Labor to win clear majority, coalition in trouble: poll
Federal Labor will govern with a clear majority while the coalition will suffer its worst election result in 80 years, if YouGov’s final poll before the election comes true. YouGov’s…
Coalition costings to settle on deficit, debt reduction
The federal coalition plans to scrap Labor’s tax cuts and some of the government’s signature programs to improve the budget bottom line, if it wins the election. While the opposition…
Trump says ‘be patient’ as US economy contracts
US President Donald Trump has urged patience in the face of a first quarter economic contraction, arguing that his tariffs will eventually lead to a boom in the United States…
Trump says Canada PM will visit White House soon
US President Donald Trump says Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is looking to make a trade deal and will visit the White House within the next week. Trump said he…
It’s the economy, stupid. But who are the better managers?
The economy in general and the cost of living in particular have been two of the main themes of the election campaign, with both major parties claiming to be the…
Cannabis or coal: shifting Senate a recipe for surprise
Weed smokers, anti-wokers and coal cokers could all have a seat at one of the nation’s top tables as the Senate serves up a menu of unpredictable combinations. As pundits…
Rate cut could fuel further ‘modest’ house price growth
Australian home values have continued to soar and an expected post-election rate cut is likely to fuel further growth. Defying economic uncertainty caused by US President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs,…
Viral baker maintains innocence amid author food fight
A celebrity bakery owner accused of recipe plagiarism has doubled down on her innocence, insisting she did “not copy other people’s recipes”. Brooke Bellamy has been called out for allegedly…
Prices coming down as Coles keeps tabs on Trump tariffs
Prices on major products are beginning to fall at Coles as the supermarket giant keeps a close eye on any impacts of Donald Trump’s tariffs on products. Australia’s second largest…
Full steam ahead for cash rate cut as inflation settles
Interest rate relief could come within weeks after a higher than expected inflation print still fell within the Reserve Bank’s target range. Underlying inflation fell to 2.9 per cent in…