Once, governments stumbled over themselves to shower money on rooftop solar owners. No longer — payments have tanked up to 99.93 per cent for exports.

The PM suggests Australians should buy local goods instead of American ones ahead of a federal budget expected to have an "Australian-made" theme.

Greens leader Adam Bandt says the government should get out of the AUKUS deal with the United States and explore other relationships in the wake of Donald Trump's tariffs.

Photo shows A cargo ship at sea with many colourful containers.

The contraceptive pill Slinda, endometriosis treatment Ryego and an IVF drug will be made cheaper via the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, the Albanese government will announce.

The Australian government is seeking answers after universities were sent a questionnaire the tertiary education union is calling "blatant political interference".

Albanese says the United States needs to act in a way that reinforces "the fact that we are friends" after the Trump administration confirms no exemptions will be granted on tariffs.

PM hits back, says tariffs are 'entirely unjustified' ...