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PM says he is 'looking' at taking standing charges off gas bills - but refuses to give details amid fears some people would end up worse off
At PMQs, Andy Burnham said he had asked the Chancellor and Net Zero Secretary to consider whether the levies - typically around £100 a year - could be removed.
Moreno says he will introduce bill to expand Trump Accounts access to people under 40
GOP Sen. Bernie Moreno (Ohio) said Tuesday he will introduce legislation to expand access to the Trump administration’s investment accounts for children to Americans younger than 40. “This is a game-changer and I’ll…
Russia frees US prisoner Stephen Hubbard as Trump claims Putin asked nothing in return 'out of respect for me'
Russia has freed American prisoner Stephen Hubbard after more than four years behind bars, with Donald Trump bragging that Vladimir Putin asked for nothing in return 'out of respect' for him.
Arson squad boss warns firebombers off Brad Battin’s ‘innocent’ neighbours
Two attempted firebombings on a cafe near the shadow police minister’s office has police hopping mad.
How chook farm spurred Paul Keating’s push for new airport at Badgerys Creek
The former Labor prime minister recalls how the poultry farm played a part in helping Sydney eventually realise a new international airport.
Labor plans to make North Melbourne a first-home buyer haven. The Coalition has other ideas
While Ben Carroll said Labor’s proposal is about “being a disruptor” to the exclusive housing market, Jess Wilson told Melbourne Assembly she is sceptical.
News Corp’s Australian boss hits the market for a new speechwriter
One of the architects of News Corp Australia boss Michael Miller’s influential policy speeches on tech regulation is set to retire in the coming months.
Hanson’s ‘dehumanising’ comments spur former footy star in AFL legal fight
Phil Krakouer says recent comments made by One Nation leader Pauline Hanson that were labelled “completely racist” show why the class action must proceed.
Australian soccer’s latest club-versus-country fight is actually a sign of progress
Sydney FC have blocked young gun Akol Akon from going to next month’s under-17s World Cup. It’s tempting to frame the Sky Blues as the villain, but that would be wrong.
This was Australia’s worst day under Cummins. Thirteen wickets make for bad history
This was arguably Australia’s worst single day of Test cricket under Pat Cummins, bad enough to flip the series from one the tourists held in their hands to a contest now wide open.
