Labor launches costings broadside from budget back foot
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has launched a political broadside against the coalition, accusing it of planning a half-trillion-dollar hit to the budget bottom line. Labor has found itself under increasing pressure…
Home prices flatline, but no such joy for renters
Home prices are falling in Australia’s two largest cities as high interest rates and investor tax changes put pressure on an already soft market. Dwelling values fell 0.9 per cent…
‘Won’t knock the job’: Hanson declares she can be PM
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has declared she has what it takes to become prime minister, saying she could pull together an effective cabinet to run the government. As support…
GDP data tops the economic agenda, RBA officials speak
Australia’s economic growth story this year would be pretty lacklustre if not for one saving grace. With rising interest rates and the Iran war suppressing growth across the economy, a…
China’s factory activity slows in May
China’s factory activity was flat in May, raising questions about how much further the country’s economy can shield itself from the fallout of the ongoing Iran war and pressure on…
State budget to help unlock doors for first home buyers
The first bricks are set to be laid in a neighbourhood built entirely for first home buyers. The Australia-first initiative will see 400 new homes allocated to a pocket in…
Rescue package to shield workers from AI-driven cuts
Workers facing the threat of artificial intelligence-driven job losses are set to be protected under a multimillion-dollar state government rescue package. The Victorian government on Sunday unveiled the $14 million…
“Misleading, deceptive”. Judge scathing on ‘Undercover Jew’ stunt by NewsCorp, Israel activist
NewsCorp’s Undercover Jew stunt with Israeli activist Ofir Birenbaum and The Daily Telegraph turned ugly in court this week. Peter Lalor reports. Israeli activist Ofir Birenbaum’s public boast that “The…
Kasatkina overpowered by Sabalenka to end Australia’s French Open hopes
Last Australian player in singles draw is defeated Kasatkina loses 6-0, 7-5 to world No 1 in Paris Australia’s lukewarm challenge at a boiling French Open is over after Daria…
Vingegaard on verge of Giro d’Italia glory after powering to penultimate stage
Overall leader leaves nothing to chance on final climb Dane will claim first Giro by reaching Rome finish Jonas Vingegaard all but won the Giro d’Italia on Saturday and his…