Why some economists go against the flow on RBA rate bet
The Reserve Bank is widely tipped to become the first major central bank on Tuesday to U-turn from rate cuts to rate hikes in the post-COVID inflation era.
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Door opens to coalition reunion as leader spill flops
Leaders of the former coalition partners are discussing a possible reunion as calls mount for solidarity after a failed leadership spill within the Nationals.
Supply shortage underpins shaky growth in home values
Home price growth picked up in January, but results were mixed across the capital cities, with one jurisdiction leading the way on rental affordability.
Weary locals await closure as cops say Dezi likely dead
A small town's residents hope the long hunt for alleged cop killer Dezi Freeman is near its end after a detective said he believes the fugitive is dead.
Bad Bunny wins album of the year at the Grammys
Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny has won the Grammy for album of the year - the first time a Spanish-language record has taken home the top prize.
One Nation soars over estranged coalition bedfellows
A big shift in conservative politics follows the coalition's dramatic split as rivals jostle for leadership and analysts wonder how permanent the move will be.
Climate fund top-up for Australia’s Pacific neighbours
Australia is adding another half a billion dollars to its infrastructure fund for the Pacific, with spending to focus on digital projects.
AFL players ask for fight charges to be withdrawn
Two veteran AFL players have asked police to withdraw criminal charges against them, claiming they were not present during a fight at a coastal town.
Beaches set for holiday reopening after shark attacks
Popular beaches are expected to reopen in time for forecast hot weather across the long weekend after dozens were closed due to a series of shark attacks.
Wrecked cars choppered out of surf as fire threat grows
More than a dozen vehicles have been choppered out of the surf following flash floods as bushfires place state emergency services under further strain.
Gunman on the run after three people shot dead
Police have flooded a small country town to hunt for a gunman after a man and two women were shot dead.
‘Once in a lifetime’: small Aussie studio in Oscar hope
For one Adelaide-based studio, the chance to claim best visual effects for the Oscars' most-nominated film only comes around once in a lifetime.
Alleged gunman deemed ‘low risk’ before shooting spree
The streets of a country town are eerily quiet after a shooting spree that killed three people, with police and army personnel hunting for the suspected gunman.
‘Nation has stood up’: mourners resilient after attack
A message of defiance grounded in Jewish tenets has marked an emotional commemoration for Bondi massacre victims as political and religious leaders unite.
Leadership reset on the cards to mend coalition divorce
A change in leaders for both the Liberals and Nationals might be needed if the conservative parties are to reconcile their differences amid rising tensions.
Magic number that could decide an interest rate hike
Traders now tip a greater-than-50 per cent chance of an interest rate hike in February, but some pundits are holding out hope for a Reserve Bank reprieve.
Climate change made heatwave five times more likely
Australia has just experienced its worst heatwave in six years but it's set to become much more common under existing policies to curb carbon emissions.
Hailstorms, cyclones prompt multibillion-dollar claims
From hail damage on cars to rooves ripped off homes, severe weather events across Australia caused an eye-watering $3.5 billion in insured losses in 2025.
Showdown locked in for Eels, Lomax NRL courtroom biff
Parramatta Eels will get a swift answer in court as to whether their former winger Zac Lomax can exit the club early and defect to the Melbourne Storm.
‘Unlawful’ police powers ruling a win for protesters
A declaration that gave police the power to search people without a warrant was unlawful and invalid, a Federal Court judge has ruled in a win for protesters.
The election campaign threat that has parties worried
Labor's review of its thumping 2025 federal election victory has found the biggest threat to its future success might lie beyond the floundering opposition.
Savings coming for households able to use energy in day
Australia is pressing ahead with its three-hour timeslot of free electricity as critics warn the design could disadvantage some customers.
Rising Australian country star comes full circle
Lane Pittman won millions of hearts and minds when he auditioned for The Voice as a teenager. Now, he's performing with the biggest names in country music.
Safety warnings as ‘heat dome’ looms over long weekend
A "heat dome" is set to bring potentially record-breaking temperatures and fire danger to parts of the nation over the Australia Day long weekend.
‘Partisan warrior’ farewelled after tragic death
A prominent former Labor strategist, who died after an alleged assault outside a nightclub, has been farewelled by political leaders, friends and loved ones.
High alert as cyclone, heatwaves, fires loom large
Extreme weather is threatening to derail the long weekend, already disrupting holiday plans and major sports events.
Search widens in manhunt for alleged triple murderer
Police fear an accused triple murderer may be receiving assistance to avoid arrest as they ramp up the search for the alleged gunman.
UK artist pips homegrown musicians to top annual poll
With streaming giants under no compulsion to program local artists, Australian music has been disappearing from the nation's biggest annual music poll.
Nats’ demands complicate Liberal leadership speculation
Liberals are weighing up their options ahead of a looming leadership coup against Sussan Ley but fury at the Nationals leader is complicating the situation.
Rob Hirst: a legacy of connections and kindness
Friends, collaborators and fellow musicians remember the late Midnight Oil drummer as a giant songwriter who changed the national conversation.
Publican banned after man placed in induced coma
A NSW publican has had his liquor licence revoked for breaching Responsible Service of Alcohol obligations after a man suffered severe injuries from a fall.