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The NSW Government is changing the rules for first home buyers.

The plan is to scrap an option to pay land tax and to increase the property price limit for stamp duty concessions instead.

So what doe…

The Federal Court has ruled in favour of Yunupingu and the Gumatj Clan in a landmark native title case in the Northern Territory.

The Gumatj Clan is set to receive compensation which could be in the …

The Federal Government has announced a crackdown on ‘buy now, pay later’ schemes.

The charity Good Shepherd found in a survey last year that around 73% of their clients had sacrificed essential items…

One year ago today you were waking up to a Labor Government for the first time in almost 9 years.
In today’s deep dive we look back at some of the Government’s key election promises, on climate, integ…

Singapore is considering laws that would ban cancel culture in the country.

It comes after religious groups said they fear being ‘cancelled’ for their views on gay marriage, following the repeal of a…

We’ve all heard that rental prices are up, and rental supply is down.

At the time of recording this podcast, 95.7% of respondents to a TDA survey said they faced eviction or were forced to move becau…

If you turn on the radio or look at what’s trending in the music world, you’re more likely than not going to find music by global superstars like Harry Styles, Beyonce or Ed Sheeran.

But what about A…

A Trump era border law called Title 42 has been lifted in the United States.

Its expiration last week led to fears of a potential surge in migrants trying to enter the U.S.

But far from leaving a leg…

The Federal Government is set to approve a new coal mine. Coal and gas projects are being assessed by the Environment Minister on a case by case basis.

So why do some go ahead, while others stall? In…

Watching Eurovision has been a much loved Australian pastime for decades.

Our participation in the contest, however, is a much more recent development. So how did we get in and what does it say about…

Former Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan has been arrested, sparking violent clashes between his supporters and security forces.

The reason for Khan’s arrest varies depending on who you ask. He h…

It’s that time of year when we spend 6 hours locked in a room furiously reading budget papers so we can bring you a special Budget update.

TDA Editor Billi FitzSimons and political journalist Tom Cro…

More than 11,000 Hollywood writers have walked off their jobs over demands for better wages and job security.

The union representing the writers say they are facing an “existential crisis”, while the…

The U.S. could run out of money, and fail to pay its debts, as early as June 1.

If this were to happen, a U.S. government official has said it would cause an “economic catastrophe”.The solution lies …

The Australian Tax Office confirmed this week that student loans are set to increase by 7.1% due to indexation.

We polled the TDA audience and found that 90% of respondents didn't think this was fair…

The countdown is on for the next federal budget to be handed down.

This will be a particularly important one, with a relatively new government, and a continuing cost of living crisis.

The budget will…

The Government is cracking down on the availability, flavours, colours and nicotine levels of vapes.

Minister for Health Mark Butler says this means, “no more bubblegum flavours. No more pink unicorn…

Conditions in Sudan are deteriorating rapidly as a violent clash between two armed groups threatens to spiral into a full-blown war.

A former Sudanese leader has called the situation a “nightmare”,  …

From 1 September, the Federal Government will allow hundreds of common medicines to be prescribed two months at a time instead of one, at half price.

The scheme is supposed to save both patients and …

In 2003, Folbigg was found guilty of killing her four infant children, based largely on evidence from her diaries.

However, recent advancements in genetic science have cast doubt on this verdict.

So …