Asian stocks rally as oil retreats, US Fed in spotlight
Asian shares have rallied as oil prices paused their gains, with markets turning to the US Federal Reserve meeting to see how policymakers will balance growth and inflation risks amid…
The RBA is asking Australians to show restraint. They may want to take their own advice | Nicki Hutley
We are all living in uncertain times, so we expect decisions to be made with a high degree of caution. That applies to the central bank and interest rates Get…
Investor tax-break cuts no ‘silver bullet’ for housing
Labor appears set to scale back tax concessions for property investors in a move welcomed by economists and social housing advocates. But while it’s set to boost intergenerational equity and…
It is small, stable and a European success story. So why is Slovenia turning its back on liberalism? | Ana Schnabl
Armed with Orbán’s ruthless playbook and Trump’s political style, Janez Janša would be another illiberal threat to the EU if he wins on 22 March Stroll through almost any town…
‘Biggest in living memory’: monster cyclone set to hit
One of the biggest cyclones “in living memory” is expected to lash northern Australia, sparking fears flood-hit regions will face more devastation. Tropical Cyclone Narelle is barrelling toward far north…
We get it RFK Jr: you have abs. Now enough with the slopaganda | Arwa Mahdawi
While the health secretary posts shirtless workouts and AI videos, he should be focusing on soaring cases of measles Vladimir Putin loves bombing Ukraine and taking his shirt off –…
The secret lives of six body doubles: ‘They wanted Julia Roberts to have curvier legs’
What is it like to be Michael B Jordan’s twin, Andie MacDowell’s hands or Rachel Weisz’s hair? Some of Hollywood’s best stand-ins reveal all Most of us are familiar with…
Australia’s universities have found themselves in crisis. But it has been decades in the making | Hannah Forsyth
Rather than a set of teaching and learning relationships, universities have become a bunch of metrics to be gamed. Unwinding these systems will take effort Universities are in crisis. Federal…
Why did my GP just use Google? What I’ve learned about the health system, as a doctor and a patient
From the importance of looking up ailments to the comfort and cleanliness of hospitals, Roland Bull has experienced both sides of the bed as a patient-turned-doctor My medical history can…
Myki-less public transport for all passengers won’t happen until 2027, Victorian auditor reveals
Dispute between government and US-based contractor caused 18-month delay to project, report finds Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or…