Home prices continue rising amid supply-demand mismatch
Australian home prices have clocked the fastest month of growth since May 2024, as a drop in building approvals clouds the outlook for housing affordability. The 0.7 per cent rise…
Fake news, old habits. Can Murdoch journalism be unlearned at the ABC?
Is the ABC being captured by the Murdoch press? Paul Begley evaluates the case of the latest ABC hire by Rupert Murdoch’s Newscorp. Ex News Corp editor Clare Armstrong recently…
Indonesian groups call off protests amid security fears
Indonesian students and civil society groups have called off protests after a week of escalating anger over MPs’ pay and the police response, citing fears of heightened security measures after…
China’s Xi and India’s Modi vow to resolve border fight
Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have pledged to resolve their border differences and bolster co-operation at a regional summit in China’s port city of Tianjin.…
‘No-brainer’ to end negative gearing on holiday rentals
Treasurer Jim Chalmers faces a fresh push to scale back tax concessions for property investors that advocates say would align with the government’s mission to address intergenerational inequity. Curbing negative…
Anti-immigration rallies labelled a ‘neo-Nazi con job’
Nationwide anti-immigration rallies that sparked some violent clashes between protesters and police have been condemned by the government as racist and a neo-Nazi con job. Tens of thousands of nationalists,…
Bluey wins top dog spot on kids’ Christmas wish list
Bluey, the Australian blue heeler puppy cartoon character is predicted to be the most sought-after toy in the UK this Christmas. The Stg80 ($A165) Bluey celebration home mega bundle, based…
Moves to crack down on supermarket ‘shrinkflation’
Shoppers could get the chance to dob in grocery retailers charging top dollar for shrinking products. The federal government is exploring ways to ensure consumers get value for their money…
It’s not me, it’s you: millions abandon the coalition
Millions of Australians are abandoning the federal coalition as the Liberals continue to review its election drubbing and rebuild a fractured party. Almost half of voters who previously voted for…
Home prices bloom with spring sellers on solid ground
Australia has clocked its strongest month of house price growth since May 2024, with a 0.7 per gain cent in August. The result lifts the annual change in dwelling values…