Borrowers rejoice as rates cut amid ‘uncertain’ times
A “dovish” Reserve Bank has cut interest rates to their lowest level in two years and raised hopes of more mortgage relief on the way for borrowers. Fears over what…
Watch the US: fears of Chinese investment in Australia overblown
Contrary to mainstream media’s China fear-mongering, Australia should perhaps be more worried about the lack of Chinese investment in Australia. Jude Manning with the story. Albanese and Dutton’s pre-election stoush…
Controversial gas project hinges on 11th-hour talks
Federal and state politicians have started talks on the possible extension of a massive gas project which faces fierce opposition from conservationists. Environment Minister Murray Watt arrived in Perth on…
Sad but simple explanations in veteran’s lost appeal
Fear of reprisal drove soldiers serving alongside disgraced veteran Ben Roberts-Smith to look the other way as he committed war crimes, appeal judges have found. The Federal Court on Tuesday…
Record gift gives hope to women with painful condition
Women’s health research in Australia has been given a record financial boost, paving the way for better diagnosis and treatment of a debilitating and historically ignored condition. UNSW Sydney will…
Full extent of Trump’s tariff slap on economy revealed
Australia’s economy will take an $8 billion dollar hit in 2025 as a result of Donald Trump’s tariffs, the Reserve Bank estimates in updated economic forecasts. Inflation is also expected…
Nuclear power blows up coalition’s political marriage
Nuclear energy has blown up a political agreement between the Nationals and the Liberals after leaders failed to reach common ground, but left the door open for a reconciliation. The…
Nationals pull plug coalition agreement with Liberals
The Nationals have abandoned their traditional political marriage with the Liberals, following a disastrous result for the coalition in the federal election. Nationals Leader David Littleproud announced an agreement couldn’t…
‘Welcome progress’: Lower inflation fuels rate cut hope
Households are hoping for a cut in their mortgages when the Reserve Bank hands down its latest interest rates decision, as the finance minister says lowering inflation is “welcome progress”.…
Call for adult wages for youth in retail, fast food
Young workers earn 70 per cent of an adult wage but a union is demanding the federal government change this given the cost of living pressures. Under the “adult age,…