Kat Wong
Virgin gets ACCC nod for Qatar Airways merger
Australian jetsetters could soon be given more flight options to the Middle East with the consumer watchdog clearing the runway for a...
‘Game-changing’ anti-scam laws to protect consumers
Australians will be better protected from online, banking and telecommunications scams after new laws passed parliament. Businesses could be fined up to...
Stronger watchdog powers to prevent robodebt repeat
The Commonwealth watchdog has been given stronger powers to try prevent a repeat of the former government’s unlawful debt collection scheme. Public...
Regional airline Rex could become next national carrier
The federal government could acquire Rex Airlines if a suitable private sector buyer can’t be found for the embattled regional carrier. The...
Stretched hospitals get $1 billion in ‘landmark’ deal
Public hospitals and health services will receive $1.7 billion in extra funding to help save more lives. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese revealed...
Australia bans DeepSeek AI from government use
A Chinese artificial intelligence model that shocked the tech world has been banned from Australia’s government systems over national security concerns. All...
Election campaign won’t be big-spending ‘free-for-all’
The federal election will not be a blatant cash splash, Treasurer Jim Chalmers says – as PM Anthony Albanese prepares to announce...
Man accused of crew member sexual assault to face court
A man charged over the rape and sexual assault of a female airline crew member in Fiji is expected to face court....
PM kick-starts election year with multistate blitz
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is marking the start of the election year with a campaign-style blitz, kicking things off with a record...
Cheaper childcare for families as PM eyes election
Every child will be able to attend childcare for at least three days a week as the federal government pushes Australia towards...