Grim forecasts for Aussie inflation and unemployment
Australia is set for higher inflation, faster price growth and lower real income growth, the Reserve Bank has predicted in grim new forecasts. Released alongside the central bank’s decision to…
Interest rates up. RBA says labour market is too “tight”
The Reserve Bank did what most hoped it wouldn’t do: raise interest rates while trotting out more of its “uncertainty” mantra. What’s the scam? The scam is that yet again,…
Trump says Republicans should ‘nationalise’ voting
US President Donald Trump says Republicans should “nationalise” and “take over” voting in at least 15 unspecified places, reiterating his false claims that US elections are marred by widespread fraud.…
Protest curb to stop ‘riot’ over Israel president visit
Rallies planned in anticipation of the Israeli president’s visit to Australia will be restricted to prevent any riots breaking out. Police will need to protect Isaac Herzog’s entourage and enable…
Shouted down by common sense. The end of Albo’s secrecy bill?
It entrenches and broadens government secrecy and contradicts the transparency pledge Anthony Albanese made when in opposition. Hopefully, the FOI Amendment Bill is dead, Rex Patrick reports. It seems ‘transparency’…
Unions call for capital gains rethink as approvals fall
The peak union body has urged the Albanese government to push ahead with tax reform to help get more young workers into homes, as fresh data shows Australia falling behind…
Australia to face debutants Hong Kong in opening match of 2027 Rugby World Cup
Hosts’ big clash with All Blacks on second weekend England will begin against Tonga in Brisbane The 2027 World Cup will get off to a low-key start with Australia kicking…
Alcaraz makes strong case for being the best young male player tennis has seen | Tumaini Carayol
Winning a career grand slam at 22 is confirmation the world No 1 is on a unique path and justified the decision to jettison long-time coach There were many things…
Is Jeff Bezos going to destroy the Washington Post? It sure looks like it | Margaret Sullivan
He has the chance to be the steward of a national treasure, but he’s blowing it Would you inherit a rare Stradivarius violin, polish it up for a few years,…
‘Make your homes weird,’ urges an interior designer. Me? I’ve a stuffed magpie and three pewter goats | Emma Beddington
Not to mention my dad’s lifesize wooden sheep. All homes are wacky in little and large ways. Instagram pundits please stand down ‘Your home isn’t weird enough.” So says the…