One word sums up the wall of election cliches you've heard in the past 24 hours
The election campaign begins with both sides already having given their campaign policy speeches.
Why would the RBA leave interest rates on hold if there's a case to cut?
With little risk of inflation spiking higher, the RBA could comfortably move to cut interest rates on Tuesday. But it's highly unlikely to do so, and it's worth exploring why.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-29/reserve-bank-may-interest-rate-cuts-case-sooner/105109416
Rare plea for help from Myanmar military after 144 people killed in earthquake disaster
Myanmar's military leader has called on any country or organisation to help his country rebuild after the devastating earthquake.
Canberra man found not guilty of importing ice in the mail
Gerardo Penna admitted trafficking drugs, but denied any involvement in the importation of a parcel from America, which was intercepted by police in Sydney.
After two decades, Defence finally sells prime Sydney land for $44m
The sale of 18 plots of land in the inner-city suburb of Haberfield brought in more than $44 million on Thursday. The government first subdivided the plot in 2003 to auction off, but concerns about flooding held up the sale and it's taken decades to address concerns about the site.
'Element of Canberra bashing' in Coalition plan to cut public service, Labor says
Federal election campaigns usually don't give much consideration to Canberra, but the Coalition has committed to making cutbacks through a hiring freeze on public service jobs if elected.
Can you take fresh produce back to the supermarket if it's poor quality?
We're paying more for our food than ever, and experts say that's reason enough to be fussy about the quality.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-28/returning-bad-quality-fruit-and-veg/105099042
Walton gets coach's vote of confidence ahead of Waratahs captaincy debut
NSW coach Dan McKellar is backing new skipper Joey Walton as the inspirational "foot soldier" to lead the Waratahs to a hoodoo-busting Super Rugby Pacific triumph over the Hurricanes.
Man facing murder charge after woman found dead in Werribee backyard
The man, 32, is expected to face Melbourne Magistrates' Court today, charged with one count of murder.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-28/man-charged-with-murder-werribee-woman/105106434
Government report backed ABC revelation of casino owner's hidden ties
The Queensland government has released a report that upholds the ABC's revelation that a Brisbane casino owner had a "concealed relationship" with a jailed junket boss.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-28/brisbane-casino-owner-falsely-denied-business-ties/105105808
US plan to take over Greenland 'serious', says Vladimir Putin
The Russian president says he worries NATO countries could use the Far North as a "springboard for future conflicts".
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-28/trump-serious-greenland-takeover-putin/105106424
Archive materials shining a light on 'groundbreaking' arts event
After 40 years in storage, archive materials are helping share the story of the "groundbreaking" first Aboriginal Women's Art Festival. One elder says it broke down barriers for First Nations women and put their art in focus like never before.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-28/aboriginal-womens-art-festival/105098602
Queensland solar panel recycling facility delayed as stockpile soars
A central Queensland facility stockpiling solar panels says its materials recovery site will not be operational until 2026. It comes as experts call for greater regulation to support the emerging sector.
In an election where anything can happen, here are the seats that matter most
With marginal seats everywhere and a range of third party challenges, there are plenty of storylines to watch.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-28/federal-election-seats-that-matter-most/104934416
Albanese and Dutton in a prime ministerial battle decades in the making
There's little Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton don't know about each other's political instincts. They now find themselves in a high-stakes battle where only one can prove victorious.
Scene set for tight race to May 3 federal election
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is expected to meet with the governor-general this morning, marking the official start of a five-week race to the federal election on May 3.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-28/federal-election-2025-campaign-march-3/104750332
Earth has lost more than '4000 Sydney Harbours' of freshwater
Soil moisture has declined more than 2,600 gigatonnes since 2000, making a greater contribution to sea level rise than Greenland's melting ice sheets.
ACT police investigate alleged youth detainee assault by staff member
Police confirm they are investigating allegations a detainee was assaulted by an employee at Bimberi Youth Justice Centre in Canberra, which the Commissioner for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children says she was recently refused access to.
Why triple j chose this small town for their biggest concert of the year
The triple j One Night Stand is back for 2025, bringing one regional town an incredible night of live music this May.
Animal welfare concerns as operators miss deadline for saleyard upgrades
A group including major agribusinesses Elders and Nutrien Ag Solutions has failed to meet a deadline for major improvements at the aged Boyanup saleyards in WA's South West.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-27/south-west-wa-saleyards-miss-deadline-for-upgrades/105096874