RBA minutes to be scrutinised as rate fears rise
Central bank watchers are waiting on more colour from the “robust” conversation at the Reserve Bank’s last board meeting as they try to predict its next move. Minutes from the…
Fuel tax cuts could mean interest rate pain
Australians could face worse cost-of-living pressures over the coming months despite temporary relief through a cut to the fuel excise. From Wednesday, petrol and diesel costs around the nation will…
Fresh shooting details as Dezi Freeman to be identified
A gun pulled by Dezi Freeman in his final moments belonged to one of the officers the self-proclaimed sovereign citizen executed, as authorities await formal identification of his body. Police…
Russian oil tanker arrives in Cuba after US approval
Russia says an oil tanker carrying 100,000 metric tons of crude oil has arrived in Cuba and that it will stand by its friends by working on further supplies despite…
Robotics investment could create human jobs bonanza
Australia’s universities and research institutions are at the forefront of robotics innovation, but the nation is still failing to translate that into scalable solutions to drive economic activity. Additional public…
Vapes may cause cancer despite safer than smoking claim
People who vape are at higher risk of cancer than those who do not, a landmark study has found, casting doubt over whether the habit is safer than smoking. Public…
Brent oil heads for record month, stocks in limbo
Brent crude oil has risen three per cent and is on track for a record monthly rise , while global stocks are in limbo as investors dig in for a…
Ex-nanny’s fight over crimes against humanity claims
A former Sydney nanny accused of carrying out torture and kidnapping for a notorious Chilean dictator claims she will be tried for crimes against humanity if she is extradited to…
Top forecaster’s dire prediction if Iran war drags on
One of Australia’s top economic soothsayers has a grim prediction if the war in the Middle East is not resolved soon. HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham forecasts Australia’s economy will…
Fat cat salaries. Public service chiefs in a world of their own
Salaries for our best-paid Federal public servants are set without reference to private sector salaries, comparable positions in State bureaucracies, or what other countries pay. What’s the scam? The Scam…