The Federal Government is hopeful of avoiding a lengthy Senate inquiry on its proposed tax reforms and is in talks with the Greens, trying to convince them to back the changes and pass it quickly.

The Trump administration threatens a new tariff on Australia and a host of other countries for allegedly failing to prevent slavery in export supply chains, a move the Albanese Government insists is unjustified.

Fighting continues in the Middle East despite Donald Trump's assurances he's persuaded Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah fighters to cease hostilities.

Tough times for Australia's property market as interest rates and tax changes cause a significant slowdown.

One Nation overtakes Labor as Australia's most popular political party.

Negotiating teams for the US and Iran have reportedly agreed to a proposal to extend a ceasefire for 60 days and start talks on Iran's nuclear program.

Headline inflation is easing but is it too early to relax about further interest rate hikes? 

More women and children linked to Islamic State return to Australia.

Good news for families with electricity prices likely to fall across the eastern states but is the situation in the Middle East still a concern?

Donald Trump says he won't be rushed into a peace deal as Iranians stand firm against the President's threats.