Home prices continue rising amid supply-demand mismatch
Australian home prices have clocked the fastest month of growth since May 2024, as a drop in building approvals clouds the outlook for housing affordability. The 0.7 per cent rise…
China’s Xi unveils vision for new global order
Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged Shanghai Cooperation Organisation members to leverage their “mega-scale market”, while unveiling his ambition for a new global security and economic order that poses a…
Indonesian groups call off protests amid security fears
Indonesian students and civil society groups have called off protests after a week of escalating anger over MPs’ pay and the police response, citing fears of heightened security measures after…
China’s Xi and India’s Modi vow to resolve border fight
Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have pledged to resolve their border differences and bolster co-operation at a regional summit in China’s port city of Tianjin.…
‘No-brainer’ to end negative gearing on holiday rentals
Treasurer Jim Chalmers faces a fresh push to scale back tax concessions for property investors that advocates say would align with the government’s mission to address intergenerational inequity. Curbing negative…
Bluey wins top dog spot on kids’ Christmas wish list
Bluey, the Australian blue heeler puppy cartoon character is predicted to be the most sought-after toy in the UK this Christmas. The Stg80 ($A165) Bluey celebration home mega bundle, based…
Anti-immigration rallies labelled a ‘neo-Nazi con job’
Nationwide anti-immigration rallies that sparked some violent clashes between protesters and police have been condemned by the government as racist and a neo-Nazi con job. Tens of thousands of nationalists,…
Home prices bloom with spring sellers on solid ground
Australia has clocked its strongest month of house price growth since May 2024, with a 0.7 per gain cent in August. The result lifts the annual change in dwelling values…
It’s not me, it’s you: millions abandon the coalition
Millions of Australians are abandoning the federal coalition as the Liberals continue to review its election drubbing and rebuild a fractured party. Almost half of voters who previously voted for…
Moves to crack down on supermarket ‘shrinkflation’
Shoppers could get the chance to dob in grocery retailers charging top dollar for shrinking products. The federal government is exploring ways to ensure consumers get value for their money…