Not fair: Matildas and Japan join forces to call out Asian Cup pay inequality

Despite the resounding success of the 2026 Women's Asian Cup, the prize money was a pittance compared to the men's tournament. [...]

Opposition leader calls for greater fuel transparency as servos warned to pass on price cuts fast

Liberal leader Angus Taylor has taken credit for pressuring the government into temporarily cutting the fuel excise from 26.3 cents. [...]

Pressure mounts for Government to introduce gas export tax

The federal resources minister has issued a formal threat to limit gas exports to make more supply available for Australia's east coast. Pressure is heating up on the government to… [...]

Government bans celebrity endorsements and limits broadcast ads in long-awaited gambling reforms

The federal government's long-awaited gambling reforms have been met with a mixed reaction. Ads on broadcast platforms will be limited, and celebrity endorsements banned. But the government is being urged… [...]

Prime Minister's National Press Club speech warns of challenges ahead as fuel crisis continues

A tax deal has been finalised between the states and the commonwealth, to take a further six cents a litre off at the bowser. The Prime Minister today followed up… [...]

Cocoa prices are at a three-year low. Why does chocolate still cost so much this Easter?

Cocoa prices fell through most of 2025, but it hasn't translated into cheaper Easter chocolate in 2026. [...]

Trump’s ‘Stone Age’ threat to Iran, Cuba’s oil lifeline & a succulent Chinese meal canonised

US President Donald Trump issues a new Middle East war deadline as Yemen’s Houthis put pressure on vital waterways. Plus, the US permits a rare oil shipment to ease Cuba’s… [...]

Easter chocolate prices bite as markets slide after Trump's address

The ASX closes the short trading week down 1.1 per cent on Thursday as volatility returns following Donald Trump’s latest address, with insights from Morningstar’s Matt Wacher on what’s driving… [...]

Defiant rhetoric all round but no imminent change likely as Middle East war grinds on

United States President Donald Trump says the United States is close to achieving its military objectives in Iran, while warning of further attacks if no deal is reached. But with… [...]

Three leaders, one shortage: How Trump, Albanese and Starmer's war addresses compared

World leaders respond to war-driven fuel shock, but diverge on relief, military action and long-term economic strategy. [...]

Extra savings on the way as Queensland and Victoria end fuel rift with states

The price drop was in doubt after Queensland and Victoria disagreed with other states on how to return extra GST revenue to consumers. [...]

President Trump declares the US operation in Iran is close to completion | Evening News Bulletin 2 April 2026

The US President declares America's operation in Iran is close to completion; Anthony Albanese says war in the Middle East will not delay ambitious economic reform; Melbourne Storm's Tui Kamikamica… [...]