Young Australians

Young Australians reject budget as One Nation popularity climbs further

Young Australians reject budget, One Nation popularity climbs further in new poll Sun 31 May 2026 at 9:09pm In short: Labor's budget has been poorly received across all demographics, according to a Redbridge poll. One Nation's primary vote continues to climb and now leads against both major parties.. Pollster Tony Barry says Labor has "a lot of ground to cover" to improve voter perceptions.

Modelling shows 90% of young Australians will be better off under Labor’s tax reforms

Nestory Irankunda the face of changing Socceroos at World Cup

Nestory Irankunda the face of the Socceroos at FIFA World Cup 2026 Mon 8 Jun 2026 at 2:56pm Nestory Irankunda still cannot believe the new face of Australian football is a young black man. The 20-year-old is one of the hottest properties at this year's World Cup, with replicas of his number 17 shirt set to fly out the door. If Socceroos dynamo Irankunda does something special, his profile could go next level.

ABC boss confirms ex-news director in the dark about replacement hunt

ABC's Hugh Marks confirms former news director did not know replacement was being sought Tue 9 Jun 2026 at 2:03pm In short: ABC managing director Hugh Marks has faced questions from Radio National Breakfast show host Sally Sara over the resignation of former news director Justin Stevens. Mr Marks said he and Stevens had a fundamental disagreement over the future of ABC News, and confirmed reports the process to replace Stevens was underway well before he tendered his resignation. Stevens's...

Australia hits its highest number of billionaires on record. Do we need more?

In short: Australia has its highest number of billionaires on record, at 178 — up 17 from last year — with total wealth exceeding $686 billion, according to Oxfam analysis. The report finds the collective wealth of Australia's billionaires increased by $25.67 billion over the past year — equivalent to almost $50,000 per minute. The increasing number of Australian billionaires has led to divided views on how it will impact the nation's prosperity.

Australia, don’t conflate anti-Semitism with criticism of Israel

Australia, don’t conflate anti-Semitism with criticism of Israel The anti-Semitism commission should protect Jewish Australians from hatred, not shield Israel from accountability over Gaza. Suggestions that criticism of the State of Israel is anti-Semitic in Australia risk hardwiring a dangerous confusion. Questioning the behaviour of a foreign state is not the same as denigrating or attacking a people who may have links with that state.

Debate over house prices 'invokes terror' in politicians

Falling house prices would ease inflation but politicians find the question much more complicated Fri 5 Jun 2026 at 6:33am In short: Politicians have hesitated to weigh in on whether it would be good or bad if prices fell. One economist says house prices falling will ease inflation but would upset many voters. The government has passed its budget tax reforms through the House of Representatives, but will need the support of the Greens to pass them in the Senate.

After making headlines at 15, Mohamed Semra is now making history

History-making mayor of Maribyrnong, Mohamed Semra, is only getting started Sun 31 May 2026 at 6:06am Sometimes, when the online abuse for being a young, African-born, Muslim mayor gets brutal, Mohamed Semra turns to the lesson he learnt on the back of a donkey in Sudan. He was just 10, a city kid from Melbourne on his first trip back to the country his mother fled with her six children when Mohamed was three. His family needed water, so his uncle propped up Mohamed on a donkey loaded with...

UK's social media ban for kids could be revealed within weeks as 'drastic' action needed

EXCLUSIVE: UK's social media ban for kids could be revealed within weeks as 'drastic' action needed Technology Secretary Liz Kendall gave the strongest indication yet that millions of young people could be blocked from using apps like TikTok and Instagram until they are 16 A social media ban under-16s could be announced within weeks as the Technology Secretary said "drastic" action was needed to protect kids online. While no final decision has been made, Technology Secretary Liz Kendall gave...

'We want trophies': The Diamonds coach embracing pressure in pursuit of history

Stacey Marinkovich: Pressure, pride and the pursuit of Commonwealth Games gold Sun 7 Jun 2026 at 5:01am The Diamonds dress comes with expectations. Not hopes, not possibilities, but pressure. Every generation is expected to win.