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Victoria government promises crackdown on rape and family violence, if re-elected 20.09.2026 7:01 ↓

Victoria's new Premier is promising a tough-on-crime government if re-elected in November, promising to introduce a maximum penalty of life imprisonment for rape.

Government not considering cuts to fuel excise, Finance Minister says 20.09.2026 10:36 ↓

The Coalition has proposed to halve the fuel excise whenever the global price of Brent crude oil averages more than $100 US a barrel over a fortnight.

Dan Tehan defends opposition's fuel price proposal 20.09.2026 7:22 ↓

The Coalition has proposed to halve the fuel excise whenever the global price of Brent crude oil averages more than $100 US a barrel over a fortnight.

Does the Coalition's fuel policy add up? 20.09.2026 7:11 ↓

The Coalition's new fuel policy would see the fuel excise halved whenever the global price of Brent crude oil averages more than $100 US a barrel over a fortnight.

German Chancellor facing challenges as AfD wins state elections 20.09.2026 5:16 ↓

German Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, says a weekend state election result is a 'disaster', but vows he will stay on. 

USYD teaching union pushes back on AI implementation 20.09.2026 5:54 ↓

The University of Sydney is currently in the middle of enterprise bargaining negotiations with staff, where AI is a sticking point. 

Breakfast Wrap: Labor's migration policy cracks down on backpackers 18.09.2026 24:23 ↓

Coverage and analysis of national and international events.

The Friday Political Panel 17.09.2026 9:41 ↓

Our Friday political panel discuss the week that was.

Greens concerned about Labor plan for visa overstayers 17.09.2026 6:57 ↓

The government plans to crack down on visa overstayers, and tighten visa rules for international students and backpackers.

Minister won't say if migration shake-up has been modelled for impact on wages 17.09.2026 10:56 ↓

Amanda Rishworth has said the migration shake-up was about "getting the right skills mix".

Parliament AI inquiry begins hearings 17.09.2026 7:26 ↓

The federal government's Joint Select Committee on Artificial Intelligence will begin public hearings today.

Labor's plan to tackle Net Overseas Migration 'well considered' migration expert says 17.09.2026 5:05 ↓

The federal government is clamping down on backpackers and the families of international students as part of its shake-up to Australia's migration system.

Trump threatens 'serious tariffs' on EU over Canada proposal 17.09.2026 5:35 ↓

European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen has backed a proposal for Canada to become the EU's first "associate member".

Would Reza Pahlavi have the support of Australia's Iranian community? 17.09.2026 6:34 ↓

The son of Iran's former shah - Reza Pahlavi - has accepted an invitation from the Coalition to visit Australia.

International students call for more detail on proposed migration changes 17.09.2026 5:00 ↓

International students would effectively be banned from bringing family members to Australia, under the federal governments shake-up to Australia's migration system.

Saudi strikes hit Yemen as Houthis fire back 17.09.2026 7:08 ↓

The Iran-backed Houthis have increased their attacks against Saudi Arabia this week, raising questions about how the United States will respond.

Breakfast Wrap: Iran's exiled Crown Prince joins Breakfast 17.09.2026 24:35 ↓

Coverage and analysis of national and international events.

Dairy farmers facing brunt of rising fuel, resin costs 16.09.2026 5:42 ↓

From fertilisers to the use of resin in packaging perishable products, the price of oil is being close watched by the dairy industry. 

Changing Australia: The Teeny Tiny Stevies and breaking down the big things for kids 16.09.2026 12:01 ↓

They started as an Indie-folk duo known as the Little Stevies.

Coalition meets with exiled Iranian crown prince Reza Pahlavi 16.09.2026 5:13 ↓

The meeting was attended by Opposition Leader Angus Taylor and its shadow foreign affairs minister Ted O'Brien - who have invited Reza Pahlavi to Australia. 

Reports about cabinet disagreement over migration 'overstated' Plibersek says 16.09.2026 8:54 ↓

Tony Burke is expected to unveil a tightening of temporary visa rules today in a bid to reduce net overseas migration to 225,000 people by 2028.

Canavan not concerned Coalition will release immigration policy last 16.09.2026 8:33 ↓

The Coalition is still finalising the details of its own migration policy. It has flagged it will link migration to housing completions.

Will Australian-Iranians embrace Iran's exiled crown prince on down under visit? 16.09.2026 7:04 ↓

A group of Federal opposition MPs are this morning hosting a virtual meeting with the exiled crown prince of Iran.

Australian unis sign AI deals, as staff and students protest 16.09.2026 9:03 ↓

University of Sydney staff went on strike - in part - over AI concerns earlier this month, with students demonstrating against the new agreement yesterday. 

More than 100,000 displaced by Yemen fighting, says UN 16.09.2026 5:52 ↓

Thousands are fleeing to neighbouring Djibouti.