Central bank rates outlook may pivot on wages, labour
Australia’s central bank would be justified in taking a no-change stance when it reveals its final interest rate decision for the year, according to new data on wages and jobs.…
Barnaby Joyce announces defection to One Nation
Maverick MP Barnaby Joyce will join Pauline Hanson’s One Nation party. After weeks of speculation, the New England MP and former deputy prime minister has confirmed he would move to…
Three men charged over Nazi symbols, extremist content
A string of people have been charged for allegedly displaying Nazi symbols and possessing extremist material in a crackdown on social cohesion. The Australian Federal Police’s national security investigations team…
‘Pub test’: minister under fire over new flight details
Pressure is mounting on cabinet minister Anika Wells following revelations she charged taxpayers to fly her husband to the cricket and Formula One. The spending is the latest in the…
Rates going nowhere … but another year of wages going backwards?
The outcome of the RBA’s final board meeting for the year on Tuesday is being taken for granted – nothing happening. But Michael Pascoe owns up to the real story…
Storms and wind keep fire danger high after homes lost
Storms and damaging winds will keep fire danger high across parts of Australia with authorities calling for vigilance after a weekend of significant losses. About 60 bush and grass fires…
‘Climate obstruction’ alarms raised with museum sponsor
Students are learning about ocean acidification with no mention of fossil fuels and researching carbon capture technologies through museum classroom materials adorned with gas company branding. Several examples of Shell…
PM brands social media ban a success before it starts
Anthony Albanese has already branded Australia’s world-first teen social media ban a success while admitting its rollout “won’t be perfect”. The ban takes effect on Wednesday – the deadline for…
Christmas rate relief off the table at last RBA meeting
Mortgage holders aren’t expected to get an early Christmas present from the Reserve Bank, with a cut to interest rates all but off the table. The central bank will begin…
‘I stand by it’: under-fire minister defends trip costs
A senior federal minister is defending her taxpayer-funded trips as being within government guidelines, as new details emerge about other costs. Anika Wells came under fire for the $100,000 cost…