Politics

Donald Trump says US forces have eliminated Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, second in command of ISIS.

Trump says ISIS commander ‘flawlessly eliminated’ by US

Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, second in command ‌of ISIS globally, has reportedly been eliminated by US forces during an operation in Africa.

Updated
Read more (1 min) →
A bite from an Asian tiger mosquito could cause swelling to the brain in the worst cases..

‘Barbecue stoppers’: Invasive ‘super’ pest found in Aus

‘Its bite can spread serious diseases such as dengue fever, yellow fever and several types of viral infections that can cause swelling to the brain.’

Updated
Read more (1 min) →
Oil prices jumped, stocks tumbled, and bond yields spiked as the markets contended with persistent supply disruptions in the Middle East and the absence of meaningful breakthroughs at the summit in Beijing between President Donald Trump and China’s leader, Xi Jinping.

Oil prices climb on fears of broader energy crunch

Oil prices jumped, stocks tumbled, and bond yields spiked as markets contended with persistent supply disruptions in the Middle East and the absence of meaningful breakthroughs at the summit in Beijing.

Updated
Read more (2 min) →

Sign up to The Nightly's newsletters.

Get the first look at the digital newspaper, curated daily stories and breaking headlines delivered to your inbox.

Email Us
By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.
The Albanese government’s overhaul of investor taxation is expected to slow housing prices, but experts are split on whether it will do what Labor wants – help more Australians own their own homes.

Labor’s radical housing tax overhaul divides experts

The Albanese government’s overhaul of investor taxation is expected to slow housing prices, but experts are split on whether it will do what Labor wants.

Updated
Read more (4 min) →
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has refused to confirm whether the Federal Government will extend the fuel excise beyond its current deadline as he announced Australia had secured more fuel.

Albanese dodges fuel excise question as crisis drags on

The Prime Minister has dodged a question about extending the fuel excise cut, spruiking tax changes instead.

Updated
Read more (1 min) →
If the Farrer by-election last weekend proved anything it is that the old Labor-Liberal domination of Australian politics is all but gone, writes Paul Murray.

Why Labor needs to be wary of rise of One Nation

PAUL MURRAY: If the Farrer by-election last weekend proved anything it is that the old Labor-Liberal domination of Australian politics is all but gone.

Updated
Read more (6 min) →
Trump departed Beijing on Friday, touting trade deals to sell American-made airplanes, farm goods and other products.

Details scarce as Trump touts ‘fantastic deals’ with China

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Donald Trump departed Beijing on Friday, touting trade deals to sell American-made airplanes, farm goods and other products, the signature outcome of his two-day summit with Xi Jinping.

Updated
Read more (4 min) →
Video
The Opposition Leader dodged questions about whether the threat from One Nation is driving his hardline migration policy, as coalition strategists closely study the factors behind Farrer by-election loss.

Taylor dodges questions about threat from Pauline’s party

The Opposition Leader dodged questions about whether the threat from One Nation is driving his hardline migration policy, as coalition strategists closely study the factors behind Farrer by-election loss.

Updated
Read more (3 min) →
Video
As the Government is accused of class warfare, the Opposition intends to turn tax increases on landlords, the middle class and trust into a major political fight.

Budget opens door for intriguing comeback from Coalition

As the Government is accused of class warfare, the Opposition intends to turn tax increases on landlords, the middle class and trust into a major political fight.

Updated
Read more (5 min) →
Video
Chris Bowen

Mixed messages on Chris Bowen’s half-baked gas plan

BEN HARVEY: How will the gas reservation scheme work? No one seems to know.

Updated
Read more (4 min) →
Video
Treasurer Jim Chalmers is being accused of introducing a death tax by stealth with Budget proposals on family trusts and investment properties.

How Labor is introducing a death tax by stealth

Treasurer Jim Chalmers is being accused of introducing a death tax by stealth with Budget proposals on family trusts and investment properties.

Updated
Read more (5 min) →
Video
Passengers from the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship MV Hondius arrive at Bullsbrook Quarantine Centre on Friday. Carwyn Monck

Hantavirus flight crew could skip quarantine

The Government has revealed that the flight crew who helped transfer the six passengers on a Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship to Australia might not quarantine.

Updated
Read more (3 min) →
Not Supplied

Liberal email blunder sees ex-member falsely declared ‘deceased’

The Victorian Liberal Party has been forced to make a U-turn after falsely announcing the death of an ex-member – who now may defect to One Nation.

Updated
Read more (1 min) →
Neo-nazi leader Thomas Sewell is confronted by Aboriginal activist Larry Dowling outside Magistrates court.

Neo-nazi group banned under Australia’s new hate laws

A group colloquially known as the Neo-nazis had been listed as a hate group in Australia under laws introduced in response to the Bondi massacre.

Updated
Read more (2 min) →
Video
The United States Department of Justice says it will indict former Cuban president of Raul Castro.

US to indict ex-Cuban president Fidel Castro’s brother

The potential indictment of the 94-year-old former president of Cuba Raul Castro is expected to focus on the downing of aircraft.

Updated
Read more (1 min) →