Flawed RBA predictions have ‘damaged credibility’
The Reserve Bank's former governor has delivered a scathing assessment of its recent performance as current chief Philip Lowe faces a parliamentary grilling.
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Patient false hope claims as Teo hearing continues
A medical disciplinary hearing for controversial neurosurgeon Charlie Teo continues in Sydney after hearing allegations of patients being given false hope.
Greens to support climate mechanism, with one condition
The federal government will need to agree to stop new coal and gas projects opening if it wants the Greens' help on a signature emissions reduction measure.
Garbo strike leaves Sydney stewing in its own stench
Striking garbage workers have left 35,000 bins uncollected in inner-Sydney, wreaking havoc on residents' sense of smell and hygiene.
Former defence chief delivers ‘urgent’ military review
A review of Australia's defence strategy has been handed over to the government following work by a former defence chief and minister.
Murder-accused boyfriend admits seeing body in bath
The man accused of murdering Melbourne woman Sarah Gatt denies killing her but admits he saw her remains in the bath four months later and said nothing.
Coach Heal sues Sydney Flames amidst bullying claims
Head coach Shane Heal has sued the Sydney Flames after being suspended from the women's basketball team following bullying allegations made against him.
Bad foreign actors to be named after Iran plot foiled
In a major crackdown on the scourge of foreign interference, Australia will name and shame countries found to be undermining the nation's political processes.
Westpac to close branches despite Senate inquiry plea
A week after the launch of a Senate inquiry into regional bank closures, Westpac has announced it will close 20 branches, including in major farming regions.
Future of Victorian electric vehicle tax up in the air
The High Court is set to rule on whether Victoria's electric vehicle tax is constitutional in a case that could decide what levies states can impose.
Greens hold keys to success for affordable housing fund
A $10 billion social and affordable housing plan promised by Labor will need Greens support to pass parliament and the minor party wants changes.
Consumers fret over new year of interest rate hikes
Another cash rate hike and suggestions of more to come has mortgage holders worried, with consumer confidence sinking to the lows of the pandemic.
Warning to be wary of romantic red flags
Australians are set to spend million of dollars for Valentine's Day, but have been warned to watch out for romance scammers.
‘Alarm bells’ as remote Australians live shorter lives
The Australia Institute's Unlucky Country report reveals the growing disparity in life expectancy between the city and the bush.
Young leaders at the front line of ending youth suicide
Peer support mental health service Youth Insearch is campaigning to end youth suicide, remembering the 402 young Australians who took their own lives in 2021.
Charlie Teo ‘God’ to patient who died after surgery
A man has told a disciplinary hearing into Charlie Teo that his wife never recovered after the star neurosurgeon operated on her brain tumour.
Inland Rail review identifies ‘significant concerns’
An independent review of the Inland Rail project to connect Melbourne and Brisbane will expose "significant concerns" with the project.
Employing clients can fix disability care, hearing told
A hearing of the Disability Royal Commission has been told of the unseen and often insidious ways workforce pressures can affect care delivery.
Star hit by casino slump, flags up to $1.6b writedown
Shares of casino operator Star Entertainment have slumped after it flagged an impairment charge of up to $1.6 billion.
Aussies claim nearly $100m in flood, cyclone aftermath
The Commonwealth is reviewing whether disaster funding arrangements are fit for purpose with nearly 70 per cent of Australians in disaster-hit zones.
Senators air concerns on signature emissions measure
The government is yet to secure Senate support from key Greens and independents for its signature emissions reduction policy known as the safeguard mechanism.
Farmers, truckies, councils want $5.5b rural road fix
A new alliance of farmers, livestock carriers and local councils are calling on the federal government to provide $5.5 billion in emergency funding for roads.
Energy Australia’s $1.5m fine after worker’s death
Energy Australia has been fined $1.5 million after admitting the death of a worker working on high voltage cables at its Yallourn power station was preventable.
Third woman says footy great abused her as a child
A third woman has alleged Australian Rules great Barry Cable sexually abused her as a child but she didn't report it because she felt scared and intimidated.
Legal fight to save tropical savanna in Top End
An environmental conservation body is taken legal action against the Northern Territory government over its plans to clear tropical savanna to plant cotton.
‘Reasonable’ doubts of guilt in Folbigg inquiry
The new inquiry into Kathleen Folbigg's convictions for killing her children has been told evidence would show a reasonable hypothesis inconsistent with guilt.
‘Leave immediately’: Bushfires rage across Queensland
Emergency warnings are in place across parts of Queensland as the state battles 50 bushfires, with challenging conditions expected to continue.
Surgeon Teo fights for reputation with star support
Controversial Sydney neurosurgeon Charlie Teo is facing a disciplinary hearing after allegations of performing high-risk operations without necessary oversight.
Refugees in ‘limbo’ eligible for permanent residency
Labor is fulfilling a key election promise to get people off temporary protection visas, with almost 20,000 refugees now eligible for permanent residency.
Embrace past failures, unite and back voice, urges PM
Peter Dutton has apologised for not attending the 2008 national apology while the prime minister has called on support for the voice to parliament.
Inquiry over deaths of Folbigg’s four children resumes
Scientific evidence and Kathleen Folbigg's diaries will be examined in the next hearings of the second inquiry into her convictions for killing her children.