Bless your cotton jocks: town’s cheeky bid to retailers
Cotton grows as far as the eye can see across the plains of Narrabri during the height of summer. But despite producing more than half of all the cotton in…
Inflation holds steady despite sharp rise in egg prices
Australia’s inflation rate has held steady after a sharp rise in egg prices was somewhat offset by falling electricity costs. The monthly consumer price index remained at 2.4 per cent…
War crime whistleblower’s jail sentence appeal rejected
David McBride, who was jailed for leaking classified information about possible war crimes, will remain behind bars after losing an appeal against his sentence. He was jailed for five years…
Coalition back, just in time for shadow ministry prizes
The federal coalition has reunited just eight days after the Nationals blew up their decades-long relationship. The development has opened the way for Opposition Leader Sussan Ley to announce her…
Thousands cut off in flood zones as more funds pledged
More financial assistance is coming to flood-ravaged communities as about 9000 people still remain stranded despite waters receding. Federal Emergency Services Minister Kirsty McBain said NSW communities impacted by the…
Locals, volunteers dig in as flooded towns fight back
Devastated towns are banding together to continue recovering from killer floods, with some properties containing “truckloads of dead animals”. Governments have pledged financial contributions to those affected by the natural…
More seats, cheaper fuel cut airfare costs for Aussies
Cheaper jet fuel and more seat availability have driven down prices for Australian jetsetters and the price relief is expected to continue. Domestic economy airfares were 12 per cent cheaper…
Defence chiefs buried leak investigation while pursuing David McBride
Senior Defence officials “buried” an investigation into a major national security breach from the Brereton war crimes inquiry while pursuing whistleblower David McBride for the same crime. Stuart McCarthy with…
Growing pains and gains as regional boom continues
While the Geelong Cats are fifth on the AFL ladder, their home city is the reigning champion. The Victorian region has become the most popular place for capital city escapees…
Economists watch impact of Trump’s tariffs on inflation
After successfully touching down from high inflation with a soft landing, Australia is at risk of overshooting the runway. Headline monthly inflation has held within the Reserve Bank of Australia’s…