Lending to property investors jumps amid rising rents
A pick up in investor lending and housing-related loans more generally comes even as interest rates stay elevated and cuts remain in the distant future.
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Aussies spend big on cars but choose fuel-saving models
Australian drivers bought a record number of new vehicles in May, with many choosing to reduce their fuel costs by choosing hybrid and electric models.
Reserve Bank keeps options open on interest rates
Interest rates could go higher again if inflation proves stickier than expected or moves higher, the head of the Reserve Bank of Australia says.
X labels eSafety church case drop a win for free speech
Elon Musk's X has warned of legal powers used to censor speech after the eSafety Commissioner dropped a court battle over videos of a Sydney church stabbing.
Motive offered as schoolgirl murder trial nears end
A jury has heard final arguments in the murder trial over the death of schoolgirl Charlise Mutten, as it prepares to deliberate on a verdict.
Accused killer to give evidence in missing campers case
Greg Lynn will tell his side of the story to a Supreme Court jury as he gives evidence in the missing campers murder trial.
AOC ‘confident’ as security ramps up for Paris Games
The Australian Olympic Committee says it is well briefed on security plans for the Paris Olympics, amid heightened geopolitical tensions.
‘I don’t do fraud’: jury hears ex-NAB staffer’s denials
NAB was targeted by separate plots to use leaked, fraudulent bank documents to purchase Sydney properties and withdraw over $21 million, jurors have heard.
Traditional owners welcome protection against mining
After a decades-long fight to prevent mining on their country, traditional owners have welcomed a decision to protect parts of the Kakadu National Park area.
Provocative violence installations to confront shoppers
Shoppers will be confronted with provocative scenes at one of the world's best-known retailers in a bid to highlight the plight of families fleeing violence.
PM, Dutton condemn Greens on electorate office protests
Major parties have united in attacking the Greens for stoking tensions on the Middle East conflict after electorate offices have been subject to protests.
Oh what a feeling! Toyota petrol cars end of the road
Australia's most popular vehicle brand has announced plans to discontinue sales of nine petrol models in favour of hybrid cars due to rising demand.
Social media giants told to pay price, play by rules
For years, social media companies have been accused of acting above regulation but a top media boss says they must play by the same rules as everyone else.
Latham turned down $20k offer to avoid defamation case
Political firebrand Mark Latham refused to pay $20,000 to an MP who has sued for defamation after a graphic tweet unleashed a flood of abuse.
Wages bump unlikely to concern Reserve Bank: economists
A 3.75 per cent boost to minimum wages and awards will deliver a small real gain to millions of Australian workers without throwing fuel on the inflation fire.
How green is your transport? Uber to rate your rides
Uber will give users more than a passenger rating in future, revealing plans to estimate the carbon emissions they save by choosing electric and hybrid cars.
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Energy storage sites earmarked to keep the lights on
More power storage rather than nuclear reactors or gas will be crucial for long-term energy security, the industry says, with six more sites up for development.
Strong pickings as agriculture in for ripe harvest
The gross value of Australian agriculture, fisheries and forestry is set to come in at just under $90 billion, the third-highest figure on record.
ADF to recruit foreigners amid muddle over eligibility
Allowing foreigners to join the Australian Defence Force under a fast track to citizenship is a "positive step" but will likely only have an incremental impact.
Shopping centre tragedy sparks mental health funds rise
Additional funds will be directed to services for homeless people in NSW suffering from mental illness, following a mass stabbing that left six people dead.
Alleged killer says he ‘never touched’ schoolgirl
A man accused of fatally shooting Charlise Mutten has denied any involvement in the girl's death, as his murder trial nears a conclusion.
Accused burned remains as plan unravelled: court hears
Pilot Greg Lynn, who's charged with murder, admitted in a police interview played to a court to burning the remains of campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay.
Immigration brouhaha rumbles on as Dutton hits out
With the Labor government poised to update a controversial immigration direction, Peter Dutton has deflected attacks on his record as immigration minister.
P&O Cruises sets sail into sunset after 90-year voyage
After 90 years on the high seas, Australian cruise line P&O is sailing away to be absorbed by Carnival Cruise Line, the most popular brand in the world.
Driver pleads guilty over death of top cop’s son
Dhurren Randhawa has pleaded guilty to charges over the hit-and-run death of South Australian Police Commissioner Grant Stevens' son.
Climate change puts the heat on Aussie ski resorts
Popular Australian ski resorts could find themselves on death row without urgent action on climate change, new modelling suggests.
Experts want more big solar projects, less nuke talk
The number of large-scale solar projects in Australia needs to rise rapidly, but the nuclear power debate could derail progress, industry experts say.
Wanted: funds to pollinate climate, nature start-ups
Investors are being tapped for funding for early-stage companies tackling the climate crisis, the energy transition, new foods and cleaner industry.
Calls to shut down AI porn apps as sharing criminalised
People who create or share deepfake pornography will face jail under new laws, but some think the government could do more to stop the dehumanising activity.
Immigration minister walks back drones monitoring claim
A federal minister says he was relying on information from his department when he claimed drones were used to monitor released detainees.
National accounts likely to reveal a subdued economy
The Australian economy will probably post a weak economic growth result for the first three months of 2024 to reflect ongoing interest-rate pain.