Nation marks Anzac Day as leaders call for unity and reflection
Anzac Day was marked across Australia today, with dawn services, wreath-laying ceremonies and community gatherings drawing thousands to reflect on the service and sacrifice...
Sirens fall silent as firefighters honoured worldwide
Firefighters across Australia and around the world are being recognised on Monday for their service and sacrifice as communities mark International Firefighters’ Day.
Observed each...
Parliamentary report warns Australia risks losing Asia capability as language study declines
Australia's future security and economic prosperity could be weakened unless action is taken to reverse the decline in Asian language and cultural studies, a...
Australia tells communities to report foreign intimidation concerns
Australians who believe they are being threatened, monitored or silenced by foreign governments are being encouraged to seek support and report concerns through a...
Police arming study challenges shooting fears
Police carrying guns as standard equipment does not necessarily lead to more officer-involved shootings, according to a Monash University study examining 50 years of...
Australians eye bigger EOFY bargains despite cost pressures
More than half of Australians, about 56 per cent, are planning to shop during end of financial year sales, with average spending expected to...
Petrol prices set to drop with temporary fuel tax cut
Australians will soon see some relief at the petrol pump, with the federal government announcing a temporary cut to fuel tax.
In a joint statement...
201% visa spike sparks 7,000-signature firestorm in two days
A petition calling on the federal government to reverse a 201 per cent increase in the cost of Australia's Resident Return Visa has attracted...
Little evidence recent inflation driven by immigration: Rizvi
Australia’s immigration debate has become “politically charged” and “rarely is it based on evidence”, former immigration deputy secretary Dr Abul Rizvi told the Royal...
Inflation eases to 4.0 per cent as housing costs keep pressure on prices
Consumer prices rose at a slightly slower pace in May, with the latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics showing annual inflation at...