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…
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…
Albanese pitches certainty in bid for second term as PM
Anthony Albanese has laid out his final case for a second term as prime minister as Peter Dutton ruled out agreements with right-wing minor parties to claim the top job.…
Dutton says no to minority government with One Nation
Peter Dutton has ruled out forming a minority government with One Nation, despite the coalition striking a preference arrangement with Pauline Hanson. The opposition has preferenced One Nation at number…
Full-time workers hit by ‘worst ever’ housing crisis
Two workers for the federal government have been forced to use a food bank because of exorbitant rents, advocates say, as fresh data shows most rentals are unaffordable. The two…
Trump to grant some car tariff relief, White House says
US President Donald Trump will sign an executive order to soften the effects of his car tariffs, the White House says. Administration officials said the moves on Tuesday would alleviate…
Aussie voters face big question after Canadian election
A centre-left party comes from behind in the polls to win an election fought over living costs and Donald Trump. Sound familiar? With just days until Saturday’s poll, political insiders…