Post-lockdown confidence returns to earth
A series of confidence surveys found Australians and businesses are not necessarily as upbeat as they were when the Delta variant lockdowns first ended.
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Obeids and Macdonald make bids for bail
Eddie Obeid, Moses Obeid and Ian Macdonald have made a pre-Christmas bail bid pending their conspiracy conviction appeals
Confidence in aged care reform process low
A new report tracking the progress of aged care royal commission reform found there was low confidence in the sector.
Report backs SA economic recovery
A new report has forecast SA's continued economic recovery next year but warns the COVID-19 pandemic will still have an impact.
Morrison urges states to keep borders open
The federal government will continue to urge states and territories to keep borders and business open as Australia heads into holiday mode.
Iran nuclear deal becoming ’empty shell’
Diplomats from Britain, France and Germany have warned time for a deal is running out as Iran "fast forwards" its nuclear program in the wake of stalled talks.