Inflation drop on the cards but rate pain to persist
Inflation levels are tipped to ease slightly, but it’s unlikely that will make the Reserve Bank take interest rate hikes off the cards. The first inflation figures for 2026 will…
The ‘stealthy’ price-setter of Australian energy bills
Expensive gas, unreliable coal plants and a retailer “loyalty tax” are the primary drivers of Australia’s soaring power bills, a climate think tank report says. While the Climate Council analysis…
Reddit hit with huge UK fine over child safety failings
Britain’s data privacy watchdog has slapped online forum Reddit with a massive fine for failures involving children’s personal information. The Information Commissioner’s Office said it issued the penalty worth 14.5…
Jewish groups call on Tony Burke to cancel Israeli journalist visa
Jewish orgs request Tony Burke reject Australian visa for Israeli journalist as his funders’ links to IDF emerge. Stephanie Tran reports. A coalition of Australian Jewish organisations has written to…
New US tariffs come in at lower 10 per cent rate
The United States has imposed a new tariff of 10 per cent on all goods not covered by exemptions, the rate first announced by President Donald Trump rather than the…
Prime minister evacuated after security incident
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been evacuated from The Lodge as police responded to an alleged security incident. The Australian Federal Police responded to his official residence in Canberra about…
Stan gets 10 out of 10 for boosting Nine’s earnings
Australia’s only locally owned streaming service has delivered record earnings, helping to boost the bottom line of its corporate parent. Nine Entertainment made $95.2 million in net profit from continuing…
Asia stocks wobble as Wall St selloff saps confidence
Asian stock markets have stuttered in early trade as a selloff on Wall Street overnight rattled investors, with sentiment hurt by heightened uncertainty over US President Donald Trump’s tariff policy…
‘Grave allegations’: push grows to dump disgraced royal
A bipartisan push to ensure Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor never becomes Australia’s head of state is making global headway. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese wrote to his British counterpart on Monday, expressing support…
Skyscraper scrap: mixed reaction for Trump tower plan
Known for its sun and surf, the Gold Coast also appears to have a skyscraper scrap after the Trump Organization revealed its plans for the tourist strip. Rival petitions have…