Anthony Albanese is holding firm on his threat to pull the double-dissolution trigger should his signature housing policy fail to secure support but says he’d rather not use it. Labor will this week reintroduce the Housing Australia Future Fund (HAFF) when parliament returns after a bitter stalemate with the Greens twice stalled the $10bn fund … Read more
The fight for the future of gas has heated up after outspoken senator Jacqui Lambie took a sly stab at an Australian state. The Tasmanian independent told the Today show on Monday that she “won’t be ordering steak” in Victoria amid plans to phase out gas. “God, you cannot have a good steak without gas, … Read more
The desperate search for four men feared dead after a horror helicopter crash has shifted following reports that a “catastrophic failure” may have been at fault. Lieutenant Maxwell Nugent, Captain Danniel Lyon, Corporal Alexander Naggs, and Warrant Officer Class Two Joseph Laycock were flying their MRH-90 Taipan when it went down on Friday in Queensland’s … Read more
The Colombian sensation – who beat cancer just six months ago – went down on the pitch after she netted the brilliant goal as her side battled for a spot in the Women’s World Cup knockout stages. The goal comes just days after she collapsed during a training session. Caicedo, 18, was running with the … Read more
A much-needed boost is on the way for Jobseeker and those receiving rent assistance but Australians on other Centrelink payments will have to wait and see whether a similar sized increase will hit their accounts. Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth confirmed the increase, which occurs every six months, will increase Jobseeker by $16 a fortnight … Read more
The four men feared dead after a Defence helicopter went down in waters off the Whitsunday Islands have been identified. Captain Danniel Lyon, Lieutenant Maxwell Nugent, Warrant Officer Class 2 Joseph Laycock and Corporal Alexander Naggs from the 6th Aviation Regiment were named by the Chief of Army, Lieutenant General Simon Stuart, as the four … Read more
A record number of “data-hungry” families could have access to faster internet under a plan to replace unreliable connections. Two million homes are now eligible to request an upgrade to their old cooper services with full-fibre at no additional cost. But it comes with a catch: Households must take out a higher speed plan through … Read more
Besieged coach Tony Gustavsson claims the Matildas may delay a decision on how – and if – to use captain Sam Kerr in Australia’s crunch FIFA Women’s World Cup clash against Canada on Monday night until just before kick-off. Having missed Australia’s opening two games of the tournament – including last Thursday night’s shock 3-2 … Read more
Across vast chunks of the globe, Aldi can do no wrong. If it’s not in a country, customers plead for it to set up shop. When it arrives, Facebook groups extolling its products spontaneously appear, it steals market share from established players and people go gaga for the special buys. No country, it seems, is … Read more
Australians love compact SUVs and Suzuki has long been a favourite with buyers, thanks to the Vitara and Jimny. The S-Cross hasn’t proved as popular, but a new improved model could turn things around. We see if it’s up to the task. VALUE The S-Cross range starts at $40,990 (before on-road costs) for the Allgrip … Read more
