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Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has reaffirmed her commitment to leading the state amidst leadership spill rumors and declining polls. Dismissing political speculation as navel-gazing, Allan highlighted government cost-of-living relief measures while addressing the rise of One Nation. She also condemned a sexist billboard campaign, vowing to fight misogyny in politics with support from prominent national leaders.

Australian shares opened sharply lower on Tuesday, with the ASX 200 falling 1.5 percent following global market volatility and international tech selloffs. Investors remain cautious amid rising oil prices and Middle East tensions, despite a partial recovery on Wall Street. The decline reflects ongoing concerns over inflation, market valuations, and a weakening Australian dollar near two-month lows.

Australia has secured additional diesel and fertiliser supplies as instability continues around the Strait of Hormuz, with the Albanese government moving to strengthen supply chains for…

Trade Minister Don Farrell is seeking clarification from Washington regarding a proposed 12.5% US tariff on Australian exports related to modern slavery concerns. Australia has formally objected to the measure, arguing that the existing free trade agreement should guarantee zero tariffs. Significant uncertainty remains over whether these new charges will overlap with current trade penalties.

Australians are reporting lower life satisfaction levels today than they did during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to new KPMG analysis of Australian Bureau…

Trade Minister Don Farrell has expressed Australia’s disappointment over a proposed US tariff measure targeting countries accused of failing to prevent slave labour imports. The proposal could impose duties of up to 12.5% on exports. Farrell argues the classification is inappropriate and is lobbying US officials to reconsider before a final decision is reached within weeks.

ustralia’s assistant foreign affairs minister, Matt Thistlethwaite, says there are currently no reports of Australians being affected by the powerful earthquake that struck the Philippines. Speaking…

Independent senator David Pocock has questioned how Australians will benefit from the rapid expansion of AI datacentres, arguing that major investments in the sector should deliver…

ABC managing director Hugh Marks has defended the broadcaster’s decision to proceed with a podcast hosted by Grace Tame, despite criticism linked to comments she made…

Anglicare Australia is calling for an urgent increase to JobSeeker and income support payments as new research reveals recipients cannot afford basic living expenses. The 2026 Cost of Living Index shows single people on benefits fall $251 short weekly, forcing many to skip meals and healthcare. The organization warns that the crisis is hitting the lowest-income households hardest.