16+ hour, 26+ min ago   (565+ words) One Nation has committed to drastically cut current temporary visa holders under its net-negative migration policy, prompting swift criticism from the major parties. International students would face the brunt of the cuts after party leader Pauline Hanson promised to cut…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (328+ words) The Australian National University has apologised to an academic for the "indefensible treatment" she received after accusing former chancellor Julie Bishop of bullying and intimidation. Demographer Liz Allen appeared before a parliamentary inquiry in August 2025, where she blew the whistle…...

3+ week, 10+ hour ago   (311+ words) The boundaries have been set for a major defence precinct in Western Australia as part of the expansive AUKUS defence program. The state and federal governments have selected the site of a new Defence Precinct at the Henderson shipyard in…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (381+ words) Labor has downplayed concerns state-based disability supports won't be ready when needed as the government pushes contentious reforms through parliament. A government-led Senate inquiry on Friday recommended National Disability Insurance Scheme changes should be passed with no substantial alterations. The…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago   (195+ words) Shoppers may have had their Mastercard digital payments declined due to a "global" issue that led to an Australian bank warning its customers. The Commonwealth Bank issued an alert online that Mastercard card transactions were "declining" on Saturday afternoon. "Mastercard…...