Anthony Albanese responds to calls for an early election

National's leader Matt Canavan calling for an election following the budget. 

Wild weather to hit Perth across WA Day long weekend

Convicted mushroom cook Erin Patterson appeal dates set for August 18, 19

Plus- five people trapped in a flooded cave in Laos have been located by rescuers. 

Labor's tax changes to be introduced to parliament today

Plus- NSW has come out on top in the State of Origin opener in Sydney. 

Government announces major overhaul of employment services system

Chalmers welcomes inflation dip, flags global risks

Food and rents are improving, but the Middle East conflict is still a worry.

Bank slammed for leaving borrowers hanging

ASIC says Westpac dropped the ball when customers asked for repayment breathing room. 

"It's about jobs, not war" - Premier defends proposed missile facility in Collie

Housing Minister responds to survey showing negative gearing, CGT changes least popular budget measures

That survey is in this morning's Australian Financial Review. 

No arrests made or charges laid after ISIS brides and children land in Australia

Plus- a new Guardian Essential poll shows only 25% of respondents approve of the budget.