The Albanese government faces criticism over claims its tobacco tax will fund health measures. Experts call it a misleading 'puff piece' that ignores the true cost of smoking. Read the full analysis.
WA Premier Roger Cook's unwavering support for PM Anthony Albanese may backfire, risking state Labor's electoral success. Analysis reveals the growing political divide.
The WA government's $30m election pledge for Como Secondary College is underfunded and years behind schedule. Discover the details and community impact.
Queenslanders hit by the 2022 floods are struggling to access promised funds due to a new, complex government process. Learn about the bureaucratic delays and calls for urgent reform.
The Cook Government unveils a $50,000 scholarship program to attract high-achieving international students to Western Australian universities. Learn how to apply and boost WA's education sector.
Less than 5% of Cessnock households responded to a survey on a proposed 39.9% rate increase, with 82% opposed. Council faces a crucial vote amid claims of survey bias and cost-of-living concerns. Read the full story.
New WA Health data reveals alarming declines in diet, exercise, and mental health, with the Opposition blaming the Cook Government's five health ministers for failing to deliver. Discover the full impact of the cost-of-living crisis on West Australians.
Senator Dean Smith accuses the Albanese government of complacency after China's beef quota snub. Australia's agricultural trade faces a critical test. Read the full analysis.
The SA Premier has launched Labor's election campaign, criticising the Liberals' record on women MPs. InDaily examines if 2026 will bring a female-dominated parliament and who is vying for Leon Bignell's seat.
After a year outside cabinet, the ACT Greens under Shane Rattenbury aim to prove their creative policy credentials. Can they convince Canberra voters they are serious economic managers?
Tim Picton, a mining executive and former WA Labor secretary, remains in an induced coma a week after an alleged one-punch attack in Northbridge. The 36-year-old father suffered a fractured skull and multiple brain bleeds. #Perth #Crime
New tender documents for Canberra's $138 million aquatic centre reveal no dive pool or boards, angering users who expected a like-for-like replacement. Key sports and community assets are now under threat.
Analysis suggests PM Anthony Albanese's traditional political tactics may not secure victory in the 2026 federal election. Can he adapt his strategy in time? Read our in-depth editorial.
The Prime Minister faces fierce criticism for rejecting a royal commission into anti-Semitism after the Bondi massacre, with accusations of political protectionism. Read the full analysis.
A petition with over 8,000 signatures calls for urgent reform of the Queensland Health Travel Scheme, citing unfair costs for regional and rural health workers. Advocates demand change.
Prominent WA Labor figure Tim Picton is fighting for life after an alleged assault in Northbridge. A 26-year-old man has been charged. Read the latest on this shocking incident.
Muswellbrook Shire Council is consulting on a Special Rate Variation for mining land to address a looming $5 million annual revenue shortfall. The move aims to protect community services and fund economic transition.
The Albanese government has quietly abandoned its own definition of the public service's external workforce, which it previously used to accuse the Coalition of a $20.8bn 'shadow workforce'. Discover the new audit figures.
WA's Labor government spent $46.4m on external consultants in just 10 months, with the opposition slamming the 'alarming' outsourcing rate. Read the full breakdown.
Queensland's political leaders unite to back a major $100 million overhaul for Townsville's CBD revival, aiming to transform Flinders Street and boost the local economy. Read the full plan.
Canberra's National Jewish Memorial Centre requests $100,000 in federal funding for safety upgrades, citing heightened fear after the Bondi terrorist attack. The Albanese government has allocated funds for community security.
Cairns Hospital's surgical capacity is under immense strain. A new surgical centre is urgently needed to serve the growing Far North Queensland population. Read why this is a critical priority.
The WA government commits $7.5 million for a new seven-storey social housing apartment block on Queen Victoria Street in Fremantle, dedicated to residents aged 55 and over.
The Albanese government has unveiled nearly $700 million in new funding for Canberra's national institutions and infrastructure in its mid-year budget update. Key projects include the National Gallery roof, War Memorial redevelopment, and Lake Burley Grif
The Albanese government injects $233 million into CSIRO to safeguard critical research in AI, climate resilience, and minerals, despite 350 jobs still set to be axed. Read the full budget update.
Newcastle councillors are urging the NSW government to fund a major upgrade of public toilets, citing high costs and the need for accessibility. A state inquiry backed their call.
Newcastle Council urges state government to provide special disaster funding for 16 households displaced by the New Lambton landslip, facing financial ruin and trauma as insurance support runs out. Read the full story.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese ends 2025 on a high after a crushing election win and Coalition chaos. But political analyst Mark Kenny warns of looming dangers from hubris and secrecy that could undo Labor's success. Read the full analysis.
Paul Murray argues the WA and Federal Labor governments must curb spending to ease the cost of living crisis. Read his analysis on fiscal policy impacts.
The ACT's $137.8m Commonwealth Park aquatic centre faces a critical design choice: allocate precious land and funds for car parking or prioritise community facilities and public transport access.