploration, in our young people and across our industries, then we can shape a positive future for all Australians. 

An ISIS-linked Australian woman banned from returning after travelling to Syria to join the terrorist organisation had attempted to board a flight in Damascus. 

Ex-political staffer Bruce Lehrmann is locked in a tussle with the federal corruption watchdog over the seizure and alleged distribution of his personal diary.

ABC director of news Justin Stevens has abruptly resigned after four years in the role, citing personal and professional reasons, with his departure effective immediately.

‘Now is not a good time.’

One Nation has revealed for the first time its stance on negative gearing and capital gains tax, with Pauline Hanson making the announcement.

A top counterterrorism police officer says Australia's intelligence agencies need to get on the same page regarding their level of information sharing.

JENI O’DOWD: The Liberal Party does not need another leadership bloodbath. It needs stability, discipline and time to rebuild trust with voters who have drifted away.

Heavy rain and thunderstorms are set to bring widespread rain and possibly disrupt one of the nation’s biggest sporting rivalries.

Inflation has fallen to its lowest level since before the Iran war after the fuel excise was halved, lessening the chance of an interest rate rise next month.

Doctors are sounding the alarm as the disease is ‘driven by factors that we don’t yet understand.’

The two were arrested on Tuesday as part of an investigation into Dezi Freeman.

The young Aussie suffered fractures to her face and spine, bleeding on the brain and a collapsed lung.

The child’s 31-year-old mother, a nurse, had recently undergone mental health treatment.