First loss in a week for Australian stocks
The local share market has finished down 0.4 per cent, with commodity producers falling as rare protests erupted in China over harsh COVID-19 lockdowns.
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Rents becoming more and more unaffordable
New research has confirmed what many tenants across the country already know - rents are soaring and rising faster than household incomes.
‘Short staffed’ police hunting for Caddick
Sydney fraudster Melissa Caddick disappeared hours after her Dover Heights home was raided, baffling the country for months until her foot washed up on a beach.
Consumer sentiment lifts for third week
Consumers are heading into the festive season a little more confident, but almost a quarter of families will be going into debt to fund festivities.
Bushfire outlook varies across the country
The bushfire outlook for summer has been released by the national council for fire and emergency services and it varies across the country.
Nationals MPs break ranks to support voice
An outspoken Nationals MP and the WA party have reaffirmed support for the Indigenous voice to parliament, despite the federal party opposing the referendum.
Morrison to face rare parliamentary action
Federal parliament is set to invoke a rare censure motion against former PM Scott Morrison over the way he secretly appointed himself to ministerial portfolios.
Nationals opposition not voice ‘deathblow’
Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus says he doesn't believe the Nationals opposing an Indigenous voice to parliament will kill off the proposal.
Millions to go into debt to fund Christmas
Christmas is always an expensive period and this year households are feeling the pinch, with one in four going into debt to fund festivities.
Melissa Caddick inquest draws to a close
Sydney fraudster Melissa Caddick disappeared hours after her Dover Heights home was raided, baffling the country for months until her foot washed up on a beach.
Ecstasy for ex-soldier to help ease trauma
Ex-soldier James Geercke has described how military training left him with lasting physical and mental injuries, with little support from Veterans Affairs.
Nationals to oppose Indigenous voice
The Nationals will not support efforts to enshrine an Indigenous voice to parliament in the constitution, threatening the chances of a referendum passing.
Community sport on a losing streak in NSW
Young people wanting to play sport in NSW are turned away or forced to drive for hours because there are not enough playing fields, pools and sports courts.
Cheaper loans to roll in for electric cars
Australians will soon be able to access discounted loans for electric vehicles after a $20.5 million investment in the technology.
Censure motion against Morrison
Anthony Albanese says parliament will move to censure former prime minister Scott Morrison, but the motion will not be supported by the opposition.
Terrorism threat lowered but attack 50-50
Intelligence agency ASIO has lowered the threat of a terrorist attack from probable to possible but rates the chance of an attack within the next year at 50-50.
Aust stocks look set to snap win streak
The local share market was down 0.4 per cent at midday, as commodity prices dipped as rare protests erupted in China over harsh COVID-19 lockdowns there.
Nation faces summer of natural disasters
Australia faces a disastrous summer of weather events, with each household footing $1532 for a flood-ravaged year, the Climate Council says.
RBA sorry for interest rate predictions
Reserve Bank boss Philip Lowe has admitted language around the 2024 interest rate forecast was not clear enough and apologised for the miscommunication.
Workplace laws will be ‘win-win’: Albanese
The federal government's industrial relations laws look set to pass parliament following a deal with crossbench senator David Pocock.
Abandoned pig test predated Caddick search
An inquest into the death of Sydney fraudster Melissa Caddick is hearing from NSW Police investigating her disappearance after authorities raided her home.
Marine parks not whale safe havens
Marine protected areas are failing to keep marine life safe as commercial shipping routes go directly through them, research shows.
Workplace laws set to pass parliament
The government's industrial relations laws look set to pass parliament following a deal with crossbench senator David Pocock.
Challengers emerge in Vic Lib leadership
Warrandyte's Ryan Smith and Berwick's Brad Battin have put themselves forward for the Liberal leadership as will John Pesutto if he wins Hawthorn.
Vic Lib leader contenders yet to commit
Victorian Liberal Leader Matthew Guy will step down after a second crushing election loss, paving the way for a clean transition once seats are finalised.
PM lashes anti-Andrews ‘scare campaign’
Anthony Albanese says Daniel Andrews survived a scare campaign against him to win in Victoria as federal Liberals pledge to learn from their party's defeat.
Why petrol cars could be bad investments
Some lenders are offering better rates for electric car loans amid predictions petrol cars will become a dying breed within years.
Warning of tick season with real bite
A wet winter and spring in Australia's east is driving a surge in tick cases among pets, including in normally tick-free areas like Melbourne's suburbs.
Labor seals Senate deal for workplace laws
The Albanese government says stagnant wages will rise after it reached a deal with crossbench senator David Pocock to pass its signature workplace laws.
History for Andrews, exit for Guy in Vic
A victorious Daniel Andrews has vowed to govern for all Victorians as his opponent Matthew Guy prepares to stand down as Liberal leader.
Tas lifts COVID alert level as cases rise
Tasmania Health has raised the state's COVID-19 risk level to moderate after a 30 per cent lift in cases the past week and a spike in hospitalisations.