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David Shoebridge hopes to woo back voters to the Greens with plans for tax changes and extra cash. (George Chan/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsPremiumMoney for nothing: new Greens leader's national pitch

As the Greens grapple with internal unrest, federal leader David Shoebridge is vowing to turn the tide on inequality by targeting excessive wealth.

Noah Secomb

Premier Roger Cook will embark on a trip to Canberra on Wednesday along with a delegation of tourism sector heavyweights to reiterate their demands the Commonwealth rethink its planned backpacker visa shakeup.

State PoliticsPremiumCook taking WA’s backpacker visa qualms to Canberra

Premier Roger Cook will embark on a trip to Canberra on Wednesday along with a delegation of tourism sector heavyweights to reiterate their demands the Commonwealth rethink its planned backpacker visa shakeup.

Oliver Lane

About 7.3 million eligible voters are being called on to elect 120 members of parliament. (AP PHOTO)

ElectionPremiumIsraelis turn out in droves for closely fought election

Israeli voters are queueing up to cast their ballots in a closely fought contest that will determine Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's political future.

Staff Writers

Technology has let a "pipeline of hate" enter people's homes, the federal police commissioner says. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsPremiumOnline hate is spilling into the real world, AFP warns

A real shift has occurred as online hate has extended out into real life, AFP Commissioner Krissy Barrett has told senators during a rushed late-night hearing.

Noah Secomb

High taxes and cumbersome regulations are taking a heavy toll on many Victorian businesses. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsPremiumLeaders' pitch to business as unenviable title sticks

Victoria remains the worst place in Australia to run a business, as leaders make their pitches at a key industry event one month from the state election.

Eleanor Wilson and Allanah Sciberras

Drinks maker Dongpeng is one of several companies to cut ties with Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe. (AP PHOTO)

PoliticsPremiumMbappe apologises for 'ill-judged' Mao meme comments

Kylian Mbappe has apologised for comments in which he apparently referred to the founding leader of Communist China as a dictator, after losing brand deals.

Staff Writers

eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant.

Federal PoliticseSafety boss says Australians need right to sue tech giants

eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant says Australia needs a broader, better-equipped response to online abuse - including a private right of action for those harmed online. 

Caitlyn Rintoul

Energy and Decarbonisation Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson is set to announce the move at an energy-focused business breakfast event on Wednesday morning.

State PoliticsPremiumWin for renters with State to legalise plug-in solar panels

WA is set to become the first place in Australia to allow plug-in solar panels and batteries as the State Government moves to legalise the technology.

Oliver Lane

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ECONOMYPremiumDavid Shoebridge’s $22bn pitch to voters

Greens leader David Shoebridge is making a $22bn pitch to voters, as he seeks to “replace Labor”.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

Austal chair Richard Spencer at the company’s annual general meeting in Fremantle on Tuesday.

Mergers and AcquisitionsPremiumAustal has ‘no idea’ on Pentagon contract tactics

The shipbuilder’s AGM heard the US may allow South Korean bidder Hanwha to restructure loss-making contracts carried by Austal’s US shipyard, having refused to do the same for Austal.

Sean Smith

Aboriginal Affairs Minister Don Punch.

State PoliticsVideoPremium‘Invite me’: Don Punch refuses to visit South Hedland

Aboriginal Affairs Minister Don Punch has refused to visit crisis-hit South Hedland in the wake of the town’s child neglect scandal and says it’s up to the community to invite him.

Charlton Hart

Mr Albanese later told parliament the NSW government was funding the sewerage-related part of the project instead. NewsWire / Martin Ollman

NEWSPremiumPM’s about-face on $6m golf club grant

Anthony Albanese has admitted he got it wrong over the true purpose of a $6 million grant to a Sydney golf club where he holds an honorary membership.

Andrew Hedgman

A spokesperson for Richard Marles declined to detail which projects are under review.

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Defence budget cuts loom as AUKUS squeeze bites

Defence insiders are warning that ‘nothing is off the table’ as a spending review examines major military projects.

Andrew Greene

Anthony Albanese is considering a roll out of duress alarms for MPs.

Federal PoliticsLabor considers MP duress alarms in wider security upgrade

Members of parliament have received security briefings to combat increased aggression in wake of the brutal attack on Helen Haines in Wangaratta.

Caitlyn Rintoul

A 40-year-old company boss has been arrested in connection to a corruption investigation at an East Pilbara council, with police alleging he lavished a corrupt employee with $50,000 in kickbacks.

CrimePremiumCorrupt council worker’s $5m contract scam exposed in arrest

A 40-year-old company boss has been arrested in connection to a corruption investigation at an East Pilbara council, with police alleging he lavished a corrupt employee with $50,000 in kickbacks.

Charlton Hart

President Donald Trump continues his campaign blitz ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. (AP PHOTO)

PoliticsPremiumUS top diplomat to join Trump in 'crude' campaign stunt

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is joining the billionaire on a tanker filled with Venezuelan oil as he drums up votes for the midterm elections.

Matthew Lee

Cartoon depicting Bluey hit by a car driven by Daniel Andrews and Anthony Albanese draws ABC ire. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsPremiumABC snarls at 'blatant' use of Bluey by One Nation

A beloved cartoon dog getting run over by a car in a satirical cartoon produced by One Nation has prompted the national broadcaster to take legal action.

Will Nicholas

Just two percentage points separate Chris Luxon's National and Chris Hipkins' Labour Party. (Ben McKay / Mark Coote/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsPremiumNew Zealand election remains too close to call: poll

Centrist party Opportunity would hold the balance of power, according to the latest poll released in New Zealand before the November 7 election.

Ben McKay

Richard Marles says the higher-speed, longer-range vessels will help Australia defend its sea trade. (Susie Dodds/AAP PHOTOS)

State PoliticsVideoPremium‘Target on Perth’: Greens say US nuclear sub puts WA at risk

The Pentagon has revealed that the USS Colorado will be the first nuclear powered submarine to be stationed in WA under AUKUS, prompting renewed claims that the deployment will put ‘a target on Perth’.

Andrew Greene

WA wants 75 per cent of electricity in its main grid to be generated from renewables within years. (Dan Himbrechts / Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsPremiumAmbitious energy targets blow in for big mining state

The nation's richest state has set a 75 per cent renewable energy target by 2031 as it attempts to ditch coal and drive down energy costs.

Aaron Bunch

Premier Roger Cook has admitted his concern after City of South Perth CEO abruptly resigned blaming ‘deep-seated’ dysfunction and unsafe conditions - but he won’t intervene to fix the problems.

State PoliticsPremiumPremier ‘concerned’ but won’t fix City of South Perth mess

Premier Roger Cook has admitted his concern after City of South Perth CEO abruptly resigned blaming ‘deep-seated’ dysfunction and unsafe conditions but he won’t intervene to fix the problems.

Charlton Hart

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UPDATEDPremiumHouseholds’ anxious wait for inflation number

Key inflation figures to be released at 11.30am will give mortgage holders a clearer idea if there will be another rate hike on Melbourne Cup day.

Cameron Micallef

Marrickville Golf Club is located in Anthony Albanese's Sydney-based electorate of Grayndler. (Sarah Wilson/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsPremiumPM admits he was 'not correct' on golf course grant

A $6 million grant given to a club in Anthony Albanese's electorate is not being used for what he claimed, prompting an admission.

Lucinda Garbutt-Young

Joe Barker has told an inquiry how he was bombarded with chicken emojis over a union dispute. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

Law and orderPremiumNon-stop chicken emojis a union harassment tactic

A construction project manager was bombarded with chicken emojis in a union campaign that rendered his mobile phone useless, an inquiry has heard.

Lloyd Jones