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…
The Winker Strikes Back and the Murderer drags Australia towards war | The West Report
We look to the rollicking Senate Estimates for our prestigious Scam of the Week. Who will it be, the world’s most useless corruption commission, or the red Porsche at Home…
Marles’ new Defence agency – rearranging deck chairs on the HMAS Titanic
Earlier this week Defence Minister Richard Marles announced a big reform in Defence Procurement. Except it wasn’t a big reform, rather a rearranging of deck chairs. Former senator Rex Patrick…
Wind change heightens fire risk as a dozen homes lost
Fire crews are concerned a wind change, lightning strikes and thunderstorms will add further challenges after a devastating day of blazes. At least a dozen are still burning out of…
Sweeney says silence not so golden over jeans ad furore
Hollywood actor Sydney Sweeney has spoken out following the backlash to an American Eagle jeans advert she starred in and said her silence has “widened the divide”. The US film…