US House Speaker says he has votes to end shutdown
US House Speaker Mike Johnson says he believes he has the Republican votes to end a partial government shutdown within days and that the chamber will debate Immigration and Customs…
‘Shambles’: spill push mars Nationals’ Canberra return
The fallout from the coalition’s latest spectacular split will come to a head with a Nationals backbencher moving to skewer David Littleproud’s leadership. Queensland MP Colin Boyce will attempt to…
Supply shortage underpins shaky growth in home values
Growth in Australian home values re-accelerated in January, defying predictions 2026 would be a softer year for the property market and fears of an imminent Reserve Bank rate rise. The…
US will retaliate if Canada seals trade deal with China
President Donald Trump says the United States will respond in a significant way if Canada proceeds with the trade agreement it negotiated with China. “If they do a deal with…
New home prices in China rise in January
Average prices of new homes across 100 Chinese cities rose in January, while declines in the secondary market narrowed, following renewed government pledges to stabilise the sector. New home prices…
“Someone got to the Minister”. How fossil politics buried emissions data
Why did the Albanese Government eliminate billions of tonnes of fossil fuel carbon emissions from public view. Rex Patrick investigates. There are three types of carbon emission that come from…
Why some economists go against the flow on RBA rate bet
Near Wynyard station in Sydney, there’s an underground walkway where peak hour foot traffic seems to flow entirely in one direction. On the odd occasion you find yourself walking against…
Woeful Australia sent spinning by Pakistan in T20 World Cup warm-up
Pakistan 198-5; Australia 108 (15.4 overs) | Pakistan win by 90 runs Australia lose series with 11 days to go before T20 World Cup begins World Cup-bound Australia have been…
Wil Anderson: ‘I honestly believe being mistaken for Adam Hills is one of the great gifts of my life’
The comedian and podcast host on his cringeworthy interview with Heath Ledger, his perfect comedy movie, and the secret to improvising a new show every night Get our weekend culture…
Walk this way: new Australian hikes to try in 2026
From accessible urban strolls to multi-day treks through world heritage-listed sites, walkers are spoiled for choice Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email There has never been a better time…