Paul Osborne
Indonesia prepares to release suspected Bali bombing mastermind Abu Bakar Bashir
Indonesia will release radical cleric and alleged mastermind of the 2002 Bali bombings Abu Bakar Bashir from prison later this week, its...
PM says economy must be ‘weaned’ off support
The Australian economy needs to be weaned off government support to ensure there is a business-led recovery, according to Prime Minister Scott...
Alarm at federal push to demand voter ID, shake up preferential system
A proposal to make voters show identification at polling booths has been condemned as disenfranchising some Australians. A 228-page report by federal...
Soldiers at odds with Australian values: Howard
Former prime minister John Howard says the conduct of a few special forces personnel in Afghanistan was “totally at odds with the...
Corporate watchdog chief temporarily stands down over expenses
The chairman of the corporate watchdog ASIC is standing aside pending a review of expenses. Mr Shipton was told by the auditor-general...
Consumer watchdog works with travel agents on refunds
The consumer watchdog says it’s received more than 10,000 complaints regarding travel bookings during the pandemic. In some cases, travel agents are...
Number of stranded Australians trying to get home almost doubles
A Senate estimates committee was told on Tuesday there were 32,300 Australians stranded overseas who have put their names forward to the...
Labor on track to retain control of ACT with a little help from The Greens
Labor has claimed victory in the ACT election, poised to govern in minority again with a resurgent Greens party. The expected victory...
Federal budget promises tax breaks for small businesses
Thousands of small businesses will get access to tax breaks and red tape cuts under a $112 million plan to be outlined...
Chinese company’s $600m dairy takeover fails
A company part-owned by the Chinese government has been blocked from controlling popular Australian brands such as Pura, Dairy Farmers and Dare...