Housing policy reform: can Canberra fix affordability
Canberra weighs tweaks to deposit guarantees and the capital gains tax discount as it seeks to improve housing affordability without fuelling demand. What we know and what remains uncertain.
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Liberal leadership spill tests Canberra as Taylor resignation sparks questions over Ley’s viability
In Canberra, Angus Taylor’s shadow cabinet resignation intensifies questions about Sussan Ley’s leadership bid and the Liberal Party’s direction amid internal tensions and populist rhetoric.
CBA posts record half-year profit amid housing market buoyancy
Commonwealth Bank reports a record half-year cash profit as housing demand sustains activity and property prices stay elevated, with owner-occupier lending easing in parts of the market.
New footage reveals minute leading up to police punch during town hall protest
A bystander video from a town hall protest in Australia shows the minute before a protester was punched by police, prompting questions about escalation and events leading up to the confrontation.
Khanna reveals six redacted Epstein names, including VS chief
US Representative Ro Khanna publicly named six individuals redacted from Epstein case files, including a former Victoria’s Secret chief, prompting questions about record handling.
Diamonds finish Commonwealth Games prep with Jamaica thrashing
The Australian Diamonds wrapped up their Commonwealth Games prep with a 47-goal win over Jamaica in the final three-test series, signaling solid form ahead of the Games.
Five charged after cocaine found hidden in timber planks amid cross-border drug probe
Police in NSW and Queensland allege a cross-border drug plot hid about 100kg of cocaine inside timber planks, with the haul potentially worth millions if trafficked.
Travis Head run-out mars Australia’s World Cup opener
An early miscommunication during Australia’s T20 World Cup opener culminated in a Travis Head run-out, altering the mood around the dressing room and prompting questions about early momentum.
Australian duo chase Olympic moguls final gold
Defending champion Jakara Anthony leads Australia in the women’s moguls final at Milano Cortina, joined by Charlotte Wilson as the team eyes Olympic glory.
Ellis, Zampa help Australia clinch win over Ireland as Marsh injury clouds Cup plans
Australia beat Ireland by 67 runs in a warm-up as Marsh suffers a groin injury. Smith travels to Sri Lanka on standby, leaving questions for the Australia World Cup squad ahead of the opener.