Labor to sell off decaying defence sites amid budget pressure
The Albanese government mulls selling dilapidated defence sites to bolster the defence budget amid Washington pressure and regional tensions, with details still uncertain.
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Author stunned as peak writers’ body faces funding crisis
A national peak body for writers may close after missing out on state funding, with authors and industry observers assessing the impact and what happens next.
Defence sites go on market in nationwide asset disposal drive
Dozens of historic defence sites nationwide are set to be sold to fund future upgrades for the armed forces, with officials outlining a staged, multi-site disposal across regions.
Ley dismisses leadership threat as coalition unity test
Opposition leader Sussan Ley has dismissed rumours of a leadership coup, saying she will steer the Coalition through a testing period of policy debate and unity challenges in Canberra.
Wright waits on Super return as Wallabies No.15 battle heats up
Tom Wright provides a knee injury update as the Wallabies weigh No.15 options ahead of next year’s World Cup, with the timing of his Super Rugby return shaping selection.
Ley dismisses leadership spill talk as Coalition eyes reunion this week
Senior Liberal MP Sussan Ley has dismissed leadership spill talk, saying the Coalition could reunite this week as political speculation and factional pressure continue to swirl.
Unions push for heat-based stop-work standard nationwide
Peak unions call for a national safety rule that would automatically stop work when temperatures become extreme, shielding tradies and outdoor workers across Australia.
Artemis II delay: Hydrogen leak pushes Moon mission to March at the earliest
NASA’s Artemis II faces a hydrogen-leak delay, pushing the crewed Moon flyby to March at the earliest. Here’s what is known and what remains uncertain.
Victoria teacher seeks psychiatric help after stabbing principal
A Victorian court has heard a teacher accused of stabbing a school principal may apply for bail to undergo psychiatric treatment. Details remain unclear as the case unfolds.
England reach U19 World Cup final after beating Australia in semifinal
England advance to the ICC U19 World Cup final with a hard-fought semifinal win over defending champions Australia in Bulawayo, as the youth tournament moves toward a title showdown.