The federal government has struck a deal over public hospital funding with the states committing an extra $25 billion in federal spending over five years.
Trump threatens Iran with 'major destruction'
29/01/2026 | 25 mins.
The US moves a massive armada to the Middle East, as Donald Trump threatens to attack Iran if a nuclear deal is not made.
Inflation up 3.8 per cent, above forecasts
28/01/2026 | 25 mins.
Some analysts say it's the biggest indicator yet of a cash rate rise next Tuesday, when the Reserve Bank next meets for the first time.
Heatwave sweeps southern Australia
27/01/2026 | 25 mins.
The worst heatwave since the Black Saturday bushfires is fuelling bushfires and causing temperatures to near 50 degrees.
WA sparkie honoured in Aus Day awards
26/01/2026 | 25 mins.
With Australia Day celebrations across the country, you'll meet an Indigenous sparkie, Frank Mitchell, who was named Australia's local hero.
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