As it happened: National housing target to be increased; Matildas prepare for Women’s World Cup semi-final clash with England
Housing on the agenda for national cabinet meets in Brisbane, Australia prepares for the Matildas to play England and four Australians found after being lost at sea.
- by Caroline Schelle and Josefine Ganko
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As it happened: Labor leaders aim for national plan to boost renters’ rights; Coral bleaching alert for Great Barrier Reef
Labor leaders are aiming for a deal to strengthen renters’ rights, the Great Barrier Reef is at risk of coral bleaching and the Voice debate continues.
- by Caroline Schelle and Josefine Ganko
As it happened: NSW Labor Minister resigns, referred to ICAC; PM casts doubt on Commonwealth’s role in future treaty negotiations
The RBA held interest rates for a second month, draft changes to Labor’s election platform point to treaty move and housing bill returns to parliament.
- by Caroline Schelle and Josefine Ganko
As it happened: Key inflation figures released today; Labor MP says Assange could cut deal to secure freedom
The Australian Bureau of Statistics will announce key quarterly inflation figures today, while cost-of-living pressures force Australians to shop around for food staples such as bread.
- by Ashleigh McMillan and Josefine Ganko
As it happened: Migration intake too high, voters say; 2026 Commonwealth Games cancelled in Victoria
The fallout from the Victorian government’s decision to cancel the 2026 Commonwealth Games continues, and a majority of voters believe Australia’s migrant intake is too high.
- by Ashleigh McMillan and Josefine Ganko
As it happened: RBA warns rate relief may be temporary; Security around Australian cricket team tightened ahead of Headingley Test
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese meets with Indonesia’s Joko Widodo, RBA holds interest rates and a report found Australia is underreporting methane pollution.
- by Caroline Schelle and Josefine Ganko
As it happened: Taylor Swift presale breaks Australian records, Synergy360, PwC scandals top of Greens’ NACC referral list
The Voice to parliament debate continues, Peter Dutton attacks Labor over the cost-of-living crisis and the treasurer says the budget surplus appears larger.
- by Caroline Schelle and Josefine Ganko
As it happened: Lidia Thorpe accuses Liberal senator of sexual assault; RBA revealed to be underpaying almost 1200 staff
The prime minister has been urged to drop the Voice from referendum, polls show Australians are bracing for another interest rate hike and fears the economy could slump.
- by Caroline Schelle and Josefine Ganko
Everything you need to know about the national day of mourning
There are no official protocols for the national day of mourning but there are a range of events planned, while double demerits will be in effect for five days.
- by Josefine Ganko