How a rent-to-buy scheme will allow Leon to own his home of 49 years
By Lily Nothling
Generations of families on Palm Island have never had an opportunity to purchase their own home, but a new life-changing housing initiative is set to change that.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-06/indigenous-home-ownership-palm-island-rent-to-buy/105095344
WA Treasurer Rita Saffioti says state is ready for stormy economic seas
By Keane Bourke
WA's economic good times could be in the rear-view mirror, with the price of iron ore and Donald Trump's tariffs creating a bumpy road. But WA Treasurer Rita Saffioti is confident the state can withstand the shocks.
Another open door incident on Sydney Metro 'not impossible'
By Nick Dole
There is no requirement for Sydney Metro staff to travel on every service, and this week's incident won't change that, the transport minister says.
Accusations multi-billion-dollar light rail project 'set up to fail'
By Dominic Cansdale
More than 92 million people have used the Gold Coast's light rail service, but the multi-billion-dollar project's final stage is causing division between the Gold Coast mayor and the Crisafulli government.
Mother of trans teen takes legal action over Queensland's puberty blocker freeze
By Janelle Miles and Emma Pollard
The mother of a trans teenager has successfully taken the first step in legal action against Queensland Health's director-general over the state's freeze on puberty blockers.
WA premier says US tariffs will trigger 'double down' on local manufacturing
By Gian De Poloni and Georgia Hargreaves
Roger Cook says sweeping tariffs placed on all foreign imports into the US are prompting the WA government to "double down" on its strategy to manufacture locally.
WA premier says US tariffs will trigger 'double down' on local manufacturing
Roger Cook says sweeping tariffs placed on all foreign imports into the US are prompting the WA government to "double down" on its strategy to manufacture locally.
Testing starts for 'transformative' new Sydney Metro line
By Danuta Kozaki
The first metro train finished a slow test journey on the new route between Sydenham and Bankstown on Thursday morning. NSW Premier Chris Minns hailed the effort as a “real milestone” in the project.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-03/nsw-new-sydney-metro-testing-open-door/105131742
WA's democratic process under scrutiny in unprecedented election probe
By Nicolas Perpitch
The WA government's move to hold a special inquiry backed by all the major parties into the management of the March state election shows what's a stake — public trust in the democratic process.
Queensland to give police 'wanding powers' in all public places
By Kate McKenna
Currently police are only allowed to use handheld metal detectors to search people for weapons without a warrant in some places, like shopping centres and train stations.
Former WA governor to lead inquiry into 2025 state election management
By Keane Bourke
The WA government appoints former state governor Malcolm McCusker to head an independent review into the recent state election.
Victoria to ban state school logos on ‘below-the-waist’ uniform items
Logos will be banned from some Victorian public school uniform items in new rules to help families with the cost of living.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-02/victorian-government-state-school-uniform-logo-ban/105126236
Passengers shocked as door of Sydney Metro left open during commute
By Chantelle Al-Khouri
Two metro staff members could be seen standing in front of the open carriage door to block passengers during the incident.
Adelaide reservoir levels drop to historic lows as parts of the state experience 'pretty serious drought'
By Josephine Lim
The total reservoir levels across metropolitan Adelaide are at 38 per cent compared to 50 per cent at the same day last year, SA Water data shows.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-02/report-shows-adelaide-reservoirs-at-20-year-low/105125572
Breaking: Rockliff seeks advice on bypassing planning commission for stadium project
By Lucy MacDonald
After the release of a scathing draft report on Hobart's planned stadium from Tasmania's planning commission, Premier Jeremy Rockliff confirms he is seeking advice on bypassing the current assessment process.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-02/macquarie-point-hobart-stadium-bypass-poss/105126246
Has Australia's first Voice to Parliament been a success?
By Thomas Kelsall and Kathryn Bermingham
It's been two years since South Australia's Parliament passed historic legislation establishing a First Nations Voice. How is it working?
'Obligation to the world': Queensland has no timeline for key environmental goal
By Julius Dennis and Will Murray
There are calls for the state government to set a concrete timeline for its target of preserving 17 per cent of its landmass, with just 595,000 hectares protected since 2022.
'Obligation to the world': Queensland has no timeline for key environmental goal
By Julius Dennis and Will Murray
There are calls for the state government to set a concrete timeline for its target of preserving 17 per cent of its landmass, with just 595,000 hectares protected since 2022.
Has Australia’s first Voice to Parliament been a success?
By Thomas Kelsall and Kathryn Bermingham
It's been two years since South Australia's Parliament passed historic legislation establishing a First Nations Voice. How is it working?
Daniel Andrews, Jacinta Allan named in report into cancelled Commonwealth Games
By Melissa Brown
The final parliamentary report into the withdrawal from the 2026 Commonwealth Games has named key ministers it found responsible for the $589 million cancellation, and accused the state government of impeding the committee from collecting vital evidence.
